§ 701. Minor Subdivision and Land Development

A. Minor Subdivision. A minor subdivision is a plan for the subdivision of land into three (3) or fewer residential lots, provided that the subdivision does not require any waivers from, or modifications to, these Regulations, and also provided that:

1. No part of the land to be subdivided shall have been subdivided within five (5) years prior to the submission;

2. No part of contiguously commonly owned land shall have been subdivided within five (5) years prior to submission. The term "commonly owned" shall mean owned at the time of submission or at any time within five (5) years prior thereto by the present owner or by any member of the owner's present family or any corporation or partnership in which the owner or the owner's immediate family has or had an interest; and

3. A covenant be executed and recorded with the plat stating that the subdivision and contiguous commonly owned lands will not be further subdivided within five (5) years after final approval of the subdivision.

B. Minor Land Development. A minor land development is a development plan for a project of three (3) or fewer residential lots or units, provided such development does not require waivers or modifications as specified in these Regulations. All non-residential land development projects shall be considered as major land development plans.

C. Submission Requirements. Any applicant requiring approval of a minor subdivision or land development shall submit to the Administrative Officer the plans and supporting materials required for the appropriate stage of review in the checklists contained in Appendix B of these Regulations.