Chapter 22.08 LAND DIVISIONS AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Chapter 22.08
LAND DIVISIONS AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Sections:

22.08.030 Lot line adjustments—General management area.

22.08.040 Lot line adjustments—Special management area.

22.08.010 Consolidation of lots.

A. A unit of land shall be consolidated with adjacent lands in the same ownership if the unit of land is smaller than the current minimum lot size and is located within a final plat that created more than four lots and that is older than five years from the date of filing.

B. No portion of a consolidated plat shall be considered a separate parcel solely because an existing parcel overlays, and possibly fragments, that consolidated subdivision.

C. Subsection (A) of this section shall not be applied to consolidate two or more units of land where each unit of land is developed with a dwelling that qualifies as an existing use. One or more undeveloped units of land shall be consolidated with one or more developed units of land. (Ord. 2021-05 (Att. A), 12-14-21; Ord. 2018-04 (Exh. A), 4-17-18; Ord. 2008-06 (part): Ord. 2006-11 (part): Ord. 2005-07 (part))

22.08.020 Land divisions.

A. New land divisions in the SMA are not allowed unless the creation of a new parcel will facilitate land acquisition by the federal government to achieve the policies and provisions in the management plan.

B. Creation of a parcel, regardless of size, or any division of land shall be subject to review by the administrator for compliance with all applicable provisions of this title and Title 17 (Subdivisions).

C. At the time of creation of one or more new parcels, consolidation of access shall be considered in order to reduce adverse effects on scenic, natural, cultural, and recreation resources. (Ord. 2021-05 (Att. A), 12-14-21; Ord. 2018-04 (Exh. A), 4-17-18; Ord. 2008-06 (part): Ord. 2006-11 (part): Ord. 2005-07 (part))

22.08.030 Lot line adjustments—General management area.

A. Lot line adjustments for parcels in all land use designations except open space, commercial, public recreation, or commercial recreation shall comply with the following standards:

1. The lot line adjustment shall not result in the creation of any new parcel(s).

2. The lot line adjustment shall not result in the potential to create a new parcel(s) or residential development in excess of the maximum density allowed by the land use designation(s) for the affected parcels.

3. The lot line adjustment shall not allow a parcel that is equal to or larger than the minimum lot size before the lot line adjustment to become less than the minimum lot size after the lot line adjustment, except to allow a public or nonprofit entity to acquire land for the purpose of protecting and enhancing scenic, cultural, recreation or natural resources, provided the land to be acquired would be protected by a conservation easement or other similar property restriction that precludes future land divisions and development.

4. The lot line adjustment shall not allow a parcel that is smaller than the minimum lot size to be reduced in size, except to accomplish one of the following purposes:

a. Resolve boundary disputes, correct physical encroachments, provide reasonable access, or meet buffer or setback requirements, provided:

i. The parcel to be enlarged would not become eligible for a subsequent land division; and

ii. The amount of land transferred would be the minimum necessary to resolve the issue.

b. Allow a public or nonprofit entity to acquire land for the purpose of protecting and enhancing scenic, cultural, recreation or natural resources, provided the land to be acquired would be protected by a conservation easement or other similar property restriction that precludes future land divisions and development.

5. The lot line adjustment shall not allow the boundary of a parcel classified as large-scale agriculture (Ag-1), commercial forest (F-1), large woodland (F-2) or open space (OS) to be extended into another zoning classification for the purpose of establishing a dwelling under less stringent provisions (e.g., extending a parcel classified GMA large-scale agriculture into a parcel classified rural center or residential).

6. The lot line adjustment shall not allow previously approved parcels or developments to violate conditions of approval or become out of compliance or further out of compliance with existing land use and resource protection provisions, including, but not limited to, requirements for buffer zones and landscaping.

7. The lot line adjustment shall not result in a parcel that cannot comply with existing land use and resource protection provisions, including, but not limited to, requirements for buffer zones and landscaping.

B. Lot line adjustments for parcels designated open space shall comply with the following standards:

1. The lot line adjustment may be allowed upon demonstration that it is necessary to facilitate efforts to protect and enhance scenic, cultural, natural, or recreation resources. (Note: There is no specified minimum parcel size for parcels designated open space.)

2. The lot line adjustment shall not result in the creation of any new parcel(s).

3. The lot line adjustment shall not allow the boundary of a parcel classified as large-scale agriculture (Ag-1), commercial forest (F-1), large woodland (F-2) or open space (OS) to be extended into another zoning classification for the purpose of establishing a dwelling under less stringent provisions (e.g., extending a parcel classified GMA large-scale agriculture into a parcel classified rural center or residential).

4. The lot line adjustment shall not allow previously approved parcels or developments to violate conditions of approval or become out of compliance or further out of compliance with existing land use and resource protection provisions, including, but not limited to, requirements for buffer zones and landscaping.

C. Lot line adjustments for parcels designated commercial shall comply with the following standards:

1. The lot line adjustment shall not result in the creation of any new parcel(s).

2. The lot line adjustment shall not allow the boundary of a parcel classified as large-scale agriculture (Ag-1), commercial forest (F-1), large woodland (F-2) or open space (OS) to be extended into another zoning classification for the purpose of establishing a dwelling under less stringent provisions (e.g., extending a parcel classified GMA large-scale agriculture into a parcel classified rural center or residential).

3. The lot line adjustment shall not allow previously approved parcels or developments to violate conditions of approval or become out of compliance or further out of compliance with existing land use and resource protection provisions, including, but not limited to, requirements for buffer zones and landscaping.

4. The lot line adjustment shall not result in a parcel that cannot comply with existing land use and resource protection provisions, including, but not limited to, requirements for buffer zones and landscaping.

D. Lot line adjustments for parcels designated public recreation or commercial recreation shall comply with the following standards:

1. The lot line adjustment may be allowed upon demonstration that it is necessary to facilitate, enhance, or otherwise improve recreation uses on the parcel. (Note: There are no specified minimum parcel sizes for parcels designated public recreation or commercial recreation.)

2. The lot line adjustment shall not result in the creation of any new parcel(s).

5. The lot line adjustment shall not result in a parcel that cannot comply with existing land use and resource protection provisions, including, but not limited to, requirements for buffer zones and landscaping. (Ord. 2021-05 (Att. A), 12-14-21; Ord. 2018-04 (Exh. A), 4-17-18; Ord. 2008-06 (part): Ord. 2006-11 (part): Ord. 2005-07 (part). Formerly 22.08.040)

22.08.040 Lot line adjustments—Special management area.

A. The following provisions apply to lot line adjustments in the special management area:

1. The proposed lot line adjustment shall not result in the creation of any new parcel(s).

2. A lot line adjustment shall not result in a parcel with an existing dwelling that is greater than or equal to forty acres becoming less than forty acres.

3. A lot line adjustment shall not result in a parcel less than forty acres becoming forty acres or greater.

4. A parcel that is smaller than forty acres shall not be reduced in size, except to accomplish one of the following purposes:

a. Resolve boundary line disputes, correct physical encroachments, provide reasonable access, or meet buffer or setback requirements, provided:

i. The parcel to be enlarged would not become forty acres or greater; and

ii. The amount of land transferred would be the minimum necessary to resolve the issue.

5. The lot line adjustment shall not cause previously approved parcels or development to violate conditions of approval or become out of compliance or further out of compliance with existing land use and resource protection provisions, including, but not limited to, requirements for buffer zones and landscaping.

6. The lot line adjustment shall not result in a parcel that cannot comply with existing land use and resource protection provisions, including, but not limited to, requirements for buffer zones and landscaping. (Ord. 2021-05 (Att. A), 12-14-21; Ord. 2018-04 (Exh. A), 4-17-18; Ord. 2008-06 (part): Ord. 2006-11 (part): Ord. 2005-07 (part). Formerly 22.08.050)