106-1-2 Minor and Major Subdivision Classification

(a) Minor subdivision defined. A minor subdivision is a subdivision creating four (4) or fewer lots from a parent parcel, provided no further subdivision of the parent parcel has occurred within the previous five (5) years unless exempted below. (b) Major subdivision defined. A major subdivision is any subdivision creating five (5) or more lots from a parent parcel, or any subdivision that is part of a sequence of divisions that cumulatively create five (5) or more lots from the same parent parcel. (c) Parent parcel defined. For purposes of subdivision classification, a parent parcel shall mean a parcel as it legally existed on (insert date — typically city incorporation date or ordinance adoption date). All subsequent divisions of that parcel shall be considered collectively when determining whether a subdivision qualifies as minor or major. (d) Sequential subdivision aggregation. Sequential divisions of a parent parcel shall be aggregated when determining subdivision classification. Subdivisions shall not be segmented or phased for the purpose of avoiding major subdivision requirements. (e) Exempt divisions. The following shall not count toward subdivision sequencing calculations provided no additional buildable lots are created beyond those otherwise permitted by zoning: 1 Boundary line adjustments 2 Lot line corrections 3 Agricultural parcel adjustments that do not create additional residential building lots 4 Inheritance or estate divisions transferring land to heirs where no additional development lots are created beyond zoning allowances 5 Conveyances to resolve title defects 6 Divisions required by public acquisition (f) Applicable standards. Minor subdivisions may be eligible for simplified review procedures and reduced infrastructure requirements where public health, safety, and access standards are met. Major subdivisions shall comply with full subdivision improvement, infrastructure, water supply, and connectivity requirements of this chapter. (g) Authority to determine classification. The Planning Director or City Engineer may determine subdivision classification based on the totality of parcel history to prevent avoidance of subdivision regulations Minor subdivisions intended to create a limited number of residential lots for individual ownership shall not be required to construct public street improvements unless necessary for fire access, safety, or connectivity.