The purpose of this chapter is to provide a method whereby a
maximum of two contiguous parcels under the same ownership may be
merged into one lot. No merger may take place where the effect is
to create any additional parcels.
(Ord. 1474 § 1, 1985)
means the consolidation of a maximum of two legally recognized
contiguous parcels into one parcel.
(Ord. 1474 § 1, 1985)
Any property owner who desires to obtain a merger of two legally
recognized contiguous parcels shall submit an application on forms
obtained from the department of planning and redevelopment. The application
form shall require information regarding ownership and legal descriptions
of the properties involved, and shall be accompanied by a map which
illustrates the proposed merger and a filing fee, established by resolution
of the city council.
The required map shall contain the following information:
(1)
The applicant's name, address and phone number.
(2)
The legal description of all properties as they presently exist and
how they will exist following the merger.
(3)
The location of all buildings, existing and proposed streets and
alleys.
(4)
Location and width of all easements upon or abutting the properties.
(5)
A scale, north arrow and the date of preparation.
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The director of planning and redevelopment may, at his or her
discretion, require a survey of the properties involved, by or under
the direction of a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor,
if he or she finds it necessary in order to provide an adequate description
of the subject properties.
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(Ord. 1474 § 1, 1985)
The director of planning and redevelopment may approve, or conditionally
approve, a request for a lot merger if he or she finds that:
(1)
No off-site dedication or improvement is necessary to properly service
the properties involved.
(2)
The lot merger complies with the general plan and any applicable
specific plan of the city.
(3)
The lot merger complies with all zoning regulations of the city.
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If the director of planning and redevelopment finds any of the
foregoing facts not present, he or she shall deny the lot merger.
In case of denial, the applicant may appeal the decision to the planning
commission within fifteen days of the date of such decision. Any such
appeal shall be taken by filing a letter of appeal with the secretary
to the planning commission. Said letter of appeal shall indicate wherein
the director of planning and redevelopment erred, or such other grounds
upon which the appeal is based. The commission shall hear the appeal
within thirty days after the letter is filed. The applicant shall
be given at least ten days written notice of the time and date of
the hearing. The decision of the planning commission shall be final.
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(Ord. 1474 § 1, 1985)
Upon approval of a lot merger, the director of planning and
redevelopment shall file an instrument for record by the county recorder.
The instrument shall state the legal description of the merged parcels
and the compliance with all applicable provisions of the Subdivision
Map Act and the Glendora Municipal Code, and shall be signed by the
director of planning and redevelopment. A certificate shall appear
on the instrument signed and acknowledged by all parties having record
title interest in the parcels being merged consenting to the preparation
and filing of the lot merger.
(Ord. 1474 § 1, 1985)
The application for a lot merger shall be accompanied by the
payment of a filing fee as established by city council resolution.
(Ord. 1561 § 3, 1989)
