Chapter 17.20

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• Conditions may be imposed to conform parcels

  The decision maker may impose conditions or exactions, or both, to a lot line adjustment in order to conform each parcel resulting from the reconfiguration to local zoning and building ordinances and to facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure and easements.

• Lot line adjustment must conform to general plan and zoning

  The reconfiguration is consistent with the general plan and applicable specific plan; The resulting lots will conform with the city's zoning and building ordinances.

• Notice and hearing required if merger creates lot exceeding 150% of largest original lot150 pct

  Notice and a hearing by the Zoning Administrator under Chapter 17.42 shall be provided if the proposed merger will create a lot exceeding one hundred fifty (150) percent of the size of the largest original lot being merged or if there is any other unusual factor in the proposal which, in the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, merits notice and a hearing.

• Merger deed recordation deadline60 days

  A merger which is approved under this section shall be set forth in a deed which is recorded with the Contra Costa County Recorder's office no more than sixty (60) days after approval.

• Nonconformity may be approved if reduces degree of nonconformity

  A lot line adjustment may be approved without requiring conformity with the city's zoning and building regulations if: (1) the reconfiguration reduces the degree of nonconformity of each reconfigured parcel; or (2) does not substantially increase the degree of an existing nonconformity, so long as in either case the change will enhance neighborhood property values and contribute to the quality of development in the area.