Myra: Do you know if the property was ever subdivided previously? Were they original lots of record and later combined into the larger acre property? or was it always one parcel? This is very significant as the application utilized with the City of Atlanta makes a difference. Returning original lots of record (which I have done) and doing a 'sub-division' of land are two totally different things. A good surveyor and real estate attorney can help you with this project. Let me know if you need any recommendations and hope this information was useful to you!

Here is the specific link to the different applications online:
http://www.atlantaga.gov/government/planning/applications.aspx

Subdivisions

* Subdivision of Property*
* Replatting of Residential Lots*
* Replatting of Residential Lots - Reinstate Historical Lots of Record*
* Replatting of Non-Residential Lots*
* Lot Consolidation*
* Zero Lot Line Subdivision*
* Subdivision Checklist
* Subdivision Process Flowchart

Best Regards,

Ramiro Garcia in Grant Park

Myra,

Your first stop will be the city's planning and zoning department. They will be able to look up the property and tell what the zoning is and from there they should be able to help you determine what the regulations are.

http://www.atlantaga.gov/Government/Planning.aspx

I hope that helps.

Cameron Piper

You will first need to know what the property zoning is. R4, R4A? This will tell you not only what size lots you can subdivide into but also how much road frontage each lot needs in order to conform to the current zoning. If you want to subdivide to something w/less road frontage, this would be an application for a non conforming lot - which is harder to pass. As part of the application process, you will need a survey showing the property and property lines on the proposed lots. There is an application fee - and the whole process would be through the city planning and zoning department.

I believe you need be with city ordinance to do so.
http://www.lynn911.com
http://www.homes-for-sale-dallas.com