A. Preapplication conference. A prospective applicant for a lot split or lot tie shall schedule a preapplication conference with the Department for the purpose of reviewing procedural and review requirements necessary to carry out the applicant's intent.
B. Application. The applicant shall complete and submit an application and the required documents described in the application to the city.
C. Staff and agency review. Upon acceptance of the application, the Department shall transmit application materials to appropriate review agencies and staff departments.
D. Planning and zoning review. The Director, or designee, shall have the authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny all applications for lot splits, lot adjustments, and lot ties based on the criteria set forth in this chapter. The Director, or designee, after reviewing an application and comments, may impose reasonable conditions as deemed necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this chapter.
E. Notice of decision. The decision of the Director, or designee, is effective as of the date of the notice of decision, which shall be provided to the applicant by the city. If the application is denied, the notice of decision shall contain the reason(s) for the denial and how to appeal the Director’s, or designee’s, decision.
F. Appeal to the Planning Commission. An applicant or owner of the subject parcel(s) may appeal the decision of the Director, or designee, within 15 calendar days of the date of the notice of decision. All appeals must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk on an appeal application with a statement of the grounds for the appeal and the applicable fees. The appeal shall be considered in a public hearing by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision being appealed, and action by the Planning Commission is final.
(Prior Code, § 12-11-3) (Ord. 24-1324, passed 2-27-2024; Ord. 19-1213, passed 2-26-2019; Ord. 08- 913, passed 3-11-2008; Ord. 96-509, § 3 (part), passed - -1996; Ord. 95-467, § 3, passed - -1995; Ord. 94-449, § 3, passed - -1994)