A. Generally: Whenever there is a tract or previously subdivided parcel under single ownership which is to be resubdivided into three (3) or fewer lots, the proposed subdivision may be exempt from the procedural provisions of these regulations, and a preliminary and final plat may not be required; but this shall not constitute an exemption from any of the design requirements herein contained.
B. Minor Subdivisions: Exemptions which shall be designated as "minor subdivisions" shall be permitted under the following procedures:
1. An accurate survey prepared by a land surveyor registered in the state of Oklahoma shall be submitted of the proposed tract, and the resubdivision thereof shall be submitted to the city engineer or his designated representative.
2. The technical review committee shall review the proposed minor subdivision to ensure compliance with all design and improvement requirements of these regulations and shall prepare a written report thereof, which shall be forwarded to the planning commission in not more than twenty (20) days after receipt of the application for a minor subdivision, for consideration at the next regular meeting of the planning commission. If the application is approved by the planning commission, it shall be certified by the signature of the chairman of the planning commission and attested by the secretary and forwarded to the board of commissioners for approval. If the application is denied, the reasons for denial shall be stated in writing with reference made to the express provision of the regulations to which the proposed minor subdivision does not conform and shall be transmitted to the applicant. Any disapproved request may be appealed to the board of commissioners. Whenever a deviation is required from the improvement requirements contained herein, or a street or other element is to be dedicated, the action of the planning commission shall be forwarded to the board of commissioners for its approval and acceptance of dedications.
C. Lot Line Adjustments: The purpose of this subsection is to allow adjustments to be made to lot lines of platted lots for the purpose of adjusting the size of building sites; however, it is not intended that extensive replatting be accomplished by use of this subsection. Exceptions to these regulations designated as lot line adjustments shall not violate any of the provisions of these regulations as to requirements for design or improvements and shall constitute only procedural exceptions as herein stated. Requirements for exceptions shall meet the following stated conditions:
1. No additional lot shall be created by any lot line adjustment.
2. No lot line adjustments shall be allowed unless all required off site improvements are either completed and accepted by the city or their construction is secured under applicable sections of these regulations.
3. All proposed residential dwelling sites contained in a proposed lot line adjustment shall have a width at the front building line which is equal to or greater than the narrowest width lot, measured at the front building line, which fronts on the same street as said proposed dwelling site and which is located within the same block, or is across the street from the same block, in which said dwelling site is located. However, this subsection shall not be interpreted to deny eligibility for lot line adjustment exceptions which meet all other criteria of these regulations or are located on a cul-de-sac.
4. All proposed parcels of building sites involved in a lot line adjustment shall abut on either an existing alley or adequate utility drive easement and on a public street.
5. Unusable parcels shall not be created as a result of any lot line adjustment.
6. The technical review committee may approve or disapprove a lot line adjustment request. Any disapproved request may be appealed to the planning commission and subsequently to the board of commissioners. (Ord. 5157, 8-10-1981)