What is a subdivision?

Subdivision is the dividing of a parcel into two or more parcels, each to be given a separate title. Subdivision is also used for a lot-line (boundary) adjustment of an existing parcel. The Municipal Government Act (MGA) and Subdivision and Development Regulation (Sub. Reg.) contain the regulations for subdivision that apply province-wide.  The County is responsible for making subdivision decisions in accordance with its own Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan, any other statutory plan in effect, as well as the MGA and Sub. Reg.

Apart from the few exceptions listed under Section 652 of the MGA, subdivision approval and endorsement by the County must be given before a plan of subdivision can be registered at the Land Titles office and new titles issued.