The minor subdivision process provides relief from certain administrative requirements related to subdivisions of ten (10) or fewer lots with a resulting lot size of greater than or equal to one (1) acre in size. In order to utilize the minor subdivision process, the subdivider shall provide, as part of its application, certification that the land sought to be subdivided consists of ten (10) or fewer lots and that such subdivision is situated such that future extensions of streets therein cannot facilitate a subdivision of more than ten (10) lots. The minor subdivision process cannot be used for lots with a zoning classification of less than one (1) acre in size. Subdivisions meeting the requirements of a minor subdivision shall meet all of the requirements of these Subdivision Regulations except as follows:
A. Preliminary Plats. Subdividers of minor subdivisions shall be permitted to seek final plat approval in a single stage, without the need for a preliminary plat approval by the Commission.
B. Drainage Design. A minor subdivision subdivider shall not be required to submit an engineered drainage study as required by Section 5.3.5(H) of these Subdivision Regulations; provided, however that the subdivider shall be required to provide documentation containing sufficient detail, as determined by the Public Works Director, to show the drainage for the subdivision will meet the requirements of Sections 5.3.5(A)–(G) of these Subdivision Regulations.
C. Traffic Study. A minor subdivision subdivider shall not be required to submit an engineered traffic study as required by Section 5.3.1(C)(2) of these Subdivision Regulations; provided, however that the subdivider shall be required to provide documentation containing sufficient detail, as determined by the Public Works Director, to show how traffic from the subdivision will safely join the existing street system.
D. Geotechnical Report. A minor subdivision subdivider shall not be required to submit a geotechnical report as required by Section 5.4(E) of these Subdivision Regulations; provided, however that the subdivider shall be required to provide documentation containing sufficient detail, as determined by the Public Works Director, to show that safe, durable streets will be constructed.
(Ord. 2020-885, passed 9-8-2020; Ord. 2022-923, passed 10-11-2022)