A Minor Subdivision is the division of land into 6 or less lots, at one time or over a period of time, which does not require construction of a new street with new right of way, the extension of public water or sewer system or the installation of drainage improvement to facilitate residential lot construction. Applications for minor subdivisions follow the Summary Plat Process.

• Minor Subdivision Guidelines & Application
  (Updated 11.4.2025)

The summary plat application and the associated fee are required for Parcels that meet the following criteria and are not eligible for a simple plat. Even if only one lot is being created.

• Any division of land into 6 or fewer lots without the creation of public or private roads.
• A lot (or its parent parcel if the lot did not exist by 2003) has been subdivided since 2003.
• The new proposed lots have existing non-residential uses.
• The newly proposed lots are within any non-residential zone.
• A summary plat may be required if the parcel is within a subdivision approved by the Planning Commission and is part of a “larger common plan”. If applicable, the plan must first be approved by the Planning Commission as a revised preliminary plan. Upon approval by the Planning Commission, the applicant may proceed with the summary plat process. This process applies even if only one lot is being created.

Guidelines

• Minor Subdivision Application
• Summary Plat - required format
• Fee
• Water Availability Letter - N/A if Well
• Sewer Availability Letter - N/A if Septic
• SC DOT Encroachment Letter - N/A if County or Private Rd
• Any Applicable Recorded Easements or Restrictions
• Any Applicable HOA/POA Documentation or Recorded Covenants
• Family Subdivision Affidavit – Family Subdivision Exemption

Summary Plats are reviewed online through Cityworks

1. Within 2-3 business days of submittal, staff will review uploaded applications for completeness in an Initial Review.
2. Applicants will be notified of any deficiencies found during the Initial Review via email in an Incomplete Notice.
3. Resubmittals should be made in Cityworks to address any and all deficiencies before internal review may begin. Staff will view any uploads within 2-3 business days of resubmittal.
4. Once an application is deemed Complete, the application will be opened for Internal Review by SAC Members for comments or approval. This review cycle may last up to 10 business days.
5. Upon completion of the Internal Review Process, all comments will be provided via email to the applicant outlining any necessary changes to the plat. (Resubmittals received within the review cycle will not be reviewed or will be accepted and restart the review cycle).
6. Upon receipt of revised summary plat, a new Internal Review Cycle will begin (up to 10 business days) for any departments who provided comments on the last review. This process will repeat until all comments are addressed and the plat may be approved.
1. Approved plats will be digitally stamped and sent to the applicant and surveyor.


7. Upon notification of Summary Plat approval, the applicant will bring an original paper Summary Plat to the Subdivision Administration office (3rd Floor, S-3300) for signature. The plat must be printed by the surveyor with Subdivision's digital stamp, signed and sealed by the surveyor, and signed by the owner before receiving Subdivision's signature. With all necessary signatures, the plat may be recorded with the Register of Deeds Office (2nd Floor, S-2100).
1. Plats that are brought into the office without Subdivision’s digital stamp are subject to review by the case manager.


8. Once recorded, the plat will be returned to Subdivision Administration for internal routing to receive Tax Map Numbers, receive addresses, and be updated in out GIS map.
9. The applicant will be notified via email once routing is complete with a digital scan of the plat with addresses and TMNs. The Summary Plat will be mailed via USPS to the owner's address at this time.
10. If opting for Zero Land disturbance at the time of Summary Plat approval, a Land Disturbance Hold will be placed on new lots and require a Land Disturbance Permit before proceeding with any Building Permits.