HomeMy WebLinkAboutLot Line Adjustment Process10.2 Lot Line Adjustment
Purpose: Trade or Sale to Straighten Boundaries. The exchange of land for the purpose of straightening property boundaries or by adding land to existing parcels by trade or sale which
does not result in change of the present land use or in any way result in land parcels which do not meet existing zoning regulations.
Lot Line Adjustment. A lot-line-adjustment which does not reduce the area, frontage, width, depth, or building setback lines to fall below the minimums required by the zoning regulations.
Land with two (2) legal descriptions stays as two (2) legal descriptions, but the descriptions are amended.
Lot Combination. The combining of two established lots into a single lot. Land with two (2) legal descriptions will be described with one (1) legal description.
Lot Split. A single lot divided into two separate lots. Land with a (1) single legal description will be described with two (2) legal descriptions.
Application. A Lot Line Adjustment application shall be submitted for all lot line changes including lot splits, lot combinations and lot line adjustments via the city's Public Portal.
Legal Descriptions. Legal Descriptions shall be submitted with the application describing the new lots or new lot configuration.
Legal Descriptions shall be the result of an accurate land survey and shall describe the metes and bounds of each lot to close.
Proof of Ownership. Applicant shall submit proof of ownership. If Applicant is not the owner, an Affidavit of Legal Interest, signed and notarized by the owner, shall be submitted.
Pay Fees. Persons filing an application within the City of Rexburg shall first have paid all fees as established by resolution of the Council.
Such fees may be reviewed and changed by resolution of the Council at such time as the Council deems necessary.
Certification. Upon receipt of the application and all required documents as provided herein, the City shall certify the application as complete and shall affix the date of application
acceptance thereon.
Reviews. Once the Application is complete, the City shall transmit a copy of the application and the submitted documents to its various departments and such other agencies that have
jurisdiction or an interest in the proposed subdivision for their review and recommendation.
If no written reply is received from any of the various departments or interested agencies within ten business (10) days from the date of notification, approval of the Plat by such department
or agency will be considered granted.
The application shall be considered by the Zoning Administrator.
Notify Applicant. Staff shall submit to the applicant within 10 business days, notice of acceptance or needed revisions in writing.
Revisions. If revisions are requested, applicant shall resubmit documents needing revisions and the review process shall begin again.
Approval. Applicant shall take approval letter and approved legal descriptions to Madison County for recording.
Communicate to City. Recording number is communicated by the Applicant to the City Planning & Zoning office to finalize permit.