There are two categories of subdivisions; Major Subdivisions and Minor Subdivisions
Minor Subdivisions are divisions of one or more existing parcels of land into four or fewer new parcels.
Major Subdivisions are divisions of one or more existing parcels of land into five or more new parcels.
There are differences in the approval process for these two different categories, which the local municipality has discretionary control over. Minor subdivisions are typically much less expensive and time consuming than major subdivisions and require less infrastructure development and regulatory review.
The steps of a subdivision project include submitting a subdivisions package with the local municipalities which will include a Tentative Map. Once the subdivision is conditionally approved and all of the conditions are met, the new property corners are set with survey monuments and a Parcel Map (Minor Subdivision) or a Tract map (Major Subdivision) are filed with the County Surveyors office.
Subdivisions can be costly and time consuming and require the involvement of several other professional consultants such as engineers, geologists, Planners, biologists and building contractors.
At Pinpoint, we will take the lead role in the subdivision process and ensure that your project moves through the approval process as quickly and cost affectively as possible.
