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Commission adopts ordinance to clarify how "legal parcels" are determined
Summary
Ordinance 608 adds code clarifying when a parcel is considered 'legal' for land-use and permitting: staff explained deed splits that bypassed subdivision review create 'illegal' parcels and planning commission recommended approval.
The commission adopted Ordinance 608, adding section 5-1-3.90 to the land‑use code to explain how the county determines whether a parcel is "legal." Community development staff said one frequent citizen question is "whether their parcel is legal or not" and explained common cases such as deed splits that created parcels below the zone's minimum acreage without following the subdivision process.
Staff told commissioners the planning commission held a public hearing on Nov. 21 and recommended approval. The ordinance will guide residents and permitting staff when a parcel was created by deed rather than through subdivision review and clarify when a parcel needs corrective action before permits or land-use approvals.
