11-1-5: WAIVER OF PLATTING:

The following land divisions are exempt from the provisions of this title:

   (A)   A subdivider of a single parcel of land into no more than two (2) parcels may request a waiver of the formal plat review process.

   (B)   The request shall be submitted on a form provided by the city and shall be accompanied by a registered survey which shall include a key map of the quarter-quarter section where it is located showing all other parcels.

   (C)   The waiver may be granted by the zoning officer if both of the following requirements are met:

      1.   The property is part of a recorded plat or both parcels created by the subdivision are situated outside of the urban service area as identified in the Farmington comprehensive plan.

      2.   The lots meet the minimum lot requirements of the zoning ordinance 1 .

   (D)   If, in the opinion of the zoning officer, the proposed subdivision of property would adversely affect the future orderly development of the property or adjacent property, or if it lies within the urban service area, the waiver may be forwarded to the city council for its consideration. The council shall waive the platting requirements unless it determines the proposed subdivision would adversely affect the orderly development of the property or adjacent property.

   (E)   The subdivision requested must be effected and filed with the Dakota County recorder and proof of filing furnished to the city within sixty (60) days from the date of approval or the waiver is null and void. (Ord. 002-470, 2-19-2002)

 

Notes

1	1. See title 10 of this code.