16.24 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

As authorized under the provisions of Section 66412(d) of the Subdivision Map Act, a lot line adjustment may be approved between four or fewer existing adjoining parcels, where the land taken from one parcel is added to an adjoining parcel, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existed are not thereby created.

(Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

The city engineer shall approve a lot line adjustment if the following findings are made:

• A. The lots proposed to be created by the lot line adjustment comply with the general plan, any applicable specific plan, and all applicable zoning regulations, except the lot size requirement; however, the lots created shall each comply with the lot dimension requirements of the zoning ordinance;

• B. The lot line adjustment, in and of itself, will not result in the need for additional improvements or facilities;

• C. No additional parcels will result from the lot line adjustment, and any land taken from one parcel will be added to an adjacent parcel;

• D. The proposed adjustment will result in a generally continuous and straight property line extending the full length of that property’s dimension; and

• E. The adjacent property owner(s) directly involved in the lot line adjustment has provided written authorization to the applicant supporting the proposed action.

• (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

The lot line adjustment map shall be prepared by a licensed surveyor and contain the following information:

• A. Lot line adjustment number, name or designation;

• B. North point, date and scale;

• C. The dimensions and record boundaries of the total ownership;

• D. Sufficient dimensions and record boundaries so as to define the boundaries of the subject properties;

• E. The approximate boundaries, dimensions, and area of each lot;

• F. A number for each lot;

• G. The names, locations, widths, and improvements (within the rights-of-way) of all adjoining highways or streets;

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.24.030

§ 16.24.040

• H. The widths and approximate alignments of all easements, whether public or private, for access, drainage, sewage disposal, and public utilities which are existing;

• I. The location of the nearest fire hydrant(s) located within five hundred feet of the lots;

• J. Actual street names or an identifying letter for proposed streets;

• K. Indicate topography by showing approximate contours;

• L. The location of existing structures or improvements shall be clearly and accurately drawn to scale and indicate the distance to proposed lot lines. If it is impossible or impractical to describe such structures or improvements on the map, such information shall be submitted on a separate sheet;

• M. The approximate location and direction of flow of all defined watercourses;

• N. A vicinity map;

• O. Zoning;

• P. The location of any existing sewage disposal system;

• Q. Calculation of the square footage of all parcels.

• (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

To process a lot line adjustment, the following information is required:

• A. Standard application form;

• B. Lot line adjustment map;

• C. Assessor’s map book page or pages covering the proposed lot line adjustment;

• D. Copy of the land contract or grant deed;

• E. Original certificate of compliance, if available;

• F. Certification of inspection report from building and safety, if there are existing structures;

• G. Notarized statements from the legal owners of the property directly involved in the lot line adjustment authorizing the proposed action.

• (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.28.010

§ 16.28.020

CHAPTER 16.28 MERGER OF PARCELS