Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 18.24 Adjustment Plats

Sections:

• 18.24.010 Purpose and intent of provisions.

• 18.24.020 Applicable when – Scope – Boundary adjustments – Consolidations. 18.24.030 Application – Form and specifications. 18.24.040 Application – Contents required.

• 18.24.050 Fee for examination.

• 18.24.060 Approval authority – Notice of determination.

• 18.24.080 Conditions for approval.

• 18.24.100 Recordation of deeds required.

It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a procedure to facilitate the consolidation of lots and adjustment of boundary lines when it is determined that conditions exist as delineated herein which would eliminate the need for the preparation and filing of either a subdivision map or a parcel map.

This chapter does not apply in the coastal zone. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1540 § 2, 1974; Ord. 1369 § 2, 1971; prior code § 28.501).

In lieu of a subdivision map or a parcel map, an adjustment plat may be filed pursuant to the provisions of this section under the following situations:

• A. To adjust the boundaries between two or more lots; provided, the Director of Development Services and the City Engineer determine that the exchange of property does not:

  1. Create any new lots,

  2. Include any lots or parcels created illegally,

  3. Result in any lots which do not meet applicable zoning regulations,

  4. Impair any existing access or create a need for access to any adjacent lots or parcels,

  5. Impair any existing easements or create a need for any new easements serving any adjacent lots or parcels,

  6. Require substantial alteration of any existing improvements or create a need for any new improvements;

• B. To consolidate two or more lots; provided, the Director of Development Services and the City Engineer determine that the consolidation does not:

1. Include any lots or parcels created illegally,

2. Result in any lots which do not meet applicable zoning regulations,

3. Impair any existing access or create a need for access to any adjacent lots or parcels,

4. Impair any existing easements or create a need for any new easements serving any adjacent lots or parcels,

5. Require substantial alteration of any existing improvements or create a need for any new improvements. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1540 § 2, 1974; Ord. 1369, 1971; prior code § 28.502).

Application for an adjustment plat shall be made with the Development Services Department in accordance with the following specifications:

• A. The plat shall be drawn on a form prescribed by the Director of Development Services. Such forms are available in the Development Services Department upon request.

• B. The plat shall be drawn to a minimum scale of one inch equals 100 feet.

• C. All parcels proposed for adjustment shall be shown, including all contiguous property to be retained by the owner. Property to be retained shall be designated on the plat as a separate parcel.

D. All existing lots or parcels shown on final maps, parcel maps or final division plats shall be designated by dotted lines, and said maps shall be identified by map type and number. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1540 § 2, 1974; Ord. 1369, 1971; prior code § 28.503(A)(1)).

Each adjustment plat shall contain the following information:

• A. A plat number as issued by Development Services Department;

• B. North arrow and scale;

• C. Name, address, telephone number and signature of owner(s);

• D. If prepared by an engineer or surveyor, his name, address, telephone number, and registration or license number;

E. The location, width and names, if any, of all existing streets; and the location, width and purpose of all easements which lie within the boundaries of the land proposed for division;

F. The names of the owners and the assessor’s numbers, to be labeled within or adjacent to the parcels involved;

• G. The existing boundary, to be shown as a dashed line;

• H. The proposed boundary, to be shown as a solid line;

• I. Sufficient legal description of the land to define the boundaries of the ownerships involved;

• J. A vicinity map with north arrow and scale indicated;

• K. The net area of each proposed lot;

• L. The dimensions of each boundary of each proposed lot;

• M. The location of all existing buildings and structures and their uses, the distance between said buildings and structures, and the minimum distance between each building or structure, and the boundary of the proposed lot on which it is located;

• N. A statement of the existing zoning and the proposed use of each lot. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1540 § 2, 1974; Ord. 1369, 1971; prior code § 28.503(A)(2)).

At the time of filing an adjustment plat, the applicant shall pay the fee(s) to the City, for each plat filed, in amount(s) identified in the master fee schedule or any amendments thereto. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1812 § 1, 1978; Ord. 1540 § 2, 1974; Ord. 1369, 1971; prior code § 28.503(A)(3)).

Within 15 calendar days after an adjustment plat has been filed, the Director of Development Services and the City Engineer shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove such plat. The applicant shall be notified of the action by written notice. Notice shall be deemed to have been given upon deposit of the notice in the United States mail. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1540 § 2, 1974; Ord. 1369, 1971; prior code § 28.503(A)(4)).

Whenever applicable, the Director of Development Services may prescribe the following requirements as conditions of approval of an adjustment plat:

• A. Parcel Boundaries. Relocation of lot lines to provide lots that comply with any applicable zoning regulations, and conform to standards of lot design specified in this title;

• B. Access. The provision of safe and adequate access to each lot or parcel within the adjustment;

C. Inundation Line. The addition of a distinctive boundary line, clearly labeled, which delineates the limits of any area determined by the City Engineer to be subject to flooding or inundation. The plat shall contain an appropriate note stating said area is subject to flooding or inundation. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1540 § 2, 1974; Ord. 1369, 1971; prior code § 28.503(A)(6)).

Following approval of the adjustment plat, the applicant must have the necessary deeds prepared and recorded in the office of the county recorder. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. C), 2010; Ord. 2100 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1540 § 2, 1974; Ord. 1369, 1971; prior code § 28.503(C)).