HB2574

THE CONTEXT: A BOS in its given county regulates the subdivision of all lands within its corporation limits, except any subdivisions that are regulated by municipalities ( A. R.

WHAT THE BILL DID: The final vetoed version would permits a BOS to adopt ordinances and regulations allowing small land subdivisions of six to ten parcels if all are two acres or more in size, if they are not subject to assured water supply or adequate water supply requirements, outlines requirements for an applicant to propose a small land subdivision, and require the BOS to notify the Real Estate Commissioner upon authorization of use for small land subdivision.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to give property owners and consumers a clearer rule for small land subdivision. It would permits a BOS to adopt ordinances and regulations allowing small land subdivisions of six to ten parcels if all are two acres or more in size, if they are not subject to assured water supply or adequate water supply requirements, and would also outlines requirements for an applicant to propose a small land subdivision, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.