Ferndale, CA · Humboldt County
Lot Line Adjustment Application Process
This packet explains the lot line adjustment process and includes forms for property owners or their agent to submit to the City of Ferndale.
What this form is
Use this packet to request changes to boundary lines between two or more parcels when no additional parcels are created, or to dissolve property lines. It explains the review process and lists materials to submit, including the standard application form, owner statements, consent and certification, plot plans, title documents, and a written explanation. After conditional approval, vesting deeds for each parcel are required.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to adjust boundaries between parcels, or their authorized agent, use this packet to prepare a request for the city.
How to submit it
Submit application materials at City Hall. The document lists City Hall at P.O. Box 1095, Ferndale, CA 95536, and says to consult City Hall for current fee and deposit requirements.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner statements and consent and certification require signatures and dates, with no notarized attachment or sworn step stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Lot Line Adjustment Application Process PDF.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Complete the standard application and owner statements; obtain the required owner signatures on the consent and certification.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare plot plans, title documents, a written explanation, and any other applicable materials listed in the packet.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application materials at City Hall and consult City Hall for current fee and deposit requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Lot Line Adjustment Application Process?
- No. The packet calls for signatures and dates on owner statements and consent and certification, but does not state that notarization is required.
- How do I submit the lot line adjustment application?
- Submit the application materials at City Hall. The packet lists P.O. Box 1095, Ferndale, CA 95536, and says to consult City Hall about current fees and deposits.
- What materials are listed for a complete application?
- The packet lists a standard application form, owner statements, consent and certification, plot plans, title documents, a written explanation, and applicable fees and deposits.
- What happens after conditional approval?
- The applicant must submit vesting deeds for each parcel. The City Engineer prepares the notice and certification documents for the applicant's signature and then files them.