Can I split my lot under SB 9 in West Covina?

West Covina's code: Each new lot must be at least 1,200 square feet. (Applies to both new lots.) (§ 26-357); The applicant must intend to live in one unit as a main home for at least 3 years. (Does not apply to a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation.) (§ 26-360).

Lot splits under SB 9 in West Covina: the local rules

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How the lot may be divided	Neither new lot may be smaller than 40% of the original lot area. Applies: Urban lot split into no more than 2 lots of about equal area. § 26-357 · code text The parcel map divides an existing parcel to create no more than two (2) new parcels of approximately equal lot area, provided that one (1) parcel shall not be smaller than forty (40) percent of the lot area of the original parcel.
Minimum new lot size	Each new lot must be at least 1,200 square feet. Applies: Applies to both new lots. § 26-357 · code text Both newly created parcels are no smaller than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.
Setbacks	No setback is required. Applies: Only for an existing structure, or one rebuilt in the same place and to the same size. § 26-358 · code text No setback shall be required for an existing structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure. At least 4 feet from side and rear property lines. Applies: Applies to new structures and additions. § 26-358 · code text The minimum setback from the side and rear property line is four (4) feet. At least 25 feet from the front property line. Applies: New structures and additions; may be reduced if an 800-square-foot unit is otherwise not physically possible. § 26-358 · code text The minimum setback from the front property line is twenty-five (25) feet.
Standards	Only lots in the single-family residential (R-1) zone qualify. § 26-357 · code text The parcel is located within a single-family residential (R-1) zone. At least 12 feet of street frontage. Applies: Applies to all lots, for vehicle access. § 26-358 · code text All lots shall have a minimum street frontage of twelve (12) feet to provide for vehicular access. No more than 2 new lots. Applies: Applies to the parcel map for a lot split. § 26-357 · code text The parcel map divides an existing parcel to create no more than two (2) new parcels of approximately equal lot area, provided that one (1) parcel shall not be smaller than forty (40) percent of the lot area of the original parcel. No more than 2 units per lot, including ADUs or JADUs. Applies: Applies to lots created by a lot split. § 26-357 · code text The lot split does not create more than two (2) units on a parcel, including any accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units. Residential uses only. Applies: Applies to uses on the site. § 26-360 · code text That the uses shall be limited to residential uses. Rentals must be at least 31 days. Applies: Applies to any rental of a unit created by the lot split. § 26-360 · code text That any rental of any unit created by the lot split shall be for a minimum of thirty-one (31) days. The site is not eligible for street parking permits. Applies: Applies to sites with an urban lot split. § 26-360 · code text That the site is not eligible for any street parking permits.
Owner occupancy	The applicant must intend to live in one unit as a main home for at least 3 years. Applies: Does not apply to a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation. § 26-360 · code text That the applicant intends to occupy one (1) of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of approval.

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