(A) Classification. At the pre-application meeting in accordance with § 153.021, the Commission will determine whether the proposed subdivision constitutes a major or minor subdivision. In the case of a minor subdivision, the lesser significance on the long-range development of the community is considered justification for simplifying and expediting the processing of the plats. All sections of this chapter shall be considered and those applicable to a proposed minor plat shall be applied.
(Ord. passed 2- -1985, § 3.600; Am. Ord. passed 8-10-1999)
(B) Minor plat requirements. To qualify for consideration as a minor subdivision plat, a subdivision must meet the following situations:
(1) Where a subdivision contains 3 lots or fewer, counting the remainder of the original tract; and fronts on an existing public street; and involves no opening, widening or extension of a right-of-way streets or easement of utilities; nor has it been part of a minor plat recorded during the last 12 months;
(2) Where a subdivision provides for the transfer of land between adjacent property owners and does not involve creation of any new lots or building sites;
(3) Where any number of lots are consolidated into 3 lots or less and involve no new public improvements; and
(4) Where there is a need to make technical revisions to a recorded final plat of any engineering or drafting nature or similar small discrepancy, but not including public improvements requirements.
(Ord. passed 2- -1985, § 3.601)
(C) Minor plat processing. Upon the determination that a proposed subdivision meets the requirements of division (B) of this section, the following procedure may be followed by the Planning Commission.
(1) Waiver of preliminary plat. The Commission may waive the preliminary plat procedure. In this case, the subdivider shall proceed directly with the preparation of a final plat excluding references to preliminary plat.
(2) Planning Commission review. An application for review of the minor plat shall be submitted to the Planning Commission to be received by the Administrative Officer by the day indicated on the application deadline schedule posted in the office of the Administrative Officer. Copies of all deeds and plats which apply to the subject property shall be submitted along with the proposed final record plat for purposes of review. Other reference material may be requested to finish the review process (i.e., highway plans, adjoiner information and prior source deeds, and the like). The Administrative Officer or Chairperson may decide at this time to waive the required public review on the minor plat upon the determination that all plat requirements are met. The Chairperson of the Planning Commission may then sign the plat for recording.
(Ord. passed 2- -1985, § 3.602)