Salinas Municipal Code Div. 6 Lot Line Adjustments

This division establishes a review process for lot line adjustments (including lot consolidations) in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. Figure 37-60.30 illustrates the lot line adjustment process.

(Ord. No. 2463 (NCS).)

An application for a lot line adjustment shall be initiated by submitting an application to community planning and development in accordance with Division 2: Application Procedures of this article.

(Ord. No. 2463 (NCS).)

Following acceptance of an application, the city planner shall have the authority to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove an application for a lot line adjustment without public notice or hearing.

(Ord. No. 2463 (NCS).)

(a) The city planner shall approve a lot line adjustment if, on the basis of the complete application, all of the following findings can be made:

(1) The lot line adjustment is consistent with the Salinas general plan and the regulations of this Zoning Code;

(2) The lot line adjustment shall not impair existing easements or shall facilitate the relocation of existing easements, utilities, or infrastructure serving adjacent lots, parcels, or public lands and streets;

(3) The lot line adjustment shall not impair existing access or create a need for access to adjacent lots or parcels;

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(4) The lot line adjustment shall not require alteration of existing improvements or buildings, create a need for any building improvements, or otherwise create noncompliance with the Uniform Building Codes; and

(5) The lot line adjustment shall not adjust or remove the boundary between parcels for which an improvement agreement has been recorded and all required improvements have not been completed, unless the city planner determines that the proposed adjustment or removal will not significantly affect the improvement agreement.

(b) The city planner may attach conditions of approval on the lot line adjustment in order to:

(1) Comply with the provisions of the Salinas general plan and this Zoning Code;

(2) Require pre-payment of real property taxes prior to approval of the lot line adjustment; or

(3) Facilitate relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure, or easements.

(c) No record of survey shall be required for a lot line adjustment unless required by Section 8762 of the Business and Professions Code.

(Ord. No. 2463 (NCS).)

Upon a determination by the city planner that the proposed lot line adjustment meets all the requirements or approval or conditional approval, the city planner shall execute a certificate of compliance as provided for in Chapter 31: Subdivisions of the Salinas Municipal Code. The approved lot line adjustment and the certificate of compliance shall be filed by the city planner for recordation with the Monterey County recorder's office.

(Ord. No. 2463 (NCS).)