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Milford adopts updated subdivision ordinance to meet state deadline
Summary
Milford City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 14‑2024, replacing Title 14 to comply with state subdivision code updates; the ordinance establishes a subdivision review committee, updates review procedures, and limits minor subdivisions to three parcels per the planning commission’s recommendation.
Milford City Council adopted Ordinance 14‑2024 on a unanimous vote Nov. 19, updating the city’s subdivision code to comply with state legislation and to standardize review procedures for developers.
Staff and planning staff explained the state required municipalities to update subdivision codes and that the Hansen Group, funded by a state grant, prepared the ordinance. Planning staff said the planning commission held a public hearing and recommended adoption. The ordinance replaces Title 14 of the municipal code and sets a compliance deadline for municipalities in December.
Council discussed the ordinance’s review committee structure, which will include the city engineer, city foreman, zoning administrator, city administrator, and utility clerk, with two planning commissioners assigned on a case‑by‑case basis for review. Staff emphasized developer cost responsibility for review fees and that the council will remain the appeal authority. On minor subdivisions, the planning commission recommended allowing up to three parcels when lots front on an existing road and limiting the same property from taking additional minor subdivision action for two years.
Council member Russell moved to adopt Ordinance 14‑2024; Ian seconded. The council conducted a roll‑call and approved the ordinance unanimously. As staff noted: "If they meet the requirements, you have to approve it," reflecting the ordinance’s standards‑based review approach.
Staff said the council can later amend the ordinance if aspects prove impractical for Milford’s development patterns and that construction standards will be the next code update focus.
