Parcel · Glossary
Lot Line Adjustment
Updated 2026-07-18
Lot Line Adjustment is a California local approval that relocates boundaries among adjoining parcels without creating additional parcels. Approval typically requires consistency with zoning, building, access, and subdivision rules, followed by recordation of required documents.
What it means
A lot line adjustment can reconfigure up to the number of adjoining parcels allowed by the Subdivision Map Act procedure while preserving the parcel count.
Why it matters for land decisions
It can improve access or building area but may affect deeds of trust, taxes, utilities, and legal descriptions.
- Confirm lender consent.
- Do not assume approval until recorded.
People also ask
Does a lot line adjustment create a new parcel?
No. The statutory process adjusts boundaries without creating a greater number of parcels than existed before.
Can any boundary be adjusted?
No. The local agency must find compliance with applicable zoning and building requirements and may impose document conditions.
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