Lot Line Adjustment No. 11-26

Lot Line Adjustment No. 11-26 is a land use action administered by the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department for adjacent parcels located at the northwest corner of North Chester Avenue and Decatur Street in Bakersfield, California. Approved on August 7, 2026, the project is categorically exempt under Section 15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines as a minor lot line adjustment that does not create additional parcels. The process is managed by Planner I Brandy Acosta, with Stephen Pelz as the applicant and Michael Dauster serving as the agent and engineer. Total administrative fees of 1,648 dollars were paid by Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. The scope of work requires the submission of a to-scale map prepared by a licensed surveyor or civil engineer on an 8.5 by 11-inch sheet, including specific lot lines, bearings, and dimensions. Key compliance requirements include adhering to the Kern County Land Division Ordinance, maintaining a maximum road grade of 15 percent, and obtaining written approval for street names. Legal deliverables include the concurrent recording of grant deeds, partial reconveyances, and supplemental deeds of trust, as well as a title guarantee or preliminary report issued within 10 days of recording. The approval is valid for one year from the date of issuance, expiring on August 7, 2026.