11.13.02 Parcel Boundary Adjustments Not in a Recorded Subdivision

1. Approval Required. Prior to the recording of a parcel line adjustment between adjoining properties not located within a platted subdivision, the adjustment must first be approved by the Administrative Land Use Authority if the any of the properties involved includes a dwelling unit. a. Exemption: Approval is not required prior to recording of a parcel line adjustment if the properties involved do not contain a dwelling unit. 2. Review. Application and the review of a proposed parcel line adjustment shall follow the procedures listed below: a. Application. An applicant, either an owner of one of the properties or a representative of the owners, shall submit a complete application which shall include: i. Property owner(s) affidavit acknowledging the consent of each party for the proposed adjustment. ii. Property survey(s) with all existing improvements to the properties; iii. A legal description of the proposed parcel line and of each parcel after the boundary line is changed; iv. A site plan or exhibit serving as a visual depiction of the parcel line adjustment; v. Any necessary improvement plans, agreements, or additional materials needed for review as determined by the Administrative Land Use Authority. b. Review Procedure. Upon receipt and payment of a complete application, the Administrative Land Use Authority shall commence the review of the parcel line adjustment request. The review shall be completed, with a written response returned to the applicant, within fourteen (14) business days from the date of complete application. The reviewing parties shall review the adjustment for compliance with city zoning and public works standards. 3. Final Approval. If the proposed parcel line adjustment complies with all city ordinances and development standards, written approval shall be provided to the applicant by the City Planner or designee. 4. Recording. Upon final approval from the Administrative Land Use Authority, the applicant shall record the approved documents at the office of the Davis County Recorder to complete the parcel line adjustment. The parcel line adjustment may be completed by a quitclaim deed or boundary line agreement and shall be accompanied by the following: a. The written notice of approval of the parcel line adjustment by Fruit Heights City that recites the legal descriptions of both the original parcels and the parcels resulting from the exchange of title; b. The approved site plan or exhibit depicting the new parcel boundaries and adjacent properties if deemed necessary; and c. Any other documents deemed necessary as part of the parcel line adjustment approval. 5. Exception. If the parcel line adjustment is creating a new parcel(s) for the purpose of constructing a dwelling unit, a subdivision plat must be approved, and the provisions of this title must be followed. 6. All parcel line adjustments shall comply with applicable state code regulations found under sections §10-9a-523 (property boundary adjustment) and §10-9a-524 (boundary line agreement). A parcel line adjustment shall follow the procedures provided herein unless exempted from local land use authority review as provided in the forementioned state code sections.