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§ 153.130 PURPOSE.
   (A)   By authority of the Colorado City Town Council adopted pursuant to powers and jurisdictions vested through A.R.S. § 9-462.01 pertaining to zoning regulations, and A.R.S.§§ 9-240 and 9-463 pertaining to subdivision of lands within incorporated areas, and other applicable laws, statutes, orders and regulations of the State of Arizona and the Town of Colorado City, the Colorado City Town Council does hereby grant the Planning and Zoning Director, hereafter referred to as "Director," the power and authority to administratively review and approve or disapprove of minor adjustments of lot line boundaries for parcels within the Town of Colorado City, as per the regulations contained herein.
   (B)   A lot line adjustment is an agreement between adjoining property owners to adjust, revise or move a common boundary line which does not result in a net gain in the number of lots, tracts or parcels. For purposes of this section, a lot line adjustment shall conform to the following provisions:
      (1)   A lot line adjustment shall be between owners of adjoining properties and shall be done solely for the purpose of revisions to common boundary lines;
      (2)   Additional lots or parcels are not being created by this process; and
      (3)   Following the adjustment, all lots shall contain conforming setbacks and minimum lot size, width, depth and frontage, and shall meet all other lot development standards of the Town of Colorado City.
(Ord. 2007-2, passed 5-29-2007; Am. Ord. 2014-02, passed 12-15-2014)
§ 153.131 GENERAL STANDARDS.
   (A)   All lot line adjustments shall comply with all requirements for the specific zoning district in which the divisions are located. This includes compliance with the standards in Town Code Chapter 156.
   (B)   No lot line adjustment shall result in the creation of a non-conforming structure or use.
   (C)   No lot line adjustment shall result in a lack of legal access as defined Town of Colorado City standards.
   (D)   No lot line adjustment shall result in a split zoning classification on a single lot or parcel.
(Ord. 2007-2, passed 5-29-2007; Am. Ord. 2014-02, passed 12-15-2014; Am. Ord. 2017-03, passed 11-13-2017)
§ 153.132 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   This section outlines the minimum information needed to enable the town to make informed and expeditious decisions regarding applications for lot line adjustments. Unless exempted by the Director, or his or her designee, the information contained in this section shall be provided by each applicant.
   (B)   All mapped data shall be drawn to a scale of not greater than 1 inch equals 100 feet. Unless otherwise directed, the map data shall be drawn on a sheet size of 22 inches by 34 inches or 18 inches by 24 inches or 11 inches by 17 inches.
   (C)   The following information is required at the time of application:
      (1)   Completed lot line adjustment application form;
      (2)   Completed lot line adjustment survey map including buildings, structures, streets, driveways and other appropriate information, and all related documentation as determined by the Director completed by a registered land surveyor in the State of Arizona, consistent with the approved plan as described in § 153.118 for the land split map, and copies of all required supplementary materials. The final map shall also be submitted in an electronic file in a format acceptable to Colorado City; and
      (3)   Application fee.
(Ord. 2007-2, passed 5-29-2007; Am. Ord. 2014-02, passed 12-15-2014; Am. Ord. 2021-06, passed - -)
§ 153.133 APPLICATION PROCESS.
   (A)   Application submittal. An application for lot line adjustment shall be submitted to the Director with required number of copies of the lot line adjustment survey map and supporting documentation and the application fee. The Director shall have 30 working days to approve or deny the application.
   (B)   Review process.
      (1)   If necessary to accurately review the application, the Director may require additional information to be shown on the lot line adjustment map.
      (2)   If rejected, written notice shall be provided to the applicant via first class mail, postmarked within 15 days after the expiration of the 30-day review period along with reasons for the rejection.
      (3)   If denied, the written notice shall specify the reasons for denial.
   (C)   Appeal. Any applicant for lot line adjustment who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by the decision of the Planning and Zoning Director may appeal that decision by following the appeal process in § 153.005 above.
   (D)   Actions after final approval. If the application is approved, the applicant shall submit the following:
      (1)   A final, recordable, reproducible map meeting the requirements of § 153.132(C)(2) above, consistent with the approved plan showing all lot corners, dimensions, a complete legal description of each affected lot, and signature block for the Planning and Zoning Director, and Town Engineer;
      (2)   The applicant shall provide a cashier's check, certified check, or money order in the amount of the land split recording fee made payable to the Mohave County Recorder;
      (3)   The applicant's surveyor shall set survey monuments at each parcel corner (or line point) prior to recording the lot line adjustment map; and
      (4)   Upon approval by the Director, the Planning and Zoning Director shall record the lot line adjustment map with the Mohave County Recorder's Office.
(Ord. 2007-2, passed 5-29-2007; Am. Ord. 2014-02, passed 12-15-2014; Am. Ord. 2017-03, passed 11-13-2017)
§ 153.999 PENALTY.
   (A)   General penalty. Any person, firm or corporation who fails to comply with, or intentionally violates any of these regulations, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed $1,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein above described. The imposition of any sentence shall not exempt the offender from compliance with the requirements of these regulations and provisions of this chapter.
   (B)   Civil enforcement. Appropriate actions and proceedings may be taken by law or in equity to prevent any violation of these regulations, to prevent unlawful construction, to recover damages, to restrain, correct or abate a violation, and these remedies shall be in addition to the penalties described above.
   (C)   Default. In the event that a subdivider defaults or fails or neglects to satisfactorily install and/or construct the required improvements within the time agreed upon for performance, the Colorado City Town Council may declare the bond, or other assurance, forfeited, and the town may make or cause the required improvements to be made, using the trust funds or proceeds of the collection of the bond or other assurances, to defray the expense thereof. In addition, the Town Planning and Zoning Director shall notify the Arizona State Real Estate Commission of the default.
(Ord. 2007-2, passed 5-29-2007; Am. Ord. 2014-02, passed 12-15-2014)