A simple plat is a division of one parcel of land into two lots where the parent parcel has not been subdivided since 2003 and the resulting lots meet the underlying zoning and/or Land Development Regulations.

The only parcels eligible for a simple plat meets all of the following criteria:

• The parcel is only creating one additional lot and has not been subdivided since 2003.
• If a lot has been previously subdivided then the Summary Plat process is required.
• The parcel is within a residential zone or is in an unzoned area and is being subdivided for residential purposes.
• If a lot is within the unzoned area and is being used for industrial, commercial, or non-residential use the Summary Plat process is required.
• The new proposed lots have existing non-residential uses the Summary Plat process is required.

Simple plat can be submitted in several ways. One may submit them in person to the Subdivision Administration at the counter (South Building, Level 3, Suite S-3300). Another way is to submit your plat online via our Online Permitting System (Cityworks).

• Simple Plats submitted via email will not be accepted for review.
• Simple Plats submitted by mail without the fee will not be accepted for review and will be returned by mail.

Simple plats are evaluated and can be approved at the counter online. If the plats meet all applicable regulations and requirements will proceed with approval.

• However, the respective municipalities must review and approve simple and exempt plats according to any policy and procedure the individual office requires. The subdivision administration does not review or approve simple plats within the Cities of Fountain Inn, Mauldin, Travelers Rest, Greenville, Greer, or Simpsonville.
• Simple plats are exempt from meeting stormwater requirements. Simple plat applications and fees may also be submitted using the County’s Online Permit Development Center.
• Online applications are reviewed for completeness within two days of submission.
• If incomplete, the applicant will be notified via email of the required plat revisions.
• Once all staff comments are addressed and a revised plan submitted, the plat will be reviewed and approved within five business days or less.

Additional Steps Once Approved:

After a simple plat is approved, the following steps apply. See County Square Map for location of applicable County offices.

• Must be taken by citizen to be Recorded with Register of Deeds (Floor 2 Suite S-2100)
• Then taken to Real Properties to have TMN’s assigned (Floor 1 Suite S-1000)
• The plat can then be taken to E911 to have addresses assigned (Floor 4 Suite S-4500)

Submittal Requirements:

• Fee Schedule
• Simple Plat Checklist
• Plat, signed and sealed by a Professional Land Surveyor.

Policy Updates:

• Process for Exempt Plats Involving Review Zoning District Parcels