San Diego Municipal Code Div. 3 Lot Line Adjustments

(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

The purpose of these procedures is to process applications for lot line adjustments to implement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, Section 66412(d). (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

A Lot Line Adjustment is required when land is taken from one or more parcels and added to one or more adjoining parcels, provided that the adjustment would not result in the creation of an additional parcel. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.)

An applicant shall apply for a Lot Line Adjustment in accordance with Section 112.0102. An applicant may submit an application for a parcel map in accordance with Chapter 12, Article 5, Division 5 in lieu of an application for a Lot Line Adjustment. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

A decision on an application for a Lot Line Adjustment shall be approved or denied in accordance with Process One, except for premises containing environmentally sensitive lands, as set forth in Section 126.0402. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.) (Amended 1-27-2022 by O-21416 N.S.; effective 2-26-2022.)

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San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 12: Land Development Reviews (4-2024)

The decision maker shall approve an application for a Lot Line Adjustment if the decision maker makes the following findings:

(a) The proposed adjustment complies with the applicable provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act;

(b) Before adjustment, all lots or parcels are existing parcels of land created by
separate fee conveyance and meeting the criteria for determination of a lot as
specified in Section 113.0237;

(c) All adjusted lots or parcels comply with the minimum requirements of the
Land Development Code and all existing structures comply with established
yards, except for property for which a Variance has been granted pursuant to
Chapter 12, Article 6, Division 8 (Variances) and for previously conforming
lots or structures, for which the Lot Line Adjustment shall not increase the
existing noncompliance; and

(d) The Lot Line Adjustment will not result in the creation of any additional
parcels.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

If the Lot Line Adjustment is approved, the City shall provide a Certificate of Compliance or parcel map to the County Recorder for recordation and shall insure that the subdivider records the deeds for the new parcels. (Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)

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San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 12: Land Development Reviews (8-2025)

Article 5: Subdivision Procedures