[Amended 8-19-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-39; 10-21-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-61]
For the purposes of these regulations, lot splits include the following:
A. 
Lot split.
(1) 
The division of land containing no more than three lots, in which no new infrastructure, including public utility extensions and public road improvements or extensions, is required.
(2) 
Lot splits shall not include any subdivision that is part of a larger tract to be developed in phases.
(3) 
Lot splits shall meet the zoning requirements for the site.
(4) 
Lot splits within the Planning Area of the City of Lincoln shall have a minimum lot size of one acre.
(5) 
Only three lots may be accessed from one access easement that is a minimum of 30 feet wide.
B. 
Lot combination.
(1) 
The combining of two adjacent lots in which no new infrastructure, including public utility extensions and public road improvements or extensions, is required.
(2) 
All resulting lots shall meet the zoning requirements for the site.
(3) 
Lots within the Planning Area of the City of Lincoln shall have a minimum lot size of one acre.
C. 
Lot line adjustment.
(1) 
An adjustment of land in which the boundary line between two adjoining lots is reconfigured, and no new infrastructure, including public utility extensions and public road improvements or extensions, is required.
(2) 
All resulting lots shall meet the zoning requirements for the site.
(3) 
Lots within the Planning Area of the City of Lincoln shall have a minimum lot size of one acre.
D. 
Replat lot split/line adjustment/lot combination.
(1) 
Allowed when lots within a platted subdivision meet the lot split, lot line adjustments, or lot combination requirements.
(2) 
If more than three lots within a platted subdivision are to be altered or created from previously platted lots, or the project requires new public infrastructure, it shall be considered a subdivision.
E. 
Other. One-lot subdivisions which convert a metes and bounds description into a subdivision plat suitable for filing at the Washington County Recorder's office.
A. 
When a lot split, as defined, is involved, the applicant shall prepare and file with the Planning Commission an application for approval of lot split.
(1) 
Said application shall be submitted to the City Clerk for administrative review.
(2) 
Administrative review for lot splits includes in-house review by the Fire Marshal, utilities, and the Planning Commission Chairperson, as well as any other reviewers the Chairperson feels are necessary.
(3) 
The Planning Commission Chairperson has the right to refer any lot split to the full Commission for review.
B. 
The application for approval of any lot split shall consist of:
(1) 
A completed application with required signatures.
(a) 
The application must be signed by the owner of the property (supported by a deed of record), and any person representing the owner or developer before the Commission.
(b) 
If the applicant is an authorized agent, a notarized letter from each property owner must be provided indicating that the agent is authorized to act on his/her behalf.
(2) 
Parcel map (showing location of property on a map, including relationships to roads and areas surrounding parcel).
(3) 
Application fee as found in Division 2.6.
(4) 
The Planning Commission Chairperson may request additional information as needed in order to ensure the proposal meets the requirements of this code.
(5) 
Plat Map shall be included with the application. The required content of the plat is set forth in Division 6.3.
(6) 
The City Clerk or Administrative Official shall determine the number and format of the required submittal packets. A digital copy of the plat in the format to be determined by the City shall be submitted.
C. 
The Planning Commission Chairperson is hereby authorized to review the application for approval of lot split and provide approval.
(1) 
The Planning Commission Chairperson shall review the final plat of the lot split.
(2) 
If the final plat is satisfactory in light of the objectives of this code and all required information is contained thereon, the Planning Commission Chairperson shall certify its approval of the plat, make proper notation on the original tracing of said plat, and permit the plat's recording in the office of the Circuit Clerk.
(3) 
All applicable final plat certificates found in § 6.5.11 shall be included on the final plat and all signatures collected prior to filing with the Circuit Clerk.