Chapter 20.80
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS/ELIMINATIONS
Sections:
20.80.030 Application and drawing requirements.
20.80.010 Scope.
Boundary line adjustments shall be a minor alteration in the location of lot or parcel boundaries on existing lots or parcels. In this section “lot” shall mean a parcel of land having fixed boundaries described by reference to a recorded plat, a recorded binding site plan, by metes and bounds, or by section, township, and range, and be of sufficient area to meet minimum zoning requirements. The purpose of the boundary line elimination process is to remove interior lot lines of a parcel comprised of two or more separate lots with contiguous ownership. Boundary line adjustments must be consistent with the following:
A. Such alteration shall not increase the number of lots nor diminish in size open space or other protected environments;
B. Such alteration shall not diminish the size of any lot so as to result in a lot of less square footage than prescribed in the zoning regulations;
C. Such alteration shall not result in a building setback violation or site coverage of less than prescribed by the zoning regulations; and
D. All lots resulting from the boundary line alteration shall be in conformance with the design standards of this chapter. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 18-003 § 3 (Att. A), 2018; Ord. 12-008 § 3, 2012; Ord. 09-002 § 6, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
20.80.020 Review process.
Boundary line adjustments and eliminations are classified as Type I applications and shall be reviewed pursuant to Chapter 17.80 SVMC. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 18-003 § 3 (Att. A), 2018; Ord. 09-002 § 6, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
20.80.030 Application and drawing requirements.
Application for a boundary line adjustment or elimination shall be made on forms provided by the department and shall provide the following information:
A. Existing Conditions Site Plan. Produce a to-scale site plan on an eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch sheet with one-inch margins on all sides showing the following information:
1. The existing dimensions and square footage of the existing property(ies) involved;
2. The location and setbacks of any permanent improvements (i.e., structures, septic systems, etc.) from all property lines;
3. The identification, location and dimension of all access and utility easements;
4. The location, dimensions and names of public and/or private streets abutting the property(ies); and
5. North arrow and scale shall be noted.
B. Proposed Adjustment/Elimination Site Plan. Produce a to-scale plan on an eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch sheet with one-inch margins on all sides showing the following information:
1. The location and setbacks of any permanent improvements (i.e., structures, septic systems, etc.) after the proposed boundary line adjustment or elimination from the new property lines;
2. The identification, location and dimension of any access or utility easements after the proposed boundary line adjustment or elimination;
3. The location, dimensions and names of public and/or private streets abutting the property(ies) after the proposed boundary line adjustment or elimination;
4. Indicate the existing property lines to be revised with a dashed line and the proposed property lines with a solid line if applicable; and
5. North arrow and scale shall be noted.
C. On a separate sheet of paper (eight and one-half by 11 inches) a written legal description for the existing parcel(s) and the proposed adjusted or eliminated parcel(s) with one-inch margins on all sides.
D. One copy each of all involved property owners’ recorded deeds, verifying current ownership of the subject property(ies).
E. If available, submit a copy of an original plat for the subject property. A copy of the general land office plat is not required.
F. A record of survey of the property may be required by the city manager or designee. The need for a survey will be determined based on an evaluation of the number of parcels, legal descriptions, appurtenances, disputed or apparent lines of ownership, and setbacks. If required, the survey must be completed by a professional land surveyor licensed in the state of Washington. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 18-003 § 3 (Att. A), 2018; Ord. 17-004 § 3, 2017; Ord. 12-001 § 1, 2012; Ord. 09-002 § 6, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
20.80.040 Recordation.
The department shall record approved boundary line adjustments and eliminations with the Spokane County auditor’s office and submit copies of the recorded documents to the Spokane County assessor’s office. All fees for such recording shall be paid by the applicant prior to recording. (Ord. 20-024 § 3, 2020; Ord. 18-003 § 3 (Att. A), 2018; Ord. 09-002 § 6, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).