Chapter 11.210
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Sections:

11.210.010    Purpose.

11.210.020    Review process.

11.210.030    Action by review authority.

11.210.010 Purpose.

The purpose of a lot line adjustment is to allow for minor changes in the configuration of property lines. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.05.071, 2001).

11.210.020 Review process.

Any person, firm, or corporation may make application for lot line adjustment. A lot line adjustment application shall include the following and shall be submitted to the administrator:

1. A map which clearly depicts the existing and proposed property configuration, including all lot line dimensions and distances to all existing structures.

2. A legal description of the existing and proposed property configuration.

3. A complete application with applicable fees in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the city council.

4. Written authorization by the owners of all property directly affected by the proposed adjustment. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.05.072, 2001).

11.210.030 Action by review authority.

A lot line adjustment shall be subject to a Type I review consistent with RCC 11.245.070 and approved, with or without conditions, if all of the following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner:

A. No new lot shall be created by the proposed lot line adjustment.

B. Any lot changed by the lot line adjustment shall comply with all of the applicable development standards, such as lot area, lot dimensions, and setbacks in the district in which the property is located. In addition, off-street parking on any lot affected by the lot line adjustment shall not be reduced below the required number of spaces for the use located on the lot. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.05.073, 2001).