Code changes would require council approval for large format subdivisions, add family‑lot easement language
Summary
Section 4 revisions would remove certain hamlet categories from density tables, add council approval for larger format subdivisions, tighten minimums for non‑residential areas, and require conservation‑easement language on family‑lot deeds.
Staff outlined Section 4 changes meant to preserve the "Legacy Family" character in rural districts by modifying subdivision rules and minimum lot sizes. The draft removes the separate "residential hamlet" category from certain density tables; it also requires council approval for larger format subdivisions and updates final‑plat requirements.
The amendments add a requirement that family‑lot deeds carry specific conservation‑easement language to guarantee that family lots retain agricultural or legacy uses for a set period, and they revise the definition of minor subdivision to align with table changes. Commissioners discussed the implications for flexibility and noted the changes aim to reduce aesthetic and infrastructure impacts of subdividing rural parcels. Staff will return with clarified draft language and the new deed language for review.
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