Chapter 17.25
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
Sections
17.25.060 Administrative review.
17.25.070 Filing for recording.
17.25.010 Title.
This chapter shall be entitled “Lot Line Adjustment.” [Ord. 1585 § 79, 2013.]
17.25.020 Application.
This chapter shall apply to all adjustments of existing lot lines wherein an additional lot or lots are not created. [Ord. 1585 § 80, 2013.]
17.25.030 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to identify the criteria, process and procedures to adjust certain lot lines as contemplated by this chapter. [Ord. 1585 § 81, 2013.]
17.25.040 Authority.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 58.17 RCW and other applicable laws. [Ord. 1585 § 82, 2013.]
17.25.050 Scope.
(1) The boundary lines separating two to four parcels of record may be adjusted under the provisions of this chapter; provided, that such adjustment:
(a) Will not result in the creation of any additional lot, tract, or parcel; and
(b) Will not create any lot, tract, or parcel which contains insufficient area and dimensions to meet the requirements of the Zoning Code; and
(c) Will not adversely affect access, easements, environmentally critical areas, or drain fields; and
(d) Will be consistent with any applicable health, building, or similar regulations; and
(e) Will not increase the nonconforming aspects of an existing nonconforming lot.
(2) The boundary lines of multiple lots that constitute a single “building site,” as defined in DMMC 18.01.050 may be adjusted under the provisions of this chapter to consolidate the multiple lots into one single lot when the “development activity,” as defined in DMMC 18.01.050, on the building site is subject only to administrative review and approval; and provided, that such adjustment:
(a) Will not result in the creation of any additional lot, tract, or parcel; and
(b) Will not create any lot, tract, or parcel which contains insufficient area and dimensions to meet the requirements of the Zoning Code; and
(c) Will not adversely affect access, easements, environmentally critical areas, or drain fields; and
(d) Will be consistent with any applicable health, building, or similar regulations; and
(e) Will not increase the nonconforming aspects of an existing nonconforming lot. [Ord. 1585 § 83, 2013.]
17.25.060 Administrative review.
(1) The owner of the subject property or the authorized agent(s) of the owner may apply for a lot line adjustment by submitting to the Planning, Building and Public Works Department all of the information specified in DMMC 17.40.110, Application materials – Lot line adjustments.
(2) Within 14 days of issuing a notice of complete application in response to a lot line adjustment application, the planning official shall distribute a notice of application and request for comments. The request for comments shall contain a copy of the proposed lot line adjustment plan. The notice of application and request for comments shall be distributed to interested departments and affected agencies including, but not limited to, the Planning, Building and Public Works Director and Fire Department. The planning official shall consider all comments and information regarding the proposed lot line adjustment that are delivered to the Planning, Building and Public Works Department within 15 days of the date of distribution. The planning official may extend the deadline for comments if he/she determines that an extension is necessary to obtain information relevant to the application.
(3) Within 30 days of the date of the notice of complete application, the Planning, Building and Public Works Director shall approve, disapprove, or return to the applicant for modifications the requested lot line adjustment. In making a decision, the director shall make appropriate findings of fact in writing. Following a decision, the planning official shall issue a notice of decision.
(4) If an application for a lot line adjustment is disapproved by the Planning, Building and Public Works Director, the applicant may appeal such disapproval to the Hearing Examiner. Any such appeal shall be brought within 10 days of such disapproval and in accordance with the Hearing Examiner Code. [Ord. 1585 § 84, 2013.]
17.25.070 Filing for recording.
(1) The applicant shall submit to the Planning, Building and Public Works Department, together with required recording fees, a final lot line adjustment plan meeting the requirements of this Title and the lot line adjustment approval. The submittal shall occur within 120 days following the date the lot line adjustment is approved or the lot line adjustment approval shall be deemed void and any development rights that have vested in the applicant shall be considered abandoned.
(2) The final lot line adjustment plan shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor, and shall be drawn on a standard 18-by-24-inch mylar at a scale of 1 inch equals 50 feet unless otherwise approved by the planning official. The final lot line adjustment plan shall contain language that property deeds consistent with the lot line adjustment shall be recorded with the county auditor within 270 days of the date the lot line adjustment is recorded or the lot line adjustment shall be null and void.
(3) The lot corners shall be set on the applicant’s property by a registered land surveyor using appropriate permanent materials.
(4) If the lot line adjustment plan complies with the approved lot line adjustment and all requirements of this Title, the Planning, Building and Public Works Director shall sign the approved lot line adjustment plan.
(5) Within 15 days of the date the applicant submits a final lot line adjustment plan, the planning official shall transmit the approved lot line adjustment for recording with the county auditor. [Ord. 1585 § 85, 2013.]
17.25.080 Appeal.
A decision made pursuant to this chapter is a Type I decision. An appeal of such decision shall be as set forth in DMMC 18.20.150 and 18.20.160. [Ord. 1585 § 86, 2013.]