An Adjustment Plat may be submitted pursuant to the provisions
of this division to adjust the boundaries between two or more adjacent
parcels. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the
contrary, the procedure set forth in this division shall govern the
processing of and requirements for Adjustment Plats.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)
Applications for the review of an Adjustment Plat shall be submitted
to the Planning Division on a City application form, together with
all fees, plats, certificates, and any other information required
by the Director of Planning and Building to determine whether or not
the required findings can be made, and that the proposed adjustment
is consistent with Escondido zoning and building ordinances.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)
A. Referral.
The Director of Planning and Building may refer copies of such plats
to other city departments as well as public agencies for review and
comment.
B. Approval.
The Director of Planning and Building shall review the application,
any comments received from other city departments or public agencies
and the provisions of this chapter and then shall approve, conditionally
approve or disapprove the plat. The applicant shall be notified in
writing of the Director's action.
C. Certification.
If the Director of Planning and Building determines that the Adjustment
Plat meets the requirements of this chapter, the Director shall certify
on the Adjustment Plat that it has been approved pursuant to this
chapter and file said plat in the Planning Division. A revised Adjustment
Plat shall be submitted for certification when the Director of Planning
and Building finds that the number or nature of the changes necessary
for approval are such that they cannot be shown clearly or simply
on the original Adjustment Plat.
D. Recordation.
The Adjustment Plat approved and certified by the Director of Planning
and Building shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder
in conjunction with grant deeds and certificates of compliance, and
the appropriate legal descriptions.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)
Approval of an adjustment plat shall be based on the determination
that the exchange of property does not:
B. Include
any lots or parcels created illegally;
C. Impair
any existing access or create a need for new access to any adjacent
lots or parcels;
D. Impair
any existing easements or create a need for any new easements serving
adjacent lots or parcels; nor
E. Require
substantial alteration of any existing improvements or create a need
for substantial new improvements.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)
Whenever applicable the Director of Planning and Building may
prescribe the following requirements as Conditions of Approval of
an Adjustment Plat;
A. Relocation
of lot lines to provide lots that meet the requirements of the Health
Department, comply with all applicable zoning and General Plan regulations,
conform to standards of lot design specified in Division 32.203 of
this chapter, and do not result in irregular/unbuildable lots.
B. The
provisions of safe and adequate access to each lot or parcel within
the Adjustment Plat.
C. The
addition of a distinctive boundary line, clearly labeled, which delineates
the limits of any area determined by the City Engineer to be subject
to flooding or inundation. The plat shall contain an appropriate note
stating that the area is subject to flooding or inundation.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)
The failure to file a revised Adjustment Plat for certification
within six months from the date of conditional approval of the original
plat shall result in a termination of all proceedings unless prior
to expiration of the period, an application for extension is made
and approved by the Director of Planning and Building.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)