The development standards in this development code protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing standard setbacks, minimum lot areas, density, and other development standards that apply to various uses. In the event the property line between two or more properties is proposed to be moved with the consent of all parties, approval of a property line adjustment is necessary to ensure the resultant parcels meet all standards of this code. (6/16)

An application for a property line adjustment shall be filed with the city and accompanied by the appropriate fee. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to submit a complete application that addresses the review criteria of this section. The application shall include: (6/16)

A.

A copy of all recorded deeds for the existing units of land; (6/16)

B.

A site plan indicating: (6/16)

1.

The dimensions and areas of the units of land before and after the proposed property line adjustment; (6/16)

2.

Building setbacks and location to existing and proposed property line adjustment. (6/16)

Under the following provisions and in accordance with section 2.310.03.B, a property owner(s) or his designate may propose a property line adjustment. (6/16)

Staff may grant a property line adjustment in accordance with the Type I-B review procedures, provided that the applicant provides evidence that the following circumstances substantially exist: (6/16)

A.

The adjustment of lot lines results in no more parcels than originally existed; (5/98)

B.

The proposed property line adjustment results in parcels that meet all area and dimension standards of this code; and (6/16)

C.

The proposed property line adjustment does not locate lot lines in violation of the setback and height provisions of the code relative to existing structures and improvements; (6/16)

D.

The property line adjustment involves only lots or parcels that have been lawfully created; (6/16)

E.

The property line adjustment by itself does not prohibit any property from accessing either a public right-of-way or an access easement. (6/16)

A.

Survey. Within two years of the final decision, a preliminary plat, survey of record, property line adjustment deed or other document as required by Marion County Surveyor shall be recorded or filed. If such document is not submitted within two years, the preliminary approval shall lapse. The city staff may extend the approval period for not more than one additional year at a time. Requests for extension of approval time must be submitted in writing 30 days prior to the expiration date of the approval period. Extensions may only be granted if no subsequent code amendments have been adopted that affect the property line adjustment. (9/20)

B.

Recording of approved plat, survey of record, property line adjustment deed or other document. No building permit shall be issued until the appropriate documents have been recorded with the county recorder. The applicant shall be responsible for all recording fees. (6/16)