Family Transfer

A Family Transfer Division can be utilized for any property that has a division available, IF the lot being created will be gifted or sold to an immediate member of the property owner’s family who is at least 18 years of age (child, grandchild, parent or grandparent).   The lot must be held by the family member for a period of 10 years, with this restriction recorded in the land records.   More information can be found in Section 2-39.3(A) of the Subdivision Ordinance. Family Transfer divisions are approved administratively, by the Chief of Planning.

Administrative Subdivision

If the Subdivision Potential Letter indicates that an Administrative Division is possible, then a parcel may be divided into two parcels using the Administrative Subdivision process.   More information can be found in Section 3-2 of the Subdivision Ordinance.  Administrative divisions are approved administratively, by the Chief of Planning.

Large Lot Division

Rural lots (RA and RC zoning) of 150 acres or more may be eligible for the Large Lot Division process.   Lots created under this process must be at least 50 or 100 acres in size, depending on the history of the parcel.   More information about Large Lot Division can be found in Section 2-310 of the Zoning Ordinance.   Large Lot Divisions are approved Administratively by the Chief of Planning provided that all requirements listed in Section 2-39.3(C) of the Subdivision Ordinance have been met.

Preliminary Plat

Construction Plan

Final Plat

The Preliminary Plat/Construction Plan/Final Plat process is a three-stage subdivision process.  We encourage each applicant to meet with staff to discuss the project prior to preparing initial plans, and to schedule a Pre-Application Meeting with Community Development staff prior to formal submission of these applications.  At this pre-application meeting, staff will walk you through the application packet to provide guidance on submission requirements, procedures, and deadlines.

Preliminary Plat: The Preliminary Plat begins to define individual development lots and the infrastructure required to serve those lots (i.e., location of water lines, roads, and sewer lines, etc.).  More information about Preliminary Plats can be found in Section   9   of the Subdivision Ordinance.  Preliminary Plats are approved by both the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.

Final Construction Plan: The Final Construction Plan contains much of the same information as a Preliminary Plat in significantly more detail.  The Final Construction Plan clarifies the details of the development such as final site layout, number of dwelling units, and landscaping. These plans include detailed grading and erosion and sediment control plans, storm water management plans and calculations, detailed roadway construction plans, and utility plans.  More information about Construction Plans can be found in Section  10 of the Subdivision Ordinance.  Construction Plans are approved administratively.

Final Plat:
The Final Plat is the document utilized to create the individual development lots for houses. The Final Plat specifies exact lot and easement locations. Along with plat review, staff works with the County Attorney’s Office on the review of subdivision documents. More information about Final Plats can be found in Section 10 of the Subdivision Ordinance.  Final Plats are approved administratively.  Once approved, the plat must be recorded in the land records to actually create the lots.

Non-Residential Division

For commercially and industrially zoned properties, division occurs through the Non-residential Subdivision process, which follows the Administrative Subdivision process and is approved by the Chief of Planning.  Non-residential divisions must be preceded by a Concept Development Plan or a Plan of Development.  More information can be obtained by visiting Section 2-39.3(G) of the Subdivision Ordinance.