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Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS

Irwindale Municipal Code Ch. 16.06 Mergers

Irwindale Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Irwindale

Cite as: Irwindale Municipal Code Chapter 16.06 · Text as of 2026-10-04

16.06.010 - Merger not required.

Two or more contiguous parcels proposed to be merged as one parcel which have been subdivided under the provisions of the zoning code and this title shall not require a merger pursuant to this title by virtue of the fact that the contiguous parcels are held by the same ownership. No further proceedings under this title shall be required for the purpose of sale, lease or financing except as provided by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

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16.06.020 - Requirements for a merger.

All of the following requirements must be satisfied for approval of a merger:

A. At least one of the affected parcels shall be 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 only with 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.

B. With respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exists:

  1. Comprises less than five thousand square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger.

  2. Was not created in compliance with applicable zoning code requirements 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.

  7. Is inconsistent with the applicable general plan and any applicable specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density standards.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

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16.06.030 - Processing of requested merger.

Upon request of the legal owner of contiguous parcels, the community development director may administratively approve the merger of the properties in compliance with this section and may impose reasonable conditions thereon. The request shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by data and documents as required by the community development director.

A. Completion of Merger. Upon approval, a "notice of lot merger" shall be filed with the county recorder. The form and content of the notice shall be as required by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 698, § 4, 10-14-15)

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