[R.O. 2009 §22-1; Code 1969 §37-1; Ord. No. 3040 §1, 11-20-1989]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
BUILDING LINE
A line on a plat between which line and street or private place no buildings or structures may be erected.
LOT, FLAG
A residential lot with two (2) discernible portions as follows:
1. 
Access portion: That portion of the lot having frontage on or abutting a public road or street right-of-way and extending perpendicular therefrom to the rear lot line of such lot.
2. 
Appendage portion: That portion of the lot not fronting on or abutting a public road or street right-of-way but connected to a public road or street right-of-way by the access portion of the lot.
METES AND BOUNDS
The method used to describe a tract of urban land intended to be used for dwelling or other purposes so that it can be recorded in the County Recorder's office, as contrasted with the description of a part of a properly approved and recorded subdivision plat by the lot and block number.
PLAT
A map, drawing or chart on which the subdivider's plan of the subdivision is presented and which he/she submits for approval and intends in final form to record.
SUBDIVISION
1. 
The division of land into two (2) or more tracts, sites or parcels;
2. 
Dedication or establishment of a road, highway or street through a tract of land regardless of area;
3. 
Resubdivisions of land divided or platted into lots, sites or parcels.
Any sale or contract of sale or agreement to purchase any lot or subdivision of land by metes and bounds as defined in this Section shall constitute a subdivision of land and require, prior to any sale or contract of sale or agreement to purchase and before the delivery of a deed, the submission of a plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission as required by law; provided that this does not apply to the sale or exchange of parcels of land to or between adjoining property owners where such sale or exchange does not create additional lots or unless such a sale has been approved by the Board of Aldermen. The term shall be applicable and the provisions of this Chapter shall apply, any precedent, custom or usage to the contrary notwithstanding, to the creation of one (1) or more additional lots by the division, subdivision or dividing up to property theretofore used as a single residential lot upon which only a single residence had theretofore been situated.
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State Law Reference — Subdivision defined, §89.300, RSMo.
[R.O. 2009 §22-2; Code 1969 §37-2; Ord. No. 3353 §1, 9-19-1994]
A. 
In seeking to subdivide or resubdivide any tract or parcel of land within the City, the owner or his/her authorized agent shall:
1. 
Confer with the Director of Planning and Development in order to become thoroughly familiar with the City's regulations and requirements affecting the territory in which the land in question lies and shall obtain copies of all ordinances pertaining to procedure and requirements for subdivision of land;
2. 
Submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission twenty (20) copies of the preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision by either mailing or delivering the twenty (20) copies to the Department of Planning and Development in the City Hall;
3. 
The owner of a tract of land having three (3) or more acres or more than one (1) parcel to be resubdivided having a combined acreage of three (3) or more acres to be resubdivided shall deposit one hundred dollars ($100.00) with the Department of Planning and Development at the time a preliminary plat is filed. The one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be applicable as the land subdivision permit fee required by this Chapter; provided that such amount shall not be returned to the developer upon failure to meet the requirements of this Chapter or submit a final plat in proper form. The fee is for the purpose of providing funds for administrative costs incidental to the processing of the plat by the Board of Aldermen, the Planning and Zoning Commission and their officers or employees, including review or improvement plans, meetings, etc.
[R.O. 2009 §22-3; Code 1969 §37-3]
Building or repair permits shall not be issued for any structure located on a lot in any subdivision, the plat of which has been prepared after March 16, 1964, but which has not been approved in accordance with the provisions contained in this Chapter.
[R.O. 2009 §22-4; Code 1969 §37-4]
No plat of any subdivision shall be entitled to be recorded in the County Recorder's office or have any validity until it shall have been approved in the manner prescribed in this Chapter.
[R.O. 2009 §22-5; Code 1969 §37-5]
No person shall sell or attempt to sell a lot by metes and bounds in violation of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2009 §22-6; Code 1969 §37-6]
Whenever the strict enforcement of the regulations under this Chapter would entail unusual, real and substantial difficulties or hardships, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Aldermen may vary or modify them in such a way that the subdivider is allowed to plan and develop his/her property and record a plat of the same without unjust difficulties and expenses, but at the same time the public welfare and interests of the City are fully protected and the general intent and spirit of the regulations preserved.
[R.O. 2009 §22-7; Code 1969 §37-7]
Any regulations or provisions of this Chapter may be changed and amended from time to time by the Board of Aldermen, provided that such changes or amendments shall not become effective until after a study and report by the City Planning and Zoning Commission.