[Ord. No. 2480, 5-8-2023]
The intent of this Article is to provide for the issuance of
building permits in lots divided into not more than two (2) tracts
without having to re-plat said lot, provided that the resulting lots
shall not again be divided without re-platting.
[Ord. No. 2480, 5-8-2023]
Requests for lot split approval shall be made by the owner of
the land to the Zoning Administrator. Four (4) copies of a scale drawing
of the lots involved if there are no structures thereon or, if structures
are located on any part of the lot being split, four (4) copies of
a certified survey, signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor,
of the lot(s) and the location of the structure(s) thereon, together
with the precise nature, location and dimensions of the proposed lot
split shall accompany the application.
[Ord. No. 2480, 5-8-2023]
A. Approval or disapproval of lot splits shall be made, based on the
following guidelines:
1.
No lot splits shall be approved if:
a.
A new street or alley is needed or proposed.
b.
A vacation of streets, alleys, setback lines, access control,
or easements is required or proposed.
c.
If such action will result in significant increases in service
requirements, e.g., utilities, schools, traffic control, streets,
etc.; or will interfere with maintaining existing service levels,
e.g., additional curb cuts, repaving, etc.
d.
There is less street right-of-way than required by these Regulations
or the Comprehensive Plan unless such dedication can be made by separate
instrument.
e.
All easement requirements have not been satisfied.
f.
If such split will result in a tract without direct access to
a street.
g.
A substandard-sized lot or parcel will be created.
h.
If the lot has been previously split in accordance with these
Regulations.
2.
The Zoning Administrator may require such additional requirements
as deemed necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of existing
land development regulations and Governing Body policy. Requirements
may include, but not be limited to, installation of public facilities,
dedication of right-of-way and easements, and submission of covenants
for the protection of other landowners in the original subdivision.
3.
The Zoning Administrator shall, in writing, either approve,
with or without conditions, or disapprove the lot split within thirty
(30) days of application. If approved, and after all conditions have
been met, the Administrator shall sign and furnish a certificate of
approval to be affixed to the lot split survey, and a certified copy
thereof shall be filed with the Recorder of Deeds, the official designated
to issue building or occupancy permits, and a copy shall be furnished
to the applicant.
[Ord. No. 2480, 5-8-2023]
A. The filing fee for lot split shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).
B. Cost of recording documents, publications, writs, and engineering
costs are payable in addition to filing fees. These costs will be
billed to the applicant.