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Title 19 — Development Code›Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control›Article 7 — Subdivision Regulations

§ 19.162

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

19.162.010 - General

Lot mergers combine, through elimination of existing boundary line(s), two or more adjacent parcels where the modification complies with the following:

A.

The land taken from one parcel is added to an adjacent parcel, and where a lesser number of parcels than originally existed is 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 action does not alter an existing right-of-way.

19.162.020 - Purpose

A.

Lot mergers are the elimination of existing property line(s) for any of the following purposes:

1.

To eliminate an existing encroachment.

2.

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.

3.

To meet building setback requirements.

4.

To better recognize topographic features.

5.

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

19.162.030 - Filing Requirements

A.

Application Submittal Requirements. Applications for lot mergers 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.

19.162.040 - 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 merger.

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 lot merger complies with this Development Code, the goals and policies of the adopted General Plan, building codes and any applicable specific plan.

19.162.050 - Certificate of Compliance

A.

Upon approval, the Director may require that the applicant submit a Certificate of Compliance for each modified parcel. The Certificates of Compliance shall describe the subject parcel(s) 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 Certificates of Compliance shall be submitted to the City (along with the appropriate review fees) for review and approval by the City Engineer.

B.

A Certificate of Compliance for a parcel that is tax delinquent shall not record. In the event a Certificate of Compliance, where required, is not recorded, the lot merger shall become void.

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Twentynine Palms Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 19 — Development Code
    Overview
    1. § 19.02
    2. § 19.020
    3. § 19.04
    4. § 19.06
    5. § 19.08
    6. § 19.10
    7. § 19.12
    8. § 19.14
    9. § 19.16
    10. § 19.18
    11. § 19.20
    12. § 19.22
    13. § 19.26
    14. § 19.28
    15. § 19.29
    16. § 19.30
    17. § 19.32
    18. § 19.34
    19. § 19.35
    20. § 19.36
    21. § 19.37
    22. § 19.38
    23. § 19.40
    24. § 19.41
    25. § 19.42
    26. § 19.43
    27. § 19.44
    28. § 19.46
    29. § 19.48
    30. § 19.50
    31. § 19.52
    32. § 19.54
    33. § 19.55
    34. § 19.56
    35. § 19.57
    36. § 19.58
    37. § 19.60
    38. § 19.62
    39. § 19.64
    40. § 19.66
    41. § 19.68
    42. § 19.69
    43. § 19.70
    44. § 19.72
    45. § 19.73
    46. § 19.74
    47. § 19.78
    48. ▸ Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control
      Overview
      1. § 19.82
      2. § 19.88
      3. 88.080 Freestanding Signs
      4. § 19.90
      5. § 19.92
      6. § 19.94
      7. § 19.96
      8. § 19.98
      9. § 19.100
      10. § 19.102
      11. § 19.104
      12. § 19.106
      13. § 19.108
      14. § 19.110
      15. § 19.112
      16. § 19.114
      17. § 19.116
      18. § 19.124
      19. § 19.128
      20. § 19.130
      21. § 19.132
      22. § 19.134
      23. § 19.136
      24. § 19.138
      25. § 19.140
      26. § 19.142
      27. § 19.144
      28. § 19.146
      29. § 19.147
      30. § 19.148
      31. ▸ Article 7 — Subdivision Regulations
        Overview
        1. § 19.150
        2. § 19.152
        3. § 19.154
        4. § 19.156
        5. § 19.158
        6. § 19.160
        7. § 19.162
        8. § 19.164
        9. § 19.166
        10. § 19.168
        11. § 19.170
        12. § 19.172
        13. § 19.174
        14. § 19.176

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