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Allentown City Zoning Code

§ 28-9.1

Subdivision Requirements and Review Process.

[Added 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
a. 
Subdivision plan review and approval shall be required for the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts, parcels, or other divisions of land for sale or development. The following shall not be considered a subdivision if no new streets are created:
1. 
Divisions of land found by the Planning Board to be for agricultural purposes where all resulting parcels are five acres or larger in size;
2. 
Divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions;
3. 
Divisions of property upon court order including but not limited to judgments of foreclosure;
4. 
Consolidation of existing lots by deed or other recorded instrument, provided each lot to be combined does not contain a principal structure; and
5. 
The conveyance of one or more adjoining lots, tracts or parcels of land owned by the same person or persons and all of which are found and certified by the Zoning Officer to conform to the requirements of the Borough development regulations and/or shown and designated as separate lots on the Tax Map of the Borough. The term "subdivision" shall also include the term "resubdivision."