(1) 
A boundary line adjustment:
(a) 
Is a legal method of moving a property line;
(b) 
May be used to accommodate a minor transfer of land between adjacent legally created lots in order to correct property line or setback encroachments, create better lot design, or improve access, without creating substandard lots or substandard yard or setback areas; and
(c) 
May be used to eliminate boundary lines between lots under the same ownership.
(2) 
It is not the purpose of a boundary line adjustment to create additional building lots.
(3) 
A boundary line adjustment is not a subdivision of property as set forth in CMC Title 17 as now enacted or hereafter amended, and is exempt from the requirements of said title except as specified herein.
(4) 
A boundary line adjustment is exempt from SEPA requirements.
(Ord. 426 § 10.78.010, 1998; Ord. 440 § 1, 1999)
(1) 
An applicant may request a pre-application conference with the town planner before submitting a boundary line adjustment application to discuss requirements and the review process, in accordance with CMC § 17.04.035.
(2) 
If an applicant requests consolidated permit processing, a pre-application conference is required.
(Ord. 426 § 10.78.020, 1998; Ord. 440 § 1, 1999)
(1) 
Persons requesting a boundary line adjustment must submit the following to the town clerk:
(a) 
A boundary line adjustment application form, provided by the town of Concrete;
(b) 
A scaled map of the properties involved in the boundary line adjustment showing the existing and proposed boundaries;
(c) 
Title certifications indicating the ownership of the real property parcels which are to be included in the boundary line adjustment request. All persons and entities having a title interest in the property to be adjusted are required to sign all documents relating to the request;
(d) 
Proof that all past-due property taxes are paid; and
(e) 
An application fee (See fee schedule[1]).
[1]
Code reviser’s note: The fee schedule is set by annual resolution and on file at Town Hall.
(2) 
The town clerk will forward one through four above to the town planner.
(Ord. 426 § 10.78.030, 1998; Ord. 440 § 1, 1999)
(1) 
The town planner will evaluate the boundary line adjustment request in relation to the current comprehensive plan and zoning district requirements in making a decision.
(2) 
The decision of the town planner must be written and include findings of fact and conclusions to support the decision.
(Ord. 426 § 10.78.040, 1998; Ord. 440 § 1, 1999)
(1) 
The applicant must:
(a) 
Record the boundary line adjustment approval with Skagit County; and
(b) 
Send a copy to the Skagit County Assessor’s office in order for the tax records to be adjusted.
(2) 
A copy of the approval showing that it has been recorded must be returned to the town of Concrete. The approval will not be deemed final until the applicant has complied with the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 426 § 10.78.050, 1998; Ord. 440 § 1, 1999)
The town planner has final approval authority on boundary line adjustments. Decisions of the town planner made under this chapter may be appealed to the town council.
(Ord. 426 § 10.78.070, 1998; Ord. 440 § 1, 1999)