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Pittsboro planning staff advances administrative‑subdivision proposal for Feb. docket to speed minor lot adjustments
Summary
Staff outlined a draft administrative-subdivision process to expedite minor lot splits/mergers and non‑buildable utility parcels; the commission supported placing the amendment on the February docket for public hearing and asked staff to return with fee recommendations.
Planning staff presented a draft amendment to section 9.14 that would reinstate an administrative-subdivision process for straightforward parcel adjustments. The proposal would permit administrative approval of certain actions (merge lots under common ownership, split small pieces for conveyance, adjust lot lines, remove building setback lines, modify platted easements, and create non‑buildable utility parcels) so long as prerequisites are met (notarized consent of all owners, no new infrastructure created, removal of unnecessary drive aprons where applicable).
Staff said the administrative pathway reduces time and cost for applicants in minor situations and would require recording of a letter of compliance at the County Recorder’s Office within 45 days of approval. If recording is not completed within 45 days the administrative approval would be void. Staff also noted that local application fees were last adjusted in 2023 and that an Indiana House bill may limit the frequency and size of fee increases; the commission asked staff to review fees and return with recommendations.
Commissioners supported the concept as a way to streamline routine corrections (lot-line adjustments, duplex subdivisions, small conveyances) while protecting the public interest. The commission voted to add the administrative-subdivision amendment to the February plan commission docket for public hearing and instructed staff to prepare fee adjustments if needed.
