Chapter 24.08
LOT LINE ELIMINATION
Sections:
24.08.050 Department review--Review criteria.
24.08.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to clearly delineate the criteria used by City departments to review lot line eliminations. Lot line eliminations are intended to combine abutting lots for development purposes. (Ord. 07-835 § 1).
24.08.020 Scope.
This chapter shall not amend the conditions of approval for previously platted property. Actions which change or impair conditions or requirements imposed by previous platting decisions must be accomplished pursuant to the subdivision regulations. (Ord. 07-835 § 1).
24.08.030 Procedure and fees.
A lot line elimination shall be processed with a Type I procedure as provided in DMC 25.175.010 with a filing fee set by separate ordinance. Said fee shall be paid at time of fling. (Ord. 07-835 § 1).
24.08.040 Filing.
The Department shall prescribe the form and content for complete applications made pursuant to this section. The preferred document to be submitted is titled, “Declaration of Lot Combination.” This document shall contain existing and revised lot descriptions; reference to Exhibit A, Existing Property Lines; reference to Exhibit B, Revised Property Lines; signature line for the property owner, and a notary block. Exhibit A shall be a scale drawing prepared and stamped by a surveyor licensed in Washington State that shows existing property lines of the affected lots. Exhibit B shall be a scale drawing prepared by the same surveyor that shows revised property lines following approval. (Ord. 07-835 § 1).
24.08.050 Department review--Review criteria.
A completed application for lot line elimination shall be reviewed by City departments.
(a) The departments shall review the proposed lot line elimination for compliance with applicable adopted plans, policies and regulations and forward comments to the Department.
(b) Following receipt of the comments of consulted departments the Director shall approve or deny the lot line elimination.
(c) The applicant shall record the declaration of lot combination within 30 days of approval. If not, the lot line elimination shall be null and void. (Ord. 07-835 § 1).
24.08.060 Appeals.
Any party of record may appeal the Director’s final decision to the Examiner in accordance with DMC 25.175.060. (Ord. 07-835 § 1).