The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the submittal and processing of lot line adjustments for the modification of existing property lines between four or fewer existing adjoining properties; and provided, that no more parcels are created by the adjustment than existed prior to it in compliance with the subdivision regulations.
(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)
A lot line adjustment shall be approved by the city engineer upon his written finding that:
A. 
The proposed adjustments to the existing properties result in compliance with applicable zoning and building codes.
B. 
The lot line adjustment will modify the existing property lines between four or fewer existing adjoining properties and the number of parcels resulting from the adjustment remains the same or is decreased.
C. 
The proposed adjustments are in compliance with the city's subdivision regulations and the Subdivision Map Act.
(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)
A subdivider requesting a lot line adjustment shall make an application to the community development director by submitting a written statement of request accompanied by sufficient copies of the following as determined by the director:
A. 
A plot map that clearly depicts the boundaries and lot area of all parcels subject to the adjustment both before and after the adjustment is approved.
B. 
The location of all existing structures.
C. 
The proposed legal description of each parcel to be adjusted.
D. 
Completed application forms as provided by the community development department.
E. 
Payment of fees pursuant to the Uniform Fee Schedule adopted by city council.
(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)
The division of land committee shall meet to review and make recommendations and comments on the application for lot line adjustment. A written report containing their recommendations or comments concerning the proposed adjustment and its bearing on the community shall be submitted to the city engineer.
(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)
The city engineer shall approve or disapprove the lot line adjustment within 10 days of his receipt of the division of land committee's report. The city engineer shall approve the lot line adjustment pursuant to his affirmative determination of findings delineated in BGMC § 9.84.020. The city engineer's decision shall be in written form documenting the findings for approval or reasons for disapproval.
(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)
If any interested party or the applicant who filed the application for lot line adjustment is dissatisfied with any requirement, ruling, finding, or disapproval by the city engineer with respect to the adjustment, he or she shall, within 10 days after such action, appeal in writing to the city council for relief. Said written appeal shall be filed with the city clerk and shall set forth the grounds and reasons for such an appeal. The city council may sustain, modify, or overrule any such ruling, finding, or disapproval of the city engineer. The city council shall approve the lot line adjustment pursuant to its affirmative determination of findings delineated in BGMC § 9.84.020. The decision of the city council shall be final.
(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)
Upon approval of the lot line adjustment, the city engineer shall transmit a certificate of compliance form, together with the approved plot map, to the county recorder for recordation.
The lot line adjustment shall be effective upon its being filed for record by the county recorder.
(Ord. 806 § 1, 2007)