Chapter 18.36 — ADJUSTMENT PLATS

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the procedure set forth in this chapter shall govern the processing of and requirements for adjustment plats. An adjustment plat may be filed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to adjust the boundaries between two, three or four lots provided the planning director determines that the exchange of property does not:

(1)

Create any new lots;

(2)

Include any lots or parcels created illegally;

(3)

Impair any existing access or create a need for new access to any adjacent lots or parcels;

(4)

Impair any existing easements or create a need for any new easements serving any adjacent lots or parcels;

(5)

Require substantial alteration of any existing improvements or create a need for any new improvements.

(Code 1972, § 18.36.010; Ord. No. 543, § 1(part), 1981)

(a)

Application. The applicant shall file an application for approval of an adjustment plat with the planning director in the form and together with such additional information and a nonrefundable fee as specified by rules and regulations adopted by the city council. The planning director may refer copies of such plat to other public agencies for review and comment thereon.

(b)

Approval. Within 15 calendar days after said application for approval of an adjustment plat has been filed, the planning director shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove such plat. The applicant shall be notified of the planning director's action by written notice. Notice shall be deemed to have been given upon deposit of the notice in the United States mail with postage thereon prepaid.

(c)

Certification. If the planning director determines that the adjustment plat meets the requirements of this chapter, he shall certify on the adjustment plat that it has been approved pursuant to this chapter and file it in the office of the planning director. A revised adjustment plat shall be submitted for certification when the planning director finds that the number or nature of the changes necessary for approval are such that they cannot be shown clearly or simply on the original adjustment plat.

(Code 1972, § 18.36.020; Ord. No. 543, § 1(part), 1981; Ord. No. 1024, § 30, 1996)

Whenever applicable the planning director may prescribe the following requirements as conditions of approval of an adjustment plat:

(1)

Parcel boundaries. Relocation of lot lines to provide lots that meet the requirement of the health department and/or comply with any applicable zoning regulations and standards of lot design contained in this title;

(2)

Access. The provision of safe and adequate access to each lot or parcel within the adjustment plat;

(3)

Inundation line. The addition of a distinctive boundary line, clearly labeled, which delineates the limits of any area determined by the city engineer to be subject to flooding or inundation. The plat shall contain an appropriate note stating the area is subject to flooding or inundation.

(Code 1972, § 18.36.030; Ord. No. 543, § 1(part), 1981)

Whenever required by the planning director, the failure to file a revised adjustment plat within six months from the date of conditional approval of the original plat shall terminate all proceedings.

(Code 1972, § 18.36.040; Ord. No. 543, § 1(part), 1981)