[R.O. 1997 §405.150; Ord. No. 1088 §3, 12-9-1991]
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.
[R.O. 1997 §405.160; Ord. No. 1088 §3, 12-9-1991]
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.
[R.O. 1997 §405.170; Ord. No. 1088 §3, 12-9-1991]
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 this Chapter 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 this Chapter.
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 Board of Aldermen policy.
Requirements may include, but not be limited to, installation of public
facilities, dedication of right-of-way and easements, and subdivision
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.
