(A) Classification of land divisions and permits.
(1) All land to be divided shall be categorized into one of the three main classes of land division indicated in this chapter’s definition of “subdivision”. These classes are:
(a) Major subdivision;
(b) Minor subdivisions; and
(c) Exempt divisions.
(2) Before any permit shall be granted for a structure to be erected on land to be subdivided into a major or minor subdivision, the subdividing owner or his or her subdivision agent shall apply for and secure approval of the proposed subdivision in accordance with § 155.031 of this chapter and either §§ 155.032 or 155.033 of this chapter as appropriate. Before any permit shall be granted for a structure to be erected on a parcel of land to be created or altered by an exempt division, the land divider or his or her agent shall certify to the satisfaction of the Administrator that all requirements for exemption have been met. If the requirements as detailed in § 155.034 of this chapter are met, then the land division may be granted exemption from all other requirements of this chapter.
(B) Discussion of requirements: pre-design conference. Before submitting any of the materials required by this chapter, the applicant or applicant’s representative should discuss with the Administrator the nature of the land division being proposed and request instruction concerning the classification of the proposed subdivision and what regulatory procedures apply to it and must be followed under this chapter for primary and secondary approval. Where applicable, requirements concerning the general layout of streets and for reservations of land, street improvements, drainage, sewerage, fire protection and similar matters, as well as the availability of existing services should be discussed. The Administrator shall also encourage the applicant, where appropriate, to discuss the proposed land division with those other officials who must eventually approve those aspects of the subdivision plat coming within their jurisdiction. The designation of major and minor subdivisions, as defined in this chapter, shall be made by the Administrator when the applicant submits an application for sketch plan approval. The applicant shall, in the case of exempt divisions, provide the Administrator at a pre-design conference with adequate information to enable him or her to determine whether the proposed division is an exempt division.
(2004 Code, § 4-301)