9-2-8: PARCEL DIVISION:

Any time that an original parcel of land is divided or partitioned into not more than two (2) parcels, thereby creating an additional parcel for the transfer of ownership or development, the following application process and procedures shall be followed:

   A.   Application: An application for parcel division on a form provided by the zoning administrator shall be submitted to the zoning administrator and shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

      1.   Name, address, telephone number of the applicant.

      2.   Legal description of property and proof of ownership or agency.

      3.   Description of existing use.

      4.   Zoning district.

      5.   Description of parcels after proposed division.

      6.   Description of proposed use.

      7.   Documentation of the permission of the owner of the parcel to be divided.

   B.   Procedure: Prior to approving an application under this section, the city council shall make the following findings:

      1.   The minimum requirements under this code for acreage, density, lot area and setback lines have been complied with;

      2.   The proposed parcel division is in conformity with the comprehensive plan; and

      3.   The proposed parcel division is in the public interest and will not adversely impact adjoining property interests.

   C.   Notice: Within ten (10) days after a decision has been rendered, the administrator shall provide the applicant with written notice of the action on the request. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)