§ 89-63. Boundary adjustment.

(a)

When does this process apply? This section establishes a process to approve minor modifications to existing parcels approved by the planning and zoning commission, as provided in LRSA § 33:113.1.

(b)

How do I start the process? The applicant shall file an application for a boundary adjustment with the planning administrator.

(c)

How do I know if my application is complete? See section 89-48.

(d)

What kind of public notice is required? No public notice is required.

(e)

How are decisions made?

(1)

Where a plat meets the criteria in subsection (f), the plat shall be submitted to the hearing examiner for examination and review.

(2)

The hearing examiner shall, within two weeks from receipt of the plat, approve, with or without conditions, or deny approval of the plat, after consultation and input from departments and public agencies as may be appropriate for adequate consideration of the plat.

(3)

The public hearing is not required for applications meeting the criteria of this section.

(4)

After all input is received by the appropriate departments and public agencies the hearing examiner shall render to the applicant a written decision setting forth the official decision of the hearing examiner.

(f)

What are the standards for approval? A plat qualifies for administrative approval under this section if it involves:

(1)

The realignment or shifting of lot boundary lines, including removal, alignment, or shifting of the interior lot boundary lines or the re-designation of lot numbers if the application meets the following requirements.

a.

Does not involve the creation of any new street or other public improvement;

b.

Does not involve more than ten lots of record, not to exceed more than five newly combined lots.

c.

Does not reduce a lot size below the minimum area or frontage requirements established by ordinance;

d.

Otherwise meets all the requirements of the subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances; or

(2)

Parcels of land where a portion has been expropriated or has been dedicated, sold or otherwise transferred to the parish or municipality, leaving a severed portion of the original property which requires a redesignation of lot number and establishment of new lot boundary lines.

(3)

In connection with the review of subdivision applications, the hearing examiner may waive any minimum setback otherwise reviewed by the subdivision regulations.

(g)

After a decision is made, is there a limit on subsequent applications? There is no limit on subsequent applications.

(h)

How is a decision appealed? Not applicable.

(i)

What are my next steps? See section 89-58 (Final plat).

(j)

How are records of the decision kept? See section 89-58 (Final plat).

(Ord. No. O-093-2018, § 42, 6-19-18)