# Lot split

A lot split divides one lot into a small number of new lots, usually through a shorter review than a full subdivision. Also called minor subdivision, minor plat, parcel map, or land division.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/glossary/lot-split/

## What it is

A lot split creates a few lots from one, such as dividing a large residential lot or carving a pad site from a shopping center. Most codes cap how many lots qualify.

## What it tells you

A lot split on a commercial site often means a pad is being sold or built, like a restaurant or bank on an outparcel. In neighborhoods it signals infill: one or two new homes.

## How it moves through a city or county

1. The owner submits a survey showing the new lot lines.
2. Staff check lot size, frontage, and access against the zoning.
3. Staff or the planning commission approves it, often without a hearing.
4. The new lots are recorded with the county.

The cap on lots differs by place, often two to four. California handles splits of four or fewer lots with a parcel map.

Rules vary by state, county, and city. These pages describe common practice, not legal advice.

## Recent lot splits and minor subdivisions

From public filings in Colorado, Georgia, and New Hampshire.

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Lot Single-Family Subdivision on 8.25 Acres | Grantville, GA | Chisel Mill Homes | Single-family | 2 homes · 8.25 acres | Recommended | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 3-Lot Residential Subdivision on 10.7 Acres | Hanover, NH | Conch Shell Realty, LLC | Single-family | 3 homes · 10.7 acres | Seeking approval | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 73-Unit Affordable Apartment Community | Glenwood Springs, CO | Cohen-Esrey Development Group | Apartments | 73 apartments · 3.93 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 6, 2026 |

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

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## Related terms

- [Subdivision](https://boardwalkai.com/glossary/subdivision/): A subdivision divides one piece of land into lots for sale or development, approved through plats showing the new lots and streets.
- [Plat](https://boardwalkai.com/glossary/plat/): A plat is a surveyed map showing how land is divided into lots, streets, and easements, recorded with the county once approved.
- [Final plat](https://boardwalkai.com/glossary/final-plat/): A final plat is the approved subdivision map recorded with the county, creating legal lots that can be sold and built on.

## Common questions

### How many lots can a lot split create?

How many lots a lot split can create depends on the local code; many cap it at two to four. Anything larger goes through a full subdivision with a preliminary and final plat.

### Is a lot line adjustment the same as a lot split?

No, a lot line adjustment moves the line between existing lots without creating a new one. A lot split creates at least one new lot.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Lot split", boardwalkai.com/glossary/lot-split/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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