8.4.3. MINOR SUBDIVISION

   A.   Purpose

   A minor subdivision may be accomplished with less documentation and it provides a more streamlined process than required for subdivisions. Although a tentative plat is not required, additional information shall be submitted, as needed, to review the project for compliance with all governmental regulations and good engineering practices. Additional information that may need to be provided include a geotechnical report, grading plan, drainage report, phasing plan, title report, or other documents that the City deems necessary to review for compliance with all applicable standards. The purpose of this section is to establish procedures and requirements for minor subdivision  plats .

   B.   Applicability

   A subdivision meeting the following criteria is considered a minor subdivision :

      1.   The number of proposed lots is ten or less;

      2.   All utility services are available at the subdivision  site boundary;

      3.   All proposed lots have street  frontage or perpetual access easements of a minimum width and maximum length complying with requirements established by Section 7.8, Access, of the UDC and Section 10-01.0.0, Street Technical Standards, of the Technical Standards Manual;

      4.   All streets forming the boundary of the subdivision are fully improved, except for sidewalks that may be improved as part of the project ;

      5.   The subdivision has no special topographic conditions, such as slopes greater than 10%;

      6.   The property is not located within a 100-year regulatory floodplain area or erosion hazard setback ;

      7.   The property has all weather access in accordance with the City of Tucson Floodplain Ordinance and Design Manuals, or Section 10-02.4.4, Street Drainage, of the Technical Standards Manual;

      8.   The proposed subdivision  site does not have special development requirements, or special requirements have been reviewed and special development requirements have been determined. These special development requirements may include, but are not limited to, the Hillside Development Zone (HDZ); the Environmental Resource Zone (ERZ); the Scenic Corridor Zone (SCZ); and the Watercourse Amenities, Safety, and Habitat (WASH) ordinance; and,

      9.   The minor subdivision cannot be used for the creation of Flexible Lot Development (FLD).

   C.   General Provisions

      1.   Minor subdivisions shall conform to the design standards provided in Section 8.6 , General Requirements for Subdivisions, and Sections 8.7.1 and .2 of the Subdivision Design Standards.

      2.   Up to two single-family model homes may be authorized for construction prior to recordation of the final plat, provided:

         a.   Sale of a lot or occupancy of an individual structure as a residence does not occur until after recordation of the final plat and the City ’s release of assurances for improvements , and

         b.   The location of each structure is based on the minor subdivision  lot configuration approval for final plat recording.

   D.   Pre-application Conference Required

   A pre-application conference in accordance with Section 3.2.1 is required.

   E.   Application, Review, Decision, and Recordation

      1.   Minor subdivisions are prepared, reviewed for compliance with all applicable requirements, and considered for approval in accordance with Section 8.4.5, Final Plat, with the exception that a pre-application is required;

      2.   Any reviews that are normally conducted during the tentative plat process, such as those involving drainage statements or reports, shall instead be conducted as part of the final plat process; and,

      3.   After approval by the Mayor and Council, the minor subdivision must be recorded with the Office of the Pima County Recorder.