Chapter 18.172
LOT COMBINATIONS

Sections:

18.172.010    Lot combination—Applicability.

18.172.020    Application process and criteria for lot combination.

18.172.030    Final approval of lot combination.

18.172.010 Lot combination—Applicability.

A.    Adjustments may be allowed which result in the combination of lots or parcels into one parcel to be utilized as one buildable parcel; provided, that it does not result in the adjustment of platted property which should be reviewed for compliance with the land division alteration process set forth by this division.

B.    The purpose of a lot combination is to provide an economical way of combining two or more properties into one lot. Lot combinations are legally binding and will reflect in the title history of the lot.

C.    The lot combination does not result in a change of legal description(s). (Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007)

18.172.020 Application process and criteria for lot combination.

A.    Applications for a lot combination shall be submitted to the community development department.

B.    Criteria for approval of a lot combination requires compliance with the following:

1.    The lot combination does not create a parcel which results in the increase of a nonconformity of any lot or structure which does not currently meet the requirements of any applicable land use or environmental health regulation;

2.    The lot combination does not conflict with the land division alteration process set forth by this division. (Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007)

18.172.030 Final approval of lot combination.

A lot combination form shall be completed and submitted to the city for approval, which is then recorded with the county auditor. When the form is recorded with the county auditor, the lot combination shall be considered complete. (Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2007)