§ 19-48

A person or persons desiring to adjust or rotate a lot line between two or more adjacent parcels shall file a completed application form with the City Engineer. The applicant(s) shall provide the following information with the application:

• (A) A brief explanation of the reason for the lot line adjustment;

• (B) Copies of a plot plan showing the existing and proposed lot line(s), the approximate location of any existing structures, building envelopes, prominent trees, access to public streets, waterways and other data as indicated on the application form; and

• (C) A copy of a current preliminary title report prepared by a duly authorized title company on each property that is affected by the lot line adjustment.

• (Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)

A processing fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council shall be paid at the time of submitting the application.

(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)

Within seven calendar days of receiving a complete application, the City Engineer shall distribute copies of the lot line adjustment application to such departments and agencies as is deemed advisable. Each of these entities shall, within 14 calendar days after receiving said application, send written comments to the City Engineer indicating its findings and recommendations. A written report by the City Engineer shall be returned to the applicant recommending approval or denial of the lot line adjustment within seven calendar days after receiving said comments.

(Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)

• (A) The City Engineer shall determine the conditions necessary to fulfill the intent of the lot line adjustment and that the conditions are consistent with the regulations contained herein and Government Code Section 66412. The City Engineer shall be responsible for the review and approval of all lot line adjustments. The City Engineer may also refer any lot line adjustment to the Subdivision Committee for approval or denial.

• (B) Upon receiving authorization to do a lot line adjustment, the applicant shall submit for review within 60 calendar days grant deeds, deeds of trust, or revised deeds. Said authorization shall be rescinded if no response is received within 60 calendar days, unless a time extension is requested of and granted by the City Engineer. The grant deed, deeds of trust, or revised deed, shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to recording these deeds with the County Recorder. When parcels involved are under separate ownership, a combining agreement may be required.

• (Ord. 2622 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)

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City of Santa Rosa, CA § 19-52.010

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