BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT REVIEW
APPROVAL CRITERIA
Application Filing Fee - $200.00
Purpose
A Boundary Line Adjustment to allow for the shifting of property lines between existing
lots and/or parcels.
Procedure
A Boundary Line Adjustment is a ministerial decision by the Director of Community
Development. A decision of the Director can be appealed to the Planning Commission
upon filing a “Notice of Review.” Also, depending on the type of project and/or
community interest, the Director may refer the application to the Planning Commission
for review and action.
Type of Review
A ministerial decision by the Director allows for approval provided the proposal complied
with the Land Use and Development Ordinance (LUDO) and state law. If the case is
referred to the Planning Commission, 20-days prior, notices are mailed to all property
owners within 300 feet of the subject site, as well as being posted in the vicinity of the
property and published in the newspaper.
Approval Criteria
A Boundary Line Adjustment shall be granted if the following are met:
 The information required by this section has been provided.
 The design and development standards of the Land Use and Development
Ordinance (LUDO) and the Comprehensive Plan have been met.
 All adjusted lots will be no more non-conforming than the original lots with
respect to minimum lot area, dimensions, and building set back requirements for
the given zone.
 All adjustments are within the same given zone and not among differing zones.
 No substandard lots shall be created.
 The adjustment will not affect or impede the public right of way or any recorded
easement.
 The adjustment does not result in a change to the number of lots.
Additional LUDO Provisions
 Within one year of receiving preliminary approval, a final plat shall be submitted
for the approval of the Community Development Director.
 Once the final plat is approved, it shall be filed with the Douglas County Clerk
within 30 days or the approval will be invalid.
 Upon recordation, the applicant shall provide the City of Roseburg Community
Development Department copies of the filed maps and deeds.
Boundary Line Adjustment
10/2008
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