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existence, or for the purpose of creating lot lines for mortgage or refinancing purposes or where anchor tenants must be subdivided off from attached, in-line space. Sec. 33.1-27. Procedure for preliminary plan review of minor subdivisions. (a) The subdivider shall submit to the agent two (2) physical copies and one (1) digital PDF copy of the preliminary subdivision plan for a minor subdivision and pay the appropriate subdivision plan review fee. The date that any application for approval of a subdivision plan is deemed complete shall constitute the official submission date of the plan on which the statutory period required for final approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the preliminary or final subdivision plan shall commence to run. (b) When all submittal requirements have been met and the application is deemed complete, the plan shall be reviewed by the agent and other agencies of the city and state as deemed necessary by the agent. The application shall be processed within the time period specified in Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-2259 and 15.2-2260, as said provisions may be amended from time to time. The agent shall cause the applicant to be notified of approval or denial of the application in writing. (1) If a final plan is approved, such approval shall be in accordance with section 33.1-34. The agent shall certify such approval by signing the record plat. (2) If a preliminary plan is approved, the agent shall include in the notification of preliminary approval all conditions required for final approval. (3) If disapproved, the agent shall state in the notification to the subdivider the specific reasons for denial. The reasons for denial shall identify deficiencies in the plan which cause the disapproval by reference to specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations or policies, and shall generally identify such modifications or corrections as will permit approval of the plan. (c) If the streets, drainage or utilities for the proposed minor subdivision are not fully improved as required by this chapter, the agent shall require as conditions of the minor subdivision approval that: (1) Curb, gutter, paving, sidewalks, drainage and utilities be improved to the standards for improvements currently applicable to a subdivision that is not a minor subdivision. These improvements shall be provided as required by sections 33.1-49 and 33.1-50. (2) The city engineer also approves the proposed plat by affixing his signature thereto. Such signature shall not be affixed until the improvements required by sections 33.1-49 and 33.1-50 are installed or a bond or other security is posted and an agreement executed and filed with the city engineer in accordance with section 33.1-49. (3) A parcel of land containing an existing residential structure may be subdivided so as to create one additional residential lot which shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 33.1-49 and 33.1-50, pertaining to installation of curbs and gutters, street and pavement widening and offsite drainage requirements, upon the following conditions: (i) All provisions of the zoning ordinance of the city are met; and