Merger of two or more contiguous lots, parcels or units of land
which are held by the same owner shall be accomplished in the following
manner:
(A)
Anyone wishing to accomplish such a merger shall submit to the City
Engineer a complete application and such information as required by
the City Engineer, along with such fees as are established by resolution
of the City Council to the Department of Community Development.
(B)
Notwithstanding other provisions of this code, a tentative map or
parcel map shall not be required for such merger, unless such map
is required by the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall be responsible
for the review and approval of all merger applications.
(C)
The City Engineer shall review and may approve or conditionally approve
each proposed merger which complies with this code, the Santa Rosa
general plan, and the Subdivision Map Act. The City Engineer may also
refer any proposed merger to the Subdivision Committee for approval
or denial. Upon approval, the City Engineer shall issue an instrument
of merger. This instrument must be filed for record at the County
Recorder's Office by the owner.
(D)
Notwithstanding Government Code Section 66424, two or more contiguous
lots, parcels or units which have been created under the provisions
of this Subdivision Map Act, this title, or any prior law regulating
the division of land shall not be deemed merged by virtue of the fact
that such contiguous parcels or units are held by the same owner.
No further proceeding under the provisions of the Subdivision Map
Act or this title shall be required for the purpose of sale, lease
or financing of such contiguous parcels or units.
(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 merger 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, conditional approval
or denial of the merger within seven calendar days after receiving
said comments.
(Ord. 3396 § 1, 1998)
