Sacramento CA, City Lot split questions and help needed

[Perry Arnold]

I purchased a parcel in the city limits over 2 years ago. I have been living in one house and renting out the other, I would like to sell the rental to my tenant and am starting the process of splitting my lot. I have never done a lot split before and am hoping for some advice to help me understand the process and most importantly the timeline and cost that I can expect. 

I will try and add some information on the details of the project. 

The parcel is approximately 7,800sqft with one sfh on the corner and the other down the block, both houses have separate addresses and separate street access. Each sfh has separate sewer, water, and electrical.  

I reached out to the planning department and was directed to submit form CDD-0063, CDD-0027, along with a tentative map and site photos.

I believe to perform a lot split I will require a number of different deviations to the normal process. A few things to overcome that I see right off the bat is the smaller parcel size. The city of Sacramento requires a minimum lot size of 5,200sqft and a corner lot to be a min of 6,200sqft. as well as setbacks may be an issue. 

A few questions:

-Should I plan on involving a surveyor, Civil engineer, or contractor to navigate through his process? 

-Has anyone done something similar in the area? any ideas on the timeline I should expect or the cost to complete this project? 

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!!!