A proposed lot division shall be approved only if all of the following criteria are met.
(A) All of the parcels to be created by the proposed lot division must fully comply with the applicable lot (parcel) width, access, setback, and area requirements of the Village Zoning Ordinance, other applicable village ordinances, and any deed restrictions concerning the number, size, or location of structures allowed on the parcel.
(B) The proposed division complies with all requirements of the Land Division Act and the Village Zoning Ordinance.
(C) All parcels created and remaining have existing adequate accessibility as defined in the Michigan Land Division Act and Village Zoning Ordinance, or have an area available to provide such accessibility to a public road for public utilities and emergency and other vehicles, not less than the requirements of the applicable village ordinances and technical standards.
(D) There is adequate storm drainage and public utilities to serve the parcels created by the division, as determined by the Village Engineer, or as a condition of approval of the division, suitable easements are provided to allow the extension of adequate storm drainage and public utilities in the future. Unless a lot division creates a parcel which is acknowledged and declared to be "not buildable" under § 150.05, all divisions shall result in "buildable" parcels and must each have separate public water and sewer service with separate connections available as required by this code; or, if public water and/or sewer service is not available, the applicant shall provide a letter from the Livingston County Health Department that states an on-site septic system, a well, or both where both would be required, can be installed on the each parcel in accordance with the legally required standards if needed.
(E) All taxes and special assessments on the properties sought to be divided or combined have been paid.
(F) The ratio of depth to width of any parcel created by a land division (including a remnant parcel) shall not exceed 4:1 unless otherwise provided by the Village Zoning Ordinance.
(G) The proposed division shall not cause any existing building or structure to become nonconforming.
(H) The proposed division would not result in a parcel containing more than one zoning classification, unless the village has determined that multiple zoning classifications on a resultant parcel promotes orderly and harmonious development between adjacent parcels, such as creating a desirable transitional buffer between adjacent parcels of different zoning classifications.
(I) Approval of a proposed division of land shall be subject to the dedication of any easements necessary for current or future public roads, public utilities, bicycle/nonmotorized vehicle paths, sidewalks, or other necessary required public facilities.
(J) If the land division involves the use of a new curb cut to a public street or road, the applicant must submit evidence of review and approval of the curb cut location by the Village Public Works Department.
(K) The village may require such additional conditions and safeguards as are deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subchapter.
(Ord. 142, passed 2-12-2018)