§ 153A-335. "Subdivision" defined. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 153A‑335.  "Subdivision" defined.

(a)        For purposes of this Part, "subdivision" means alldivisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites,or other divisions when any one or more of those divisions are created for thepurpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) andincludes all division of land involving the dedication of a new street or achange in existing streets; however, the following is not included within thisdefinition and is not subject to any regulations enacted pursuant to this Part:

(1)        The combination or recombination of portions of previouslysubdivided and recorded lots if the total number of lots is not increased andthe resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standards of the county as shownin its subdivision regulations.

(2)        The division of land into parcels greater than 10 acres ifno street right‑of‑way dedication is involved.

(3)        The public acquisition by purchase of strips of land forwidening or opening streets or for public transportation system corridors.

(4)        The division of a tract in single ownership the entire areaof which is no greater than two acres into not more than three lots, if nostreet right‑of‑way dedication is involved and if the resultantlots are equal to or exceed the standards of the county as shown by itssubdivision regulations.

(b)        A county may provide for expedited review of specifiedclasses of subdivisions. (1959, c. 1007; 1973, c.822, s. 1; 1979, c. 611, s. 2; 2003‑284, s. 29.23(b); 2005‑426, s.4(b).)