What is a subdivision?
A subdivision is any division of land into two or more parcels. All divisions of land, including the creation of air parcels for condominium purposes, are regulated by the State Subdivision Map Act. The Subdivision Map Act establishes the time period for a subdivision map to be recorded or expired. A tentative parcel map and a tentative tract map are both reviewed and approved by the Hearing Officer. A subdivision may be achieved by one of the following methods : a. Tentative Parcel Maps A division of land into four or fewer parcels requires a tentative parcel map. b. Tentative Tract Maps A division of land into five or more parcels requires a tentative and a final tract map. A tentative map is made for the purpose of showing the design and improvement of a proposed subdivision (The map need not be based on a detailed survey). However, a tentative map must comply with all requirements contained in Title 16, of the Pasadena Municipal Code. c. Vesting Maps A vesting map grants vested rig
Subdivision is the process of creating one or more new lots from an existing parcel. The term “subdivision” is most often associated with division of land for residential dwellings, including single-family and townhouse developments. Division of land for commercial, business, industrial or office development for which a POD is required is not included in the term “subdivision.
A. It is the division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two (2) or more lots, tracts, parcels or other division of land including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership or building or lot development, provided, however, that the subdivision by lease of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than ten (10) acres, not involving any new street or easement of access or any residential dwelling, shall be exempted.
Subdivision is the process of creating one or more new lots from an existing parcel. The Department of Planning & Community Development must review subdivision of land and a subdivision plat must be recorded whenever a single parcel is divided into lots. The Planning Commission approves the preliminary plat and final plat is approved by staff. • What is a major and minor subdivision? A major subdivision is when three (3) or more lots are created. In the case of a major subdivision a hard surfaced road built to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) standards is required. Major subdivision plats have to be approved by the Planning Commission. A minor subdivision is when only two (2) lots are created (including the parent parcel). A fifty (50) access easement is required for access. Minor subdivision plats can be approved by staff. • What is a family subdivision? A family subdivision is when a parcel of land is transferred from one family member to another for the purpose of provid
A subdivision is most accurately described as any of the following: No plat approval required (lot split) A (no-plat) subdivision is a division of land along an existing public street, not involving the opening, widening or extension of any street or road, and involving no more than five lots after the original tract has been completely subdivided. The Delaware County Regional Planning Commission may approve such a subdivision without a plat. DCRPC has seven working days from the time of submission to approve or disapprove such no-plat subdivision. Please see additional information under Lot Splits. Plat approval required a) The division of any parcel of land shown as a unit or as contiguous on the last preceding tax roll: – into 2 or more parcels, sites, or lots – any one of which is less than 5 acres – for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership b) The improvement of one or more parcels of land for residential, commercial, or industrial structures or groups
