A platted lot may be divided in accordance with the following provisions.
(A) The City Council may permit the division of lots as follows.
(1) Outlots, or parts thereof consisting of ten acres or less, into not more than four parts.
(2)
A platted lot into not more than four parts as separate parcels, or divided and combined with an adjacent lot, outlot, acreage, or parts thereof, provided that each of the resulting parcels contain no less than 7,200 square feet and a minimum width of 60 feet. The resultant parcels for the construction of new homes shall comply with Section 154.024 Residential Design Standards.
(3) A platted lot into not more than two parts for the purpose of combining each of the parts with adjacent lots where the resulting parcels exceed the area and width of original platted size.
(B) Application shall be made to the City Assessor by submission of the following.
(1) Written request signed by all parties in interest showing the legal description of the resultant parcels of the requested real property division.
(2) Two plot plans each showing dimensions of platted and resultant parcels.
(3) A fee charged in accordance with the Comprehensive Fee Schedule in Chapter 12 of this Code for each of the resultant parcels.
(4) Evidence of ownership or interest in property to be divided.
(C) Prior to submission to the City Council, the City Assessor shall obtain or prepare the following.
(1) A tax memo from the City Treasurer showing tax status of all lots involved.
(2) A memo from the City Assessor stating whether or not the parcel or parcels to be divided contain any improvements.
(3) If any improvements are contained thereon, a memo from the Director of the Building Division stating whether the proposed division would reduce required yard space or off-street parking space below minimum limits required in the zoning code.
(D) In no event shall a division of platted lots be authorized where there are any due and unpaid taxes or special assessments, or if improvements are contained thereon, the division would reduce the required yard space or off-street parking space below the minimums required by the Zoning Code.
(E) In no event shall division of property be considered until a finding by the City Attorney that the parties signing the request have the necessary interest in the property to request the division thereof.
(‘83 Code, § 151.62) (Ord. 72-007, passed 5-1-72; Am. Ord. 89-004, passed 6-19-89; Am. Ord. 21-007, passed 6-21-21)
Penalty, see § 10.99