(A) Simple lot split. The subdividing of a tract, lot or parcel into only two lots (one new lot and the remainder) is allowed if each lot abuts a publicly maintained street which has been duly dedicated and accepted by the city and/or a privately maintained right-of-way, no new streets are created, and there is no change in the length or alignment of an existing street.
(1) Simple lot splits do not require the formal platting process but shall be reviewed and approved by the City Manager's designee;
(2) Simple lot splits approved by the city manager's designee shall be recorded in public records;
(3) If required due to noncompliance or nonconforming conditions, the applicant shall provide the necessary right-of-way to bring the applicable roadway to standards;
(4) No property shall be subdivided pursuant to this section more than once per year; and
(5) For purposes of this section, the ownership interest in the portion of the lot which abuts a publicly or privately maintained street must be fee simple ownership.
(B) Lot reconfigurations. Reconfigured lots shall adhere to the following:
(1) Lot reconfigurations do not require a formal platting process but shall be reviewed by the City Manager's designee;
(2) Lot reconfigurations approved by the city manager's designee shall be recorded in public records;
(3) The lot lines are reconfigured to be in compliance with current regulations;
(4) The number of reconfigured lots is less than or equal to the number of existing lots;
(5) No easements existing on the subject property would need to be modified, unless approval is granted by the City Manager;
(6) The combined area of the new lots is equal to the combined area of the existing lots;
(7) Each new lot abuts a publicly maintained street which has been duly dedicated and accepted (or a privately maintained right-of-way); and
(8) No new streets are created and there is no change in the length or alignment of an existing street.
(C) Submittal.
(1) A cover letter describing the project, identifying the project contact person(s) and any other information relevant for city staff review. If the applicant is other than the legal owner, the applicant's interest shall be indicated and the legal owner's authority to apply shall be included in a certified legal form (the lot split application).
(2) Completed application form.
(3) All applicable fees per as outlined in the fee schedule.
(4) Owner authorization (if applicable).
(5) Copies of a lot split survey (current property survey, the proposed lot reconfiguration and legal description, signed and sealed, not more than one year old, by a land surveyor registered and licensed in the state, each sheet of the lot split package shall be the same size shall be no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches).
(Ord. 2023-80, passed 9-7-23)