Updated: August 2012 Platting Process Plat: Defined as a map, generally of a , delineating the location, boundaries and ownership of individual properties. A plat sometimes called tract(s) may simply be the device for officially recording ownership changes or lot divisions. In communities that have subdivision regulations, submission and approval of a plat is a prerequisite to building. Approval of a preliminary plat by the Planning Commission, involves a determination that the subdivision conforms to the regulations and to the lot-size requirements of the district. To plat means to subdivide; where subdivision regulations are in effect this in turn may mean to obtain the necessary approvals without necessarily intending to improve or build, or, where they are not, to record. Property is frequently platted as a speculative venture. Platted, but undeveloped property may require public purchase or other action to bring it up to current regulatory standards.

Application fee for a Lot Split is: $200.00 (subdividing one tract into two tracts). Application fee for Preliminary Plat is: $350.00 (plus $10.00 for each additional lot). Application fee for Final Plat is: $250.00 (plus $10.00 for each additional lot).

Step 1 Identify minimum acreage requirements per zoning regulations.

Step 2 Contact the Planning Department to verify whose platting jurisdiction you are in. If the property is located inside a ’s platting jurisdiction you will need to contact that city and go through their platting process.

Preliminary Plat & Final Plat: Step 3 Submit application; a copy of the proposed plat; and fee to the Zoning Administrator. Obtain a copy of the year’s scheduled hearings and application deadline dates.

Step 4 The Planning Department will compile, print and submit the list of affected landowners living within 1,000 feet (200’ if the tract is adjacent to a city limit line) of the proposed plat.

Step 5 The applicant or someone representing the applicant shall attend the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners meetings.

Step 6 For the purpose of dedication of rights-of-ways the Board of County Commissioners meeting is the final meeting for your plat prior to recording the plat by the Register of Deeds.

Preliminary and/or Final Plats: In some cases the preliminary plat and final plat may be considered concurrently.

Final Plats: A meeting with the Board of County Commissioners is required after the recommendation from the Planning Commission. Prior to that meeting the original plat (preliminary or final) must be signed with all corrections made and delivered to the Zoning Administrator before it will be scheduled for the County Commissioners meeting.

Upon final plat approval, by the Board of County Commissioners, proceed to obtaining permits.