(A) A minor subdivision may not be considered unless the following is true:
(1) The property to be subdivided shall not have been previously divided in such a manner that the requested subdivision will result in a total of not more than three lots or parcels, including those tracts or parcels previously divided.
(2) The subdivision cannot involve the construction or extension of any street, road or public utilities.
(B) A minor subdivision shall include the following:
(1) A completed application on a form approved by the Planning Commission and Council.
(2) Application fee.
(3) Three reproducible copies of a registered land survey illustrating the proposed minor subdivision.
(C) Review of a minor subdivision.
(1) Application for minor subdivision shall be submitted to the Community/Economic Development Department.
(2) If the Director of the Community/Economic Development or his or her designee determines that approval of the application for minor subdivision will not interfere with the intent and purpose of this chapter, he or she shall approve or deny the application. If the Director of the Community/Economic Development or his or here designee determines that the application would interfere with the intent and purpose of this chapter, the application shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission and City Council for their consideration.
(3) Approval or denial of an application shall be in writing. A certified copy of the written decision and accompanying findings shall be sent to the applicant within five business days of the decision.
(4) The decision of the Community/Economic Development Director or his or her designee may be appealed with § 155.218.
(D) Filing of a minor subdivision. If approved, the applicant shall file a certified copy of the written decision and executed copies of the registered survey with the Nobles County Recorder within 60 days of approval. The applicant will also be responsible for providing a reproducible copy of the recorded survey to the city. If the minor subdivision is not filed within 60 days of approval, it shall become null and void.
(Ord. 989, passed 7-10-06) Penalty, see § 154.99