§ 82-97. Lawful parcels.

Parcels for the purposes of this title shall be considered lawfully created if:

(a)

A certificate of compliance, final parcel map or final subdivision map has been approved on or after March 4, 1972;

(b)

The property was divided subsequent to January 1, 1948, by a final subdivision map or final parcel map recorded prior to March 4, 1972;

(c)

The property was in fact divided by actual sale, lease or financing arrangement prior to March 4, 1972, and which said division complied with all laws in effect at the time of said division; or

(d)

The property was divided by court judgment or decree or other means only if such means are not governed by the Subdivision Map Act, or any ordinance of the county provided the board finds that no attempt was made to avoid the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act or county regulations. The burden of proof to enable the board to make its finding is the responsibility of the property owner.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(22.15.050), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)