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Middle Housing Land Divisions

A middle housing land division (MHLD) allows you to divide a property into separate lots when developing certain housing types. This process is faster and has fewer approval requirements than a standard land division.

How to apply for a MHLD

To complete a Middle Housing Land Division (MHLD), you must complete and submit three separate applications.

The three applications for an MHLD:

  1. 1. Building permit application

  2. 2. Preliminary Plan Review

  3. 3. Final Plat Review

    • After your preliminary plan is approved, you must submit a final plat for review and approval. Once the final plat is approved and recorded, the land division process is complete.
      Go to: Final Plat for MHLD.
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