8-6-16: CONSOLIDATION:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of consolidation is to combine two (2) properties into one (1).

   B.   Applicability: This Section applies to the approval of consolidation of properties within the County.

   C.   Initiation: The application for consolidation shall be submitted to the Director.

   D.   Completeness: See Section 8-6-5.

   E.   Notice: Not applicable.

   F.   Decision: The Director shall review the consolidation application and shall:

      1.   Approve the consolidation;

      2.   Deny the consolidation; or

      3.   Approve the consolidation with conditions.

   G.   Required Findings: The proposed consolidation shall result in one (1) property from two (2) properties that complies with the design and dimensional standards of this Title.

   H.   Appeals: See Section 8-6-13.

   I.   Scope Of Approval:

      1.   Generally: Consolidation does not authorize development and is not considered a "subdivision" for purposes of this Title.

      2.   Tentative Approval Requirements: Upon tentative approval of the application by the Director subject to any applicable conditions of approval and the regulations of Section 8-6-5, the following tasks shall be completed within one year:

         a.   Survey the property and before recording submit to the Director draft copies of the record of survey and resultant property description for review;

         b.   Execute and record the record of survey and necessary deed(s) with the Ada County Recorder to accomplish the consolidation as approved;

         c.   Obtain new tax parcel numbers from the Ada County assessor; and

         d.   Provide copies of the recorded record of survey, recorded deed, and the new tax parcel number to the Director.

      3.   Approval Letter Issuance: The Director shall determine that all approval conditions are met, and that the consolidation conforms with this Section before issuing a final approval letter.

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)