§ 16.06

Two or more contiguous parcels proposed to be merged as one parcel which have been subdivided under the provisions of the zoning code and this title shall not require a merger pursuant to this title by virtue of the fact that the contiguous parcels are held by the same ownership. No further proceedings under this title shall be required for the purpose of sale, lease or financing except as provided by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

All of the following requirements must be satisfied for approval of a merger:

A.

At least one of the affected parcels shall be undeveloped by any structure for which a building permit was issued or for which a building permit was not required at the time of construction, or is developed only with an accessory structure or accessory structures, or is developed with a single structure, other than an accessory structure, that is also partially sited on a contiguous parcel or unit.

B.

With respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exists:

1.

Comprises less than five thousand square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger.

2.

Was not created in compliance with applicable zoning code requirements in effect at the time of its creation.

3.

Does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic water supply.

Does not meet slope stability standards.

5.

Has no legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability.

6.

Its development would create health or safety hazards.

7.

Is inconsistent with the applicable general plan and any applicable specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density standards.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

Upon request of the legal owner of contiguous parcels, the community development director may administratively approve the merger of the properties in compliance with this section and may impose reasonable conditions thereon. The request shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by data and documents as required by the community development director.

A.

Completion of Merger. Upon approval, a "notice of lot merger" shall be filed with the county recorder. The form and content of the notice shall be as required by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

Chapter 16.07 - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

16.07.010 - Applicability.

A.

Where a lot line adjustment is requested for adjacent parcels the requirements of this chapter shall apply.

B.

Parcels combined by encumbrances or encroachments of existing structures shall be considered a single original parcel for purposes of a lot line adjustment in compliance with this chapter.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

16.07.020 - Lot line adjustment application and processing.

A.

Application Content. A lot line adjustment application shall include all information and other materials required by the community development director.

B.

Processing. Lot line adjustment applications shall be submitted to the community development director who shall be the review authority for the application. An environmental review shall not be required.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

16.07.030 - Approval or denial of lot line adjustment.

A.

Review Authority. The community development director shall determine whether the parcels resulting from the lot line adjustment will conform to the applicable provisions of the zoning code and this title, and the community development director shall administratively approve, conditionally approve, or deny the lot line adjustment in compliance with this chapter. Decisions made by the community development director may be appealed to the commission.

B.

Required Findings. A proposed lot line adjustment shall be denied if the community development director finds any of the following:

1.

The lot line adjustment will have the effect of creating a greater number of parcels than existed before the lot line adjustment;

2.

Any parcel resulting from the lot line adjustment will conflict with any applicable regulations of the zoning code or this title; or

3.

The lot line adjustment will result in an increase in the number of nonconforming parcels.

C.

Conditions of Approval. In approving a lot line adjustment, the community development director shall adopt conditions only as necessary to assure conformance of the lot line adjustment and proposed parcels to the requirements of the zoning code, this title and Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Irwindale Municipal Code, or to facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure, or easements.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)