Chapter 16.28
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS (BLA)

Sections:

16.28.010    Procedure when tentative, final and parcel maps not required.

16.28.020    Between lots created by parcel or subdivision maps.

16.28.030    Application processing.

16.28.040    Appeals.

16.28.010 Procedure when tentative, final and parcel maps not required.

No tentative map, final map or parcel map shall be required for a lot line adjustment, as defined in the Subdivision Map Act. A lot line adjustment is not a subdivision of real property and is excluded for the provisions of this title except as otherwise provided in the Subdivision Map Act. An approved application for a lot line adjustment shall remain valid for a period of one year. (Ord. 398 (part), 2003: Ord. 250 §8.14(part), 1981)

16.28.020 Between lots created by parcel or subdivision maps.

A final subdivision map or parcel map may not be amended by a boundary line adjustment procedure, unless otherwise provided by law. Boundary line adjustments between lots created by subdivision or parcel maps shall be by parcel map in accordance with Sections 16.16.010(C) and 16.16.030(A) of this title and Sections 66499.20.1, 66499.20.2 and 66499.20.3 of the Subdivision Map Act. A merger of adjoining lots into a fewer number may be processed and approved by boundary line adjustment as set forth herein. (Ord. 489 §4, 2019: Ord. 250 §8.14(part), 1981)

16.28.030 Application processing.

Applications for BLAs shall be made to the community development department on a form approved by the city planner and include a processing fee established by resolution of the city council. BLAs shall be approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the city planner. (Ord. 489 §5, 2019)

16.28.040 Appeals.

Decisions of the city planner may be appealed to the planning commission in accordance with Section 17.81.020. (Ord. 489 §6, 2019)