Department of Transportation
Engineering Services – 4
th
Floor
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612
Application/PM or TR-Permit/April 2018 Page 1 of 5
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APPLICATION FOR PARCEL MAP OR TRACT MAP
NOTE: If you do not have an approved Tentative or Vesting Tentative Map, or your tentative map expired, do not fill
out this application and contact the City’s Zoning Manager or visit the Planning / Zoning permit counter 2
nd
Floor.
Complete ALL FIELDS below. Map must be prepared and signed by a California Registered Civil Engineer or Land
Surveyor pursuant to the Professional Land Surveyor’s Act.* Write N/A in fields where information is not applicable.
Applicant and Surveyor’s EMAIL is Required. Tract Maps are five (5) or more parcels and require Council approval.
Address of Approved Tentative Map
Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) / List All
Tentative Map No. Planning / Zoning No.
Parcel Map? ___ Yes ___ No Tract Map? ___ Yes ___ No Merger? ___ Yes ___ No
Total Number of New Lots Condominium Conversion? ___ Yes ___ No
Owner(s) Names / On Vesting Deed(s)
Owner’s Telephone Owner’s Email
Owner’s Mailing Address City, State, Zip
Applicant’s Name
Owner’s Authorized Representative
Ap
plicant’s Bus.
Applicant’s Telephone
Ap
plicant’s Email
Surveyor’s Name
Li
cense Number
*
Surveyor’s Telephone
Surv
eyor’s Email
Surveyor’s Business Address City, State, Zip
APPLICANT & OWNER(S) HAVE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING:
1) All map reviews are performed on a First-IN-First-OUT basis. From the time of acceptance of the map application
to return of the first check print with comments by the City Surveyor is normally 8 to 10 WEEKS.
2) Map checking will not begin until the Parcel or Tract Map FEES have been PAID in full and electronic copies (pdf)
emailed to dotpermits@oaklandnet.com. NOTE: This is a “No Reply” email address. Do NOT email questions.
3) Map checking will not begin until the SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST (see Page 2) is completed and submitted with this
application. A Plan Check Engineer (PCE) will be assigned and will email Applicant with review comments.
4) All Tract Maps require a Resolution adopted by the City Council. The Council date will be scheduled after the
Map, PX plans and Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) are all approved by the City Staff.
5) City Surveyor will notify the Applicant’s Land Surveyor when Mylar Map may be prepared and signed by the
Owner(s). City Surveyor will contact the Applicant’s Title Company for pick-up & Mylar recording.
6) The Applicant must obtain an Extension Approval Letter signed and dated by the City’s Zoning Manager if the
Tentative Map expiration date is less than 5 weeks from the application submittal date.
Applicant’s Signature
(This is the Owner or Owner’s Authorized Representative)
_____
_______________________ Date ________
THIS BOX FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Application Fees Paid?
Yes___ No___
Is the Submittal Checklist Attached?
Yes___ No___
ENGINEER (PCE) ASSIGNED:
Print name and title under signature(s)
ROUTED:
City Surveyor ____ Project Planner ____
click to sign
signature
click to edit
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING SERVICES4
TH
FLOOR
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Application/PM or TR-Permit/April 2018 Page 2 of 5
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS / CHECKLIST
Complete Checklist below and submit with your application. Submit one (1) hard copy of each document
and two (2) hard copies of the Parcel or Tract Map and Closure Calculations. The Closure Calculations
must be dated with name of the preparer. If submitting additional documents not listed below include a
Letterhead Transmittal Memo listing all other documents being submitted.
NOTE: ALL Map Reviews are performed on a First-IN-First-OUT basis. From the time of acceptance of
the map application to return of the first check print with comments by the City Surveyor is normally 8 to 10
WEEKS. Off-site infrastructure improvements require a separate PX Permit application and fees. For Tract
Maps the PX Permit Plans must be approved for permit issuance before scheduling the approval of the
Tract Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) for City Council.
Item Description Check
1 Parcel Map or Tract Map with Statements (2 copies)
Yes ___ No ___
2 Closure Calculations (2 copies)
Yes ___ No ___
3 Preliminary Title Report (No older than 6 months)
Yes ___ No ___
4
Copy of the complete ORIGINAL Planning / Zoning Letter with
Project Conditions of Approval signed by the Zoning Manager
Yes ___ No ___
5 Vesting Deed(s) (Identify with a yellow “post-it” note)
Yes ___ No ___
6 Adjoining Deed(s) (Identify with a yellow “post-it” note)
Yes ___ No ___
7
Copy of Approved Tentative Map or Vesting Tentative Map
(Must be signed and dated by the Licensed Surveyor)
Yes ___ No ___
8 Maps for New Condominiums provide pdf of Condo Plans
Yes ___ No ___
9
Maps for Condominium Conversions
a. The Owner’s Statementsper the project conditions
of approval must be approved by the Project Planner.
b. Building occupancy permits must be signed-off by the
Building Inspector and provided to the Planner.
Yes ___ No ___
10 Do you have a PX Permit Number? (If yes, PX__________)
Yes ___ No ___
11
REQUIRED - electronic (pdf) submittal. Email documents or
link to download to: dotpermits@oaklandnet.com
NOTE: This is a “No Reply” email address. Do NOT email questions to this email address.
Yes ___ No ___
MYLAR PREPARATION: All review comments by the PCE, City Surveyor and City Planner must be satisfied prior to
preparing the Mylar. Do NOT prepare a Mylar until instructed to do so by the City Surveyor. For general questions
contact the PCE. After First Review comments are emailed Your Land Surveyor may email the City Surveyor directly
with questions. ALWAYS REFERENCE YOUR MAP NUMBER (i.e. PM21333 or TR33321) in the subject line!
For more information see handouts Parcel or Tract Map-FAQs, Steps to Obtain Parcel or Tract Map, and Calculating
Parcel Map Tract Map Fees.
Department of Transportation
Engineering Services – 4
th
Floor
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612
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FAQ’s/PM or TR-Permit/April/2018 Page 3 of 5
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ’s
for a Parcel Map or Tract Map / Final Map
1. W
hen is a Parcel Map, Tract Map or Final Map required?
A
nswer: A Tract Map or Final Map is required when a subdivision creates five (5) or more; parcels, five
(5)
or
more condominiums, community apartment with five (5) or more parcels, and a conversion of a stock
cooperative containing five (5) or more dwelling units.
A
Parcel Map is required for any other subdivision. These maps are also known as the subdivision “Record
Map” after being recorded with the Alameda County Recorder’s office.
2. What is the difference between a Tentative Map and a Record Map?
A
nswer: For any new subdivision a Tentative Map must first be approved by Planning & Zoning. Other
departments and outside agencies, if approving of the subdivision, will provide “Conditions of Approval.
T
he Zoning Manager’s approval letter includes general and project specific conditions that must be satisfied
to complete the development. A Record Map must be recorded with Alameda County Recorder’s office
within a specific time limit, usually two (2) years from the date of Zoning approval letter. All conditions
required for the Tentative Map approval must be satisfied before recording the Map. All required easement
s
and notes must be shown before recording the Map. The new legal lot lines and easements are then
e
stablished with the Record Map. If the Tentative Map has expired the Parcel Map, Tract or Final Ma
p
c
annot be recorded. The Applicant must start the process over with Planning & Zoning and submit a new
Tentative Map application. All approvals for the project expire if the Tentative Map has expired.
3. Wh
o reviews my Map application
?
Answer: A Staff Engineer is assigned to review the Map application and will email a copy to the Planner.
P
aper copies of the Check Print Maps and application documents are routed to the City Surveyor fo
r
t
echnical review, comments, approval. After all Reviewers have no more comments and approve the ma
p
fo
r recording the City Surveyor will notify the Applicant’s Surveyor when to prepare the Mylar Map for
signature by the Property Owner(s).
4. When can building permits be issued for the property being subdivided?
A
nswer: The Parcel Map or Tract Map / Final Map must be in full compliance and filed with County
Recorder’s Office in compliance with Government Code 66499.30 prior to issuance of building permits.
Applicants should contact the Building Department for all Building Permit questions.
5. How long does the County take to record the Mylar Map?
A
nswer: Applicants are recommended to consider and allow ample time for processing and approval of
their Parcel Map or Tract Map / Final Map application. Additionally, the County has ten (10) working days
to review and record the Mylar Map when they receive it. If the County rejects the Mylar Map it is returned
to the City Surveyor with their comments. The City Surveyor will notify the Applicant and corrections
must be made by the Applicant before the Mylar is resubmitted to the County for recordation.
Department of Transportation
Engineering Services – 4
th
Floor
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612
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STEPS/PM or TR-Permit/April 2018
Page 4 of 8
WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO OBTAIN A PARCEL MAP (PM-PERMIT)
OR TRACT MAP (TR-PERMIT)
Days in parenthesis are City’s time average working days
Typical Parcel Map Start to End is 5 to 9 months. Typical Tract Map is 9 to 15 months
Applicant’s time to be added to the above
Approval of Tentative Mapby Planning & Zoning Complete
Applicant submits Parcel or Tract Map Application with related documents
Staff creates permit number PM or TR in Accela and Invoices Applicant
Applicant pays Map fees to the 2
nd
Floor Cashier’s Office
(1 to 3 Days)
Optional Schedule Meeting
(1 to 3 Days)
Permit Tracking System
Verify fees paid in Accela
Staff Engineer assigned
Check if PX Permit required
(1 to 5 Days)
Engineer Notifies Applicant
Examples Incomplete and Additional Items:
Electronic plans not received by email
Planning extension letter required for expired Tentative Map
Zoning letter missing with list of Conditions of Approval
Condominium Conversions - Require approvals by Planning
& Building Departments
(Determined by Applicant)
Draft Final Map and Documents Routed to Reviewers
Engineer routes to City Surveyor and City Planner for comments
All Reviewers email comments to Applicant and/or Applicant’s Surveyor
Expect 1 to 3 rounds of resubmittal comments on average
(40 to 50 Days each review)
City Surveyor / Engineer
Informs Applicant
(1 to 3 Days)
YES
NO
YES
NO
Applicant
Resubmits
Applicant and/or
Applicant’s
Surveyor
Resubmits
City Surveyor Notifies Applicant’s Surveyor to Prepare Mylar Map
Schedule Tract Map or Final Map approval by Public Works Committee and City Council resolutions (90 to 120 days)
Mylar Map signed by City Surveyor & City Engineer / City Clerk signs for all Tract & Final Maps (30 to 45 days)
Mylar picked up by Applicant’s Title Officer & Recorded Alameda County Recorder’s Office (25 to 35 days)
TOTAL (145 to 200 Days)
START
END
All Reviewers Approve
(1 to 3 Days)
Tract or Final Map / City Council
PX Plans Approved by City Engineer
Subdivision Improvement Agreement
with Surety, Signed by Owner(s)
(130 to 240 Days
See PX Permits)
Department of Transportation
Engineering Services – 4
th
Floor
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612
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FEES/PM or TR-Permit/April 2018 Page 5 of 5
HOW ARE PARCEL MAP AND TRACT MAP FEES CALCULATED?
The fees for a Parcel Map or Tract Map are calculated based upon the approved Oakland Master Fee
Schedule. From Fiscal Year 2017 to 2018 Master Fee Schedule the tables below show.
PAR
CEL MAP (Review by Engineering Services)
No.
Description **
Amount **
1
Tentative Map (Paid at Planning Phase)
1,357.00
Map
2
Parcel Map
1,589.00
Map
3
Amended Tentative Map or Parcel Map
562.00
Map
4
Revisions to Tentative Map or Parcel Map
174.00 Hour or Fraction of
a. Regular Working Hours
b. Outside of Regular Working Hours
262.00
Hour or Fraction of
5
Certificate of Correction
484.00
Certificate
T
RACT MAP (Review by Engineering Services)
No.
Description **
Amount **
1
Tentative Map (Paid at Planning Phase)
3,761.00
Map
2
Final Map
5,817.00
Tract
3
Tentative Map - Each Lot over 5 (Paid at Planning Phase)
354.00
Lot
4
Certificate of Correction
1,157.00
Certificate
5
Subdivision Improvement Agreement
1,593.00
Agreement
6
Amended Final Map
1,709.00
Map
7
Revisions to Final Map, Tentative Map, or SIA
174.00 Hour or Fraction of
a. Regular Working Hours
b. Outside of Regular Working Hours
262.00
Hour or Fraction of
STREET DEDICATION (As shown on Parcel or Tract Map)
4,980.00
Street
SU
RVEY SERVICES (Review by City Surveyor)
No.
Description **
Amount **
1
Standard 2 person survey party and equipment
(First 4 hours)
1,503.42 Day
2
City Surveyor
170.38
Hour
3
Senior Survey Tech
85.12
Hour
4
Excavation Permit - Compliance with BPC8771 Review
66.00
Permit
5
Replacement of a Survey Monument After Disturbance or Loss
(Destruction) Without Prior Notice (Flat Fee)
6,199.00 Each
6
Each Review of Parcel Subdivision Map in excess of the three reviews
included with initial fee
140.60
Each
7
Review of Subdivision: Parcel Map
1,063.00
Each
a. Parcel Map: Up to three reviews at three hours each
b. Additional Reviews two hours
354.00
Each
8
Review of Subdivision: Final Map
1,772.00
Each
a. Final Map: Up to four reviews at 2.5 hours each
b. Additional Reviews two hours
354.00
Each
ADMINISTRATIVE ** Non-Refundable per Master Fee Schedule added to all permits
1
Filing Fee
13.00
Each Permit
2
Application Fee
57.00
Each Permit
3
Record Management and Technology Fee
14.75%
Permit Total