(a) SUBDIVISION means the division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other division of land including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership or building or lot development. However, the division of land by lease for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than ten acres not involving new streets or easements of access, or the division of land by lease for residential dwelling, shall be exempted. The consolidation of lots into larger units of single ownership shall not constitute a SUBDIVISION.
(b) MINOR SUBDIVISION means the division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land as described in subsection (a) hereof, but which is limited to the creation of lots fronting upon improved public streets; and, provided that, there is not created by the subdivision any new streets, and required improvements, easements of access or the need therefor.
(Ord. 5508, approved 1-31-1991)