(A) Applicability. A minor subdivision application shall be submitted to the city when all of the following apply:
(1) An applicant is proposing to divide land by the owner or applicant resulting in the creation of not more than three parcels or building sites, where all parcels meet Code requirements (platted);
(2) The land has been previously subdivided by plat or registered land survey and is on file and of record in the office of the County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles;
(3) The application will not cause the parcel or any structure on the parcel to be in violation of this Code or the building code;
(4) With the exception of sidewalks or trails, the application will not involve the construction of any new street or road, or the extension of municipal facilities, or the creation of any public improvements; and
(5) The application does not involve an outlot.
(6) Two-family residential lots may be platted or subdivided in a manner without further city action if the common lot lines for the residential units will have a zero side yard setback and the lot size meets the requirements specified in the applicable residential zoning district, provided that:
(a) An existing residential structure built prior to January 20, 2022 exists on the lot.
(b) The original plat is accompanied by a properly executed developer’s agreement addressing design standards and public facilities;
(c) Separate utility services are provided to each unit;
(d) An agreement addressing the rights and obligations of the residents of the units is in existence;
(e) The development does not adversely affect neighboring properties of the delivery of governmental services; and
(f) Any lots in the Shoreland Overlay District meet the lot dimensional standards in § 151.03.22.
(B) Pre-application meeting. A pre-application meeting pursuant to § 151.05.11(F) is suggested prior to submitting a minor subdivision application.
(D) Review process.
(1) The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and plans and refer them to city staff for review.
(2) The City Council shall review and approve, approve conditionally, or deny the minor subdivision application.
(3) The City Council shall state, in writing, its findings for approval or denial, as well as any conditions of approval.
(4) Following the decision by the City Council, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant of the Council’s action and reasons thereof.
(Ord. 20220120-01, passed 1-20-22)