17.53.053 Review and Tentative Approval Process.
A. An application for a property line adjustment shall be reviewed by the director in accordance with the procedure listed in MMC 17.72.100.
1. Existing lots are not reduced in size below the applicable minimum lot size as established by the zoning ordinance.
2. Nonconforming properties that are less than the minimum size established for the zone shall not be further reduced in size.
3. Existing structures shall not be made nonconforming with regard to setbacks or other requirements of the applicable zone.
4. Existing utilities and streets to serve the adjusted lots or parcels shall be in conformance with current city standards or shall be constructed to conform to those standards.
5. The property line adjustments shall not result in the creation of a landlocked parcel or lot; creation of a new parcel or lot; or increase the degree of non-conformity of each lot, parcel or structure that is non-conforming at the time of application.
B. Copies of the recorded deeds and survey for the adjusted properties shall be provided to the planning department as a condition of approval.
C. The following conditions of approval may be required:
1. A public or private utility easement may be required to be vacated, relocated or created.
2. A joint use access and/or parking agreement or easement.
3. Construction of frontage improvements.
D. An appeal of the director’s decision shall follow the procedure listed in MMC 17.72.170.
E. Approval of a property line adjustment plan shall be valid for a one-year period from the effective date of approval (end of the appeal period). Upon written request, the director may approve a six-month extension of the decision. (Ord. 4920 §4, 2010).