Hybrid subdivisions are considered to be subdivisions that have elements common to both minor and major subdivisions. Hybrid subdivisions fall into two classifications.
The first classification is a subdivision that contains five lots where the first lot has access and utility connections directly off of a dedicated street right-of-way that has been accepted for maintenance by the state of Alaska or city and borough of Sitka.
The second type of hybrid subdivision is combi hybrid where a significant portion of the lots are on a right-of-way and the rest of the lots are served by access and utility easements off of that main road.
(S.G.C. 21.36.010; Ord. 03-1729 § 4, 2003)
A. 
Five-lot hybrids. Five-lot hybrids are governed by the minor subdivision process. All standards and review procedures of the minor subdivision process shall apply. Five-lot hybrids shall not be approved if planning commission, with appeal rights to the assembly, is not satisfied that the lot immediately adjacent a dedicated right-of-way is fully served by that right-of-way.
B. 
Combi hybrids. Combi hybrids shall follow the major subdivision review process and shall meet all applicable major subdivision design requirements. The use of combi hybrids shall only be approved when it is determined through the review process that a conventional minor subdivision or major subdivision cannot be developed on the parcel.
C. 
Combi hybrid review process and criteria. The developer shall bear the burden of proving that a combi hybrid is the only method of developing a specific parcel. In requesting a combi hybrid, the applicant shall first provide detailed topography and realistic alternative subdivision layouts that comply with the applicable minor or major subdivision requirements. The planning commission shall review those alternatives and may require the preparation of alternative layouts. Combi hybrids shall only be approved during the preliminary plat stage after the planning commission, with possible appeal to the assembly, has determined that the combi hybrid is required due to the uniqueness of the terrain, significantly higher costs of conventional development, and overriding public benefits of the combi hybrid subdivision.
(S.G.C. 21.36.020; Ord. 03-1729 § 4, 2003)