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§ 9-7

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

9-7.006 Lot Line Adjustment Application Maps.

a.

Application Maps Required for Lot Line Adjustments. Application maps for lot line adjustments in the number required must be submitted to the community development director. Application maps for the lot line adjustments need not be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

b.

Application Maps for Lot Line Adjustments — Form and Content. The following information must be submitted unless exclusions are specifically authorized in writing by the community development director.

1.

The map shall be legibly drawn to a convenient engineer's scale.

2.

The map shall be 8 ½ inches by 14 inches (8 ½″ × 14″).

3.

All properties involved must be legally identified and the names of all property owners must be shown.

4.

The proposed adjusted lot line shall be distinctly shown.

5.

All structures, improvements, drainage facilities, utilities, dedications, rights-of-way and easements within 20 feet of the proposed adjusted lot line shall be shown.

6.

The map scale and a north arrow shall be shown.

7.

The zoning for each property involved shall be shown.

c.

Referral to Interested Agencies. Application maps for lot line adjustments shall be referred to such departments and agencies as the community development director deems appropriate. Such departments and agencies shall be allowed 15 days to respond with recommendations and comment, from the date of distribution to such departments and agencies.

d.

Filing. The specifications and requirements for filing tentative subdivision maps, as set forth in subsection 9-7.002c., also apply to lot line adjustment application maps.

e.

Action by the Community Development Director.

1.

Within 30 calendar days after acceptance of a complete application for a lot line adjustment map, the community development director shall act to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. The community development director shall consider the written reports of other departments and agencies. The community development director may defer action on the application and refer the matter to the planning commission for review and decision at a public hearing.

2.

Conditions of approval may be imposed in accordance with subsection 9-7.002f,5. of this chapter. The community development director shall not impose conditions or exactions on the approval of a lot line adjustment except to conform to local zoning and building ordinances or except to facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructures, or easements.

f.

Expiration and Extensions of Lot Line Adjustment Application Maps. Lot line adjustment application maps are subject to the expiration and extension provisions contained in subsection 9-7.002f.

g.

Fees. Fees for lot line adjustments shall be in accordance with subsection 9-3.008.

h.

Appeals. Appeals to actions for lot line adjustments shall conform to subsection 9-3.010.

(Ord. No. 749, § 7.07.006; Ord. No. 867, § 14; Ord. No. 989, § 1; Ord. No. 1059, § 11; Ord. No. 1128, § 14; Ord. 1441 § 2(C))

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  1. § 5-3
  2. § 5-5
  3. § 5-7
  4. § 5-11
  5. § 5-12
  6. 5-22 - Reserved.
  7. § 5-25
  8. § 5-29
  9. 5-30 - Reserved.
  10. § 5-31
  11. 5-32 - Reserved.
  12. § 5-35
  13. § 5-37
  14. § 5-43
  15. 5-44 - Reserved.
  16. § 5-45
  17. § 5-46
  18. § 5-55
  19. § 9-3
  20. § 9-5
  21. § 9-7
  22. 9-8 - Urban Lot Splits.
  23. 9-9 - Final Maps.
  24. § 9-11
  25. § 9-19
  26. § 9-20
  27. 9-22 - Reserved.
  28. 9-23 - Improvements.
  29. § 9-24
  30. 9-25 - Monuments.
  31. 9-26 - Reserved.
  32. § 9-27
  33. § 9-33
  34. § 9-35
  35. § 9-36
  36. § 12-1
  37. § 12-2
  38. § 13-1
  39. § 13-3
  40. 13-4 - Hearings.
  41. § 13-5
  42. 13-6 - Cancellation, Modification, or Termination.
  43. § 13-7

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