Subdivision

Cul-de-Sac
A dead-end street with a single entrance and a turning circle at the closed end, commonly used in residential subdivision design to increase privacy and reduce traffic.
Inside Lot
An inside lot, located within a subdivision, is characterized by being surrounded by other lots on each side. This is in contrast to a corner lot, which has road frontage on at least two sides.
Lot and Block Method
The lot and block method is a system used for locating and identifying parcels of land based on a designated lot number and block number as assigned on a plat map of a subdivision.
Minimum Lot Area
Minimum lot area refers to the smallest building lot area allowed in a subdivision, generally specified by a zoning ordinance.
Parcel
A 'Parcel' can refer to a piece of property under one ownership, a package sent through a common carrier, or the act of distributing items.
Subdividing
The process of dividing a tract of land into smaller parcels to facilitate development, often accompanied by the installation of utilities and streets.
Subdivision
A subdivision is a tract of land divided into individual lots that are suitable for homebuilding or other development purposes. Most states and localities require that a subdivision plat be recorded to ensure proper and compliant land use.
Tract
A tract, or parcel, of land is a defined area of real estate, typically held for the purpose of subdividing into smaller plots for development or sale.

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