16.12.040 Waiver of parcel map.
A. Pursuant to Section 66428 of the Map Act, the planning commission may waive the requirements of a parcel map imposed by Section 66426 of said act. The community development director may also waive the requirements of a parcel map for the minor adjustment of property lines (lot line adjustments) between two or more adjacent parcels which do not create an additional parcel.
B. The planning commission shall not approve the waiver of the parcel map unless it makes the following findings:
1. The proposed division is in compliance with all requirements of the zoning ordinance;
2. That all improvements for the proposed division of land have been completed in accordance with the requirements for a final map as set forth in Chapter 16.32 excluding survey markers and/or monuments which must be bonded or paid for before planning commission approval;
3. The proposed division of land is in compliance with all requirements imposed by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the city CEQA guidelines;
4. That no additional dedications for the purpose of public facilities or improvements are necessary for the public safety and welfare;
5. The proposed division of land is in conformance with the general plan;
6. Modified deeds of trust have been reviewed and approved by the city of Wasco.
C. The community development director may approve a lot line adjustment after responsible agency consultation with the following findings:
1. The proposed division is in compliance with all requirements of the zoning ordinance;
2. The proposed division of land is in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and all the requirements imposed by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the city CEQA guidelines;
3. The proposed division of land is in conformance with the general plan;
4. Upon making these findings, the community development director shall issue a certificate of compliance for recording in accordance with Section 66499.35 of the Map Act.
D. A tentative map subject to the requirements of this title or other additional information deemed necessary by the commission for waiver consideration may be required with the request for waiver. In addition, a preliminary title report in accordance with Section 16.16.050(B) will be required. Fees for filing, checking, and processing the waiver and certificate of compliance shall be in the amount prescribed by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 617 §2 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 474, 2002).