Subdivision of land is regulated by Chapter 284, Subdivision of Land of the Marion Code of Ordinances. Subdivision (or land division) regulations provide the procedures and standards for dividing a large parcel of land into smaller parcels for sale and development. Subdivision regulations require a developer to meet certain conditions in order to record a plat.  

Subdivision regulations address the quality of development (the availability of public services, services that the sub divider of the property must provide, the layout of the site, etc). The way in which lands are divided play a key role in the orderly development of the community.  

Once land is divided into lots and streets are laid out, development patterns are set. Subdivision controlled ordinances often give a community its only opportunity to ensure that new neighborhoods are properly designed. Failure to plan for the subdivision of land is felt in many areas such as tax burdens, the high cost of extending utilities, street and traffic problems, overcrowded schools and a loss of a sense of community.

Additional Resources:

• Permit & Project Applications
• City of Marion Major Streets Guide and Map 
• Marion Comprehensive Plan 
• Chapter 340 - Zoning
  

We are located on second floor of City Hall, 1225 6th Avenue; our hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff is available in person, by phone 319-743-6320 or by email.

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