(a) The minimum size for a parcel created by an Urban Lot Split is 1,200 square feet.
(b) The lots created by an Urban Lot Split must be of approximately equal area, such that no resulting parcel shall be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision.
(c) Where existing dwelling units on the property are to remain, no lot line may be created under this Chapter in a manner that would bisect any structure or that would result in more than two dwelling units on any resulting parcel.
(d) Newly created lot lines shall not render an existing structure noncomplying in any respect (e.g. floor area ratio, lot coverage, parking), nor increase the degree of noncompliance of an existing noncompliant structure.
(e) Each parcel shall comply with any objective lot design standards for Urban Lot Splits adopted by the City Council.
(f) Utility easements shall be shown on the parcel map, and recorded prior to, or concurrent with final parcel map recordation.
(g) A covenant necessary for maintenance of stormwater treatment facilities shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with final map recordation.
(h) Existing driveways to be demolished shall follow the procedure(s) in 12.08.090 Elimination of abandoned driveway.
(i) A maintenance agreement shall be recorded to ensure shared maintenance of any shared access easements, stormwater treatment, landscaping and private utilities, prior to final parcel map recordation.
(Ord. 5587 § 17 (part), 2023: Ord. 5546 § 3 (part), 2022: Ord. 5542 § 16 (part), 2022: Ord. 5538 § 16 (part), 2021)