Types of applications for processing matters subject to the requirements of this title include:

A. Applications to Develop or Alter the Use of Land. This includes all land use and development activity covered by this title. Applications to develop or alter the use of land are classified for administrative purpose into four categories.

1. An exempt subdivision is one which:

a. Involves the division of land into parcels of five acres or more where no new street is involved; or

b. Includes the combination or recombination of portions of previously platted lots where the total number of lots is not increased and the resultant lots are equal to the standards of this title and other applicable regulations; or

c. Involves cemetery lots.

2. Minor subdivision is one which does not involve:

a. The creation of more than eight lots on an approved private street, or

b. The creation of any new public street.

3. Major subdivision is any subdivision other than an exempt or minor subdivision.

4. Land development includes business and industrial parks, shopping centers, multiple occupancy buildings, and other developments defined by this title.

B. Applications for Change or Relief. This includes applications for changes to and/or relief from any part or provision on this title, of which there are three types of applications:

1. Amendment is a change to the text or map of the title.

2. Variance is an adjustment or modification of any regulation alleged to impose an unnecessary hardship on the use or development of land.

3. Appeal is a petition by an applicant to reverse or modify a decision of an administrative officer, board, commission or council. (Ord. 99-O-25 § 9.3, 1999)