Colorado State Specific Exam- Subdivision understanding 35 acres
So I’m reading the state subdivision laws (Colorado). I’m pasting in the “definitions from Title 28, Aritcle 30 of the CRS: “
(9) “Subdivider” or “developer” means any person, firm, partnership, joint venture,
association, or corporation participating as owner, promoter, developer, or sales agent in the
planning, platting, development, promotion, sale, or lease of a subdivision.
(10) (a) “Subdivision” or “subdivided land” means any parcel of land in the state which is
to be used for condominiums, apartments, or any other multiple-dwelling units, unless such land when previously subdivided was accompanied by a filing which complied with the provisions of this part 1 with substantially the same density, or which is divided into two or more parcels, separate interests, or interests in common, unless exempted under paragraph (b), (c), or (d) of this subsection”
So here is my question: It says that a subdivision is any parcel of land in the state which is to be used “…..or any other multiple-dwelling units, unless……)
So what about single family dwellings? Can folks subdivide their land, less than 35 acres if it’s for single family dwellings?
In reading about this law, I found the following:
On May 5, 1972, C.R.S. 30-28-101, the session law that most Colorado attorneys refer to as Senate Bill 35, became effective. SB 35 was enacted to provide some regulation over the subdivision of land in Colorado, and it required counties to pass regulations to regulate parcels of land smaller than 35 acres and preclude property owners in most circumstances from unilaterally subdividing their property without complying with SB 35.
So it is that ANY lot that is “split” or divided that is smaller than 35 acres needs to have a preliminary plat given to the City or County for review, and then a subdivision plat drawn up by a licensed land surveyor? Or is it just “multi-family” use lot splits. That’s the confusing part to me.
Thank you,
Eric Ackerman
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