Planning -
Land Splits

Steps for the Land Split Procedure

1. The applicant should contact the Planning Division to establish the exact location and current zoning of the site. Once zoning is identified, the applicant should find out from this same department the minimum width, depth, area, street frontage, building setbacks, etc. for the appropriate zoning district (from Zoning Ordinance and Map).

2. If the zoning will permit the property to be split, the required “Land Split Application” form shall be completed, and the following information and documentation submitted:

(a) Completed application form and fifteen (15) copies of the land split map. The information required for the land split map shall be shown graphically or by note on plans at a standard engineering scale large enough to show all details clearly. The size of the map shall be either 18”x24” or 24”x36”. The map and application shall contain the following information:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of the property owner(s).
2. Name, address, and telephone number of the engineer or land surveyor preparing the map, including professional seal and signature.
3. The General Plan designation for the subject site.
4. Graphic and written scale, north indicator (up or to the right), and date of preparation.
5. Legal description of the property.
6. The property boundaries and acreage of the existing site.
7. The boundaries of the proposed parcels to be created and the net area (the area exclusive of roadways dedicated to the public) in acreage or square feet of each parcel.
8. The location and dimensions of existing streets and right-of-way proposed to be dedicated.
9. The locations of existing structures, fences, walls, etc. with dimensions to proposed property lines.
10. The existing zoning classification of the subject site and adjacent properties.
11. The locations of water and sewer lines and existing services.

Additional information that may be required for the land split map and application:

12. A Code Study prepared by a registrant in the case of land splits in existing commercial /office/industrial development sites.
13. The boundaries of all property within one hundred fifty feet (150').
14. The topography of the site shown at one foot (1') contour intervals if the site slopes less than five percent (5%); two foot (2') contour intervals if the site slopes up to twenty percent (20%); and five foot (5') contour intervals if the site slopes more than twenty percent (20%).
15. Any additional pertinent information as required by the staff, such as copies of current “covenants, conditions and restrictions” (C.C. & R’s), in the case of land splits in recorded subdivisions.

(b) A list of property owners (with addresses) adjacent to the parcel proposed to be split, as determined from the latest equalized assessment roll of the County Assessor’s Office.

(c) A chain of title or a history of the ownership of the parcel proposed to be split, dating back to January 1, 1974, furnished by a recognized title company. Such information shall be presented so that it may be determined if the proposed land split does or does not constitute a subdivision.

3. The applicant shall bring the submittal package to the Mesa Planning Division information counter to determine the accuracy and completeness of the submittal.

4. The approval of a land split may require the applicant to participate in utility extensions and off-site improvements in conjunction with the issuance of construction permits, and if necessary, sign a development agreement form, agreeing to participate in any future projects in the area.

5. The approval of the land split may also require the dedication of street rights-of-way, utility and irrigation easements, etc. prior to the issuance of building permits. In such cases, the City of Mesa Real Estate Services Division will provide such forms and assistance in their preparation and will be responsible for their recording.

6. Once all requirements have been met, the applicant will be responsible for recording the approved land split map.

7. An improper land split renders the property involved unsuitable for building and not entitled to a construction permit.

Updated: May 2007