Paso Robles Municipal Code Ch. 22.18 Lot Line Adjustment Process

To provide a process through which applicants can obtain an adjustment of a lot line or lines between two or more existing adjacent parcels, pursuant to Section 66412 (d) of the State Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 729 N.S. Exh. A (part), 1997)

As described in Section 66412 (d) of the Subdivision Map Act of the state of California, a lot line adjustment is an adjustment between two or more existing adjacent parcels, where the land taken from one parcel is added to an adjacent parcel, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existing is not thereby created. A combination or consolidation of existing parcels (eliminating lot lines) may be accomplished through the same procedure.

(Ord. 729 N.S. Exh. A (part), 1997)

A property owner or his representative shall submit an application to the office of the community development director. The application form and specifications shall be as established by the community development department of the city of El Paso de Robles. Application and processing fees shall be as established by the city council of the city of El Paso de Robles. An informal hearing process may be established, if necessary.

(Ord. 729 N.S. Exh. A (part), 1997)

The community development director shall have authority to review and approve a tentative lot line adjustment. Said review and approval shall be limited to a determination of whether or not the parcels resulting from the lot line adjustment will conform to local zoning and building ordinances.

The community development director shall not impose conditions or exactions on approval of a lot line adjustment except to conform to the city's zoning and building ordinances, to require the prepayment of real property taxes prior to the approval of the lot line adjustment, or to facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure, or easements.

If the scale and nature of the requested lot line adjustment (e.g., the number of acres and/or parcels) would, in the opinion of the community development director, raise questions as to consistency with the purpose and intent of the lot line adjustment in relation to the city's general plan and/or zoning code, the community development director shall have the authority to refer the requested lot line adjustment to the planning commission for an informal public hearing.

No tentative map, parcel map, or final map shall be required as a condition of approval of a lot line adjustment. The lot line adjustment shall be reflected in a deed, which shall be recorded. No record of survey shall be required for a lot line adjustment unless required by Section 8762 of the Business and Professions Code. The final form of documentation of a lot line adjustment shall be subject to approval of the city engineer.

(Ord. 729 N.S. Exh. A (part), 1997)

Any determination by the community development director or other staff member with regards to a lot line adjustment may be appealed to the planning commission for their consideration. The appeal must be filed in writing, with the applicable fee deposit, within fifteen calendar days of the staff determination. The appeal will be scheduled for consideration at the earliest feasible date.

Any determination by the planning commission with regards to a lot line adjustment may be appealed to the city council for their consideration. The appeal must be filed in writing, with the applicable fee deposit, within fifteen calendar days of the staff determination. The appeal will be scheduled for consideration at the earliest feasible date.

(Ord. 729 N.S. Exh. A (part), 1997)