§ 157.32. Boundary adjustment, lot split, or lot consolidation.

The intent of this section is to provide an administrative process by which abutting lots may make minor boundary adjustments, for the division of one existing lot into a maximum of two legally conforming lots, and for consolidation of multiple existing abutting lots into a maximum of two legally conforming lots.

Abutting lots or portions thereof may be consolidated in accordance with this section so long as doing so will not result in the creation of a new or increased nonconformity. Nothing herein shall be construed to require that adjacent lots be consolidated pursuant to this section in order to be developed in common.

(A)

Approval. The town manager or his/her designee may administratively approve boundary adjustments, the division of one existing lot into a maximum of two legally conforming lots, and the consolidation of multiple existing abutting lots into a maximum of two legally conforming lots, when the following conditions are satisfied:

(1)

Each created or consolidated parcel meets the zoning standards of the property's zoning classification without the necessity of a variance, and in cases of an existing nonconforming lot of record, the adjustment shall not increase the nonconformity of the lot;

(2)

Each parcel has a net buildable acreage equal to the minimum lot size requirement of the applicable zoning classification;

(3)

Parcels have the required road frontage;

(4)

The addition of impervious area will not impact the stormwater system of the area;

(5)

Easements and access for public services and utilities are provided, if necessary;

(6)

There are no variances, easements, or other restrictions which would prevent the boundary adjustment, lot split, or lot consolidation.

(B)

Submittal requirements. The applicant(s) shall be required to submit the following documentation, along with the appropriate fees, to the planning, zoning and building department for review:

(1)

A completed application provided by the Town of Longboat Key;

(2)

Executed joinder and consent to the proposed boundary adjustment, lot split, or lot consolidation from all owners of the lot(s) and mortgage holders, if applicable;

(3)

Two signed and sealed boundary surveys showing the parcel(s) or lot(s) to be reconfigured, prepared by a Florida registered professional land surveyor and shall include the following information:

(a)

Existing legal descriptions, boundary survey, dimensions of the lot(s) and/or parcel(s) to be reconfigured. All existing easements and rights-of-way must be indicated.

(b)

For the new lot(s) and/or parcel(s), legal descriptions and proposed dimensions of the lot and/or parcel.

(c)

The boundary survey shall indicate that its purpose is for a boundary adjustment, lot split, or lot consolidation.

(d)

The boundary survey shall be drawn at a legible scale and shall be bold enough to remain clearly legible after reduction. Additional detail may be required by the planning, zoning and building department.

1.

A written statement of buildings, if any, to be demolished;

2.

Any other information as requested by staff.

(C)

Recording. Upon administrative approval, a copy of the boundary adjustment application and associated documents, along with the signed and sealed survey, will be recorded by the town, at the applicant's expense, in the public records of the county in which the property is located.

(D)

Nothing herein shall constitute the platting or replatting of a subdivision. Any boundary adjustment, lot split, or lot consolidation resulting in the division of land into three or more lots must comply with the subdivision plat process established in this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all lots utilizing the administrative approval process described herein must be in compliance with all provisions of this Code related to the development of land.

(Ord. 2008-25, passed 11-3-08; Ord. 2016-34, passed 1-9-17)