§ 30-2-2. EXCEPTION FROM CITY PLATTING REQUIREMENTS.

(A)

The director may except a parcel of land from the city's requirement to plat if the director determines that the parcel existed in its current configuration before becoming subject to the city's jurisdiction over subdivision of land.

(B)

The director may except a parcel of land from the city's requirement to plat if the director determines that the parcel:

(1)

contains a health or safety hazard associated with a private sewage facility or private water well or other conditions that adversely affect public health, safety or welfare;

(2)

existed in its current configuration on August 8, 1992;

(3)

was served by a private sewage facility or private water well on August 8, 1992;

(4)

is located on an existing street; and

(5)

complies with the requirements of this title for roadway frontage.

(C)

The director may except a parcel of land from the city's requirement to plat if the director determines that the parcel:

(1)

is five acres or less:

(2)

existed in its current configuration on August 31, 1987;

(3)

was receiving utility service that was authorized under the rules of the utility provider on August 31, 1987;

(4)

is located on an existing street; and

(5)

complies with the requirements of this title for roadway frontage.

(D)

An applicant shall demonstrate to the director that a parcel is excepted under this section from the requirement to plat. An applicant shall provide the director with the current deed to the property, an adequate legal description, and proof of ownership.

(E)

If the director excepts a parcel from the city's requirement to plat, the director shall certify the parcel's exception.

(F)

An approval to extend or change utility service to a parcel is not a certification under this section or an approval of a plat.

Source: City Code Section 25-4-2; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 031211-42.