Chapter 17.06 BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Chapter 17.06
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Sections:

17.06.030 Administrative review.

17.06.005 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to define the criteria used by the city of Auburn to review boundary line adjustments. Boundary line adjustments are intended to provide a procedure for minor changes to the location of a boundary line. This chapter is also intended to ensure compliance with Chapter 58.09 RCW. (Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6006 § 4, 2006. Formerly 17.16.005.)

17.06.010 Scope.

The boundary lines separating two or more lots of record may be adjusted under the provisions of this chapter; provided, that such adjustment:

A. Will not result in the creation of any additional lot, tract, parcel, site or division;

B. Will not create any lot, tract, parcel, site or division which contains insufficient area and dimensions to meet the requirements of ACC Title 18;

C. Will not adversely affect storm drainage, water supply, existing or future sanitary sewage disposal, access easements for vehicles, utilities and fire protection;

D. Will not create or diminish any easement or otherwise deprive any parcel of access or utilities;

E. Will be consistent with any applicable health, building or similar regulations;

F. Will not increase the nonconforming aspects of an existing nonconforming lot unless, as a result of the boundary line adjustment, one parcel becomes more conforming while another parcel remains nonconforming. (Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6006 § 4, 2006; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4296 § 2, 1988. Formerly 17.16.010.)

17.06.020 Application.

A. In addition to the requirements for submitting a complete application as set forth in ACC 14.05.020, requirements for application materials for boundary line adjustments include:

1. Application requirements found in ACC 17.02.065.

2. A boundary line adjustment map shall be submitted to the planning department in a format prescribed by the planning director, signed and stamped by a professional land surveyor licensed in the state of Washington and clearly showing the following information:

a. The proposed lot lines for all affected lots;

b. The existing lot lines proposed to be changed;

c. Location and dimensions of all structures and improvements existing upon the affected lots in proximity to the lot lines being adjusted;

d. The original legal description of the original parcels together with new separate legal descriptions for each revised parcel;

e. Parcel numbers of all affected lots;

f. Location and dimensions of any drainfield, easement or right-of-way existing within the affected lot;

g. Declaration blocks shall be provided for the lot owner(s), surveyor, approving governmental agencies and recording certification in a manner; and

h. All other requirements as specified in the application checklist.

3. The final Mylar for recording shall contain all survey information required for a record of survey under Chapter 58.09 RCW and Chapter 332-130 WAC, and all requirements of Chapter 58.09 RCW and Chapter 332-130 WAC governing minimum standards for land boundary surveys shall be met and a note shall be placed on the Mylar that reads:

THIS SURVEY COMPLIES WITH ALL THE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES OF THE “SURVEY RECORDING ACT” CHAPTER 58.09 RCW AND WAC 332-130.

4. A boundary line adjustment map may contain conveyance language that provides for the transference of property between the affected lots.

5. A title report, with liability for errors not to exceed the assessed value of the lots on the date of application. The title report shall be issued no more than 30 days prior to the application date. The city may request an updated title report prior to approval at its discretion.

B. All newly established lot corners shall be permanently marked with the land surveyor’s registration number. When the boundary lines follow a meandering line, the corners shall be set as directed by the city of Auburn. (Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6006 § 4, 2006; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4296 § 2, 1988. Formerly 17.16.020)

17.06.030 Administrative review.

A boundary line adjustment shall be reviewed in accordance with ACC Title 14 as a Type I decision.

A. The planning director shall forward copies of the proposed boundary line adjustment plan to the building official, public works department and fire authority, who shall review the plan and submit comments to the planning director.

B. Following receipt of the comments of those consulted under subsection A of this section, the planning director shall approve or deny the requested boundary line adjustment. Following a decision, the director shall notify the applicant to file a final Mylar drawing for signatures. The Mylar shall be transmitted to the appropriate county office for recording. The boundary line adjustment must be recorded within 30 days or the boundary line adjustment shall be null and void. A recorded Mylar copy shall be provided to the city.

C. An aggrieved person may appeal the director’s decision on a boundary line adjustment, within 14 days of mailing the director’s decision, to the hearing examiner, in accordance with procedures prescribed in ACC 18.70.050(B) through (E). The hearing examiner’s decision shall be final unless appealed to superior court as prescribed in ACC 18.66.160. (Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6186 § 14, 2008; Ord. 6061 § 5, 2006; Ord. 6006 § 4, 2006; Ord. 5170 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4296 § 2, 1988. Formerly 17.16.030)