16-08-010 SUBDIVISION, MINOR: GENERAL PROVISIONS

A "Minor subdivision" may be distinguished from a regular subdivision if certain criteria are met. In order to create a minor subdivision, a developer must meet all of the following criteria: A. There must be fewer than ten (10) lots. B. Before a lot is sold all utility distribution lines, fire hydrants, storm drainage concerns, etc. shall be installed and met in accordance with City requirements, line extension policies, etc. C. The development must not require dedication of property, including property for a street or other public purpose. All lots must abut on a dedicated, improved paved street. D. Before a lot is sold each applicable department head shall certify by their signature that all applicable requirements have been met. E. All lots in the “minor subdivision” must meet the zoning requirements of size, width, and frontage. F. Doing more than one minor subdivision on a contiguous piece of property does not meet the required criteria of a “minor subdivision”. If any of the “minor subdivision” requirements cannot be met, the subdivider must follow the regular subdivision criteria. If the above criteria are met, the developer need not prepare an engineered plat map. The development can be approved on metes and bounds on a stamped survey map. Any parcels with questionable drainage may require special drainage Engineering approved by the City. All other requirements of a subdivision ordinance, including the posting of a bond for infrastructure, can be required of the developer. (Ord. 2002-04, 2002)