For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LOT. A portion of a subdivision or other parcel of land intended for transfer of ownership or for building development.
METES AND BOUNDS. The method used to describe a tract of land so that it can be recorded in the County Recorder’s office, as contrasted with the description of a part of a properly approved and recorded subdivision plat by the lot and block number.
PLAT. A map, drawing or chart on which subdivider’s plan of the subdivision is presented and which he or she submits for the approval and intends in final form to record.
STREET WIDTH. The horizontal distance between property lines.
SUBDIVISION. Any of the following:
(1) A division of any parcel of land of any area of more than one acre into two or more lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development;
(2) A division of any parcel of land into three or more lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development; and
(3) (a) The establishment or dedication of a road, street, alley or other dedication to the public.
(b) The foregoing provisions of the definition of
SUBDIVISION notwithstanding, the following acts shall not constitute a subdivision and shall not require a subdivision plat, but may be accomplished by a plat of survey:
1. A property line adjustment involving the increase in area of a parcel through the decrease in area of an adjacent parcel; provided that no non-conforming lot is created in conflict with any provisions of Chapter 155, and providing that a portion of each resulting parcel not less than 60 feet in dimension abuts a public street or a public way; and
2. A division of a parcel which does not involve the dedication of any public right-of-way or any extension of infrastructure or utilities where a portion of each resulting parcel not less than 60 feet in dimension abuts a public street or a public way.
(Prior Code, § 9-13-1) (Ord. 103, passed 7-16-1972; Ord. 361, passed 7-5-1988; Ord. 859, passed 7-6-2020)