23.24.110 Administrative criteria.
A parcel merger application shall not be approved unless and until it is deemed complete and the Planning Director finds, based on substantial evidence in the record, that the boundaries of each lot affected by the proposed parcel merger meet criteria set forth in either subsection (A) or (B) of this section:
A.
1. Is consistent with the Sierra County general plan; and
2. Conforms to the Sierra County zoning code; and
3. The boundaries of each resultant lot or lots shall conform to applicable laws pertaining to land development: and
4. The locations of all existing utilities, infrastructure and easements for each lot whose boundaries are affected by the proposed merger shall conform to the Sierra County Code in effect at the time of application; and
5. No violation of any county ordinance or California state law exists at the time of the approval of the parcel merger.
OR
B. That nonconforming parcel or parcels which are involved in the parcel merger were created prior to the adoption of the Sierra County zoning code and that such parcel merger will meet the following criteria:
1. Meets the criteria set forth in subsections (A)(1), (A)(3), (A)(4) and (A)(5) of this section; and
2. The merger of such parcels results in the creation of a larger parcel or parcels than that which existed prior to such proposed parcel merger; and/or
3. The acquisition of frontage along a county road or state highway for one or more of the affected parcels. (Formerly 23.24.011)