Article 6 — REVERSIONS

A parcel map may be filed to revert to acreage land previously subdivided consisting of four (4) or fewer contiguous parcels under the same ownership.

Sec. 9-3.602. - Mergers.

A parcel or unit may be merged with a contiguous parcel or unit held by the same owner if any one of the contiguous parcels or units held by the same owner does not conform to standards for minimal parcel size and the following requirements are satisfied:

(a)

At least one of the affected parcels is 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 with only 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; and

(b)

With respect to an affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exist:

(1)

Comprises less than five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. in area at the time of the determination of merger;

(2)

Was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation;

(3)

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

(4)

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; or

(7)

Is consistent with applicable general plan and applicable specific plans other than minimum lot size and density standards.