18.21 — MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS LOTS

The provisions of this chapter are intended to provide for the merger of parcels as authorized by Section 66499.20.3 of the Government Code. These provisions are intended to be consistent with the State Subdivision Map Act and shall be so construed.

(Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

(a)

Mergers of contiguous lots involving four or fewer parcels under one fee ownership may be initiated by the owner of the fee interest. Application for merger of contiguous parcels shall be made on forms provided by the Director of Development Services and shall include such items as may reasonably be required to make the necessary findings. An application shall be accompanied by a fee set by resolution of the City Council.

(b)

Lot Mergers shall be reviewed in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 18.12.

(Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

The following findings shall be made prior to approval of a lot merger:

(a)

Approval of the merger will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City;

(b)

The lots to be merged are under common fee ownership at the time of the merger;

(c)

The lots as merged will be consistent or will be more closely compatible with the applicable zoning regulations; and

(d)

Neither the lots as merged nor adjoining parcels will be deprived of legal access as a result of the merger.

(Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

Upon approval of a lot merger, the applicant shall file a document, approved by the City in writing, specifying the names of the record owners of the fee interest and particularly describing the real property with a site map for recordation with the County Recorder.

(Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

CHAPTER 18.22. - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS