What is the cost and procedure for short platting?
The fee for short platting is set annually by the Board of County Commissioners. Check with the Planning Division for the current fee. Application forms and information packet describing the process in detail are available at the Planning Division office or can be mailed to you. Once an application for a short plat (defined as no more than 4 lots where at least one of the lots is less than 5 acres) is received by the Department and determined complete, it takes about 30 days for preliminary approval. The applicant then has up to one year to meet all conditions of approval as set forth in the preliminary approval letter. These conditions include water availability and sewage disposal for each lot and may include a survey, private road improvements, easement requirements, and/or other conditions. The one year timeline can be extended for good cause shown for another 6 months. Once all conditions are met, the final plat must be recorded in the County auditors office before lots can be sol
