Chapter 16.13 — PARCEL MERGERS

Two or more contiguous parcels or units of land which have been subdivided under the provisions of this title or the Subdivision Map Act shall not merge by virtue of the fact that the contiguous parcels or units 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 title. (Ord. 203 §2(part), 1990)

If any one of two or more contiguous parcels or units held by the same owner does not conform to existing zoning regulations so as not to permit its development, and at least one parcel or unit has not been

developed with a building for which a building permit is required, then these parcels shall be considered as merged for the purpose of this title. The method of merger shall be consistent with the provisions of Article 1.5 (merger of parcels) of the state Subdivision Map Act. (G.C. 66451.10, et seq.) (Ord. 203 §2(part), 1990)

If the town engineer or an authorized representative has knowledge that real property has merged pursuant to this title, a notice of merger shall be filed for record with the county recorder. At least thirty days prior to recording of notice, the owner of the parcels or units shall be advised in writing of the intention to record such notice. The notification to the owner shall specify a time, date, and place at which the owner may present evidence as to why the notice should not be recorded.

The notice of merger to be recorded shall specify the names of the record owners and describe the property to be merged. (Ord. 203 §2(part), 1990)

Upon request of the legal owner of contiguous parcels, the town engineer or authorized representative may approve the merger of the property. The request shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by data and documents as required by the town engineer's office. Upon approval, a notice of merger shall be filed with the county recorder. The form and content of the notice shall be as required by the town engineer. In approving a merger the town may impose reasonable conditions. The reasonableness of conditions may be appealed within ten days of written notice of the conditions to the town council in accordance with Section 16.07.030(d) of this title. The town council shall consider the appeal within thirty days of the receipt of the appeal letter. (Ord. 203 §2(part), 1990)

A fee to be charged at actual cost shall be charged to the applicant for processing such merger. A deposit may be required to be applied toward this fee. (Ord. 203 §2(part), 1990)

Chapter 16.14 - CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS OF MAPS