A set of new regulations for developing subdivisions passed the Cullman Planning Commission, a move officials believe will make planning more efficient throughout the city.

A third public hearing on the subdivision regulations went by Monday evening with no comments, for or against the plan. A consultant has worked with city officials for months to create the regulations.

“These are a lot cleaner, easier to understand. A lot of people have put time into this,” said Rick Fulmer, city building inspector.

The regulations will go into effect Sept. 1.

 The commission also:

• denied a request for a short-form subdivision (creating two lots) at Brunner Street NW and Cleveland Avenue NW because the minimum lot size requirements were not met.
• denied a short-form subdivision (creating two lots) at 501 9th Avenue SE because lot sizes and setback requirements were not met.
• approved a favorable recommendation to the Cullman City Council for a request to rezone 27 acres, and two acres across the road, on John H. Cooper Drive SE from M-1 to B-2. Council members will consider the action and set a public hearing.
• approved a site plan for Phase VI of Heritage Village subdivision.
• recommended an annexation request at 2101 Main Avenue SW as AG-1.