Subdivision Regulations - General Information
The Subdivision
Regulations for Scottsville-Allen County, Kentucky were adopted on June 15,
1998, with an effective date of October 1, 1998. “These Subdivision Regulations
were designed to encourage the development of sound, healthful and economically
stable residential, commercial, industrial and public areas; to provide for
safe, convenient and efficient traffic circulation; to coordinate land
developments in order to ensure that the future physical growth in Scottsville
and Allen County, Kentucky will be orderly, efficient and conducive to the
minimum outlay of public expenditures in providing services to new growth areas;
to provide for the protection of environmentally sensitive and geologic hazard
areas; to minimize fire hazards; to proved for light and air in habitable
structures; to encourage the efficient use of energy resources; to mitigate
flooding hazards; to provide for the proper disposal of sewage; to enhance the
unique aesthetics of the community; to encourage the protection and enhancement
of trees and woodland areas; and to proved for the overall harmonious
development of the community accordance with the Scottsville-Allen County
Comprehensive Plan”. The full text of the Scottsville-Allen County
Subdivision Regulations is available for purchase from the Planning Commission.
For further information please contact the Planning Commission at 270-237-4180,
PO Box 736, Scottsville, KY 42164. Our email address is
planning@nctc.com.
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Subdivision Development - Quick Facts
WHEN TO FILE A PLAT WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION?
When a new building lot, or agricultural tract less than
10.01 acres, is created through the subdividing of an existing lot or
agricultural tract.
When an existing lot is increased in size by the joining of
two or more lots or partial lots.
When a lot is re-described or re-plated, and it changes the
dimensions of the original survey.
When a new road is created by a private developer,
regardless of the lot sizes.
WHEN DOES A PLAT NOT REQUIRE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL?
When a tract is subdivided into
agricultural tracts that are
greater than 10.01 acres, and no new roads are created.
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING LOT SIZE
Minimum Lot Size Without
Public Sewer
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7/10 Acre or 0.7 Acre with at least 20,000 sq. feet of
buildable area less all setbacks and easements.
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Each lot must have at least forty (40) feet of road
frontage on a city, county, state or federally maintained highway.
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Required Setback Lines:
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Half the distance from the right-of-way. (Typically
25 feet)
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Ten (10) foot side setback lines, from each side.
Minimum Lot Size With
Public Sewer
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1/4 Acre or 0.25 Acre with at least 7,700 sq. feet of
buildable area less all setbacks and easements.
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Each lot must have at least forty (40) feet of road
frontage on a city, county, state or federally maintained highway.
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Required Setback Lines:
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Half the distance from the right-of-way. (Typically
25 feet)
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Ten (10) foot side setback lines, from each side.
MINOR SUBDIVISION DEFINITION
Any tract that is divided up to four (4) times plus the
remainder.
Plat size 8 ½” x 14” with vicinity map, scaled to fit page,
with angle and distance to nearest established street line or monuments,
referenced to a corner of any parent tract, and include required certifications.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION DEFINITION
Subdivision of land more than four (4) times plus the
remainder or if it involves a new roadway.
Preliminary and Final plat required, may be combined. Plat
size 18” x 24” with vicinity map, scaled 1”=200’ or less, contours and drainage
system design is required, and include required certifications. Public hearing
required.
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