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A. A boundary line adjustment may be used to:

1. Resolve boundary line issues, such as encroachments, between two lots.

2. To consolidate two or more lots.

3. Other minor adjustments to boundary lines that meet the requirements and purpose of this chapter.

B. In order to approve a boundary line adjustment, the decision-maker must find that the boundary line adjustment will not:

1. Create any additional lot.

2. Alter the underlying plat pattern, such as changing the general orientation of lots or lot access.

3. Result in the entire relocation of lots from one area to another.

4. Result in avoiding public improvement requirements that would be associated with a replat or other new land division approval, or an obligation to pay latecomer fees.

5. Require the creation of new streets or private roads, or require dedication of public right-of-way, or creation of access easements.

6. Diminish or impair existing or future drainage, water supply, or sanitary sewage disposal.

7. Result in a lot that contains insufficient area and dimensions to meet the minimum lot size for the applicable zone.

8. Amend or act contrary to the conditions of approval for property that is part of an existing plat or short subdivision.

9. Result in a lot without adequate vehicular access, including access for emergency response vehicles.

10. Result in a lot having more than one zoning or land use designation.

11. Result in a lot located partially within the city limits and partially within unincorporated Skagit County.

C. A proposed boundary line adjustment that does not meet all the criteria of this section is processed under the appropriate land division requirements (AMC Chapter 19.32, Land Divisions). (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)