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ORDINANCE NO. 2010-03-03 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE BATESVILLE SUBDIVISION © REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED METHOD FOR ADJUSTING LOT LINES IN PREVIOUSLY PLATTED SUBDIVISIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS,the current provisions of the Batesville Subdivision Regulations require a simple adjustment of a lot line boundary within a previously platted subdivision to submit to the entire review process of the Batesville Planning Commission; and, WHEREAS, it would be desirable to provide an expedited administrative option for minor lot line adjustments; and, WHEREAS, the Batesville Planning Commission has prepared recommendations to improve the efficient and effective review and approval of minor lot line adjustments,and conducted a properly advertised public hearing on March I,2010, NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS THAT THE BATESVILLE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ARE HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Amendments Insert a new Section 15.02.07 as follows: 15.02.07. Lot Line Adjustments • A. Purpose. The lot line adjustment process allows minor changes in lot shape or size to be completed without the need for a more complicated subdivision application. The lot line adjustment process allows a property owner to change the shape or size of a lot by simply repositioning the existing lot lines. B. When Permitted A lot line adjustment may be used whenever minor adjustments are needed to a given parcel or parcels. For example, if one property owner wishes to purchase a portion of an adjoining parcel, a lot line adjustment can be used to move the property line to the new location, increasing the size of one parcel, and decreasing the size of the other. While the overall number of parcels may be reduced by a lot line adjustment, the number may not be increased. To increase the number of parcels, or to obtain a waiver of any kind from the requirements of the Subdivision Code, a standard subdivision application is required. The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for review and approval of all lot line adjustments. No public hearing is required, nor shall it require review by the Planning Commission. The Code Enforcement Officer may however, at his discretion, place the application of the agenda of the Planning Commission for review, guidance, and/or information purposes. In any event, the Code Enforcement Officer shall provide timely reports to the Planning Commission on lot line adjustment applications. • C. Application Requirements The following shall be submitted with the lot line adjustment application: