Raw land, utilities, entitlements, and what it takes to build.
Subdividing is the legal process of dividing land into multiple lots; platting is the recorded survey document that formally establishes those lot boundaries.
Land DevelopmentLand development approval in Cumberland County can range from a few weeks for administrative approvals to a year or more for major rezoning and subdivision projects.
Land DevelopmentDevelopable land generally needs access to water, sewer or septic capability, power, road access, and stormwater management before construction can begin.
Land DevelopmentA variance grants an exception to a specific zoning rule for one property; a rezoning changes the property’s overall zoning classification entirely.
Land DevelopmentDetermining if raw land is buildable requires checking zoning, soil/perc testing, utility access, flood zone status, and access/easement rights.
Land DevelopmentRezoning changes a property’s official land-use classification and is required when your intended use isn’t permitted under current zoning.