Article 2 — Compliance with Chapter Provisions and Map Act

It is unlawful for any person, as principal, agent, or otherwise, to divide or subdivide into two or more parcels of land, or to sell, lease, convey, quitclaim, or transfer by contract, deed, or any other manner, or alter such division or subdivision to offer for sale or lease any land, or any part thereof, whether improved or unimproved, in the City unless and until all of the applicable requirements set forth in this chapter shall have been complied with. (§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974)

It is unlawful for any person, as principal, agent, or otherwise, for the purpose of evading or nullifying the provisions of this chapter, to knowingly allow a transfer of title to property, or any part thereof, to take place by adverse possession or prescription, or to conspire or collude with another or others to effect a successive series of subdivisions of a larger parcel into smaller parcels, or to become a party to a friendly or sham lawsuit or litigation which would cause or permit a transfer of title to any land, or part thereof, whether improved or unimproved, in the City, or to do or perform any other act or wilfully omit to do any act for the purpose of evading or nullifying the provisions of this chapter.

(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s, eff. January 26, 1974)

Any deed, mortgage, or contract to sell made contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be voidable at the sole option of the grantee, buyer, or person contracting to purchase or his or her heirs, personal representatives, or trustees in insolvency or bankruptcy within one year after the date of executing the deed, mortgage, or contract, but such deed, mortgage, or contract shall be binding upon any assignee or transferee of the grantee, buyer, or person contracting to purchase, other than those enumerated, and upon the grantor, vendor, or person contracting to sell, or his or her assignees, heirs, or devisees.

(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s., eff. January 26, 1974)

No permit shall be issued for the construction of, or alteration to, any building or structure located or to be located on land which is subdivided in violation of the provisions of the Map Act or this chapter until such time as the Map Act and this chapter are complied with. (§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s. eff. January 26, 1974)

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of this Code.

(§ 1, Ord. 2114 c.s, eff. January 26, 1974)

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