Hallsville Lot Split: Generally ordinance (§ 405.120)

A. In order to facilitate the orderly subdivision of large tracts of land for separate parcel sale, the lot split procedure may be used, by which division authorization is given administratively, and ordinary plat preparation, review and Commission and/or Board of Aldermen approval is not required. The lot split procedure is not intended to and does not exempt property from normal subdivision platting and improvement requirements for its development in accord with these and other applicable regulations; however, it may provide a means by which those platting and public improvement responsibilities can be placed primarily with the developer of such land, parcel by parcel, at the time such development actually occurs, rather than at the time of initial large tract subdivision into suitably smaller parcels for separate sale.

1. Application for approval of a lot split shall be made to the Superintendent of Public Works. The application shall:

a. Be on forms supplied by the City of Hallsville;

b. Be accompanied by drawings, sketches, or written information and documentation sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the definition of "lot split" in Section 405.020, and the requirements of this Chapter and all other requirements of the Code of the City of Hallsville.

2. Upon filing an application for approval of a lot split, the Superintendent of Public Works shall examine the same, and consult with other City Departments as he/she deems necessary. No lot split shall be approved by the Superintendent of Public Works until he/she determines that the proposed lot split meets the following criteria:

a. The property shall be divided into not more than five (5) parcels.

b. Adequate provision shall be made for future subdivision of the resultant parcels for development, for the opening of future streets to serve the parcels and for the extension of utilities or related public improvements and facilities in accordance with normal requirements.

c. The resulting parcel configuration shall not adversely affect development of the balance of the tract or parcels, nor of adjoining properties, nor be in conflict with any provision of the zoning ordinances or any other ordinance of the City of Hallsville.

3. The Director shall approve or disapprove of the request, and notify the subdivider in writing of such action within fourteen (14) calendar days of filing of the application. The Director, on approval a lot split, shall certify to the Recorder of Deeds that the survey required hereunder complies with all the provisions of this Chapter.

4. If the Director disapproves the split or fails to approve or disapprove the same within fourteen (14) days, the subdivider may within five (5) days after the expiration of such fourteen-day period, request the Director to transmit the lot split to the Commission for its approval or disapproval. The request shall be in writing and dated and signed by the subdivider or his/her duly authorized agent. Upon such written request, the Director shall transmit the lot split to the Commission. The Commission shall approve or disapprove the lot split at its next scheduled meeting which is not less than seven (7) days after the date shown on the written request to the Director to transmit said lot split to the Commission.

5. The Commission shall forward the lot split and its recommendation thereon to the Board of Aldermen for consideration at the Board's next regular meeting. The Board of Aldermen shall approve or disapprove of the lot split at the regular meeting and failure of the Board of Aldermen to act within the time prescribed shall be deemed approval.

6. Except as may otherwise be provided, no permit for street or utility extension, nor permit for building development, shall be issued for any of the resultant parcels, unless or until such parcel or portion thereof has been platted in accordance with this Chapter.