Whenever land is subdivided, a plat must be recorded, except in the three circumstances listed below where a waiver of plat may be approved.

1.

The subdivision involved consists only of the dedication of a road, highway, street, alley or easement, and due to unusual conditions and circumstances, the plat committee (DRC) finds that it is not necessary that a plat be recorded. In lieu of the recording of a plat, the dedication may be required by deed and may be subject to compliance with such conditions as may be deemed appropriate under the particular circumstances, such as improvements of sidewalks, streets, or drainage facilities and the acceptance of the dedication by the city. Posting of bond may be required.

2.

The land to be subdivided is to be divided into no more than six parcels and because of unusual conditions created by ownership or development of adjacent lands, the isolation or remoteness of the land concerned in relation to other platted or improved lands, or improvements and dedications existing on the land substantially in accordance with the requirements of this article, it is determined by the DRC that waiving of the requirement for platting would not conflict with the purpose and intent of this article. In lieu of platting, the committee may require any dedications, reservations, or improvements required in connection with platting under this article, including the posting of a performance and maintenance bond, as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this article.

3.

The resubdivision of land heretofore platted is of such unusual size or shape, or is surrounded by such development or unusual conditions as may be determined by the development review committee to justify the waiving of the requirement for the recording of a plat. In lieu of the recording of a plat, such conditions may be imposed as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to preserve the public interest.

(Ord. No. 3788, § 5, 8-5-2013)