Chapter 16.07
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Sections:

16.07.010  Lot line adjustments.

16.07.020  Lot line adjustments – Cumulative effect.

16.07.030  Action on lot line adjustments.

16.07.010 Lot line adjustments.

A. A lot line adjustment can only be between four or fewer existing adjoining parcels, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existed are not thereby created.

B. Requests for lot line adjustments shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the city planner and signed by all property owners of record. Such application shall be accompanied by a map that accurately illustrates all structures on the affected properties and both the existing and proposed property lines. (Ord. 510 § 2, 2007)

16.07.020 Lot line adjustments – Cumulative effect.

Lot line adjustments between five or more existing adjoining parcels shall be subject to the requirements of this title for a tentative subdivision and final map. All previous lot line adjustments involving adjoining parcels by the same applicant, or agent thereof, shall be included when determining the number of parcels involved. (Ord. 510 § 2, 2007)

16.07.030 Action on lot line adjustments.

A. City Planner Action. Upon making all of the following findings, the city planner shall either approve or conditionally approve applications for lot line adjustments:

1. The proposed adjustment will not adversely affect the use of property in the vicinity or conflict with covenants, restrictions or improvements required by a subdivision of which the subject parcels may be a part.

2. All parcels of land affected thereby after the adjustment shall meet minimum zoning area requirements applicable to the parcels unless said affected parcels in their original condition did not meet said minimum area zoning requirements.

3. Parcels affected by the lot line adjustment will remain in such a size, shape and configuration as to be consistent with good land use practice in that they shall be consistent with zoning ordinance and building code requirements.

4. The lot line adjustment does not require a record of survey pursuant to Section 8762 of the Business and Professions Code.

5. The lot line adjustment conforms to the general plan, any applicable specific plan, the zoning ordinance and the building code.

At the discretion of the city planner, final action on a lot line adjustment application may be taken by the planning commission after a public hearing.

B. Notice Requirements. Notice shall be given of the public hearing on a lot line adjustment application before the planning commission not less than 10 days before the date of hearing in the following manner:

1. By publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Escalon;

2. By mailing said notice to the owners of real property within 300 feet of the property that is the subject of the application;

3. By mailing or delivering said notice to the applicant and property owner or the owner's duly authorized agent; and

4. By mailing or delivering said notice to each local agency expected to provide water, sewage, streets, roads, schools or other essential facilities or services to the property and whose ability to provide those facilities or services may be significantly affected.

C. Planning Commission Action. If the city planner transfers the lot line adjustment application to the planning commission, the commission shall hold a public hearing and, upon the conclusion thereof, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the application based on the above findings.

D. Recording. Following approval or conditional approval, the lot line adjustment shall be reflected in a deed which shall be recorded. The applicant is required to provide the city planner with a copy of the recorded deed. The provisions of Government Code Section 66412(d) shall prevail in all cases. (Ord. 510 § 2, 2007)