Montebello Municipal Code Ch. 16.28 Lot Line Adjustments

For two or more adjacent parcels where lot lines are to be adjusted in a manner such that a greater number of parcels than originally existed are not created, a lot line adjustment may be filed. A lot line adjustment will not be allowed in any case where the planning commission determines that there is an intent on the part of the applicant to avoid the subdivision process or that there is a potential to create an additional number of parcels.

A. A tentative map shall be prepared of a size determined by the city planner as sufficient to clearly show the information required to present the case to the planning commission.

B. An application for lot line adjustment shall be filed with the city planner on forms approved by him along with required filing and processing fees.

C. Size of Map and Information. Each map shall be on an eight and one-half inch by fourteen inch or larger sheet of paper with the following information included within a one-half inch marginal line around the sheet:

1. The name, address and phone number of each owner;

2. The name, address and phone number of the person who prepared the map;

3. North point, scale and date of preparation;

4. Boundary lines of the existing legal lots, with bearings and distance of the proposed lot line adjustments;

5. The location of existing buildings and structures with dimensions to the proposed, adjusted lot line;

6. Improvements proposed and dimensions with respect to the proposed adjusted lot line;

7. Names and dimensions of all adjacent streets;

8. The existing and proposed drainage pattern of each parcel;

9. Location of existing and abandoned oil wells;

10. Any other information relevant to the area, its improvement and design, which in the opinion of the city planner is required for proper consideration of such map.

(Prior code § 9270.10 (A))

A. Where the planning commission finds that the proposed lot line adjustment, together with its design and improvement, is consistent with the general plan and with any applicable specific plan, and satisfies the other requirements of the Act and of this title, it may approve the lot line adjustment. Where the planning commission finds that certain improvements or dedications are required to property service a parcel, it may approve the lot line adjustment conditionally to insure that all such improvements and dedications will be made in accordance with city standards.

B. Where the planning commission finds that any of the parcels would not comply with the Montebello Municipal Code, or that any facts exist which would under the Act, require disapproval of a lot line adjustment, it shall deny the application.

C. The decision of the planning commission shall be final in the absence of an appeal.

(Prior code § 9270.10 (B) (1))

Any interested person may appeal the action of the planning commission with reference to a lot line adjustment application by filing a written letter of appeal with the city clerk, describing the basis for such appeal. The city clerk shall not accept such a letter of appeal unless a filing and processing fee, as set by city council resolution has been paid, and such letter of appeal is filed with the city clerk within fifteen days following the planning commission's action. Upon receipt of a timely filed appeal, the city clerk shall place the matter on the city council's agenda.

(Prior code § 9270.10 (B) (2))

Subsequent to the approval or conditional approval of the lot line adjustment by the planning commission or city council:

A. All conditions of approval shall be complied with or provided for within one year of the date of conditional approval;

B. All processing shall be completed sufficient to execute and record with the county recorder a lot line adjustment agreement, prepared in a form approved by the city, within one year, or within an authorized extension up to eighteen months (in addition to the one year provided in subsection A of this section) of the approval of the lot line adjustment by the planning commission or city council.

(Prior code § 9270.10 (B) (3))