(A) (1) In the case of a subdivision resulting in three (3) or less lots, situated in a neighborhood where conditions are well defined, the governing body may exempt the subdivider from complying with some of the requirements of these regulations. In the case of a request to subdivide a lot which is a part of a recorded plat, or where the subdivision is to permit the adding of a parcel of land to an abutting lot or to crate not more than two (2) new lots plus the existing lot, and the newly crated property lines will not cause any resulting lot to be in violation of these regulations or the Zoning Code, the division may be approved by the governing body, after submission of a survey by a registered land surveyor showing the original lot and the proposed subdivision. Payment of all encumbrances for special assessments shall be a prerequisite for approval by the governing body unless specifically exempted.
(2) There shall be only one (1) minor subdivision with regard to the subject property in any twelve (12) month period.
(B) (1) Fees shall be payable at the time applications are filed with the city and are not refundable unless application is withdrawn prior to review by the City Council. City Council may refer to Planning Commission for recommendation.
(2) There shall be no fee in the case of applications filed in the public interest by members of the Council or by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 274, passed 4-15-1997; Am. Ord. 313, passed 2-4-2003) Penalty, see § 153.999