11.02.01 Final Platting and Recording Required

1. Terms. Any division of real property within the City is subject to the terms of this Title. The division of real property includes the sale, gift, transfer, conveyances, split, or other division that results in changing the boundaries or legal descriptions of a given parcel of real property and results in the creation of a new parcel of real property. 2. Unlawful Subdivision. No land which is located wholly or in part in Fruit Heights City may be subdivided, the plat be filed and recorded in the County Recorder’s Office, nor lots be sold unless such Subdivision has been created pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. a. Exception. Joining a lot or lots to an existing parcel does not constitute a Subdivision nor does it require a Subdivision plat amendment. 3. Final Plat Approval. Lots shall not be transferred or sold, nor shall a building permit be issued for a structure thereon, until the final plan of a Subdivision is approved, and the final plat is recorded in accordance with this Title and the provisions of state law, and until the improvements and infrastructure required in connection with the Subdivision have been constructed or guaranteed as provided herein. 4. Sales of Land Parcels. No person shall sell or exchange or offer to sell or exchange any parcel of land which is in any part of a Subdivision or a larger tract of land or offer for a recordation in the County Recorder’s Office, any deed conveying such a parcel of land or any interest therein, unless such Subdivision has been created pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of this Title. 5. Building Permits. Building permits shall not be issued prior to approval and recordation of the final plat.