8.27.06 Small Scale Development Regulations

Division of land into five (5) or fewer parcels and/or the development of five (5) or fewer parcels or ERUs may be processed as a small-scale development provided the parcels meet the minimum lot size for the zone. (1) Developments to be in the Same Zone. Each of the lots in a development must be located entirely within the same zone in which the development is anticipated. (2) Minimum Lot Size to Qualify. Lots smaller than the acreage required in the underlying zone cannot be processed as a small-scale subdivision. (3) Sewer and Water Requirements. Lots less than five acres must be connected to a public sewer system. All lots must prove adequate water rights for culinary use as well as sufficient water to irrigate any land which has been historically irrigated. (4) Compliance with this Title. Any small or large-scale development must meet the requirements of this title, regarding lighting, landscaping, emissions, signs, environmental regulations, or any other section of this title that is applicable to the development. (5) Further Division. Further division of any lot after a total of five (5) lots, units or ERUs have been created must be processed as a large scale development. (6) Geologic Hazards. Small scale developments may be required to provide geotechnical analysis as part of the subdivision or development approval. See Chapter 8.17.