(a) Only one single-family, duplex or multifamily dwelling, whichever is a permitted use, shall be allowed to be constructed on a parcel of land in residential areas which have not been subdivided prior to the time a permit for construction is sought.
(b) In a nonresidential use district, only one building may be constructed on a parcel if no plat is approved or on file as provided in Section 1132.01. However, a landowner may present a plat showing a parcel or parcels that will be improved with a building, accessways to the land, easements and other developments, with a reservation of the balance of the land as Block “A” for future development.
(c) No person shall divide any parcel existing on or after August 1, 1960, without approval of the City Planning Commission and confirmation of such approval by Council. Approval shall be refused if a lot or parcel resulting from such division is less than the width and area required for new developments at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4122, or the greater width and areas required for lots under the amendments to such Ordinance 4122 for subdivisions accepted by Council subsequent to the effective date of such amendments, requiring larger lots. Approval shall be similarly refused if a resulting lot would be too irregular for construction or objectionable in that it adversely affects the use or value of adjoining developed real estate or interferes with the appropriate development of surrounding undeveloped real estate.
(d) The City Planning Commission may permit divisions as exceptions to the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations of the City in the following situations:
(1) If necessary to increase a lot because of an unintended encroachment;
(2) If exceptionally irregular lot lines or boundaries require straightening;
(3) If practical difficulties and unnecessary hardships in the use of lands by reason of grades indicate a division;
(4) If similar hardship situations exist.
When the Commission finds that a valid exception to the restrictions against divisions exists, it shall approve the division to an extent consistent with attaining the objects of this Zoning Code and certify such determination to Council for its approval.
(Ord. 2003-62. Passed 12-29-03.)