A Minor Land Division (MLD) Survey is a regulated process that subdivides an existing parcel into multiple legal lots, typically fewer than the threshold that would trigger a full subdivision plat under state or municipal law. While similar to a Lot Split, a Minor Land Division involves more extensive review and compliance with local planning and zoning ordinances, ensuring that each resulting parcel meets legal standards for development, access, and utilities.

The survey typically includes:

• Detailed research of the parent parcel’s deed, plats, and subdivision history.

• Field survey of the parcel to establish accurate boundary lines, set or verify monuments, and identify relevant site features.

• Preparation of a Minor Land Division Plat that depicts the proposed new lots, their dimensions, access, easements, and conformance with zoning regulations.

• Coordination with the city, county, or other governing authority to review, approve, and record the division in compliance with applicable land use laws.

• Setting of new monuments to mark the corners of the newly created lots once the MLD is finalized.

This service is commonly used for:

• Developers and builders creating a small number of new lots for residential or commercial projects.

• Property owners dividing a larger tract of land into multiple parcels for sale, transfer, or family distribution.

• Real estate transactions where multiple buildable lots need to be established from a parent parcel.

• Landowners seeking to maximize property value by creating additional legal parcels without undergoing a full subdivision process.

Important Notes:

• The number of lots allowed under a Minor Land Division varies by jurisdiction (commonly up to 4 or 5 lots). Larger divisions may require a Preliminary or Final Subdivision Plat process.

• Approval from the local planning or zoning authority is required, and additional conditions such as roadway dedication, drainage plans, or utility easements may be imposed.

• This survey does not guarantee approval — compliance with zoning, frontage, minimum lot size, and access standards must be verified before approval is granted.

• Once approved, the MLD Plat or new legal descriptions must be recorded with the county recorder’s office to establish the lots as separate parcels.