The various words and terms defined in the Land Division Act shall have the same meaning as used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, and subject to the following specific definitions:
ACT. The Land Division Act of the State of Michigan, Public Act 288 of 1967, as amended.
APPLICANT, OWNER, PROPRIETOR and SUB-DIVIDER are intended to be synonymous terms referring to the person or entity holding an ownership interest in land proposed for plat consideration.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT. The Genesee County Health Department or the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, whichever has jurisdiction in the particular context.
PLAT and SUBDIVISION are synonymous terms referring to a map or chart of land developed pursuant to this subchapter.
SURVEYOR. A professional surveyor licensed by the State of Michigan, as provided by Section 102 of the Act.
(Ord. 175, passed 11-10-2008)