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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Create any new lots;
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Include any lots or parcels created illegally;
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Impair any existing access or create a need for new access to any adjacent lots or parcels;
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Impair any existing easements or create a need for any new easements serving adjacent lots or parcels; nor
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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;
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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.
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The provisions of safe and adequate access to each lot or parcel within the Adjustment Plat.
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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)