§ 10900.300. Merger of parcels; requirements.

A parcel may be merged with a contiguous parcel held by the same owner if one (1) of the contiguous parcels held by the same owner does not conform to standards for minimum parcel size, and if the following requirements are satisfied:

(a)

At least one (1) of the affected parcels is undeveloped by any structure for which a building permit was issued, or for which a building permit was not required at the time of construction, or is developed only with an accessory structure or accessory structures, or is developed with a single structure, other than an accessory structure, that is also partially sited on a contiguous parcel or unit.

(b)

With respect to any affected parcel, one (1) or more of the following conditions exists:

(1)

Comprises less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger.

(2)

Was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation.

(3)

Does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic water supply.

(4)

Does not meet slope stability standards.

(5)

Has no legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability.

(6)

Its development would create health or safety hazards.

(7)

Is inconsistent with the applicable General Plan and any applicable specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density standards.

A merger of parcels shall also conform to the procedural requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. No. 125, 6-2-87)