Land Use & Zoning
In Arizona, a 'lot split' (dividing one lot into two) typically requires:
AOnly a title company's approval
BA subdivision plat or lot split application filed with the local planning department, subject to applicable regulations✓ Correct
COnly the owner's signature on a new deed
DADRE approval since it involves fewer than 6 lots
Explanation
Splitting a lot into two or more parcels generally requires filing with the local planning department, meeting setback, size, and access requirements, and obtaining approval before the new lots can be conveyed separately.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
State-Specific Concepts
DRE Regulation
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