Title 9 — Planning and ZoningChapter 2 — Subdivisions

Article 7 — DETERMINATION OF TYPE OF PROCEDURE

Los Banos Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Los Banos

§ 9-2.701. Criteria.

In accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, whether the Standard Subdivision Procedure (Article 8 of this chapter) or Minor Subdivision Procedure (Article 10 of this chapter) shall be used in subdividing property shall be determined as follows:

  • (a) Four or less lots: the Minor Subdivision Procedure may be used.

  • (b) Five or more lots: the Standard Subdivision Procedure shall be used (except as exempted by the Subdivision Map Act of the State).

  • (c) For the adjustment of a lot line: a record of survey shall be used.

  • (d) For the merger of parcels: the City Engineer shall require the recordation of a certificate of compliance or the recordation of a parcel map.

  • (§ 6.01, Ord. 341, as amended by § 4, Ord. 732, eff. May 3, 1985, and § 28, Ord. 1102, eff. February 4, 2012)

§ 9-2.702. Procedure for lot line adjustments.

  • (a) A complete application package in accordance with the codified applications and submittal requirements adopted by the Los Banos City Council is to be submitted to the Planning Department.

  • (b) The Planning Department determines completeness within 10 business days.

  • (c) The Planning Department determines whether or not the parcels resulting from the lot line adjustment conform.

  • (d) If there are no outstanding issues, the package is forwarded to the Engineering Division for processing.

  • (e) The lot line adjustment is then checked for conformance with the Subdivision Map Act.

  • (f) Applicant prepares certificate of compliance.

  • (g) Certificate is signed and stamped by City Engineer.

  • (h) Certificate and grant deed reflecting the lot line adjustment are sent to Merced County Recorder's office for recordation.

(§ 10, Ord. 732, eff. May 3, 1985, as amended by § 29, Ord. 1102, eff. February 4, 2012)