Chino Hills, CA · San Bernardino County
Lot Merger Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request that the City of Chino Hills merge two or more contiguous lots into one lot.
What this form is
The application requests a merger of two or more contiguous lots into one lot and asks for applicant, project, engineer, parcel, and ownership information. Submit it with the listed supporting documents to the Community Development Department; the form says approval depends on ownership, land-use compatibility, access, and taxes. The application also explains review and recording steps.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking to merge contiguous lots in Chino Hills should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and supporting documents to the Community Development Department, 14000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709; the form also lists [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; an authorized agent must attach a notarized Power of Attorney or notarized letter of authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Lot Merger Application and check the city website for the current version, since applications and fees may change.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, project, engineer, parcel, and owner information, and sign the applicable certification sections.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Use the submittal checklist to prepare the required signed forms, deeds, title report, exhibits, and reference materials.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and supporting documents to the Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Lot Merger Application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If an authorized agent signs for the owner, attach a notarized Power of Attorney or notarized letter of authorization.
- How do I submit the Lot Merger Application?
- Submit the application and supporting documents to the Community Development Department at 14000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709. The form also lists [email protected].
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for a signed Trust Deposit Account Procedures/Agreement form, the owner certification, a grant deed, a preliminary title report, legal description, property plat map, and relevant reference materials.
- What happens after the City approves the application?
- The applicant is responsible for recording the approved document at the San Bernardino County Recorder’s office, then providing the Community Development Department with a copy of the recorded document.