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Ordinances-2017-397 - Subdivision Ordinance - Provisions - Plats of Survey
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2. 01 TERMS DEFINED
30. Plat of
sSurvey" means the graphical representation of survey of
one or more parcels of land, including a complete and accurate
description of each parcel within the plat, prepared by a licensed
professional land surveyor.
Section IV. Amendment:
Section 5. 04 of the City of Tiffin Iowa Subdivision
Ordinance No. 2012- 319 is hereby amended as follows:
5. 04 SUBDIVISION CLASSIFIED
Any proposed subdivision shall be classified as follows, and according to
the provisions of the Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County
where applicable.
A) Minor Subdivision:
Any subdivision that contains not more than three ( 3) lots
fronting on an existing street or private drive and that does not
require state permit approval for construction of any public
improvements, and that does not adversely affect the remainder
of the parcel shall be classified as a minor plat.
B) Major Subdivision:
Any subdivision that, in the opinion of the City Council, does not
for any reason meet the definition of a minor subdivision, shall be
classified as a major subdivision.
C) Plat of Survey:
A Plat of Survey may be used for the Subdivision of land with the
approval of the City Engineer and City Administrator for one of
the following purposes:
1) To convey a single parcel of
property prior to future
improvement of that parcel from its existing state.
2) For the purpose of vacating public Right-of-Way.
3) To allow for the reconfiguration of the boundary line between
abutting tracts, lots or parcels that results in conveyance of less
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