![]() ![]() ![]() The Ordinance does not allow an endless stream of lots to be adjusted at one time, nor does it allow a nonbuildable parcel to become buildable through the adjustment process. Taking a look at the legislative history at the Sierra Club’s urging and “in an abundance of caution,” the Court noted “there were a number of concerns with unchecked land regulation through inappropriate lot line adjustments that circumvented state and local review,” but found that the Ordinance “injects meaningful temporal constraints on large scale lot line adjustments.” It further stated:Į do not divine an intent to bring all sequential lot line adjustments within the Map Act’s ambit. Sequential lot line adjustments are only allowed in cases where a prior adjustment involving four or fewer adjoining parcels has been completed and approved no new parcels have been created and deeds reflecting the adjustment have been recorded prior to any sequential lot line application being filed.” 1331 was preempted by and conflicted with § 66412(d)’s exclusion, the Court analyzed “the plain, clear and unambiguous language of the statut ,” concluding he Ordinance’s inclusion of sequential lot line adjustments within the definition of a “lot line adjustment” does not run afoul of any of these conditions and hence should likewise be exempt from the Map Act. In rejecting the Sierra Club’s argument that Ord. So, too, the new Ordinance continued existing policy and practice such that line adjustments are ministerial acts not subject to CEQA.” Code, § 66412(d)) and the County’s local ordinances governing lot line adjustments, the Court observed: “The Ordinance as adopted continued the County’s existing administrative practice of allowing lot line adjustments impacting four or fewer parcels to readjust lots included in a prior application, provided the prior adjustments had been completed and recorded. Further, since the Ordinance spells out a ministerial lot line adjustment approval process, the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA purview.”Īfter detailing the histories of the Map Act’s statutory exclusion for lot line adjustments (Gov. The Court stated: “We hold that the provisions of the Ordinance allowing sequential lot line adjustments are consistent with the Map Act’s exclusion of lot line adjustments from the requirements of the act. No. 1331) against facial challenges by the Sierra Club under the Subdivision Map Act and CEQA. ![]() View a report of your parcel by searching in our parcel report tool.In a case addressing important issues affecting local agencies and landowners (disclaimer: I represented the County of Napa in the trial court and on appeal), the First District (Division 4) Court of Appeal on April 20, 2012 filed its published opinion affirming a judgment upholding the County’s clarifying lot line adjustment ordinance (Ord. For questions about this eService please contact the Napa County Assessor. The information provided is intended for personal use only. The information is based on your Fee Parcel number. The Assessor Parcel Data eService provides information about a parcel. This service is for public access and is available for personal use only. The Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is the local sponsor for the award-winning Napa River Flood Management Plan and administers water supply contracts, watershed management and stormwater management programs throughout Napa County. Learn About the Napa River Flood Project.Watershed Information and Conservation Council provides information on projects and initiatives, research details, how you can get involved, and more. Learn About Protecting Our Watershed Lands. ![]() Use this online portal to search the interactive map and view your property. The Surveying Services section of the Department of Public Works reviews and organizes land surveying documents that deal with land in the County of Napa. Housing & Homeless Services oversees the County’s housing programs and provides staff to the Board of Supervisors, including constituent relations and community liaison activities. The Housing & Homeless Services Division coordinates County initiatives and activities with the cities and other jurisdictions within the County. ![]()
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