(A) Classification. A proposed division of a parcel of land which adjoins an existing public street and does not involve the opening, widening, extension or improvement of any street or the installation of any public utility, and does not involve more than three lots which include all the contiguous land under one ownership, shall be classified as a minor subdivision.
(B) Application.
(1) A sketch plan in duplicate complying with the requirements set forth in § 1250.02 shall be prepared for each minor subdivision and an application for approval shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner. If the sketch plan qualifies as a minor subdivision, the Building Commissioner shall refer it to the Secretary of the Planning Commission. The purposes of a sketch plan layout are to furnish sufficient information to determine if it qualifies as a minor subdivision and if it is properly integrated with the neighborhood and in compliance with other city codes.
(2) The Commission shall consider the sketch plan at the next regularly scheduled meeting after receipt of an application and all required maps, sketches and information, and shall approve or disapprove at the following regular meeting.
(C) Approval. If the Commission determines that the proposed division of land is a minor subdivision and that:
(1) All the contiguous land owned by the developer will therein be completely subdivided;
(2) It is properly integrated with adjoining subdivisions or could be properly coordinated with the subdivision;
(3) It complies with the planning principles and other sections of these regulations, the Zoning Code and other codes and plans of the city; and
(4) The layout is satisfactory, then the minor subdivision shall be approved. A notation to that effect shall be made on the sketch plan by the Chairperson and Secretary of the Commission and one copy shall be returned to the developer. The developer shall be informed if a metes and bounds deed description or a plat map will be required. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall refer the second copy of the sketch to the City Engineer.
(D) Rejection. If the Commission determines that it is a major subdivision, or the sketch plan is not approved for other reasons, the Commission shall state the conditions to be complied with before it will be approved and return the sketch to the developer with reasons specified.
(Ord. 16-63, passed 5-20-1963; Ord. 10-16, passed 3-7-2016)