(a) Generally. A platted lot may be divided in accordance with this section.
(b) Permitted Divisions. Council may permit the division of lots as follows:
(1) Outlots or parts thereof consisting of ten (10) acres or less into not more than four (4) parts;
(2) A platted lot into not more than two (2) parts as separate parcels, or divided and combined with an adjacent lot, outlot, acreage or parts thereof, provided that each of the resulting parcels meets the minimum lot area requirements defined in 1294.32, Schedule of Area Regulations, for the zoning district assigned to the parcel at the time of the request; (Res. 2020- 276A. Passed 9-21-20, Eff. 10-7-20.)
(3) A platted lot into not more than two (2) parts for the purpose of combining each of such parts with adjacent lots where the resulting parcels exceed the area and width of the original platted size.
(c) Applications.
(1) An application shall be made to the City Assessor by submission of the following:
A. A written request signed by all parties in interest, showing the legal description of the resultant parcels of the requested real property division;
B. Two (2) plot plans each showing dimensions of platted and resultant parcels;
C. A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for each of such resultant parcels; and
D. Evidence of ownership or interest in property to be divided.
(2) Prior to submission to Council, the City Assessor shall obtain or prepare the following:
A. A tax memorandum from the City Treasurer showing the tax status of all lots involved;
B. A memorandum from the City Assessor stating whether or not the parcel to be divided contains any improvements; and
C. If any improvements are contained thereon, a memorandum from the Building Superintendent stating whether or not the proposed division would reduce required yard space or off-street parking space below minimum limits required in the Zoning Code.
(d) Restrictions.
(1) In no event shall a division of platted lots be authorized where there are any due and unpaid taxes or special assessments, and/or if improvements are contained thereon, where the division would reduce the required yard space or off-street parking space below the minimums required by the Zoning Code.
(2) In no event shall a division of property be considered until a finding by the City Attorney that the parties signing the request have the necessary interest in the property to request the division thereof.
(Res. 98-339A. Passed 9-21-98.)