When specified conditions occur, one existing parcel of land may be divided into two lots using a simplified procedure instead of a formal plat. This procedure, known as a lot split, is faster and less costly to follow, but can only be used if all the criteria specified in the subdivision regulations are followed.

The applicant shall meet with City Engineer to receive an explanation of the lot split procedure, including its requirements and limitations.

The lot split application shall be completely filled out and returned to the Office of the City Engineer with the appropriate fee. As a part of the application, four (4) copies of a scale drawing shall be submitted showing the boundaries of the existing parcel; the location of all structures; the precise nature of the proposed split; the legal description of the lots to be formed; and the name, signature, and seal of the licensed engineer or the registered land surveyor who prepared the drawing. An application shall not be processed until it has been fully completed, the appropriate fee paid, and all requested information submitted.

The Planning Commission shall review the proposed lot split at a regular scheduled meeting based on the criteria specified in the adopted subdivision regulations.

The Planning Commission shall, within thirty (30) days of application, in writing, ratify or not ratify, or continue for cause those applications which, in its opinion, do not comply with the Subdivision Regulations.

No building permit shall be issued for any site which contains a division of a platted lot of record, unless such division has been ratified in the manner provided in the subdivision regulations.