Chapter 16.28
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
Sections:
16.28.020 Application procedures.
16.28.010 Applicability.
When an exchange of property is made between two adjoining lots, it shall be defined as a lot line adjustment if it satisfies the following criteria:
A. Neither of the two lots affected is made substandard with respect to the requirements for lot dimensions specified herein and by the current zoning ordinance then in effect;
B. No existing building or structure is made substandard or nonconforming in any respect;
C. Existing easements in favor of the public are not rendered impractical to serve their purpose;
D. There is no dedication of land for public purposes. (Ord. 25.H § 1(part), 1999: Ord. 25.G § 2(Exh. A)(part), 1996)
16.28.020 Application procedures.
A. A preliminary map shall be filed with the application and fee. The map shall contain a legal description which has been prepared by a licensed professional land surveyor or a title company, and any other information required by the planning commission or city engineer.
B. Staff Review – Hearing Procedure – Appeal. Staff review, hearing and appeals to the city council shall be conducted in the same manner as set forth in Chapter 16.32 BMC. (Ord. 25.H § 1(part), 1999: Ord. 25.G § 2(Exh. A)(part), 1996)
16.28.030 Recordation.
A plat accurately depicting the approved lot line adjustment shall be recorded with the Snohomish County auditor in accordance with Chapter 16.32 BMC. (Ord. 25.H § 1(part), 1999: Ord. 25.G § 2(Exh. A)(part), 1996)
16.28.040 Fees.
A. The applicant shall pay for work performed by city employees on processing the application, and for such work related to the application but performed prior to the application, at the hourly rate established by city council resolution. The applicant also shall reimburse the city for all charges incurred by the city for services of consultants and agents in connection with the application and approvals, and for such charges related to the application but performed prior to the application, including but not limited to legal, engineering, surveying and environmental review and services.
B. Concurrent with the application, the applicant shall deposit with the city the amount established by city council resolution for the charges to be incurred by the applicant pursuant to subsection A of this section. Upon completion of the application, the city shall return any excess deposit, without interest. When any deposit has been applied totally to charges, the applicant shall, within fourteen days of the date of a written request from the city, submit an additional deposit. If the applicant fails to submit the additional deposit within the fourteen-day period, the city may suspend all work and services on the application. The period of time thereafter shall be deemed to be a consent by the applicant to extend the period of time for processing the application. (Ord. 353 § 2, 2007)