The procedures and requirements in this chapter apply to the relocation of a common property line between two abutting properties. (Ord. 619, 2003)

A. The number of lots or parcels as large as the minimum lot size in the affected zone is at least the same after the adjustment as before the adjustment.

B. The number of lots or parcels resulting from the adjustment is the same or less than the number of lots or parcels existing prior to the adjustment.

C. Following the lot line adjustment, all lots must comply with lot size and dimensional standards of the applicable land use district. For nonconforming lots, the adjustment shall not increase the degree of non-conformance of the subject property or surrounding properties.

D. All lots or parcels having access to a public or private street before the adjustment must retain access after the adjustment.

E. The lot line adjustment shall not reduce any required development feature or standard, such as parking, landscaping, or building setbacks, to a size or dimension that does not meet the minimum standards of this title. (Ord. 619, 2003)

The applicant must submit the following information and materials:

A. Applications for lot line adjustments shall be submitted on forms provided by the city to the city recorder and accompanied by the appropriate fee. A lot line adjustment application shall be signed by the property owner, contract purchaser or an authorized agent of the owner or contract purchaser of all lots impacted by the lot line adjustment.

B. Each application shall be accompanied by a preliminary map drawn to scale of not less than one inch equals fifty (50) feet, and containing at a minimum, the following:

1. A written statement that explains the applicants reasons for adjusting the boundaries and demonstrating that the adjustment conforms to city land use policies and regulations of the applicable zone;

2. North point, scale and date;

3. Name and addresses of landowners, applicants, engineer, surveyor, planner, architect or other individuals responsible for the plan;

4. Map number and tax lot or tax account number of subject property;

5. Dimensions and size in square feet or acres of each parcel before the proposed adjustment and of each parcel after the proposed adjustment;

6. The approximate location and identification of existing streets, easements or rights-of-way adjacent to, or within, the subject property, and, existing improvements on the property. (Ord. 619, 2003)

A. A lot line adjustment is subject to a Type I review. After a lot line adjustment is approved, the new boundary becomes effective only if within one year of the written approval the following steps are completed:

1. A metes and bounds legal description of the adjusted lots is recorded with the Yamhill County clerk.

2. If required by ORS Chapter 92, a final plat and boundary survey are prepared and all new boundaries are monumented as required by ORS Chapters 92 and 209.

B. The applicant shall submit a copy of the recorded lot line adjustment survey map to the city prior to issuance of any building permits on the re-configured lots. (Ord. 619, 2003)