Under normal circumstances, the lot line adjustment process does not require any public hearings or notifications. As such, the processing of this kind of request can be relatively quick. Once the application is determined to be sufficient for processing, the final processing fees will be requested. The Department will next request that the County Surveyor review the…

Applications for a lot line adjustment may be obtained at the Planning and Natural Resources Department public counter, mailed upon request, or downloaded from the Planning and Natural Resources web site. A licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer will submit the application on behalf of the property owner, as state law requires that new legal…

Over-the-counter processing is offered for proposed lot line adjustments containing parcels/lots that were previously included in a lot line adjustment, were created through the recordation of a parcel map waiver, parcel map, or tract map, or have a recorded Certificate of Compliance issued by the County of Kern. If there is any question with regard to the legality…