Anytime a tract of land in the County outside any city, town, or village is split into two or more parts, it may be subject to meeting subdivision requirements. If it is determined that the
split does not fall under the definition of a subdivision, then a plat prepared by a licensed surveyor must be submitted for approval to the County.

Preliminary Plan: In some instances a preliminary plan showing the layout concept of a tract including streets and lots proposed must be approved prior to submission of a final plat of the land to be divided. Once a preliminary plan is approved, portions of the plan may be submitted in stages for final plat approval. The preliminary plan process includes an initial staff review, a public
hearing in front of the Land Use and Development Committee of the County Board, and final approval by the County Board.

Final Plat: Once a final plat of a subdivision is approved and recorded in the office of the McLean County Recorder, the newly created lots may be conveyed by lot description.

One Lot Subdivision: Even one lot subdivision must often be approved by the County. In some instances, the single lot will be exempt from meeting subdivision regulations. In others, the one
lot subdivision may be approved by the Director of Building and Zoning in their capacity as Plat Officer. Some one lot subdivisions must be finally approved by the County Board after review and recommendation by the Land Use Committee of the McLean County Board.