§ 38-1. Definition.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Subdivision means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, plots, parcels or building sites for the purpose of sale or of building development, either immediate or future. It also includes the resubdivision or rearrangement of one or more lots, plots, parcels, or building sites. Any sales or contract of sale or agreement to purchase any lot by metes and bounds shall constitute a subdivision of land and require, prior to any sale or contract to sell or agreement to purchase and before the delivery of a deed, the submission of a plat to the board of aldermen.

The term "subdivision" shall not apply to:

(1)

Land in subdivisions previously legally recorded, except in the case of resubdivisions.

(2)

The subdivision of land to be used for orchards, forestry, or the raising of crops, provided that the clerk certifies upon the plat that such land is to be used only for orchards, forestry, or the raising of crops.

(3)

The subdivision or resubdivision or rearrangement of land contiguous to or abutting on streets, roads, or highways now in existence or legally dedicated. However, this article shall apply to the subdivision or resubdivision or rearrangement of land whereby street, roads or highways not previously in existence or dedicated are created.

(Code 2004, § 17.1; Ord. of 2-13-1986)