Following a review of the plat of survey for a property line adjustment, the Zoning Administrator shall refer the plat to the City Engineer and City Attorney and Building Inspector. The Zoning Administrator shall subsequently either approve the plat with or without specified conditions, or disapprove of the plat. Any conditions specified for plat approval by the Zoning Administrator shall be accepted by the proprietor as a requirement for said approval. The Zoning Administrator shall notify the proprietor of their decision. The following also apply:
1. Approval of the plat shall signify the general acceptability of the proposed property line adjustment with respect to the Zoning Ordinance and this chapter and shall be deemed authorization to proceed with the preparation of necessary instruments for conveyance of one lot or parcel to the owner of an adjoining lot or parcel. A plat of survey shall be prepared for the division. A copy of the plat of survey shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor and filed with the Zoning Administrator before approval may be given on a plat application. A copy of the Zoning Administrator’s decision shall be recorded simultaneously with any and all instruments filed with the County Recorder that transfer ownership of said property being adjusted. Said instruments shall contain a deed restriction directing the County Auditor to combine the portion of land described in the instrument with the adjoining tract or parcel to create a single parcel. A copy of all instruments shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for review before being recorded in order to ensure that said deed restriction is included.
2. Disapproval of a plat shall signify the general unacceptability of the proposed property line adjustment with respect to the Zoning Ordinance and/or this chapter. However, the proprietor may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the Council for final determination.
3. The Zoning Administrator may seek the review and input of the City Engineer and City Attorney prior to ruling on a plat of survey.