A property boundary adjustment is a change to a property boundary that only modifies existing lots or parcels and does not create a new lot or parcel. A property boundary adjustment is also a change to a property boundary when a lot line is extinguished converting two properties into one.
(Ord. 467 §1, 2002; Ord. 523 §1, 2018)
The applicant must submit the following information and material:
(A) 
Applications for a property boundary adjustment shall be submitted on forms provided by the City and accompanied by the appropriate fee. The application must be signed by the owners of all property affected by the application.
(B) 
In addition, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant(s):
(1) 
Copies of the officially recorded title transfer instrument (deed, warranty deed, or contract) that shows the legal description for the affected parcels.
(2) 
Copies of the County Assessor's maps for both properties.
(3) 
A written statement explaining the purpose for the property boundary adjustment and demonstrating that the request conforms to City land use policies and regulations of the applicable zone.
(4) 
The applicant(s) shall certify in writing that the application does not violate any deed restrictions that may be attached to or imposed upon the subject property.
(Ord. 467 §1, 2002)
Approval or denial of a property boundary adjustment shall be based on the following criteria:
(A) 
A property boundary adjustment cannot create a parcel. Creation of a parcel requires approval of a land division.
(B) 
Following the property boundary adjustment, all lots or parcels must comply with lot size and dimensional standards of the applicable land use district. For nonconforming lots, the adjustment shall not increase the degree of nonconformance of the subject property.
(C) 
The adjustment shall not result in a setback violation for existing structures.
(Ord. 467 §1, 2002; Ord. 523 §1, 2018; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
A property boundary adjustment is subject to review and decision by the Planning Official.
(Ord. 467 §1, 2002; Ord. 523 §1, 2018; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
After a property boundary adjustment is approved, the new boundary becomes effective only after the following steps are completed:
(A) 
The metes and bounds legal descriptions of the adjusted properties are recorded with the Yamhill County Clerk and in compliance with ORS 92.190(4).
(B) 
If required by ORS Chapter 92 or the requirements of this chapter, a final map and boundary survey are prepared and all new boundaries are monumented as required by ORS Chapters 92 and 209. If so required, the final map shall be submitted to the Planning Official for approval prior to recording the document in the County Clerk's office. A copy of the recorded document shall be returned to the City.
(Ord. 467 §1, 2002; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)