Subdivision is the process whereby a plot of land is divided into two or more parcels in order to obtain separate legal titles for each parcel. It is a key part of the land development process and an important tool in land use management.
Only the registered landowner or an agent appointed by the owner can apply for subdivision approval.
There are two types of subdivision applications:
If the applicant wants to create only one new lot from an existing parcel of land, often an un-subdivided quarter section, it can be done by a description of the parcel boundaries, which must be prepared by a qualified land surveyor.
Municipal Planning Services is the authority that approves subdivision for the Town of Bruderheim. They ensure that:
Each subdivision application is unique and may be subject to a host of conditions, such as development agreements, offsite levies, or municipal/environmental reserves. After an applicant receives subdivision approval, they must meet the specific conditions of their approval. When they have, the Town will endorse their subdivision and the surveyor will take the plan to be registered at Land Titles. Then, and only then, are the new legal titles created for the new parcels of land.