Joining lots vs. Subdivision

[Inspector 102]

Given a 16 acres tract of land described by metes and bounds, and 4 acres is deeded to the neighboring parcel by metes and bounds description, would you consider this a subdivision of the original tract and require submittal. The receiving tract intend to describe their property as one parcel after receiving the 4 acres tract basically creating one larger parcel. This will not create a separate building site, only a larger version of one that is existing. I thought there was some verbiage that stated if land is transfered to adjoining properties without creating a new building site, then it is not a subdivision. Any comments on how others would handle appreciated.

 

[mtlogcabin]

The receiving tract intend to describe their property as one parcel after receiving the 4 acres tract basically creating one larger parcel.

This is known as a "Boundary Line Adjustment" and does not fall under subdivision rules here.

The only review is that the giving property is not creating a non-conforming lot and that all existing structures will meet current setbacks.

 

[jim baird]

Your local regs should clarify.

Here, if the split creates under three parcels it is considered "minor", and does not fall under major subdivision regs, which require extensive improvements.

A recombination is not considered a subdivision as long as the total number of parcels is not increased.

Looks to me like you have a split with a recombo that evens out to a zero increase. Here the split would have to be stamped with approval, but the recombo would not.