§ 410.005. Subdivision Defined — Exceptions.  


Latest version.
  • A. 
    "Subdivision" is defined as the division of a lot or parcel of land described or used as a unit, as part of a unit, or as contiguous units, on the last preceding transfer of ownership, into two (2) or more sites, parcels or lots, any one of which is less than five (5) acres in area for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership.
    B. 
    A division of a lot or parcel of land involving the sale, transfer or exchange of a portion of a lot or parcel between adjoining owners in a platted or unplatted area of the City of Palmyra, which does not create additional building sites, shall not be considered a subdivision.
    C. 
    The owner or owners of record of a lot or parcel of land in a platted or unplatted area of the City of Palmyra described or used as a unit, part of a unit, or as contiguous units, on the last preceding transfer of ownership, may apply for a wavier to divide such lot or parcel into two (2) sites, parcels or lots without complying with all of the provisions of Chapter 410 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palmyra, subject to the following conditions:
    1. 
    The proposed division does not involve any new public streets or private streets;
    2. 
    After the proposed division, each site, parcel or lot will contain an area not less than six thousand (6,000) square feet, and each site, parcel or lot will have a minimum width of sixty (60) feet at the building line;
    3. 
    The owner or owners comply with the provisions of Section 410.020, paragraphs 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palmyra;
    4. 
    No site, parcel or lot after such division shall thereafter be further divided pursuant to Subsection (C) of this Section, except in compliance with all provisions of Chapter 410 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Palmyra;
    5. 
    The proposed division does not violate any setback requirements or subdivision restrictions and covenants of record if the lot or parcel of land sought to be divided is located in a subdivision; and
    6. 
    The owner or owners submit a written application for waiver to the Building Inspector signed by all owners of record stating the legal description of the lot or parcel of land sought to be divided; the name and address of all owners of record; the area and dimensions of each site, parcel or lot after the proposed division; the legal description of each site, parcel or lot after the proposed division; the name and address of all owners of each site, parcel or lot after the proposed division; all setback requirements and subdivision restrictions or covenants of record if the lot or parcel of land sought to be divided is located in a subdivision.
Ord. No. 975-94-09 §1, 10-20-1994; Ord. No. 1040-00-1 §1, 1-6-2000; Ord. No. 1043-00-3 §1, 8-3-2000