Needles, CA · San Bernardino County

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Lot Tie Covenant and Agreement Application

Property owners use this application to request that contiguous parcels be legally treated as one lot for zoning and development purposes in Needles.

What this form is

The application requests a lot tie, which legally binds multiple contiguous parcels as one lot for zoning and development purposes. Applicants provide property and contact details, parcel information, and whether the covenant is required for a building permit or entitlement. The checklist also calls for supporting documents, including a site plan, legal descriptions, deed or title report, and a notarized owner affidavit.

Who needs it

Property owners applying to bind contiguous parcels as one lot for zoning or development purposes in Needles need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to Planning by email at [email protected] or at 817 Third Street, Needles, CA 92363. The document lists a $2,000 City Engineer review deposit and a $617 processing fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required Property Owner Affidavit Form must be notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Lot Tie Covenant and Agreement Application and review its information sheet and submittal checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in applicant, property owner, contact, property location, parcel number, and building permit or entitlement details.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Prepare the required legal descriptions, site plan, deed or current preliminary title report, and notarized Property Owner Affidavit Form.

  4. 4

    Submit To Planning

    Email the application and materials to [email protected] or deliver them to 817 Third Street, Needles, CA 92363, with payment.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Lot Tie Covenant and Agreement Application do?
It lets property owners apply to legally bind multiple contiguous parcels, treating them as a single lot for zoning and development purposes.
What documents accompany the application?
The checklist asks for legal descriptions, a site plan, deeds or a current preliminary title report, and a notarized Property Owner Affidavit Form.
Do I need a notary for the Lot Tie Covenant and Agreement Application?
No. Sign and date the application without a notary; the required Property Owner Affidavit Form must be notarized.
How do I submit the Lot Tie Covenant and Agreement Application?
Send the application, required materials, and payment to Planning by email at [email protected] or deliver them to 817 Third Street, Needles, CA 92363.

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