Lot Line Adjustments - Definition
A Lot Line Adjustment is a procedure that may be used under certain specified circumstances as a method for making minor revisions to property lines between two or more existing building sites. The Lot Line Adjustment is not a procedure for subdividing property (County of Orange Subdivision Manual Subarticle 16.1).
An application for a Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) can be obtained at the OC Public Works OC Planning. The application package includes:
- Submittal Checklist for Lot Line Adjustments
- Filing Instructions pamphlet (6 pages)
- Preliminary Change of Ownership Form
- The Lot Line Adjustment form (6 pages)
Items C & D need to be filled out and returned to the OC Public Works Counter with appropriate fee (indicated on the checklist). Submittal Checklist for Lot Line Adjustment:
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There are PDS fees required for LLA processing. Contact OC Public Works PDS for more information.
- Map Checking/County Surveyor - $1020.00 Base Deposit and $203.00/parcel
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Application for Lot Line Adjustment (completed, signed and notarized by record owners), Exhibit A (legal description) Exhibit B (map, including legend), and Site Plan (showing existing structures and easements).
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Applicant shall provide evidence that establishes the subject property as legal parcels.
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Letter addressed to the Manager, OC Public Works PDS including:
- Reason for requesting a Lot Line Adjustment
- Existing zoning on the property
- Required building site area per zoning
- Proposed building site area on each parcel
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Submit to OC Survey Office:
- Ownership Guarantee from Title Company
- Completed Grant Deeds or Quitclaim Deeds (preliminary)
- Change of Ownership Report (forms attached)
- Modified Trust Deeds and/or Reconveyance Deeds, if applicable
- Record of Survey per PLS Act Section 8762
- Letter of Consent
