A. 
The minor subdivision plat procedure shall apply to the following plats:
1. 
Plats that create no more than four additional tracts or lots;
2. 
Plats that create parcels that will become integral parts of the adjoining lots or rights-of-way;
3. 
A movement or creation of lot lines that does not result in an increase in the density or number of residential units within the area being subdivided or resubdivided;
4. 
A subdivision involving the vacation of a street or alley;
5. 
A subdivision created for a government agency acquisition of a street right-of-way.
B. 
Basic criteria. The following general conditions are necessary for approval of a minor subdivision:
1. 
No dedications are needed;
2. 
Monuments exist sufficient to locate all proposed lots on the site, as required by SGC § 21.55.160;
3. 
The plat includes all contiguous land under common ownership;
4. 
Maintenance agreements as necessary.
C. 
Preapplication. Participation in preapplication procedures as described in the major subdivision plat requirements (SGC § 21.20.020) is advised to address any questions regarding the minor subdivision application.
(S.G.C. 21.12.010; Ord. 03-1729 § 4, 2003; Ord. 18-07 § 4, 2018)
A. 
A concept plat, prepared by a registered land surveyor, must be submitted at least 13 days prior to the next planning commission meeting. Applications shall include the application fee prescribed in SGC § 21.10.140.
1. 
Three copies of the plat, drawn to a scale of at least one inch equals 100 feet on paper of one of the following sizes, with each sheet being the same size: 18 by 24 inches, 24 by 36 inches, or 30 by 42 inches that includes the following:
a. 
All dimensions and square footages of the parcels and easements to be created. The easements and improvements shall comply with all the applicable standards in Chapter 21.55 SGC.
2. 
One eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch sheet of the concept plat without signature blocks.
B. 
The planning commission may offer guidance on the concept plat at a regularly scheduled meeting and that guidance shall be given within 60 days of the date of the application. In the event a final plat is not submitted within 60 days of the planning commission review of the concept plat, a new concept plat review shall be undertaken.
C. 
Mailing of public notices and compliance with the advertising requirements in SGC § 21.10.040 is not required.
(S.G.C. 21.12.020; Ord. 03-1729 § 4, 2003)
A. 
A final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor and submitted for planning commission review following the board review of the concept plat. The plat shall comply with all the major subdivision final plat submission requirements in SGC § 21.20.160. The easements and improvements shall comply with all the applicable standards in Chapter 21.55 SGC. It must be submitted at least 13 days prior to the next planning commission meeting. Flagging may be required along the proposed plat’s existing or proposed boundaries or features as required by the platting authority pursuant to SGC § 21.55.160. Notices and a public hearing shall be required and given as provided for in Chapter 21.10 SGC.
B. 
In addition to providing a plat that conforms to the major subdivision final plat requirements, the following shall be submitted:
1. 
General topography of the site and immediate surroundings, showing specific topographic features and spot elevations. The purpose of this topography is to provide an understanding of the overall terrain of the site and to confirm the grades of access easements and rights-of-way. The planning commission may also require more detailed topographic information of existing and proposed grades.
C. 
The planning commission shall approve, deny, or approve with conditions the final plat at a regularly scheduled meeting and the action shall be given within 60 days of the date of submission of a complete final plat. A delay in commission action may be requested in writing by the applicant, may result from the application being incomplete, or may result from evidence requiring further city consideration. If the plat approval is denied or the applicant is not satisfied with the conditions placed on the plat, the matter shall be reconsidered by the planning commission unless the applicant files an appeal directly to the assembly.
D. 
After the final plat is approved, a recordable plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor including any required certificates as also required of a major subdivision, all applicable plat notes required by this title, and all plat notes required by the planning commission during the approval process. The recordable document shall reference all monuments that have been installed following the approval of the plat.
(S.G.C. 21.12.030; Ord. 03-1729 § 4, 2003; Ord. 18-07 § 4, 2018)
A. 
The approved minor subdivision plat shall be submitted for recording within 12 months of the commission action.
B. 
The recordable plat shall contain all the information required for minor subdivisions and final major subdivision plats including all signature blocks, the required easement maintenance signature block, location of set and recovered monuments, plat notes required by the planning commission during the approval process, and easement designations.
C. 
The city may elect to extend this time period one additional six-month period upon written request of the applicant prior to the expiration of the 12-month period, if the city determines that the inability to submit the plat for recording within the 12-month period is beyond the applicant’s control. Failure to submit the complete plat for recording within these time frames shall void the approval.
(S.G.C. 21.12.040; Ord. 03-1729 § 4, 2003)