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1. When must a division of land be reviewed by the City?

Any division of land within the incorporated area of the City or its extraterritorial platting jurisdiction which results in a land division as defined by this ordinance shall be surveyed and a Certified Survey Map (CSM) or Plat of such division approved and recorded as required by the State Statutes and this ordinance. View the ordinance (PDF).

2. How can I divide this lot?

Whether an existing lot or parcel can be divided depends on several factors including:

• Compliance with the Official Map (PDF)
• Compliance with the Subdivision and Platting Code (PDF)
• Compliance with the Zoning Code and Zoning Map
• Can city streets be extended

3. Who can prepare a Certified Survey Map, Subdivision Plat, or other dividing instruments?

Only a licensed and professional surveyor can prepare a certified survey map, subdivision plat, or other dividing instruments.