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Chapter 25›Article XI — URBAN LOT SPLITS

§ 25-81. Limitations applicable to new parcels.

Cypress Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Cypress

  • (a) Parcels created by an urban lot split shall only be used for residential uses, notwithstanding the fact that other uses may be permitted in the zoning district in which the parcels are located.

  • (b) Residential units constructed on parcels created by an urban lot split shall not be rented for a term of less than 31 consecutive days.

  • (c) A parcel created through an urban lot split may not be further subdivided by a subsequent urban lot split.

  • (d) Separate conveyance of the lots resulting from an urban lot split is permitted. If dwellings or other structures (such as garages) on different lots are adjacent or attached to each other, the urban lot split boundary may separate them for conveyance purposes if the structures meet building code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance. If any attached structures span or will span the new lot line, the owner must record appropriate CC&Rs, easements, or other documentation that is necessary to allocate rights and responsibilities between the owners of the two lots.

  • (Ord. No. 1198, § 4, 9-26-22)

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Cypress Planning Code
  1. ▸ Chapter 25
    Overview
    1. Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Article II — DIVISION OF LAND BY TRACT MAP
    3. Article III — DIVISION OF LAND BY PARCEL MAP
    4. Article IV — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
    5. Article IV — A MERGER OF PARCELS
    6. Article V — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, DEDICATIONS, PERFORMANCE AGRE…
    7. Article VI — PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
    8. Article VIII — NEW RENTAL HOUSING CONVERSION
    9. Article IX — VESTING TENTATIVE MAP[1 ]
    10. Article X — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FEES
    11. ▸ Article XI — URBAN LOT SPLITS
      Overview
      1. § 25-77. Purpose.
      2. § 25-78. Application requirements and review process.
      3. § 25-79. Parcel requirements.
      4. § 25-80. Additional requirements.
      5. § 25-81. Limitations applicable to new parcels.
      6. § 25-82. Limitation on number of units.
      7. § 25-83. Deed restriction.
  2. Chapter 28
  3. Division 1 — Generally
  4. Division 2 — Financing Projects
  5. Division 4 — Applications
  6. Division 5 — Supplemental Provisions

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