Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title to the contrary, the procedure set forth in this chapter shall govern the processing of and requirements for lot line adjustments. A deed shall be recorded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to adjust the boundaries provided the city engineer determines that the exchange of property does not:
A. 
Violate the provisions of Title 15 or Title 17 of this code;
B. 
Include any lots or parcels created illegally, unless said lot or parcel has been approved pursuant to Chapter 16.48 of this title, and a certificate of compliance relative thereto has been filed with the county recorder;
C. 
Impair any existing access or create a need for new access to any adjacent lots or parcels;
D. 
Impair any existing easements or create a need for any new easements serving any adjacent lots or parcels;
E. 
Require substantial alteration of any existing improvements.
The provisions set forth herein shall not apply to lot consolidation.
(Prior code § 16.34.010; Ord. 2860 § 1, 1975; Ord. 3125 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3376 § 3, 1979; Ord. 3970 § 1, 1986; Ord. 4398, 1993; Ord. 4571 § 1, 1998)
A. 
Application. The applicant shall file an application and a reproducible plat showing existing and proposed property lines, and a fee as set forth in Section 16.08.090 of this title, which will not be refundable. The city engineer may refer copies of such plat to other public agencies for review and comment thereon.
B. 
Approval. Within fifteen working days after the application for approval of the lot line adjustment has been filed, the city engineer shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove such lot line adjustment. The applicant shall be notified of the engineering action by written notice. Notice shall be deemed to have been given upon deposit of the notice in the United States mail with postage thereon prepaid. The city engineer may impose conditions or exactions on the approval of the lot line adjustment to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with Titles 15 and 17 of this code, or to facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure or easements. The conditions imposed by the city engineer shall be satisfied prior to recording the deed.
C. 
Certification. The city engineer and the planning director shall certify on the deed that the lot line adjustment is approved prior to recording of the deed and subsequent to compliance with subsection B of this section.
(Prior code § 16.34.020; Ord. 2860 § 1, 1975; Ord. 3125 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3195 § 5, 1978; Ord. 3970 § 1, 1986; Ord. 4398, 1993)
Failure to record a deed within one year from the date of the written notice pursuant to subsection B of Section 16.34.020 shall make the approval null and void and there shall be no change in the lot line.
(Prior code § 16.34.030; Ord. 2860 § 1, 1975; Ord. 3125 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3970 § 1, 1986; Ord. 4398, 1993)