§ 24-302. Exceptions for minimum parcel size.

A.

Parcels. Any existing parcel(s) that is smaller than the minimum parcel size of the base zone or overlay zone, or would become smaller than the minimum parcel size of the base zone or overlay zone under a proposed lot line adjustment, may be approved by the Zoning Administrator under one (1) or more of the following three (3) exceptions:

1.

The lot line adjustment would reduce parcel(s) size by no more than ten (10) percent or ten (10) acres, whichever is less.

2.

The lot line adjustment would reduce parcel(s) size to a degree that is consistent with an average size of parcels in the immediate vicinity that are located within the same zoning district.

3.

The lot line adjustment would improve health or safety conditions; or improve the design of the existing affected lots without altering the existing land uses thereon.

B.

Findings. In approving an exception to the Minimum Parcel size the Zoning Administrator shall make the following findings:

1.

Documentation and analysis that one (1) or more of the three (3) allowed exceptions applies.

2.

The adjusted lot line complies with applicable setbacks, design standards, and other provisions set-forth under the applicable zone.

3.

A review of the lot line adjustment application by the Department of Public Works and the Environmental Health Division of the Public Health Department has taken place in accordance with Chapter 20-95-1, providing approval or conditional approval of the lot line adjustment.

4.

The exception granted pursuant to this article would not conflict with a recorded parcel map or subdivision map condition, note, or Williamson Act contract.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)