10900.100. - Purpose.

As authorized under the provisions of Section 66412(d) of the Subdivision Map Act, a lot line adjustment shall be approved between two (2) or more existing adjacent parcels, where the land taken from one (1) parcel is added to an adjacent parcel, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existed is not thereby created.

(Ord. No. 125, 6-2-87)

10900.101. - Findings.

The director of planning shall approve a lot line adjustment if the following required findings are made:

(a)

The lots proposed to be created by the lot line adjustment comply with all applicable zoning and subdivision regulations;

(b)

The lot line adjustment, in and of itself, will not result in the need for additional improvements and/or facilities; and

(c)

No additional parcels shall result from the lot line adjustment, and any land taken from one (1) parcel shall be added to an adjacent parcel.

(Ord. No. 125, 6-2-87)

10900.102. - Map contents.

The lot line adjustment map shall be prepared by a licensed surveyor and contain the following information:

(a)

Lot line adjustment map number, obtained from the planning department at the time of submittal.

(b)

North point, date, and scale.

(c)

The dimensions and record boundaries of the total ownership.

(d)

Sufficient dimensions and record boundaries so as to define the boundaries of the subject properties.

(e)

The approximate boundaries, dimensions, and area of each proposed lot.

(f)

A number for each lot.

(g)

The names, locations, widths and improvements (within the rights-of-way) of all adjoining highways, streets, or ways.

(h)

The widths and approximate alignments of all easements, whether public or private, for access, drainage, sewage disposal, and public utilities which are existing.

(i)

The location of the nearest fire hydrant(s) located within five hundred (500) feet of the lots.

(j)

Actual street names or an identifying letter for proposed streets.

(k)

Indicate topography by showing approximate contours.

(l)

The location of existing structures or improvements must be clearly and accurately drawn to scale and indicate the distance to proposed lot lines. If it is impossible or impractical to describe such structures or improvements on the tentative map, such information should be submitted on a separate sheet. Show house number and disposition of each structure.

(m)

The approximate location and direction of flow of all defined watercourses.

(n)

A vicinity map.

(o)

Zoning.

(p)

The location of any existing sewage disposal system.

(q)

The distance from new lot line to the house lateral or private sewage disposal.

(r)

Calculation of the square footage of all parcels.

(Ord. No. 125, 6-2-87)

10900.103. - Submittal requirements.

In order to process a lot line adjustment, the following information shall be required:

(a)

Standard application form.

(b)

Lot line adjustment map.

(c)

Assessor's map book page or pages covering the proposed lot line adjustment.

(d)

Copy of the land contract or grant deed.

(e)

Original certificate of compliance and appropriate continuation sheet forms obtained from the planning department.

(f)

All names must appear typed and signed on the certificate of compliance.

(g)

All parcels must be listed separately, with their total descriptions.

(h)

Certification of inspection report from Building and Safety, if there are existing structures.

(Ord. No. 125, 6-2-87)

PART 2. - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE