Section 16.58.055 Minor Subdivision Regulations.

     A.    A minor subdivision of land creating not more than 4 parcels may be approved provided the proposed subdivision:
        1.      is not traversed by the mapped lines of a proposed street as shown in the general plan and does not require the dedication of any land for street or other public purposes;
        2.    has been approved by the culinary water authority and the sanitary sewer authority;
        3.    is located in a zoned area; and
        4.    conforms to all applicable land use ordinances or has properly received a variance from the requirements of an otherwise conflicting and applicable land use ordinance.
    B.    A plat shall be prepared in accordance with Section 16.58.050C of the Vernal City Code and submitted to the city planner thirty (30) days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which the proposed subdivision will be heard.
        1.   Section 16.58.050(C)(3)(i)(iii) addressing owner's dedications shall not be required.
    C.    The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing and provide notice seven (7) days prior to such hearing:
        1.    to a newspaper of general circulation within the City;
        2.    to property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed subdivision, and;
        3.    by posting the notice on the City’s webpage.
    D.    The Planning and Zoning Commission shall approve, approve with modifications or disapprove the proposed subdivision within forty-five (45) days of the date of the first public hearing and forward its recommendation to the City Council.  
    E.    The City Council shall approve, approve with modifications or disapprove the proposed subdivision within forty-five (45) days of the date which the City Council first hears the proposed subdivision.
    F.    The applicant shall:
        1.    record the minor subdivision plat with the Uintah County recorder within ninety (90) days of the date of approval by the City Council or the minor subdivision plat shall become null and void, and;
        2.    provide the city planner with a copy of the recorded minor subdivision.
    G.    Notwithstanding other sections of the Vernal City Code, an escrow shall not be required to be established prior to the recording of a minor subdivision provided no improvements associated with the minor subdivision will be conveyed to Vernal City.
    H.    Notwithstanding other sections of the Vernal City Code, provisions for stormwater conveyance and retention shall not be required.


(Ord. 2010-15, Amended, 08/04/2010, Prior Text; Ord. 2007-21, Add, 08/15/2007)