Proposed Changes to City Land Subdivision and Lot Split Rules

Original title: Consideration of a Land Development Code Amendment to Chapter 18, Subdivisions, to create a new Article VII, Lot Splits and Boundary Line Adjustments, and to make certain other amendments to Chapter 18 as necessary to effectuate the new Article VII; providing amendments to the City’s subdivision application requirements and processing procedures for Preliminary and Final Plats; altering the requirements for posting security to ensure completion of public improvements prior to Final Plat Approval; amending processing procedures for site plans processed concurrently with plat applications; eliminating specific procedures related to flag lots; changing staff designations; and providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions. (Planning Consultant)

Record date · May 14, 2024

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes updates to the city's land development code regarding how property lots are split, adjusted, and subdivided. It also modifies the application process for s, changes security requirements for public infrastructure, and removes specific regulations for 's.'

Why it matters

Property owners and developers will face new procedures for splitting land or adjusting property lines, and developers must adhere to updated security requirements for public improvements before final project approval.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property Owners

Owners seeking to subdivide land or adjust property boundaries must follow new application procedures.

Directly affected

Real Estate Developers

Developers must comply with new security requirements for public improvements and updated plat processing rules.

Directly affected

City Planning Staff

Staff roles and responsibilities regarding the processing of land development applications are being redefined.

Key Facts

Creates a new Article VII in Chapter 18 of the Land Development Code specifically for Lot Splits and Boundary Line Adjustments.
Amends application requirements and processing procedures for Preliminary and Final Plats.
Alters the security requirements (bonds or financial guarantees) that developers must post to ensure public improvements are completed before Final Plat approval.
Updates processing procedures for site plans that are submitted at the same time as plat applications.

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Eliminates existing specific procedures and regulations related to 'flag lots'.
Updates staff designations within the code to reflect current administrative roles.
Includes a standard repeal clause for any prior ordinances or resolutions that conflict with these new rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'flag lot' and why is it being removed?

A is a parcel of land shaped like a flag, where the 'pole' is a narrow strip of land providing access to a public street. The ordinance removes specific procedures for these, meaning they will likely be subject to standard subdivision or lot split rules instead.

How does this affect my property if I want to split my lot?

The ordinance creates a new, specific process for lot splits and boundary line adjustments under a new Article VII, which may change the application steps and requirements you must follow.

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