(A) Administrative subdivisions are subject to review and final approval by the Building Official. The review shall include a finding that:
(1) The requested modifications would not, in anyway, contravene the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance or the Official Zoning Map of the city;
(2) Granting the modification would neither substantially alter the essential character of the neighborhood nor result in substantial injury to other nearby properties; and
(3) Granting the modifications would not be detrimental to the public safety, health, or welfare and would not adversely affect the delivery of governmental services (e.g., water, sewer, fire protection, etc.).
(B) The following materials shall be submitted by an applicant for approval of an administrative subdivision:
(1) A statement, signed by the owner(s) of record of all property involved in the administrative subdivision;
(2) A copy of the deed, containing a complete legal description, for each parcel of property for which ownership is transferred within said administrative subdivision;
(3) A survey and legal description, as prepared by a land surveyor registered by the State of Indiana, along with new lot number of the proposed subdivided property; and
(4) Any and all encumbrances on the property including but not limited to restrictive covenants, easements or other clouds on title of the properties involved within the proposed administrative subdivision.
(C) The owner(s) of record seeking the administrative subdivision shall pay a processing fee of $ 150.
(D) The approved administrative subdivision and any deeds shall be recorded in the County Recorder’s Office within 90 days of certification of the administrative subdivision. Any such administrative subdivision not recorded within that period shall become null and void.
(E) Any administrative subdivision not approved by the Building Official under this section shall be subject to review by the Plan Commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2015-12, passed 11-2-15)