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Title 19 — Development CodeChapter 19.80 — Noise ControlArticle 7 — Subdivision Regulations

§ 19.160

Twentynine Palms Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Twentynine Palms

19.160.010 - General

Lot line adjustments modify the boundary line between two or more adjacent legal parcels where the modification complies with the following:

A.

The land taken from one parcel is added to an adjacent parcel, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existed is not thereby created.

B.

The modified parcels are consistent with or more closely compatible with the minimum lot size and area requirements of this Development Code, the goals and policies of the adopted General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

C.

The modified lot lines do not alter an existing right-of-way, except with written approval of the City Engineer.

19.160.020 - Purpose

Lot line adjustments are the relocation of existing property lines for any of the following purposes:

A.

To eliminate an existing encroachment.

B.

To meet or more closely meet the minimum lot size and area requirements of the land use district in which the subject property is located.

C.

To meet building setback requirements.

D.

To better recognize topographic features.

E.

Other purposes approved by the Community Development Director (Director).

19.160.030 - Filing Requirements

A.

Application Submittal Requirements. Applications for lot line adjustments shall be filed with the Planning Division on a form prescribed by the Director and shall contain such information and reports as may be required by the application submittal package, other applicable ordinances or the Director in order to make the required findings.

B.

Application Fee. The application shall be accompanied by a fee established by Resolution of the City Council to cover the cost of handling and processing the application as prescribed in this Development Code.

19.160.040 - Procedures

A.

The Director shall notify the applicant, within 30 days of receipt of the application, that the request does or does not meet the requirements for a lot line adjustment.

B.

The Director shall, within 30 days of the application being accepted as complete, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the request and so notify the applicant in writing. Director approval shall only be given if it is found that the project complies with this Development Code, the goals and policies of the adopted General Plan, building codes and any applicable specific plan.

C.

Following the Director's approval, the applicant shall submit a Certificate of Compliance for each modified parcel. The Certificate of Compliance shall describe the new parcel boundaries as approved by the Director and shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or professional engineer qualified to prepare such documents. The original Certificate of Compliance shall be submitted to the City (along with the appropriate review fees) for review and approval by the City Engineer. Any Certificate of Compliance for parcels that are tax delinquent shall not record.

D.

Lot line adjustments shall be reflected in a recorded deed within 90 days after recordation of the Certificate of Compliance, or the lot line adjustment shall be void.

Chapter 19.162 - Lot Merger

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