(A) If the land to be subdivided meets the requirements of a minor subdivision as defined in § 151.05(B), the subdivider will not have to follow the same procedures as for a general subdivision. The review process for minor subdivisions shall be adequate to protect the public interest, but should also provide minimum delay and expense to the subdivider. A preliminary plat is not required.
(B) The developer may go from a sketch plan to a final plat with the approval of the Staff Planner; however, the following minor plat approval process may be used only where the subdivision includes all contiguous land under the ownership of the sponsor.
(1) Sketch plan required. A preliminary plat shall not be required for approval for minor subdivisions. Instead, a sketch design plan shall first be submitted to the Staff Planner for approval and shall depict or contain the following information:
(a) A sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads and waterways;
(b) The boundaries of the tract to be subdivided;
(c) The total acreage to be subdivided;
(d) The existing and proposed uses of the land within the subdivision and adjoining it;
(e) The lines of existing streets and easements;
(f) The name, address and telephone number of the owner and/or developer; and
(g) The zoning classification of the tract and adjacent properties.
(2) Review procedure. The Staff Planner shall review the sketch design plan for general compliance with the requirements of this chapter and shall advise the subdivider or his or her authorized agent of the regulations pertaining to the proposed subdivision and the procedures to be followed in the preparation and submission of the final plat.
(3) Approval of sketch plat by Staff Planner. The Staff Planner, after determining that all requirements of this chapter have been met on the sketch map, shall submit copies to the County Health Department, Erosion Control Section, Soil and Water Conservation District and Inspection Division for their comments and reports. The sketch plan shall be approved and the subdivider shall be advised that the final plat may be prepared as long as it conforms to the sketch plat. This review shall in no way be construed as constituting an official approval for recording.
(4) Dispute of findings of Staff Planner. In the event that the subdivider disagrees with any findings of the Staff Planner concerning approval of a sketch plan of a minor subdivision, the matter shall be taken to the Planning Board for a decision. No final plat shall be prepared until the Planning Board has acted on the disputed sketch plan.
(5) Disposition of copies. Five copies of the sketch plan shall be retained as part of the files of the Planning Board, with the original drawing being returned to the subdivider or his or her authorized agent.
(6) Final plat approval of minor subdivision. In order not to cause any unnecessary expense to the developer and to the administrative departments of the town, the Staff Planner shall have the responsibility for approving minor subdivisions. The final plat for minor subdivision shall be complete and show all information required for a final plat for general subdivisions as prescribed by this chapter. The recording of a minor subdivision plat shall be the same as for a general subdivision as provided in this chapter. If a minor subdivision plat is disapproved, the Staff Planner shall specify the reasons for such action in writing. One copy of such reasons shall be given to the subdivider. If a minor subdivision plat is disapproved, the subdivider may make the recommended changes as requested and submit a revised minor plat, or appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustment.
(1979 Code, § S-3-2) (Ord. passed 6- -1987; Ord. passed 8- -2011)