A. Annexation Plans: Where the sole purpose of the proposed plan is to annex one or more lots or parcels to an adjacent lot or parcel, the applicant shall comply with the following procedures:
(2) The proposed annexation plan shall indicate that the purpose of the plan is for annexation purposes only and that no new building lots are proposed as a result of the annexation plan.
(3) Where appropriate, the lots or parcels of land affected by the annexation shall be joined as a common deed and new deed descriptions shall be prepared for recording purposes.
B. Revised Plan of Record: Any revision, replatting or resubdivision of land that includes changes to the most recently approved final and recorded plan shall be considered a revised plan of record and shall be prepared in accordance with the following procedures:
(2) Lot line revisions from those on the approved final and recorded plan may be considered, provided that in making such revisions: no lot or tract of land shall be created or sold pursuant to this Subsection that does not comply with the minimum lot area or lot width required by Chapter 600, Zoning; the easements or rights-of-way shall not be changed; the street locations and block sizes shall not be changed; no lot or tract of land shall be created that does not have proper access or abut an existing or proposed street; the area devoted to open space and recreational areas shall not be reduced.
(3) The revised plan of record shall specifically identify that this plan shall supersede the previously approved final and recorded plan.
C. Minor Subdivision Plans: Where the sole purpose of a plan is to create a minor subdivision with five (5) or fewer residential lots containing one (1) principal building per lot, with minor improvements or related impacts, a minor subdivision plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) The applicant shall meet with the assigned staff members and any appointed consultants designated by the City of Reading to determine if the application qualifies as a minor subdivision.
D. Minor Land Development Plans: Where the sole purpose of the plan is to develop a lot or tract of land with minor improvements or related impacts, a minor land development plan shall be prepared in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) The applicant shall meet with the assigned staff members and any appointed consultants designated by the City of Reading to determine if the land development plan qualifies as a minor land development.
(2) A minor land development plan may be considered provided that: the development of a property involves the construction, expansion or redevelopment of a building that is not more than 2,500 square feet of gross floor area; the area of disturbance is less than 5,000 square feet of land area; any change of use will require minimal site improvements; the project does not involve any new street or road or the extension of municipal facilities, will not adversely affect the remainder of the parcel or adjoining properties, and will not conflict with any provision or portion of the Master Plan, Official Map, Chapter 600, Zoning, or this Chapter.
(3) A minor land development plan may be waived provided that: the development of a property is less than 800 square feet; the expansion of the existing building does not exceed more than five (5) percent of the total existing gross floor area; the development is connected to sanitary sewage disposal facilities and water supply facilities with adequate capacities; the existing building complies with the dimensional requirements of Chapter 600, Zoning; and there will be no adverse impacts to the remainder of the parcel or adjoining properties.
E. Special Zoning Approvals: The Planning Commission or its representative shall review applications that are required, pursuant to the written conditions of a decision granting a zoning variance, special exception or conditional use, to be reviewed for compliance with the provisions of this Chapter; applications that are required to be reviewed by the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 600, Zoning; or other applications that are referred to the Planning Commission by the Zoning Administrator.
F. Preliminary/Final Plan Applications: All plans that qualify as "exempted from standard procedures" may be submitted as a preliminary/final plan to the City of Reading. The applicant or developer shall be responsible for all plan requirements and shall submit to the City of Reading the required fees for a preliminary plan or final plan, whichever is greater.
G. Major Plans: All applications that exceed the parameters established by this section shall be classified as "major plans" and shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.