26.52.010 PREPARATION.

The subdivider may cause a final map to be prepared pursuant to the conditions of approval of the tentative map, the provisions of this title, and the Subdivision Map Act. The final map, together with the prescribed fees and deposits, shall be filed with the Director of Public Works. The failure to file a final map within the time limit specified in this chapter or the state Subdivision Map Act, or any extension granted pursuant to this chapter, shall terminate all proceedings and the approval of the tentative map shall expire. Before a final map may thereafter be recorded, a new tentative map shall be submitted for review pursuant to this chapter. The final map shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and shall be based upon a field survey, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works. Return of a map filed within the time period provided by this chapter or the state Subdivision Map Act in order to correct minor technical deficiencies will not be considered a failure to file within the required time limit if the converted map is filed within 30 days of return to the applicant.