Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi property owner wants to subdivide a large tract into smaller residential lots. Before selling individual lots, the developer must typically:
AOnly obtain a real estate license
BObtain subdivision approval from local authorities, record a plat, and comply with subdivision regulations including infrastructure requirements✓ Correct
COnly record a deed of subdivision
DObtain MREC approval for the subdivision
Explanation
Subdividing land in Mississippi requires approval from local planning/zoning authorities, compliance with subdivision regulations (minimum lot sizes, street widths, utilities, drainage), and recording of an approved plat in the county land records before lots can be sold.
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