Chapter 17.250

VOLUNTARY MERGER AND CONTIGUOUS PARCELS

Parcel merger is the formal combination of contiguous parcels under common ownership in order to conform to minimum zoning standards, for tax purposes, for construction purposes, or for similar reasons.

(08-05)

A parcel may be merged with one or more contiguous parcels held by the same owner if any of the following conditions exists and the merger is approved by the Director of Community Development:

• A. Any one of the contiguous parcels does not conform to minimum parcel size or dimension standards specified in the applicable zone district; or

• B. The parcel contains less than 5000 square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger; or

• C. The parcel was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation; or

• D. The parcel does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic water supply; or

• E. The parcel does not meet slope stability and/or slope density standards as specified in the General Plan or this Code; or

• F. The parcel has no legal access adequate for vehicular and/or safety equipment entry, exit, or maneuverability; or

• G. The development of the parcel would create a health or safety hazard; or

• H. The parcel is not consistent with the General Plan or any applicable specific plan other than minimum parcel size or density standards; or

• I. The consolidation of contiguous parcels would aid orderly development. (08-05)

Application for voluntary merger of contiguous parcels shall be made on forms provided by the Director of Community Development and shall include such items as may reasonably be required to make the necessary findings. A filing fee shall be paid as established by resolution of the City Council.

(08-05)

• A. Approval by Director of Community Development

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City of Claremont, CA § 17.250.030

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• B. Required Findings

All of the following findings shall be made prior to approval of any parcel merger:

1. The parcels to be merged are under common ownership at the time of the merger.

2. The parcels as merged will be consistent with or will be more closely compatible with the applicable zone district regulations, other requirements of this title, and applicable planning policies relating to the subject property and parcel configuration. Parcel mergers in the HC District shall be subject to maximum lot size standards set forth in Chapter 16.004.

3. The parcels as merged will not be deprived of legal access as a result of the merger, and access to the adjoining parcels will not be restricted by the merger.

4. All current and delinquent taxes have been paid on all affected parcels.

• C. No Parcel Map Requirement

No parcel map shall be required for parcel mergers provided the Director finds that the parcel merger complies with requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood water drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection, and other requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, this title, and the General Plan.

• D. Certificate of Compliance Required

For a merger involving the elimination of one or more parcels, a certificate of compliance with a site map in a form as approved by the City Engineer shall be required and recorded with the County Recorder. The certificate of compliance shall identify the real property and shall state the division thereof complies with applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter. The documents necessary to reflect the merger's ownership changes, such as grant deeds and similar documents arising from the boundary changes, shall be recorded concurrently with the legal description of the merged parcels. (08-05; 14-04)

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City of Claremont, CA

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§ 17.253.000

§ 17.253.030