§ 16.36

A.

An application for a lot line adjustment shall be submitted to the city planner on a form prescribed by the planner.

B.

The city planner shall review the proposed lot line adjustment to ascertain all the facts pertinent thereto and, in writing, shall state either approval or disapproval of the proposed lot line adjustment, together with his findings and reasons for such a decision, within fifteen (15) days, excluding Saturday, Sundays, and legal holidays, of the filing of a complete application. The city planner shall consult with the city engineer to assist in the determination for approval or disapproval of the lot line adjustment. The city planner and/or the city engineer may find it necessary to engage licensed land surveyor or engineer to review and verify closures prior to approval or disapproval.

C.

Upon determination by the city planner that the proposed lot line adjustment is in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and ordinances enacted by the City of Arvin, a certificate of compliance shall be prepared and filed with the county recorder of the county of Kern.

(Ord. 183 §1, 1983).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

The applicant shall submit three (3) prints of a map with sufficient clarity and detail to precisely show the proposed adjustment, and shall indicate clearly and with full dimensions the following information:

A.

Up-to-date title reports on the affected land;

B.

A notarized document stating that the legal owner or owners of the property are requesting the said adjustment;

C.

Legal descriptions of the parcels before and after the proposed adjustments;

D.

Location of property involved;

E.

The lot dimensions;

F.

All buildings and structures and their location, size, height, and proposed uses;

G.

Civil engineer or land surveyor shall certify the maps as to conformance to the Subdivision Map Act and accuracy;

H.

Such other data or information as may be required by the city planner or city.

(Ord. 188 §2, 1983).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

16.36.030 - Conditions for granting.

Before a lot line adjustment shall be granted, the following conditions must be found to exist by the city planner.

A.

The land is a part of a recorded subdivision map, parcel map, record of survey, or shown on the latest adopted tax assessor's map as an individual parcel of land;

B.

The number of lots or parcels are not increased or decreased;

C.

The lots or parcels created have the minimum square footage required by the zoning district in which they are located;

D.

That all other applicable provisions of the subdivision and zoning chapters shall be complied with;

E.

That the lot line adjustment as proposed is not an attempt to circumvent the California Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 188 §3, 1983).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

16.36.040 - Decision on application—Notice required.

One (1) copy of the written decision of the city planner approving or disapproving the application for a lot line adjustment shall be signed and dated by the city planner and mailed to the applicant.

(Ord. 188 §4, 1983).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

16.36.050 - Fees.

Fees for filing, checking, and processing of a lot line adjustment or any other papers, maps, diagrams or documents required under this title, fees for preparation and filing of any certificate of compliance authorized under this title shall be in the amount prescribed by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 188 §5, 1983).

Chapter 16.38 - MERGER OF PARCELS

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16.38.010 - Property owner initiated merger of contiguous parcels.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 66499.20 3/4, a property owner owning contiguous parcels is authorized to merge those contiguous legal parcels without requiring the property to be reverted to acreage. Such merger shall be accomplished in accordance with the following procedures:

1.

The property owner shall file an application for merger with the city, submit evidence of title to all parcels to be affected, submit a proposed certificate of merger, and pay the processing fee established by resolution of the city council.

2.

The city planner in consultation with the city engineer, or an authorized designee, shall consider and approve the application if it is found that the parcel created by the merger will conform to the requirements of this code and applicable state law.

3.

The merger shall be evidenced by recording a certificate of merger which lists the parcel numbers affected and is signed by the city planner and city engineer. The certificate of merger shall be recorded concurrently with any deed of easement regarding the relocation or elimination of applicable easements. The certificate of merger shall be recorded against each parcel that is merged.

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

Chapter 16.40 - REGULATIONS ON PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

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