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6-6(K)   SUBDIVISION OF LAND - MINOR
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(K) or the DPM.
6-6(K)(1)   Applicability
This Subsection 14-16-6-6(K) applies to the review of an application for any of the following:
6-6(K)(1)(a)   Approval of a subdivision of land within the City that:
   1.   Creates 10 or fewer lots on any single lot that has been recorded as a single lot for at least 3 years previously.
   2.   Does not require any new streets.
   3.   Does not require major public infrastructure.
   4.   Does not create any lots that do not front on a public or private street previously approved by the City.
   5.   Is on land 5 acres or greater adjacent to Major Public Open Space with a Site Plan - EPC.
   6.   Is on land zoned NR-SU or PD with a Site Plan - EPC.
   7.   Is on land zoned NR-BP with a Master Development Plan.
   8.   Is on land zoned PC with a Framework Plan.
6-6(K)(1)(b)   Approval of a combination of previously platted subdivision lots and termination of some or all of the related easements, where all benefitted and burdened parties agree to the lot combination and easement termination.
6-6(K)(2)   Procedure
6-6(K)(2)(a)   City Planning Department staff shall refer the application for comment and forward any comments received from commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J) to the DHO.
6-6(K)(2)(b)   City staff and commenting agencies shall review the application and forward any comments and a recommendation to the DHO.
6-6(K)(2)(c)   If the subdivision will result in a lot line that does not coincide with a zone district boundary (i.e. create a "floating zone line"), the applicant shall obtain a Zoning Map Amendment - EPC or Zoning Map Amendment - City Council, as applicable, to establish zone boundaries that coincide with the lot line before a final plat can be approved.
6-6(K)(2)(d)   If the subdivision is associated with a Vacation Public Right-of-Way pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(M), the zone district boundary shall be extended to the new property line created by platting the vacated public right-of-way into abutting properties.
6-6(K)(2)(e)   The DHO may grant a Waiver to a DPM standard as part of this approval pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-6(P) (Waiver - DRB).
6-6(K)(2)(f)   The DHO may grant a deviation to a Development Standard in the IDO as part of this approval per the thresholds in Section 14-16-6-4(P) (Deviations).
6-6(K)(2)(g)   Final plats shall include a list of any Vacations, Variances, Waivers, and deviations granted as an exhibit or note.
6-6(K)(2)(h)   The DHO shall conduct a public hearing and make a decision on the application.
6-6(K)(2)(i)   The applicant shall provide an IIA and construction plans and specifications for all required infrastructure conforming to the plat, pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(Q).
6-6(K)(2)(j)   Staff from required commenting agencies pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-4(J)(2) shall review plats administratively for compliance with conditions of approval, DPM standards, and zoning standards.
6-6(K)(2)(k)   The date of the DHO approval shall be recorded on the original drawing of the final 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).
6-6(K)(2)(l)   The applicant shall record the final plat with the Bernalillo County Clerk within 3 months after the date of the final 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 provide the City a digital copy of the recorded plat.
6-6(K)(3)   Review and Decision Criteria
An application for a Subdivision of Land - Minor 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.