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Subdivision
The Subdivision Map Act of the State of California governs the subdivision of land for the purpose of sale, leasing or financing. Under this law, the City of Irvine has both the duty and the authority to see that public objectives are met during the subdivision process.

A tentative parcel map is filed for the division into four or fewer residential lots or non-residential subdivisions. A tentative tract map is required for division into five or more residential or non-residential lots. Community Development Staff will serve as the project manager for tentative parcel and tentative tract maps.

The City’s Public Works Department—Development Engineering Section, is responsible for administering the following applications:

  • Abandonment
  • Certificates of Compliance
  • Easement Deeds 
  • Final Maps 
  • Lot Line Adjustments 
  • Lot Mergers 
  • Reversions to Acreage

All Subdivision applications, including those listed above, are submitted to the Planning Counter in Community Development.

Subdivision applications are processed in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California and the City of Irvine’s Subdivision Ordinance. The Subdivision Manual is a supplementary document intended to guide staff and applicants.
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References:

  City of Irvine Subdivision Ordinance 
(Irvine Municipal Code; Sections 5-5-103 thru 5-5-1703)
  City of Irvine Subdivision Manual
  City of Irvine Subdivision Information Sheet
California State Map Act 
(Government Code Section(s) 66410-66499.58 )
City of Irvine—Public Works—Engineering & Design Manuals
City of Irvine Park Dedication Standards
(Irvine Municipal Code; Section 5-5-1004)
City of Irvine Park Standards Manual
OC Land Records—View and purchase subdivision maps from the County of  Orange
FEMA Map Service Center— Flood Maps and Flood Zone Information
Irvine Flood Map