Subdivision Process

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:

  1. Descriptive plan, and
  2. Plan of subdivision.
 

 Descriptive Plans

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.