§ 20-24. Subdivision of existing lot in existing subdivision.

(a)

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20-21 through 20-23, the subdivision of existing lot that does not involve creation of new roads or extension of utilities, and is shown on an existing recorded subdivision within the city may be approved by the director of planning.

(b)

Undeveloped property, excluding sites for municipal utilities for infrastructure, is expressly not included in this exception. Each lot created shall have legally guaranteed access for vehicular and pedestrian right-of-way. Such access shall be provided in the form of easements or deed restrictions properly filed in the county office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances.

(c)

The approval of the director of planning will be in the form shown in section 20-23(b)(2) m.6. The planning commission will be informed of subdivisions approved under the terms of this section.

(d)

Staff action, if authorized, to approve or disapprove a land development plan may be appealed to the planning commission by any party in interest. The planning commission shall act on the appeal within 60 days and the action of the planning commission is final. An appeal from the decision of the planning commission may be taken to circuit court within 30 days after actual notice of the decision.

(Code 1980, § 5-3-14; Ord. No. 95-45, 8-22-95; Ord. No. 990427-20, 4-27-99)