Surveyor

Responsibilities

The Surveyor Division is responsible for checking and processing Parcel and Subdivision Maps and Final Maps of Records of Survey for accuracy and compliance with county ordinances and with the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California.

Additionally, staff reviews and recommends conditions to the Community Development Department on all Tentative Parcel and Subdivision Maps, Voluntary Mergers, Lot Line Adjustments, Waivers, Zoning Maps, Certificates of Compliance, and related proposals. They also prepare related agreements and resolutions for the Board of Supervisors' approval.

The Division is responsible for the preparation of maps and legal descriptions for fee title deeds and easements for a variety of public works projects and the formation of, or boundary changes for, Special Service Areas, Maintenance Districts, Assessment Districts, and jurisdictional boundaries such as Supervisorial Districts.

This segment also oversees the County Master Address Grid System, and processes requests for the naming of roads and road name changes.