Item 6M
Ordinance No. 483-P Amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483 regarding platting of land, and amending the appeal process for plats approved by City staff
City Council – September 1, 2015
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Ordinance No. 483-P
Proposed revision to allow the platting of certain tracts of land within single-family residential districts regardless of tract size
Proposed revision to change the appeal process for
plats approved by City staff
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Purpose for Revision to Article VIII
Currently, properties must be zoned and platted to obtain building permit
Often, a property is within a zoning district that allows the proposed single family use, but does not meet
the minimum lot area or the dimensions required by the zoning district
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Criteria
Proposed exemptions to allow a property owner to plat for new single family residential home construction:
The plat is for a single-lot;
The tract was created prior to adoption of
the effective date of the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, January 2, 1990;
3. The tract must be in a zoning district which allows residential use for a single family detached dwelling
(“AG”, “RE”, “SF-2”, “SF-1A”, “SF-1B”, “SF-30”, “SF-20A”, “SF-20B”);
4. All adjoining tracts under ownership are included in the plat boundary and are under the same zoning district.
Proposed Language:
Section 8.01 Lotting Requirements: (Amended Ord. No. 483-A, 483-L, 483-O, 483-P)
J. All lots within the City Limits shall meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance
of the City. However, a tract of land may be platted and exempted from compliance with the minimum requirements pertaining to lot area, lot width and lot depth subject to compliance
with the following criteria:
1. The plat is for a single-lot;
2. The tract was created prior to adoption of the effective date of the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, January 2, 1990;
3. The
tract must be in a zoning district which allows residential use for a single family detached dwelling. (“AG”, “RE”, “SF-2”, “SF-1A”, “SF-1B”, “SF-30” “SF-20A”, “SF-20B”);
4. All adjoining
tracts under ownership are included in the plat boundary and are under the same zoning district.
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Purpose for Revision to Article IV
If an applicant is dissatisfied with the decision of a staff approved plat the applicant may challenge the decision
The Ordinance currently mentions that appeals go to the Planning and
Zoning Commission, however this authority belongs to City Council under Article IX, in Section 9.01
Proposed Language:
Section 4.01 General Provisions:
A. Authority For Approval:
1. City Staff: The City Manager, or designee, upon receiving a recommendation for approval from the
appropriate City Staff, the City Engineer, and City Attorney, is hereby granted authority to approve all single-lot Plat Showings, and Amended Plats as defined herein. An applicant who
is dissatisfied with the decision of the City Manager, or designee, may request that the plat be referred to the Commission City Council for decision. The decision of the Commission
City Council is final. (As amended by Ord. No. 483-B) (As further amended by Ord. No. 483-G)
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Map of Unplatted Properties with Residential Zoning and Existing Dwelling Units
Map Legend
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Item 4C
Questions?
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