Division 6 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Lot line adjustment applications must be filed on forms provided by the Director, together with required filing fees and other information required by the Director to allow for review of the application. (Ord. 1102, passed 6-7-04)

(A) Upon receiving a completed Lot Line Adjustment application, the Director must forward the application for review by the Engineer and any other city or governmental agency that may have jurisdiction over any aspect of the application.

(B) The Director must review all available information, including information provided by other city and governmental agencies, and make a determination whether the proposed lot line adjustment conforms with the provisions of this Code and any applicable Specific Plan or Planned Development. (Ord. 1102, passed 6-7-04)

(A) The Director may approve or conditionally approve a request for a lot line adjustment in writing after investigating and receiving reports from other departments, if the Director finds that the proposed lot line adjustment conforms to all of the following requirements:

• (1) The lots adjoin one another;

• (2) The lot line adjustment will not create a greater number of lots than originally existed;

• (3) It conforms with the city's general plan;

• (4) It conforms with the city's zoning and building regulations set forth in this Code.

• (B) Any conditions imposed on the approval are limited to those conditions necessary to:

• (1) Ensure conformance with the city's general plan;

• (2) The city's zoning and building regulations as set forth in this Code;

• (3) Require the prepayment of real property taxes before approval of the adjustment; or

• (4) Facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure, or easements.

• (C) Should the lot line adjustment application fail to meet any of the criteria set forth above, the Director may deny the application.

• (Ord. 1102, passed 6-7-04)

Within 24 months after the Director approves a lot line adjustment, all record owners must cause to be recorded with the office of the Ventura County Recorder either a grant deed or quit claim deed reflecting the adjustment. No record of survey is required for a lot line adjustment. However, the legal descriptions provided on the deed or deeds is prepared by a licensed surveyor, licensed in the State of California, or qualified registered civil engineer. (Ord. 1102, passed 6-7-04)