Land Use & Zoning
Under Oregon land use law, a 'partition' differs from a 'subdivision' in that a partition:
ACan be done without any government approval
BDivides a parcel into 3 or fewer lots in a single calendar year✓ Correct
COnly applies to commercial properties
DCreates more than 10 lots
Explanation
In Oregon, a partition divides land into 2 or 3 parcels in a year and is subject to local partition ordinances. A subdivision creates 4 or more lots from a parcel and is subject to more detailed subdivision review. Both require local government approval.
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