For the purpose of implementing the standards contained in this chapter, two general types of plats are recognized: plats representing divisions of land and development plats.

(1)

Land division plats. Two types of land division are recognized: subdivision and boundary line adjustment. No transfer of land resulting in a division of the parent tract or the consolidation of lots shall be exempt from the provisions of this article even though the instrument or document of transfer may describe the land so divided by metes and bounds.

a.

Subdivision. A subdivision is any division of any lot, tract or parcel of land by plat, map, deed or description into two or more parts, lots or sites for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale, rental or lease, or division of ownership. Dedication and laying out or realigning streets or other public or private accessways shall constitute a subdivision.

b.

Boundary line adjustment. A boundary line adjustment is:

1.

Any division of land into four or fewer lots, if the division is not a subdivision;

2.

Any adjustment in lot or tract boundary line such that the same number of lots or tracts remain after the boundary line change; or

3.

Any consolidation of lots or tracts of land.

(2)

Development plats. A development, for purposes of platting, is the new construction or the enlargement of any exterior dimension of any building, structure or improvement. Any person who proposes the development of a tract of land located within the city limits or in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city must have a development plat of the tract prepared and approved by the city according to the procedures established in this article and the standards contained in this chapter; provided, however, that a development plat is not required where the following conditions exist:

a.

Where a subdivision or boundary line adjustment plat is required;

b.

Where the development consists solely on construction of a single-family residential structure;

c.

Where a building permit has been issued by the city according to this chapter and the adopted construction codes of the city (see section 14-34).

(3)

Platting procedures. Subdivision plats shall by governed by the platting procedures established in section 14-55. Boundary line adjustments and development plats shall be governed by procedures established in section 14-56.

(Ord. No. 95-04, § 1(201), 2-20-95)