Residential Development

In some instances, if a property is not zoned for residential uses it must first be rezoned before proceeding through the subdivision or site plan process.

Single Family Residential (Attached & Detached)


To divide a parcel(s) to create new residential lots the development plan must be reviewed through the residential subdivision review process.

Subdividing land requires approval from the Planning Department, except when:
  • The sale or exchange of parcels does not result in additional building lots or reconfiguration of the property
  • The division is the result of an inheritance or by court order
  • The division is to create a lot for a public facility, public building, or community well

Review Process to Follow


The scope and complexity of a proposed development will determine the review process to be followed. Some factors used to determine the review process include:
  • The number of lots proposed
  • The need to extend public utilities (water and sewer) to the property
  • The need to upgrade or construct roads to serve the development
  • The need to construct public drainage improvements to serve the development

Review Process Documents

  1. Construction Plan Application Deadlines and Review Schedule (PDF)
  2. Planning Review Schedule for Administrative Items (PDF)

Administrative Subdivision

  1. Construction Plan Application (PDF)
  2. Final Plat Review Application (PDF)
  3. Preliminary Plat Review Application (PDF)

Public Improvement Subdivision

  1. Construction Plan Application (PDF)
  2. Final Plat Review Application (PDF)
  3. Preliminary Plat Review Application (PDF)
  4. Resubdivision Application (PDF)
  5. Subdivision Application for four or fewer lots (PDF)
  6. Subdivision Ordinance Exception Application (PDF)

Family Divisions


Family divisions have different review criteria and a separate review process from other residential subdivisions. The application provides a list of the requirements and defines who qualifies as a family member. There are two types of family division applications:

Multi-family Residential


For multi-family residential development, follow one of the following processes:
  • Duplexes or townhouses - follow the residential subdivision review process
  • Condominiums or apartments - follow the site plan review process