Applications for all subdivisions are reviewed and processed though the Planning Division.

Short Subdivisions
Short subdivisions (also known as short plats) are defined as a subdivision of land into 2, 3, or 4 lots, any one of which is less than 5 acres in area. Short plats are reviewed and approved by the Planning Division staff after being referred to agencies affected by the proposal for their comments. Short plats require potable water, sewage disposal, survey, legal access, and compliance with County environmental regulations. At the end of a 30 day review period, the plat will be given preliminary approval, preliminary approval with conditions, or denial. If approved or approved with conditions, the applicant has up to one year to meet the conditions of approval and get the final plat approved and recorded.

Regular Subdivision (Long plats): Rural and Urban Subdivisions
These are subdivisions that divide land into five or more lots. Rural subdivision regulations apply specifically to those areas classified as rural residential in the Comprehensive Plan and/or the Land Use Code. They involve lots greater than one acre, usually with private roads. Urban subdivision regulations apply to those areas identified as suburban residential or urban residential in the Comprehensive Plan and/or the Land Use Code. Lots are less than one acre, and the subdivision usually includes public roads. Both of these types of subdivisions are reviewed by the Planning staff and other interested agencies, but must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners after public hearing and review and recommendation by the County Planning Commission.