(A) Any subdivision plat that was created prior to any subdivision regulations in the city that has not been significantly altered or used contrary to the original intent of the subdivision shall be deemed legally nonconforming (grandfathered), thus not subject to the current subdivision regulations. Otherwise the current subdivision control ordinance regulations and procedures shall apply and be enforced.
(B) Any subdivision plat that: (1) was legally platted under the provisions of a previous subdivision ordinance; (2) and was fully in compliance with the subdivision ordinance that regulated its platting as of the effective date of this chapter and (3) does not meet this chapter's regulations; shall be legally nonconforming (grandfathered).
(C) The petitioner for a major subdivision plat for an annexed area may request final plat approval from the Kokomo Plan Commission if:
(1) The major subdivision plat had received preliminary plat approval from the Howard County Plan Commission;
(2) Had not received final plat approval from the Howard County Plan Commission prior to annexation;
(3) The preliminary plat approved by the Howard County Plan Commission was reviewed by and given a favorable recommendation by the Kokomo Plan Commission before the Howard County approval; and
(4) The City Engineer determines the subdivision plans meet City of Kokomo development standards.
(Ord. 6405, passed 4-10-06)