To regulate the division of land to benefit the health, safety, and welfare of the City and property owners.

A. Applicability. It is unlawful to divide, subdivide, or split any land, or transfer a portion thereof, whether in a recorded plat or an unplatted parcel or tract of land, except in accordance with this Article and the provisions of the Land Division Act, as amended.

B. Procedures.

1. Resulting lots must meet the provisions of this Code. A split, division or subdivision that results in a lot that does not comply with this Code is only permitted if the non-complying lot is immediately combined with an adjoining lot and together, they meet the provisions of this Code. The applicant must submit a fully executed affidavit (in a form sufficient for recording with the Oakland County Register of Deeds), signed by all persons who have a legal interest. The affidavit must be recorded as a covenant running with the land.

2. Approval of a proposed split, division, or subdivision by the City does not constitute any assurance that a Building Permit will be issued.

3. Public sewer and water must be available to the resulting lot(s).

4. Past or currently due taxes or special assessments upon the property must be paid within 60 days of the split, division, or subdivision of the property.

C. Application. An application must include:

1. A document in a form sufficient for recording with the Oakland County Register of Deeds that contains a legal description of all of the lots, outlots, or parts thereof that will result from the proposed split, division, subdivision or transfer.

2. A plan or drawing drawn to scale by a registered engineer or surveyor showing the subject property including its dimensions. The plan or drawing must indicate existing structures and their dimensions and setbacks from proposed and existing property lines, sewer, and water access, and above and below ground utilities and easements.

3. The application must be accompanied by a fee, as approved by City Council.