§ 66-6. Exemptions.

(a)

The following subdivisions are exempt from the requirement of this chapter to obtain approval from the planning commission; provided, however, that exemption from approval by the planning commission shall not be construed as an exemption from the requirements of this chapter or the Screven County Zoning Ordinance with regard to lot size, lot width, and any improvement or other requirements as determined and required by the zoning administrator; provided further, that all such subdivisions shall require the recording of a final plat approved by the zoning administrator and recorded in the office of the clerk of superior court of the county:

(1)

Minor subdivisions, as defined in this chapter.

(2)

Intra-family land transfers, as defined by this chapter and as provided in section 66-292 (a)(3) "Family clause exemption" of this chapter, regardless of the number of lots.

(3)

Minor developments, as defined in this chapter.

(b)

The following land subdivisions, transfers, and sales are specifically exempted from the plat approval requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that such exemptions shall not be exempt from requirements of the county zoning ordinance and development improvement requirements of this chapter:

(1)

The creation and sale of cemetery plots.

(2)

The sale of lots consistent with previously approved and recorded plats or deeds.

(3)

The creation of leaseholds for space within a multiple-occupancy building or the division of property into leaseholds (but not for sale) for commercial, industrial, or institutional use.

(4)

The creation of leaseholds (but not for sale) for the agricultural use of property where the use does not involve the construction of a building to be used as a residence or for other purposes not directly related to agricultural use of the land or crops or livestock raised thereon.

(5)

Any division of land to heirs through a judicial estate proceeding, or any division of land pursuant to a judicial partition, or any division of land occurring from the foreclosure of a deed of trust; provided, however, that such exemption shall not require the county or the zoning administrator to issue permits if the resulting lots or parcels fail to meet any applicable requirements of the county zoning ordinance or this chapter.

(Ord. of 11-9-2004(1), § 2)