Where it becomes necessary to recombine or consolidate properties or correct property descriptions in order to establish buildable lots the following procedure may be used:
(A) Recombination. To divide one recorded lot or parcel in order to permit the adding of a parcel of land to an abutting lot and create two buildable lots, the proposed subdivision, in sketch plan form, shall be submitted to the City Council for approval. No hearing or Planning Commission review is necessary unless the proposal is referred to the Commission by the City Planner for clarification. The proposed lots shall not cause the remaining portion of the existing lots or parcels to be in violation of this regulation or the zoning code. Within 60 days after approval by the City Council, the applicant shall supply the final plat to the City Planner for review and approval. After completion of the review and affixing of signatures, the plat shall be recorded by the applicant with the Dakota County Recorder within 90 days after approval by the City Planner.
(B) Consolidations. The owner of two or more contiguous parcels or lots of record may, subject to City Council approval, consolidate the parcels or lots into one lot of record by recording the consolidation with Dakota County and filing a copy of a certificate of survey showing same, with the City Clerk within 30 days of recording. No hearing or Planning Commission review is necessary unless the proposal is referred to the Commission by the City Planner for clarification. The proposed lots shall not cause any portion of the existing lots, parcels or existing buildings to be in violation of this regulation or the zoning chapter.
(C) Corrections. When a survey or description of a parcel or lot has been found to be inadequate to describe the actual boundaries, approval of a corrective plat may be requested. This type of subdivision creates no new lots or streets. The proposed corrective subdivision, in sketch plan form, along with a letter signed by both property owners agreeing to the new subdivision, shall be submitted to the City Council for approval. No hearing or Planning Commission review is necessary unless the proposal is referred to the Commission by the City Planner for clarification. The proposed lots shall not cause any portion of the existing lots, parcels or existing buildings to be in violation of this regulation or the zoning code. A certificate of survey may be required on any proposed lot with existing buildings in order to determine the placement of the building on the proposed lot. Within 60 days after approval by the City Council, the applicant shall supply the final plat to the City Planner for review and approval. After completion of the review and affixing of signatures, the plat shall be recorded by the applicant with the Dakota County Recorder within 90 days after approval by the City Planner.
(‘81 Code, § B1-28) (Ord. 293, passed 4-21-83; Am. Ord. 452, passed 7-13-89)