(A) A subdivider desiring approval of a plat for a minor subdivision of any land lying within the jurisdiction of the Area Plan Commission shall submit a plat of the subdivision in accordance with this subdivision to the Area Plan Commission.
(B) A minor subdivision plat may be filed for approval for any division of land creating not more than three new parcels (that is three new parcels excluding the residual of the original parcel) provided that:
(1) The original parcel was not previously subdivided in the past 12 months;
(2) All parcels have frontage on an existing street with an improved right-of-way maintained by the county or other participating jurisdiction;
(3) No extension of existing or creation of new streets, municipal facilities or public improvements is proposed;
(4) It does not adversely affect the remainder or the parcel or adjoining projects; and
(5) It does not conflict with any provision or portion of the Comprehensive Plan, the Thoroughfare Plan, Zoning Ordinance (both text and map), or this chapter.
(C) No land shall be subdivided if such land is considered by the Commission to be unsuitable for such use by reason of flooding or improper drainage, objectionable earth and rock formation, topography, or any other feature harmful to the health and safety of future residents and of the community as a whole.
(D) At the time of filing of an application for minor subdivision plat approval, the application shall be accompanied by an application fee as set by the Area Plan Commission pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-411.
(BC Ord. 2006-05, passed 3-20-06)