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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 33 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 33-2, 33-34, AND 33-58 THEREOF AND BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 33-38 PERTAINING TO IN-FILL SUBDIVISIONS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That Section 33-2 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988) be amended by adding thereto the definition of "Subdivision, in-fill" to read as follows: Sec. 33-2. Definitions. Subdivision, in-fill. A minor subdivision of three or fewer contiguous residential lots located in a recorded subdivision where the majority of platted lots have dimensional characteristics which exceed the minimum requirements of the underlying zoning classification. 2. That Sections 33-34 (a) and 33-58 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988) be amended to read as follows: Sec. 33-34. Minor subdivision standards. (a) The planning director may certify a subdivision or resubdivision as a "minor subdivision" if he finds that: 1. The subdivision meets the definition of minor subdivision set forth in Chapter 33, Article II of this code and existing facilities will adequately accommodate the modification; and 2. The proposal meets all requirements with respect to lot sizes and area of the zoning ordinance, and of this chapter, and that the said proposal will not create a violation of any of the provisions of the zoning ordinance; and 3. The proposal will not adversely affect the development of the remainder of the parcel or any of the adjoining property. 4. In the case of an in-fill subdivision, the provisions of Section 33-38 are met. Sec. 33-58, Minor subdivision procedure. (a) The planning director may certify a subdivision or a re-subdivision plat as a minor subdivision or an in-fill subdivision, if he finds that it meets the standards for minor or in-fill subdivisions set forth in Article II of this chapter.