Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

 

18.110 Rules of Interpretation and Definitions

18.110.020 Definitions

  1. A.
    Where a word or term is not defined in this Chapter but is defined elsewhere in this ordinance or in the Code, such definition shall be applicable unless the context indicates that a standard dictionary definition is more appropriate.
  2. B.
    Where a word or term is defined in this Chapter and also defined elsewhere in this ordinance, the definition contained in this Chapter shall be generally applicable except in the Chapter or Section to which the other definition applies.

(History: Ord. ZRR-1725; ZRR-1661; ZRR-1637)

18.110.625 Subdivision

Subdivision or subdivision of land, (noun) means a tract of land which has been zoned and (preliminary or final) platted to be divided into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land for sale or development. (Often used for the purpose of constructing residences or commercial lots which will be sold individually.)

Subdivision or subdivision of land, (verb) except for “lot-split” as defined below, means the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, plots, sites, tracts or parcels where any such division results in one or more lots, plots, sites, tracts or parcels. The meaning of this term, except for ”lot split” as defined below, shall include the resubdivision of land that has already been platted and the creation of new streets, alleys or other public ways by dedication. This term shall not include the vacation of public rights-of-way or easements, or the dedication of additional rights-of-way in conjunction with an existing street.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Lot-Split means the division of a lot into two or more lots or portions thereof.

(History: Ord. No. ZRR-3300 §26, 2020; Ord. ZRR-3039 §1, 2014; ZRR-1893 §1, 94; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1661; ZRR-1637)

Effective on: 1/1/1901