What is a Lot Split?

Lot splits are required to divide an existing parcel of land into two or more parcels. All surveys for lot splits include a plat of the new parcels and the legal description required to record the split.

Process for Completing a Lot Split

1. The applicant attends a pre-application meeting to discuss with Planning staff the proposed lot split. During the pre-application meeting, Staff may require additional, case specific documents.

2. Following the pre-application meeting, the applicant submits a lot split application.
   A basic application (not case specific) requires:
   a. Four (4) full-sized site plans (a drawing to scale depicting the lots, structures and existing utility easements located on any part of the lot being split, together with the precise nature, location, dimensions and legal descriptions of the new lots to be created);
   b. One .pdf (or similar file) of the site plans on a disk (CD or similar media);
   c. A completed utility company list; and
   d. A letter stating why the lot split is being requested.

Lot splits must meet the following criteria in order to be reviewed:

1. The lot has not previously been split;

2. Lots zoned for industrial purposes may be divided into two (2) or more tracts without replatting such lot. Provided, however, that the lot so produced shall conform to all minimum standards of this ordinance and other applicable codes of the City. (Ord. 02-54 § 2, 2002)

A lot split application will not be considered if the following applies:

1. A vacation of streets, alleys, utility easements or other public reservation is required or proposed;

2. The lot split will result in a lot without access to a street;

3. Such action will result in a lot being split into more than two (2) tracts, except as may be otherwise provided by Section 18.68.410.

Lot Split information in the Unified Development Ordinance

Chapter 18.12, Applications and Procedures

Chapter 18.68, Subdivisions and Lot Splits