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Subdivision

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A subdivision is the division of land into two or more lots or building sites.

Types of Subdivision Review

  • Minor subdivisions - the division of land into 5 or fewer residential lots.
  • Major subdivisions - all other types of subdivisions (all commercial subdivisions and residential subdivision of 6 or more lots).

The Subdivision Review Process

A Project Manager will be assigned to guide you through the entire process and be your point of contact for any questions.

Step 1. Pre-Application Meeting

We recommend that you request a free Pre-Application Meeting for your project. The meeting is an informal review of the project with staff to provide comments, suggestions and/or concerns from Town departments that will review your application.

Request a Pre-Application Meeting

Step 2. Submit Your Application

Complete the application online via our Building & Development Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal

Building & Development Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal

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Download the application and submit it with all required materials and filing fee.

Minor Subdivision Application

Major Subdivision Application

Filing Fees:

  • Minor Subdivision Review - $100 plus $10 per lot
  • Major Subdivision Review - $200 plus $10 per lot

Application Review:

  • Once received, your Project Manager will work with you to obtain any additional paperwork or information to help review your project.
  • Your Project Manager will be guided by the standards in LMO Section 16-5-115 - Subdivision Standards

Step 3. Approvals

  • 'Approval' of the subdivision means it is approved to construct the necessary infrastructure (roads, utilities, storm water plans and landscaping), if required.
  • Once the infrastructure has been constructed and inspected, Town staff can stamp the plat for recording in Beaufort County and then the lots can be sold, leased or developed.

View the Application Specific Review Procedures - LMO section 16-2-103.F

View our Community Development Application Process Table

Questions?

Contact the Community Development Information Center at cdic@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4757