CHAPTER 1
SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE 17.2. PARCEL MERGERS
SECTION:
§8299.1: Processing Of Requested Merger
§8299.3: Conditions Of Approval
§8299 MERGER NOT REQUIRED
Two (2) or more contiguous parcels or units of land which have been subdivided under the provisions of this code or the Map Act shall not merge by virtue of the fact that the contiguous parcels are held by the same ownership. No further proceedings under this code shall be required for the purpose of sale, lease or financing, except as provided by this chapter. (Ord. 1138, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2012; Ord. 1237, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2024)
§8299.1 PROCESSING OF REQUESTED MERGER
Upon request of the legal owner of contiguous parcels, the City may approve the merger of the property in compliance with the California Subdivision Map Act. The request shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by data and documents as required by the City Engineer. (Ord. 1138, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2012; Ord. 1237, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2024)
§8299.2 REVIEW AUTHORITY
The City Engineer shall review and approve or conditionally approve each proposed merger when in compliance with the California Subdivision Map Act. The City Engineer may refer any proposed merger to any department or agency that may have an interest in the merger. (Ord. 1138, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2012; Ord. 1237, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2024)
§8299.3 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In approving a merger, the City Engineer may impose reasonable conditions. The reasonableness of conditions imposed by the City Engineer may be appealed to the City Council within ten (10) days of written notice of the conditions in compliance with section 8337 of this code (Appeals). (Ord. 1138, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2012; Ord. 1237, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2024)
§8299.4 COMPLETION OF MERGER
Upon approval, a notice of lot merger shall be filed with the County Recorder. The form and content of the notice shall be as required by the City Engineer. (Ord. 1138, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2012; Ord. 1237, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2024)
§8299.5 MERGER INCENTIVES
Lot mergers that facilitate affordable or special needs housing shall be evaluated at a reduced rate per the adopted fee schedule of the Community Development Department. Application processing shall be prioritized throughout the planning entitlement phase to the extent feasible. (Ord. 1237, §3 (Exh. A), adopted 2024)