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is the process by which land is converted into building lots, or
dividing a tract of land into
smaller parcels. Subdivision regulation is the process by
which local governments establish and enforce standards so that
land division occurs in a manner that protects the public
health, safety and welfare.
The County regulates
subdivisions for several reasons. One is to ensure that
when a tract of land is divided, it is done accurately and with
permanent records. It is a tool to help carry out the
policies and provisions of a comprehensive plan.
Subdivision regulations also serve to provide control over the
design and construction of streets, water systems, sewer systems
and other improvements necessary to turn land into developable
sites. Because these improvements are permanent, have a
long term effect on the community, are costly to repair or
replace, and often become the property and responsibility of
government, it is important to establish standards for
them. It is also important to require that the
improvements be installed so that the local governments do not
have to build them later, and at greater cost, than if installed at
the time the land was developed.
The
Subdivision
Regulations apply to any division of land into two or more
parts. Certain regulations apply to the division of a
single lot. A subdivision plat is required in Clinton
County when an original lot, tract or parcel of land is
divided into 3 or
more lots for the purpose of immediate or future sale or
transfer for development purposes. Whenever considering
dividing land or selling a lot or lots, check with the Clinton
County Zoning office for a complete list of requirements.
The application form
for a Minor Subdivision is located here. The
application form for a Major Subdivision is located here.
The complete Subdivision
Regulations are available
here.
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