Article 13 — Lot Line Adjustment — Artesia Zoning Code

§ 9-1.1301. Purpose. ¶

As authorized under the provisions of Section 66412(d) of the Subdivision Map Act, a lot-line adjustment shall be approved between two or more existing adjacent parcels, where the land taken from one parcel is added to an adjacent parcel, where a greater number of parcels than originally existed is not thereby created, and where the requirements of this article have been satisfied. (Ord. 422, § 1)

§ 9-1.1302. Findings. ¶

The Planning Director 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, building 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 parcel shall be added to an adjacent parcel.
(Ord. 422, § 1)

§ 9-1.1303. Lot-Line Adjustment Map. ¶

A lot-line adjustment map shall be prepared by a licensed surveyor and shall 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 subject properties.
(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 highaways, streets, or ways.
(h) The widths and approximate alignments of all existing easements, whether public or private, for access, drainage, sewage disposal, and public utilities.
(i) The location of the nearest fire hydrant(s) located within 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 the distance to proposed lot-lines must be indicated. If it is impossible or impractical to describe such structures or improvements on the map, such information should be submitted on a separate sheet.
(m) The approximate location and direction of flow of all defined water courses.
(n) A vicinity map.
(o) Zoning.
(p) The location of any existing sewage disposal system.
(q) The distance from the proposed new lot line(s) to the house lateral or private sewage disposal.

(r) Calculation of the square footage of all proposed parcels. (Ord. 422, § 1)

§ 9-1.1304. Submittal Requirements. ¶

In order to process a lot-line adjustment, the following information shall be submitted to the Planning Department:

(a) Standard application form.
(b) Lot-line adjustment map.
(c) Assessor's map book page(s) 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.
(i) The fee established by resolution of the City Council for processing lot-line adjustment applications.
(Ord. 422, § 1)

§ 9-1.1305. Recording of Documents. ¶

If the Planning Director approves an application for a lot-line adjustment pursuant to this article, within 10 business days of the date of notice of the approval, the applicant shall file with the County Recorder's office a copy of the lot-line adjustment map and the certificate of compliance issued by the City and shall provide the City with copies of the recorded documents. (Ord. 422, § 1)