A. A subdivider applying for an urban lot split subdivision shall file an application with the Department of Community Development, together with copies of an urban lot split map. An applicant for an urban lot split subdivision shall sign and submit with the application an affidavit stating that the applicant shall occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split subdivision. In the event the owner of a lot is a legal entity, at least one owner of the entity shall reside on the lot. An affidavit shall not be required of an applicant that is either a “community land trust” or a “qualified nonprofit corporation” as defined in the Revenue and Taxation Code. If the applicant is not a natural person, the applicant shall submit an ownership disclosure.
B. The Department of Community Development shall not accept an application or map for processing unless the Department finds that the urban lot split subdivision is consistent with the zoning provisions of this code and that all approvals and permits required by the City zoning provisions for the project have been given or issued.
C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection B of this section, an urban lot split subdivision may be processed concurrently with documents, permits or approvals required by the zoning provisions of this code, if the applicant first waives the time limits for processing, approving or conditionally approving or disapproving an urban lot split subdivision provided by this title or the Subdivision Map Act.
D. Applicant must provide notice as required by Section 23.09.04. (Ord. O-21-1385, 12-15-2021; amd. Ord. O-21-1386, 1-12-2022)