Chapter 16.45
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Sections:

16.45.010    Definition.

16.45.020    Application.

16.45.030    Criteria for approval.

16.45.040    Approval and appeal.

16.45.010 Definition.

A “boundary line adjustment” is a division made for the purpose of adjusting boundary lines, which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site, or division nor create any lot, tract, parcel, site, or division which contains insufficient area and dimension to meet minimum requirements for width and area for a building site. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).

16.45.020 Application.

An applicant for a boundary line adjustment shall file an application provided by the planning department that includes:

(1) An application form;

(2) Fee;

(3) Vicinity map;

(4) Title report;

(5) Narrative explaining the reason for the boundary line adjustment;

(6) Copy of existing and proposed covenants;

(7) Scale drawing of the proposed adjustment on a mylar;

(8) Any other materials required by the planning department or the application forms;

(9) Adjusted legal description of the lots affected by the adjustment prepared and certified by a registered land surveyor or title company; and

(10) A scale drawing of the lots affected by the adjustment. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).

16.45.030 Criteria for approval.

Boundary line adjustments shall only be approved if they meet the following criteria:

(1) All new lots shall meet the dimensional standards required for lots in the applicable zone;

(2) All new and existing lots shall provide access that meets the standards of this code and the public works standards;

(3) No adjustments shall be approved that create new nonconforming situations or worsen existing nonconforming situations. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).

16.45.040 Approval and appeal.

(1) Boundary line adjustments are approved by the planning director.

(2) Appeals of decisions on boundary line adjustments are subject to the appeal process provided in SMC 17.80.090 and 17.80.130. (Ord. 1110 § 2, 2002).