Subdivision Regulations - Blount County Government

9-01-06
Lot, Non-residential: A lot intended to be used for purposes other than
residential structures and their accessory uses; such as for commercial or
industrial development.
Lot of Record: A designated tract of land as shown on a plat or other document
properly executed and recorded in the County Register’s Office or the County
Assessor of Property’s Office.
Major Subdivision: All subdivisions not classified as minor subdivisions,
including but not limited to subdivision of five (5) or more lots, or any size
subdivision requiring any new road, or extension, or the installation of any public
improvements.
Minor Subdivision: Any subdivision containing not more than four (4) lots
fronting on an existing road, not involving any new , or the extension of utilities,
or the creation of any public improvements, and not adversely affecting the
remainder of the property or adjoining property. Flag-lots with appropriate “feesimple”
flag-stems to the existing county road (minimum of 25’ feet in width,
capable of constructing a driveway upon) may be considered in a minor-division.
The use of a common driveway easement to serve lots off of the roadway is not
a minor-division no matter if there are less than 4 lots.
Monuments: Markers used to establish definitely all lines on the plat of a
subdivision, including all lot corners, boundary lines, and points of change in
road alignment. Concrete monuments or steel pins not less than three-fourth
(3/4) inches in diameter and two (2) feet long.
Nonresidential Subdivision: A subdivision whose intended use is other than
residential, such as commercial or industrial.
Offer of Dedication: The act of granting land or roads to an entity, such as the
government, association, person, etc. The offer of dedication shall not constitute
the acceptance of such land or roads by the local government, association or
person.
Off-Site: Any premises not located within the area of the property to be
subdivided, whether or not in the same ownership of the applicant requesting
subdivision plat approval.
One-Lot Subdivision: The subdivision of a larger tract, parcel, or lots into two
lots, in which only one additional lot is created. Both lots may be platted. The
combining of two or more existing lots which creates a single lot. (This type
subdivision must adhere to the definition of a minor subdivision and the
requirements specified in these regulations).
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