For the purpose of this chapter the following terms and words are defined:
1. “Auditor’s Plat” means a subdivision plat required by either the County Auditor or County Assessor and prepared by a registered land surveyor under the direction of the County Auditor.
2. “Commission” means the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City.
3. “Half street” means a street dedicated to less than its full planned width.
4. “Plat” means a graphical representation of the subdivision of land, prepared by a registered land surveyor, having a number or letter designation for each lot and a succinct name or title that is unique.
5. “Plat of Survey” means the graphical representation of a survey of one or more parcels of land, including a complete and accurate description of each parcel within the plat, prepared by a registered land surveyor.
6. “Reserve strip” means the narrow strip of land between a street adjacent to the property line and the adjacent property, the strip being retained in private ownership to prevent access of neighboring property to an improved and dedicated street.
7. “Reverse frontage” means a condition whereby both fronts and rears of properties face on streets.
8. “Street, road or alley” means the rights-of-way dedicated to and accepted for the public use and affording principal means of access to abutting property.
A. An “arterial street” is a trafficway connecting communities or connected to limited access trafficways which, in turn, connect to other communities.
B. A “collector street” is a trafficway which carries traffic between sections of the community or which serves as a connector between rural areas and the community.
C. A “local street” is a trafficway which serves primarily for access to abutting property.
D. An “alley” is a route located between local roads used primarily for access to the rear of residential or commercial property.
9. “Subdivider” means any person who:
A. Having an interest in land causes it, directly or indirectly, to be divided into a subdivision or to be included in a subdivision;
B. Directly or indirectly sells, leases or develops or offers to sell, lease or develop or advertise for sale, lease or development any interest, lot, parcel, site, unit or plat in a proposed subdivision;
C. Engages, directly or through an agent, in the business of selling, leasing, developing or offering for sale, lease or development a subdivision or any interest, lot, parcel, site, unit or plat in a proposed subdivision.
10. “Subdivision” means the division of a separate tract or parcel of land, or a group of contiguous parcels of land under one ownership, into two (2) or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development, or if a new street is involved, any division of land. However, certain divisions, as set out below, are not deemed “subdivisions” provided the lots or parcels involved are abutting and contiguous and the division, combining or adjustment does not result in any lot or parcel being nonconforming or more nonconforming or accomplish “gerrymandering” with land areas or frontage for signage purposes all regarding the zoning and subdivision requirements of this Code of Ordinances.
A. A division of two existing subdivision lots into three lots (once only).
B. A combining of a portion of one lot or parcel with another lot or parcel (once only).
C. The adjusting of a common boundary between lots or parcels (two boundaries only).
D. A division of a two-family dwelling lot to allow separate ownership of each single family unit, provided the Building Official has certified in writing in advance that the two-family dwelling unit involved complies with the Building Code and Zoning Code requirements therefor.
E. A division of a three or more family dwelling lot to allow separate ownership of each single family unit, provided the Building Official has certified in writing in advance that the three or more family dwelling unit involved complies with the Building Code and Zoning Code requirements therefor. In the event an existing structure, in whole or in part, is being converted then additionally the “Declaration” required under Chapter 499B.3 must be filed with the Building Official at least sixty (60) days prior to recording in the County Recorder’s Office.
(Ord. 2011-1002 – Apr. 11 Supp.)