§ 160A-376. Definition. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 160A‑376.  Definition.

(a)        For the purpose ofthis Part, "subdivision" means all divisions of a tract or parcel ofland into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions when any one ormore of those divisions is created for the purpose of sale or buildingdevelopment (whether immediate or future) and shall include all divisions ofland involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets;but the following shall not be included within this definition nor be subjectto the regulations authorized by this Part:

(1)        The combination orrecombination of portions of previously subdivided and recorded lots where thetotal number of lots is not increased and the resultant lots are equal to orexceed the standards of the municipality as shown in its subdivisionregulations.

(2)        The division of landinto parcels greater than 10 acres where no street right‑of‑waydedication is involved.

(3)        The publicacquisition by purchase of strips of land for the widening or opening ofstreets or for public transportation system  corridors.

(4)        The division of atract in single ownership whose entire area is no greater than two acres intonot more than three lots, where no street right‑of‑way dedicationis involved and where the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standardsof the municipality, as shown in its subdivision regulations.

(b)        A city may providefor expedited review of specified classes of subdivisions. (1955, c. 1334, s. 1; 1971,c. 698, s. 1; 1973, c. 426, s. 61; 1977, c. 912, s. 6; 2003‑284, s.29.23(a); 2005‑426, s. 4(a).)