6-6(J)   SUBDIVISION OF LAND - BULK LAND

All applicable provisions of Section 14-16-6-4 (General Procedures) apply unless specifically modified by the provisions of this Subsection 14-16-6-6(J) or the DPM.

6-6(J)(1)   Applicability

6-6(J)(1)(a)   This Subsection 14-16-6-6(J) applies to any application for a subdivision of land or combination of previously subdivided lots that is not eligible to be processed as a Subdivision of Land - Minor pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(K) or a Subdivision of Land - Major pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(L).

6-6(J)(1)(b)   This Subsection 14-16-6-6(J) applies to any application for a bulk land subdivision for either of the following:

   1.   A single lot at least 5 acres or multiple contiguous lots that total at least 5 acres; in an R-A, R-1, R-MC, R-T, or PC zone district; and designated for residential development.

   2.   A single lot at least 20 acres or multiple contiguous lots that total at least 20 acres; in an R-ML, R-MH, or PC zone district or any Mixed-use or Non-residential zone district; and designated for mixed-use or non-residential development.

6-6(J)(2)   Procedure

6-6(J)(2)(a)   The subject property will require further review during the subsequent Subdivision or Site Plan review and decision process in order to use the land for development and/or building purposes. Approval of a Bulk Land Subdivision does not indicate that land within that subdivision complies with applicable IDO Subdivision or Site Plan standards.

6-6(J)(2)(b)   The plat shall reflect the applicant's agreement that building permits shall not be issued for any area within the Bulk Land Subdivision before a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat have been approved and the Final Plat for the subject property has been recorded.

6-6(J)(2)(c)   City Planning Department staff shall refer the application to commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J).

6-6(J)(2)(d)   Required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J) shall review the application and forward any comments and a recommendation to the DHO.

6-6(J)(2)(e)   The DHO shall conduct a public hearing and make a decision on the application.

6-6(J)(2)(f)   The date of the DHO approval shall be recorded on the plat, and verification of compliance with conditions of approval shall be dated and verified by the signatures of the required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J)(2) and certifications required by the DPM.

6-6(J)(2)(g)   The applicant shall then record it with the Bernalillo County Clerk as soon as possible, but in no case more than 30 consecutive days from the date of the last signature on the plat or the subdivision shall be voided.

   1.   A plat that is not recorded in a timely manner may not be used as the basis for legal transfer of property where a subdivision is required.

   2.   The applicant shall bring the City a copy of the recorded plat.

6-6(J)(3)   Review and Decision Criteria

An application for a Subdivision of Land - Bulk Land shall be approved if it meets all of the following criteria.

6-6(J)(3)(a)   An application for a Bulk Land Subdivision shall be approved if it complies with all applicable provisions of this IDO, the DPM, other adopted City regulations, and any conditions specifically applied to development of the property in a prior permit or approval affecting the property.

6-6(J)(3)(b)   All lots created shall have a proportionate and reasonable share of future required infrastructure improvements.