18.34.010 Conditions for merger of contiguous parcels.
A. Notwithstanding any other ordinances or regulations to the contrary, and notwithstanding the fact that such lots may have been legal when created, two or more contiguous parcels or units of land which are held by the same owner shall merge if any one of the contiguous parcels does not conform to the standards for minimum parcel size prescribed by Title 19, and where all of the following requirements are satisfied
1. At least one of the affected parcels is undeveloped by any structure for which a building permit was issued or for which a building permit was not required at the time of construction, or is developed only with a accessory structure or accessory structures, or is developed with a single structure, other than an accessory structure, that is also partially sited on a contiguous parcel or unit;
2. With respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exists:
a. Comprises less than five thousand square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger,
b. Was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation,
c. Does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic water supply,
d. Has no legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability,
e. Does not meet slope stability standards,
f. Its development would create health or safety hazards,
g. Is inconsistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density standards;
B. Parcels or units of land are held by the same owner within the meaning hereof where the same person owns or otherwise effectively controls the fee title to said property. (Ord. 89-2 § 2, 1989; Ord. 84-2 § 2, 1984; Ord. 80-1 § 17, 1980; Ord. 185B NS § 1, 1973; prior code § 24-15(d).)