(A) In the case of a subdivision resulting in three or fewer parcels, each having the required frontage on an improved public road, the City Council may, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, exempt the subdivider from platting; however, each newly created parcel shall meet all requirements of Ch. 153 of this code.
(B) In the case of a request to subdivide a lot which is part of a recorded plat, or where the subdivision is to permit the adding of a parcel of land to an abutting lot, and the newly created property lines will not cause any resulting lot to be in violation of these regulations or Ch. 153 of this code, the division may be approved by the City Council after review by the Planning Commission.
(C) Submission of a certified survey by a registered land surveyor showing the original lot and the proposed subdivision shall be required. The survey shall show topographic data at ten-foot contour intervals, driveway access points, drainage plans, soil tests for the installation of an on-site septic system, verification of two and one-half acres of buildable land and proposed location of dwelling unit and names and addresses of all property owners within 500 feet of the proposed subdivision.
(D) The City Council reserves the right to require the dedication of utility easements, scenic easements and right-of-way for existing streets or roads prior to approval of the minor subdivision.
(E) Any parcel created by a minor subdivision shall not be eligible for further minor subdivision without platting.
(F) The division of land where all resulting parcels exceed 20 acres and 500 feet in width shall not constitute subdivision under this chapter. Parcels exempt from subdivision approval are still subject to all other zoning and building requirements.
(G) Before an administrative permit is issued on any lot resulting from a minor subdivision, the applicant shall include on the site plan the proposed route for the underground utility lines for electricity, telephone, cable and gas where available, and shall submit with the application a certification from each utility company involved that the lines can safely be placed along the proposed route.
(H) The Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing, affording an opportunity for all parties interested to be heard, and shall give not less than ten days’ nor more than 30 days’ notice of the time and place of the hearing, published in the designated legal newspaper for the city. The notice shall also contain a description of the land and any requested variances. The notice should specify that any variances identified during the minor subdivision process will be considered at the hearing. At least ten days before the hearing, the City Administrator shall mail an identical notice to the owner and to each of the property owners of record for property within 500 feet of the outside boundaries of the land in question.
(Prior Code, § 12-1260) (Res. 1997-16, passed 6-17-1997; Ord. 14-2004, passed 10-19-2004) Penalty, see § 160.999