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Subdivision Regulation

Field(s):

Community Development, Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery, Housing Planning, Land Use & Law

Region of Focus: 

North America, General

Subdivision regulation refers to the rules and standards governing the division of land into smaller parcels for development. These regulations ensure that new subdivisions are designed with adequate infrastructure, such as roads, utilities, and public services, while protecting environmental resources and promoting orderly growth.


Subdivision regulations typically address lot size, street layout, drainage, hazard mitigation, and the provision of open space or community facilities



Last update: 

April 16, 2025

Developed by:
The Urban Lexis Editorial Team


Contributor(s):

Jing Zhang, AICP


With support from:
ChatGPT (by OpenAI) and DeepSeek


We acknowledge the assistance of AI tools in helping draft content. Final edits, fact-checking, and curatorial decisions were made by the Urban Lexis Editorial Team to ensure quality and relevance for our planning community.

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