A.    A boundary line adjustment:

1.    Is a legal method of moving a property line;

2.    May be used to accommodate a minor transfer of land between adjacent legally created lots in order to correct property line or setback encroachments, create better lot design, or improve access, without creating substandard lots or substandard yard or setback areas; and

3.    May be used to eliminate boundary lines between lots under the same ownership.

B.    It is not the purpose of a boundary line adjustment to create additional building lots.

C.    A boundary line adjustment is exempt from most procedures in Chapter 15.08, as explained in Section 15.08.030B.

D.    A boundary line adjustment is exempt from SEPA requirements. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)

A.    An applicant may request a pre-application conference with the city planner before submitting a boundary line adjustment application to discuss requirements and the review process, in accordance with Section 15.08.040.

B.    If an applicant requests consolidated permit processing, a pre-application conference is required. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)

A.    Persons requesting a boundary line adjustment must submit the following to the clerk-treasurer, in accordance with Section 15.08.060:

1.    A boundary line adjustment application form, provided by the city;

2.    A scaled map of the properties involved in the boundary line adjustment showing the existing and proposed boundaries;

3.    Title certificates indicating the ownership of the real property parcels which are to be included in the boundary line adjustment request. All persons and entities having a title interest in the property to be adjusted are required to sign all documents relating to the request;

4.    Proof that all past-due property taxes are paid; and

5.    An application fee (see current fee schedule).

B.    The clerk-treasurer will forward items in subsections A1—4 above to the city planner. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)

A.    The city planner will evaluate the boundary line adjustment request in relation to the current comprehensive plan and zoning district requirements in making their decision.

B.    The decision of the city planner must be written and include findings of fact and conclusions to support the decision. (Ord. 954 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 904 § 1 (part), 2020: Ord. 627 (part), 1999)

A.    The applicant must:

1.    Record the boundary line adjustment with Pacific County; and

2.    Send a copy to the Pacific County assessor’s office in order for the tax records to be adjusted.

B.    A copy of the approval showing that it has been recorded must be returned to the city. The approval will not be deemed final until the applicant has complied with the requirements of this section. (Ord. 954 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.92.060)

Decisions of the city planner may be appealed to the hearing examiner in accordance with Section 15.08.150. (Ord. 954 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 889 § 1 (App. B) (part), 2019; Ord. 627 (part), 1999. Formerly 15.92.070)