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 Said authorization shall be rescinded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)