Regular subdivisions go through a three-step review and approval process. We strongly recommend anyone seeking approval of a regular subdivision first contact Subdivision Administration staff, who will explain the review process and applicable requirements and standards.
What is a subdivision?
What is a subdivision?
The term "subdivision" generally refers to any division of a parcel of land for the purpose of sale or building development (whether such sale or development is immediate or future).
Regular subdivision three-step process:
Preliminary Plan Approval
Planning Director or Planning Board approve a preliminary plan showing the proposed general design of lots, roads, utilities, open space, etc.
**It is strongly recommended that you schedule a pre-submittal meeting prior to submitting a preliminary subdivision application.**
Preliminary Subdivision Plan Checklist
Preliminary Subdivision plat review fee is $1000, payable when the application is submitted.
Traffic Impact Analysis fee, if applicable, is $1000.
Construction Plat Approval
Subdivision Administration staff approve a detailed construction plat for the associated development.
For Construction Plan Checklist, Contact Watershed Management
Subdivision construction plan review fee is $275, payable when the application is submitted. Applicable Watershed Management fees will apply upon review of the construction plan.
Final Plan Recordation
Subdivision Administration staff approve a record plat showing the final layout of lots, open space, parcels, rights-of-way and easements.
Final plat review fee is $600, payable when the application is submitted.