(A) No development plat shall be required where the land to be developed has received final plat or replat approval prior to the effective date of this subchapter. The City Council may, from time-to-time, exempt other development or land divisions from the requirements of this subchapter by majority vote of the City Council. Existing owner occupied farming operations on land which is held under the agriculture-related exemption are exempt from providing a development plat on the construction of improvements or structures to be used solely for the storage of agriculture-related products such as wire fences, farm equipment, livestock, feed, and other agriculture commodities.
(B) Development on a single lot which meets all the requirements of Single Family zoning (“SF”) classification shall be exempt from the requirements of this subchapter for the preparation and filing of a development plat. Plans and any required statements as to use, parking, access, and other relevant issues, with the required fee(s), if any, shall be presented by the landowner to the city. The city staff may approve the plans and/or require such amendments and modifications as necessary. Written affidavits from the landowner may be required regarding use of the structure(s) and their compliance with SF regulations. The staff shall grant a waiver to the preparation and filing of a development plat if all requirements of SF are being met. This process does not zone the property SF. It determines whether or not a development plat is required, or waived.
(C) Appeal. Any person owning property subject to this subchapter who wishes to appeal the decision of the staff may, on written notice filed with the City Secretary within 10 days of the decision being appealed, appeal the decision to the City Council. The City Council may review the staff’s decision and may affirm, reverse, or modify the staff’s decision. The City Council may call a public hearing on the matter at their discretion.
(Ord. 737, passed 7-20-2016)