The purpose of this chapter is to provide rules, regulations, and criteria governing approval of lot line adjustments and lot consolidations.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 22-06 §2)
A. 
Approval process. A lot line adjustment and consolidation application is processed through a Type I procedure, as provided in Section 18.710.050.
B. 
Approval period. Expirations and extensions of approvals are provided in Subsection 18.20.050.G.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)
A. 
Conditions. Lots reconfigured using the dimensional standards for cottage cluster, courtyard unit, quad, and rowhouse development must record a deed restriction that prohibits any type of development other than the type proposed with the subdivision application. This deed restriction cannot be removed except through a lot creation or modification process, other than a sublot plat.
B. 
Exemptions from dedications. A lot line adjustment or lot consolidation is not considered a development action for purposes of determining whether special flood hazard area, greenway, or right-of-way dedication is required.
(Ord. 22-06 §2)
The approval authority will approve or approve with conditions an application for a lot line adjustment or lot consolidation when all of the following are met:
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The reconfiguration of lot lines must not result in the creation of an additional lot.
B. 
The reconfigured lots must comply with the lot standards as provided in Chapter 18.805 Lot Standards.
C. 
All pre-existing buildings and structures on the reconfigured lots must meet the setback requirements provided in the applicable development standards chapter in 18.200 Residential Development Standards or 18.300 Nonresidential Development Standards.
D. 
Where a common drive is to be provided to serve more than one lot, a reciprocal easement that will ensure access and maintenance rights must be recorded with the approved lot line adjustment or lot consolidation.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 18-28 §1; Ord. 19-09 §1; Ord. 20-01 §1; Ord. 22-06 §2)
A. 
Recording requirements. Upon approval of the proposed lot line adjustment or lot consolidation, the applicant must record the lot line adjustment or lot consolidation with Washington County and submit a copy of the recorded survey map to the city, to be incorporated into the record.
B. 
Time limit. The applicant must submit the copy of the recorded lot line adjustment or lot consolidation survey map to the city prior to the issuance of any development permits on the re-configured lots.
(Ord. 17-22 §2; Ord. 18-23 §2; Ord. 22-06 §2)