§ 10-7

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the submittal and processing of lot line adjustments for the modification of existing property lines between four or fewer existing adjoining properties; and provided, that no more parcels are created by the adjustment than existed prior to it in compliance with the subdivision regulations.

(§ 3, Ord. 905-NS, eff. March 4, 2013)

A subdivider requesting a lot line adjustment shall make an application to the Director by submitting a written statement of request accompanied by sufficient copies of the following as determined by the Director:

• A. A plot map that clearly depicts the boundaries and lot area of all parcels subject to the adjustment both before and after the adjustment is approved;

• B. The location of all existing structures;

• C. The proposed legal description of each parcel to be adjusted;

• D. Completed application forms as provided by the Community Development Department;

• E. Payment of fees as set by resolution of the City Council. (§ 3, Ord. 905-NS, eff. March 4, 2013)

A lot line adjustment shall be approved by the City Engineer upon his or her written finding that:

• A. The proposed adjustments to the existing properties result in compliance with applicable zoning and building codes.

• B. The lot line adjustment will modify the existing property lines between four or fewer existing adjoining properties and the number of parcels resulting from the adjustment remains the same or is decreased.

• C. The proposed adjustments are in compliance with the City's subdivision regulations and the Subdivision Map Act.

• (§ 3, Ord. 905-NS, eff. March 4, 2013)

The Community Development Department shall forward the lot line adjustment application to the City Engineer who shall review and approve or disapprove the lot line adjustment within 30 days after the application has been accepted as complete for filing. The City Engineer shall approve the lot line adjustment pursuant to the ability to make the required findings delineated in Section 10-7.103. The City Engineer may impose conditions or exactions as necessary to ensure compliance with the general plan and applicable provisions of the City's zoning and building codes, pertaining to lots, or to facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure

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City of Huntington Park, CA § 10-7.104

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or easements. The City Engineer's decision shall be in written form documenting the findings for approval or reasons for disapproval. If approved, the City Engineer shall certify the adjustment plot map.

(§ 3, Ord. 905-NS, eff. March 4, 2013)

The applicant or any affected party may appeal the decision of the City Engineer on a lot line adjustment to the City Council. All appeals shall be submitted and acted upon in the manner prescribed in Section 10-3.109 of this title. The City Council may sustain, modify, or overrule any such ruling, finding, or disapproval of the City Engineer. The City Council shall approve the lot line adjustment pursuant to its affirmative determination of findings delineated in Section 10-7.103. The decision of the City Council shall be final. (§ 3, Ord. 905-NS, eff. March 4, 2013)

Upon approval of the lot line adjustment, the City Engineer shall transmit a certificate of compliance form, together with the approved plot map, to the County Recorder for recordation.

The lot line adjustment shall be effective upon its being filed for record by the County Recorder. (§ 3, Ord. 905-NS, eff. March 4, 2013)

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City of Huntington Park, CA § 10-8.101

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