§ 16.38

Two or more contiguous parcels or units of land may be merged by the city council when held by the same owner if all of the following requirements are satisfied:

A.

At least one of the affected parcels is undeveloped by any structure for which a building permit was issued or for which a building permit was not required at the time of construction, or is developed only with an accessory structure or accessory structures, or is developed with a single structure, other than an accessory structure, that is also partially sited on a contiguous parcel or unit.

B.

With respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exist:

1.

Comprises less than five thousand square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger;

2.

Was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation;

3.

Does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic water supply;

4.

Does not meet slope stability standards;

5.

Has no legal access that is adequate for vehicular safety equipment access and maneuverability;

6.

Its development would create health or safety hazards;

7.

Is inconsistent with the applicable general plan and any applicable specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density standards.

(Ord. No. 249-22, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2022)

The procedure for a merger of substandard lots pursuant to this chapter is as set forth in Government Code Sections 66451.10 through 66451.21. Any hearing or determination required pursuant to these procedures must be made by the city council.

(Ord. No. 249-22, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2022)

Chapter 16.40 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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