Chapter 22.16
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Sections:

22.16.001    Requirements for a complete application.

22.16.002    Type of application.

22.16.003    Optional pre-application conference.

22.16.004    Criteria for approval.

22.16.005    Submittal of copy of recorded boundary line adjustment.

22.16.001 Requirements for a complete application.

An applicant for a boundary line adjustment shall submit three copies of the following:

(a) A map at a scale of not less than one inch equal to 100 feet which depicts the existing property configuration, including all lot line dimensions.

(b) A map which depicts the proposed property configuration, including all lot line dimensions.

(c) A legal description of the existing property configuration and proposed property configuration, prepared by a licensed professional land surveyor.

(d) Completed application form, as described in FMC 22.06.002.

(e) Pertinent survey data compiled as a result of a survey made by or under the supervision of a land surveyor registered in the state and engaged in land surveying. (Ord. 1244 § 3, 2000; Ord. 1122 § 2, 1996).

22.16.002 Type of application.

A boundary line adjustment is a Type I application, and the director shall make the final decision. The application shall be processed as set forth in FMC 22.05.007(b). (Ord. 1122 § 2, 1996).

22.16.003 Optional pre-application conference.

Prior to submittal of an application for a boundary line adjustment, an applicant may request a pre-application conference in accordance with FMC 22.06.001. The pre-application conference is intended to enable the applicant and city staff to review a conceptual plan prior to a formal survey being conducted and documentation being submitted for the boundary line adjustment. (Ord. 1122 § 2, 1996).

22.16.004 Criteria for approval.

The director shall approve an application for a boundary line adjustment if it is determined that:

(a) No additional lot, tract, parcel, site or division will be created by the proposed adjustment;

(b) No lot is created or modified which contains insufficient area and dimensions to meet the minimum requirements of the zone in which the affected lots are situated, except that an existing substandard lot may be modified; provided, that its nonconformity is not increased;

(c) No lot is created or modified which does not have adequate drainage, water supply, sanitary sewage disposal, access for vehicles, utilities and fire protection, and no existing easement in favor of the public is rendered impractical to serve its purpose;

(d) The boundary line adjustment is consistent with the applicable provisions of this title; and

(e) The city engineer has certified in writing that the boundary line adjustment map legal descriptions and related documentation are suitable for approval by the city and recording with the Pierce County auditor. (Ord. 1122 § 2, 1996).

22.16.005 Submittal of copy of recorded boundary line adjustment.

Within 15 days of recording the boundary line adjustment with the Pierce County auditor the applicant shall provide two paper copies of the recorded boundary line adjustment and an electronic file in WA state-plane HARN Nad 83 South Fips 4602 US Feet coordinate system to the planning/building department. (Ord. 1575 § 3, 2016; Ord. 1244 § 4, 2000; Ord. 1122 § 2, 1996).