Procedures are herein established and intended to define the steps by which an applicant may design, make an application and record plats in the development of land classified as a minor subdivision or lot split, and for lot line adjustments.
(a) Classification. A proposed division of a parcel of land which adjoins an existing public street and does not involve the opening, widening, extension or improvement of any street or the installation of any underground public utility, and does not involve more than five lots and does include all the contiguous land under one ownership, shall be classified as a minor subdivision, also referred to as a lot split.
(b) Lot Line Adjustment Application.
(1) An application for a lot line adjustment as defined in this code and not otherwise classified as a subdivision shall include a metes and bounds legal description and a survey drawing and be submitted to the Building and Zoning Inspector for administrative review and approval.
(2) Review: The proposed lot line adjustment shall result in parcels that comply with all applicable zoning, subdivision and building requirements determined by the Building and Zoning Inspector and City Engineer.
(3) Decision: Within seven (7) working days after submission, the Building and Zoning Inspector shall make a determination.
A. If the application conforms to subsection 1109.06(b)(2), then the Building and Zoning Inspector shall approve and stamp the deed(s) for the lot line adjustment with an approved stamp.
B. If the application does not conform to subsection 1109.06(b)(2), then the Building and Zoning Inspector shall not approve the application and shall state the conditions that must be complied with before it will be approved.
(c) Minor Subdivision/Lot Split Application. An application for a minor subdivision/lot split and sketch plat, complying with the requirements set forth in subsection (c) hereof shall be prepared for each minor subdivision or lot split and submitted to the Secretary of the Planning Commission not less than thirteen days before the Planning Commission's next regularly scheduled meeting. The purposes of a sketch plat layout are to furnish sufficient information for determination of proper integration of the subdivision with the neighborhood and compliance with City codes. The Planning Commission shall take action at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
(d) Sketch Plat. The developer shall furnish with the application for approval of a sketch plat for a minor subdivision or lot split the following:
(1) Maps and data.
A. Location. A drawing or print of a City map, or a part thereof, showing the location of the proposed subdivision; and
B. Property. A drawing or print showing by scale and dimensions the parcel which is to be subdivided and all contiguous land of the same ownership, including locations of existing structures within fifty feet of the boundaries.
C. Topography. Information on the topography and drainage of the proposed subdivision and within fifty feet thereof; and
D. Utilities. Information on the accessibility of required utilities; and
E. Names of the owner and of adjoining property owners, including designations of the parcel according to official records.
(2) Sketch plat. The sketch plat shall be clearly drawn on transparent paper or cloth at a scale of not less than fifty feet to the inch showing the proposed layout and dimensions of each lot.
(e) Approval. If the Commission determines the proposed division of land is a minor subdivision or lot split, and:
(1) That all the contiguous land owned by the proposed developer will therein be completely subdivided, and
(2) That it is properly integrated with adjoining developments or could be properly coordinated with the subdivision and extension of streets to adjoining land, and
(3) That it complies with the planning principles and other sections of these regulations, the Zoning and other Codes and plans of the City, and
(4) If the layout is satisfactory and all maps, plans and data as set forth in subsection (c) hereof, then the sketch plat shall be approved.
(5) A notation to that effect shall be made on the sketch plat by the Chairman and the Secretary of the Commission and the developer shall be informed if a metes and bounds deed description or a plat map will be required. Three prints of the approved sketch plat shall be made for the Commission by the developer.
(f) If Not Approved. If the Commission determines it is a major subdivision or the sketch plat is not approved for other reasons, the Commission shall state the conditions that shall be complied with before it will be approved.
(g) Recording the Minor Subdivision or Lot Split. After approval of a sketch plat, the developer shall submit either a metes and bounds, deed description, and/or plat as required, to the City Engineer for review. The metes and bounds, deed description, and/or plat shall conform to all applicable County and State standards. If the same is found to conform to the approved sketch plat and is otherwise satisfactory to the Engineer, he shall so certify his approval thereon within seven working days after receipt. The approval shall expire within 120 days unless the deed or plat has been filed and recorded in the office of the County Recorder and the Commission has been so notified by the developer in writing. (Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)