16.54.040 Procedure.
A. A public hearing shall be held before the planning commission on all proposed mergers. Notice of public hearing shall be given as provided in Section 66451.3 of the Government Code. The planning commission may give such other additional notice as it deems necessary or advisable.
B. The planning commission may approve a merger of contiguous parcels only if it finds and determines the following:
1. All owners of an interest in the real property, including lienholders, have consented to the merger;
2. Liens upon said parcels, if any will encumber the entire property being merged so as to prevent division of the property by foreclosure or other proceedings;
3. There are no outstanding agreements, obligations or contracts by the applicant or his predecessors in interest to dedicate or offer to dedicate streets or easements relating to said properties or to construct streets, curbs, gutters, water lines, sewer lines, drainage facilities or lighting facilities. (Ord. 90-1 (part), 1990)