6-2-040 Minor Subdivisions
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A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 6-1 of this Code, an owner of at least 100 contiguous acres of agricultural land located in Box Elder County may make a minor subdivision by submitting for recording in the office of the Box Elder County Recorder: 1. A recordable deed containing the legal description of the minor subdivision lot; and 2. A notice: a. Indicating that the owner of the land to be divided is making a minor subdivision; b. Referring specifically to this section as the authority for making the minor subdivision; and c. Containing the legal description of: 1) The land to be divided; and 2) The minor subdivision lot
B. A minor subdivision lot: 1. May not be less than one acre in size; 2. May not be within 1,000 feet of another minor subdivision lot; and 3. Is not subject to the provisions of Chapter 5-1- of this Code.
C. Land to be divided by a minor subdivision may not include divided land.