Navigating the process of dividing land requires more than just field measurements—it requires a deep understanding of local ordinances and state laws. At Golden Gate Surveying, we specialize in the preparation of Parcel Maps (for 4 or fewer lots) and Final Maps (for 5 or more lots). We act as your technical liaison between your project and the City or County Surveyor’s office.
Creating new legal lots is a multi-step process. We provide the expertise needed for every phase:
Tentative Map Preparation: Designing the initial layout for planning department approval, including existing topography and proposed lot lines.
Parcel Maps: Expedited mapping for minor subdivisions, ensuring compliance with all local zoning and frontage requirements.
Final Maps: Comprehensive mapping for major subdivisions, including precise monumentation and technical map checking.
Lot Line Adjustments (LLA): Relocating boundaries between existing adjacent parcels without creating new lots.
The "Map Check" process in the Bay Area can be rigorous. We take pride in submitting clean, accurate maps that minimize "redlines" and speed up your recording time.
Regulatory Expertise: We are experts in the Subdivision Map Act and local municipal codes.
Agency Coordination: We handle the back-and-forth with County Surveyors to get your map recorded.
Modern Technology: We use high-precision GPS and robotic survey equipment to ensure every corner is set exactly where the map says it is.
We have extensive experience with the mapping requirements in:
Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties: Supporting tech-corridor growth in San Jose and Redwood City.
Alameda & Contra Costa Counties: Managing residential splits in Oakland and Walnut Creek.
San Francisco County: Navigating dense urban subdivisions in San Francisco.
Sonoma & Napa Counties: Expert agricultural and residential mapping in Santa Rosa and Napa.
Solano, Marin, & Napa Counties: Comprehensive service for Vallejo, San Rafael, and beyond.