Chapter XXX — DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
30-80 - WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP.
Alameda Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Alameda
The Planning Director may waive the requirement for filing a parcel map as provided below.
a.
Application. A subdivider wishing to request a waiver of the parcel map requirement shall submit a waiver request in writing to the Planning Director and pay fees per the Master Fee Schedule.
b.
City Engineer Review. The City Engineer shall review the request and shall convey comments to the Planning Director.
c.
Determination of Complete Application. Within thirty (30) days of acceptance of a parcel map waiver application filing, the Planning Director shall determine whether an application is complete and shall notify the applicant of the determination in writing.
d.
Action. The Planning Director shall act upon the application for a parcel map waiver within sixty (60) days after the waiver application is deemed complete.
e.
Findings. The Planning Director shall determine whether the proposed division of land complies with the requirements of this article, the zoning ordinance, and State law as to all of the following, and approve the waiver if so:
1.
Area;
2.
Improvement and design;
3.
Drainage;
4.
Improved public roads;
5.
Sanitary facilities;
6.
Water supply;
7.
Environmental protection; and that
8.
No public improvement will be necessary or desirable as a consequence of the proposed division.
(Ord. No. 3369 N.S., 5-7-2024)
30-81 - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT.
a.
A lot line adjustment between four (4) or fewer adjoining parcels, where land taken from one (1) parcel is added to an adjoining parcel, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existed is not thereby created, may be approved by the Planning Director and City Engineer under the following circumstances.
1.
The adjustment is for the creation of a new property line and/or to facilitate the transfer of land from one (1) lot to adjoining lots, including the merger of two (2) or more lots into one (1) lot.
Each of the lots remaining after the adjustment shall meet all the requirements for a lot (area, width, etc.) and for development regulations for any existing or approved structures (yards, access, etc.) as set forth in the City zoning regulations, including any exceptions authorized by ministerial development regulations and State law.
3.
No street improvements or other subdivision improvements are required.
b.
The lot line adjustment application shall include the following:
1.
Legal descriptions and a plat map of the parcels prior to and after the adjustment,
2.
An exhibit showing all existing structures and easements in relation to the existing and proposed lot lines,
3.
Title report(s), and
4.
Any additional information necessary to review the application, as determined by the City Engineer or Planning Director.
c.
The legal description and plat map shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor and shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for technical correctness.
d.
The original drawings or reproducible copies of deed record drawings shall be kept in the City Engineer's files.
e.
The deed(s) describing the transfer shall be recorded with the County Recorder.
f.
A fee shall be paid at the time of application of a lot line adjustment map as set forth in the Master Fee Schedule.
(Ord. No. 3369 N.S., 5-7-2024)
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▸ Chapter XXX — DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Overview- 30-2 - DEFINITIONS.
- 30-5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.
- 30-6 - SIGN REGULATIONS.
- 30-8 - CONVERSION TO MULTIPLE HOUSES.
- 30-10 - CANNABIS
- 30-11 - FIRING RANGES.
- 30-12 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BARS AND LIQUOR STORES.
- 30-13 - HAZARD PREVENTION ZONES.
- 30-17 - DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE
- 30-18 - UNIVERSAL RESIDENTIAL DESIGN.[[3]]
- 30-21 - VARIANCES, USE PERMITS: PROCEDURE.
- 30-23 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
- 30-26 - FEES.
- 30-36 - DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE.[[5]]
- 30-38 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
- 30-73 - PURPOSE AND INTENT.
- 30-74 - DEFINITIONS.
- 30-75 - GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- 30-79 - PARCEL MAPS.
- 30-80 - WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP.
- 30-82 - MAP CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
- 30-83 - MINISTERIAL APPROVALS.
- 30-84 - REVERSION TO ACREAGE.
- 30-85 - SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS.
- 30-87 - ENFORCEMENT.
- 30-93 - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
- 30-95 - ENFORCEMENT.