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I am preparing a LLA within the jurisdiction of a small incorporated city.
The lot line adjustment is a key part of a sale currently in escrow.

Today, the city informed me that the planner quit and they have no means to process the LLA.

Is there a statute where this process can be overseen by the County planning staff ? or can the City engineer process this. anything ?


The current staff is confused in this matter and I have never dealt with this in the past ?

Escrow is time sensitive and waiting .

Thanks

"Good"

Good,

You might check with the County Planning Department and see if they have the ability to offer "contract city" planning services to cities within the County. In my County, our Department provides contract subdivision map act services for about half of the 88 cities.

You might also look into the Permit Streamlining Act if the City treats LLAs as a quasi discretionary action. There may be time limits for the City to act on your application at which point the LLA may be deemed approved when the clock expires.

Depending what the reason for a lot line adjustment is for, there are other options if your talking about a minor change.

I recently was requested to do a lot line adjustment, basically due to neighbors building a common wall and one getting extra driveway space. The lot line adjustment through the city was going to take minimum two months, and a huge sum of money. Property was getting sold and in escrow, similar to your project. I explained and suggested a simple easement for "Ingress & Egress, Driveway Easement". The title people, lawyers, and homeowners took my suggestion, hired me, and they sold their property without any city involvement, which also saved the selling homeowners a good chunk of change.

Not sure if something like that is feasible in your situation, but it might be an option, especially in these days when time is of essence, and a buyer has interests.

Good luck! (get it, good . . . luck, heheheee)

Thanks Keith,

I havent laughed that hard in a long time.

I kinda resemble the "good chunk" part too ;^)