A. The provisions of this section shall be applicable only to those properties within the R-.1 zone district upon which a duplex residential structure is fully constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter 15.22 as of March 1, 2000.

B. Any undivided parcel or lot within the R-.1 zone district upon which is lawfully constructed a duplex residential structure may be subdivided into separate lots or parcels by the owner thereof upon submission to the director of community development of a subdivision plat identifying the separate lots or parcels created thereby. Such subdivision plat shall:

1. Create a separate legal description for each individual lot or parcel upon which is to be located each duplex unit;

2. Identify the location of each existing duplex unit upon each such newly created separate lot or parcel;

3. Identify the newly created property line separating the previously existing lot or parcel into separate lots or parcels;

4. Bear the stamp of a licensed land surveyor;

5. Conform to any other requirements established by the director of community development and approved by resolution by the city council; and

6. Be accompanied by a jointly executed agreement between the owners regarding maintenance of a common appearance of the exterior of the entire building.

C. Any subdivision plat which conforms to the requirements of subsection B hereof shall be approved by the director of community development. Any subdivision plat which does not conform to the requirements of subsection B hereof shall be returned to the owner for modification and correction. Upon approval by the director of community development, the subdivision plat shall be recorded as provided in the subdivision ordinance of the city and shall be effective as of the date of such recordation.

D. Nothing contained herein shall authorize any owner of any property to construct, repair, reconstruct or maintain any duplex residential structure in any manner which is not in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter 15.22 or any other provision of the Greenwood Village Code or any regulations promulgated thereunder. (Ord. 2000-15 § 1)