Land Use & Zoning
Under Maine subdivision law, a 'subdivision' is generally defined as the division of a tract of land into:
A2 or more lots within any 5-year period
B3 or more lots within any 5-year period✓ Correct
C5 or more lots within any 10-year period
DAny number of lots that require a new road
Explanation
Maine's subdivision law (Title 30-A MRSA Section 4401) defines a subdivision as the division of a parcel of land into 3 or more lots within any 5-year period, triggering municipal review requirements.
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Key Terms to Know
Adverse Possession
A doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
Option ContractA contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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.
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