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Planning commission backs administrative SALDO change to simplify small lot consolidations
Summary
Staff proposed and the commission recommended a SALDO amendment to allow an administrative, lower‑cost consolidation process for up to three contiguous lots with the same owner; the move aims to reduce time and professional fees for routine lot merges while preserving review safeguards.
Planning staff proposed a procedural change to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) that would add an administrative exemption to streamline certain small lot consolidations. The commission voted to recommend the draft amendment to city council subject to solicitor and Delaware County Planning Department review.
Mr. Fritz explained the change would allow an administrative review path when an…
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