Chapter 16.12
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS
Sections:
16.12.030 Application and fees.
16.12.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish criteria by which the city will use to review boundary line adjustments. The boundary lines separating two lots of record may only be adjusted under the provisions of this chapter except as provided under RCW 58.17.040. Boundary line adjustments are only applicable to minor boundary changes, resolving boundary line locations, adverse topographical features, or for consolidating previously platted lots into a single parcel for development purposes. Land use activities which change conditions or requirements imposed by previous platting decisions must be accomplished pursuant to this title. (Ord. 1259 §2(part), 1999)
16.12.020 Approval criteria.
Boundary line adjustments shall not:
A. Create any additional lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions;
B. Result in lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions which contain insufficient area or dimensions to meet minimum zoning and health requirements for the area;
C. Impair storm drainage, water supply, sewage disposal, or access for vehicles and utilities;
D. Increase nonconforming use relative to the city’s zoning and land use regulations;
E. Amend or alter any plat or subdivision; or
F. Amend conditions of approval for previously platted property. (Ord. 1259 §2(part), 1999)
16.12.030 Application and fees.
Any person desiring to make minor boundary line adjustments shall file with the administrator a completed application for a boundary line adjustment accompanied by a filing fee of one hundred dollars. (Ord. 1259 §2(part), 1999)
16.12.040 Application.
Applications shall include one reproducible and four copies of a drawing suitable for recording showing:
A. Proposed lines for all affected lots, indicated by heavy solid lines;
B. Existing lot lines proposed to be changed, indicated by heavy broken lines;
C. Location and dimensions of all structures/improvements existing on the affected lots and the distance between structure/improvements and the proposed boundary lot lines;
D. Original legal description of the entire property together with new separate legal descriptions for each parcel, labeling them specifically as Parcel A, Parcel B, etc.;
E. All parcel numbers of affected lots;
F. Location of the property as to quarter/quarter section;
G. Location and dimensions of any drain field, easement, or right-of-way existing within or adjacent to any affected lot;
H. Area and dimensions of each lot following the proposed adjustment;
I. Existing, and proposed methods of sewage disposal for each lot;
J. Statements of approval from the zoning administrator, city clerk-treasurer, licensed surveyor, and all legal owners of the subject properties; and
K. The drawing shall be attached to or included on the face of a legal declaration of boundary line adjustment. (Ord. 1259 §2(part), 1999)
16.12.050 Review procedures.
A. Prior to approval a proposed lot line adjustment shall be reviewed by the Klickitat County assessor. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees for such review.
B. Based on comments from the city engineer, public health official, and other applicable agencies, the director shall approve the proposed lot line adjustment only upon finding that the standards of GMC Section 16.12.020 have been satisfied.
C. An application for a boundary line adjustment shall be processed according authority of the administrator. (Ord. 1259 §2(part), 1999)