Major Subdivision is defined as what?

• A. Any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision
• B. A subdivision within a city
• C. A subdivision that does not require surveying
• D. An agricultural subdivision

Answer: (A)

Major subdivision is defined by its classification rather than where it is or the surveying it requires. In planning, subdivisions are split into minor and major categories to determine the level of review needed. A major subdivision is any subdivision that is not classified as a minor subdivision. In other words, if a subdivision doesn’t meet the criteria that make something a minor subdivision, it falls into the major category and typically undergoes a more detailed review process, with requirements like a preliminary plat, public hearings, and broader design standards. The other options don’t fit because location within a city, lack of surveying, or agricultural use aren’t what determine major versus minor; the deciding factor is whether the subdivision meets the criteria to be considered minor.