Two or more contiguous parcels or units of land which have been subdivided under the provisions of this chapter or the Map Act shall not merge by virtue of the fact that such contiguous parcels are held by the same ownership. No further proceedings under this Chapter shall be required for the purpose of sale, lease or financing, except as provided by this Article.
If any one of two or more contiguous parcels or units held by the same owner does not conform to existing zoning regulations so as not to permit its development and at least one parcel or unit has not been developed with a building for which a building permit is required, then such parcels shall be considered as merged for the purpose of this Chapter.
Whenever the City Engineer or an authorized representative has knowledge that real property has merged pursuant to this Article, they shall cause to be filed with the County Recorder a Notice of Merger. At least 30 days prior to recording of notice, the owner of the parcels or units shall be advised in writing of the intention to record such notice. The notification to the owner shall specify a time, date and place at which the owner may present evidence as to why the Notice of Merger should not be recorded.
The Notice of Merger to be recorded shall specify the names of the record owners and describing the property to be merged.