wrote in message
oups.com...
The most important considerations are what the lot is zoned for, what
the minimum lot size is, what size houses you could then build on those
lots, and having street access for all the lots. Then you have issues
of meeting setback, sideyard, etc. reqts for all the lots. If it
turns out all this is OK, then it should be pretty straightforward.

If you can't meet all the requirements, then to split the property, you
will need a variance. And that's up to the local Board of Adustment,
or similar body. Whether they grant it depends on how extreme the
variance deviates from zoning, whether it's some type of hardship case,
if the neighbors support the idea or object, who you know, and what
mood the board is in. If you need to go this route, the cost will be
much higher, win or lose, because they typically want more site plans,
info, you may need expert witnesses, etc.

As others have suggested, find out from the city what it's zoned for
and the various requirements for that zone. You can do a first pass
on your own to figure out if there are any immediate show stoppers
without spending any money, except maybe to buy a copy of the zoning
book.


The lot is currently zoned for single family residence, and all adjacent
lots are about 12000 SF and this one is slightly over 37000 SF. It has a
frontage of about 250' to one side so access is not a problem. I guess I
have to check the plans to see how the water sewer lines are laid for the
current house and if it connects in a strange angle it may affect how I can
split it?