The subdivision project managers daily face the same questions regarding subdivision, among which five questions are common. Some questions are answered along with the questions. The compact answer to these questions applies to every property in different situations.
I. What is the size of the block to subdivide? Is there any minimum measured size?
The location of the property determines the answer to this question, which is the particular local Council area you belong to and the zoning altogether. Zoning determines the minimum size. A few more determinant factors like the minimum frontage and the factors called “Overlays” which widely differ and restrict the subdividing ability. These relate to the events like the desired environment features to be preserved, flooding, distance from the infrastructure, and topography. They are largely extensive and differ from one Council to the other. So, for this question, the answer is there is no “fixed one size” fitting all.
II. What is the Subdivision Project Management Cost? Are the Hidden Costs Applied?
Subdivision Project Management is a several stage process, so the costs are accordingly divided throughout these stages. None of the stages includes any hidden costs. The costs are variant among the projects, since aside the real Council fees, which are equally variable, the costs are related to the physical aspects of the very property under subdivision.
When you have to subdivide a property, each lot has to be supplied with a minimum degree of services and infrastructure. All these services vary from one location as well as zoning to the other. These are likely to involve the interior and exterior works – it is absolutely rare to find two properties are exactly the same, and even more surprising if both are next door.
The categories under which the costs are subdivided are:
• Planning
• Design
• Survey
• Council Fees
• Physical tasks like Certifications, Sewer Provisions, Supervisions, State Government Fees, and the Infrastructure Contributions.
III. Is a corner a block letter for subdividing?
It is not necessary, as it depends on the situation. Even here, the circumstances have the main role to play, along with the zoning and land size. Often an existing building meant to be kept even plays a key role. While there are a few situations where the corner blocks offer some additional flexibility when it has attained a minimum lot size. Since the corner lot has is having two street frontages that provide legal access easily, so it has little expense.
IV. Is Subdividing More Lots Cheaper?
Some people think that subdividing more number of lots, then the cost is cheaper, but the reality is it is not necessarily so. But every situation is different. The Council Application fees are generally imposed on a sliding scale, and the fees are higher for the 5-lot subdivision compared to the 2-lot subdivisions on a lot per basis. As we have discussed in the second question, the answer should be considered here.
V. Does A Rear Lot Subdivision Have a Common Driveway?
In several situations, the answer to this question is NO. Some situations differ where the physical impediments deem it necessary for the time being, for instance, the rock face access restrictions, the existing structures’ location, and the necessity to provide legitimate onsite parking access. Even there are situations when the lot size and the zoning need common access for preserving minimum lot sizes. Even there could be limited access to the public roads when one common access is required.
Subdivision project management is the domain for the qualified and experienced managers, as they can determine the means properly. The five questions answered here will make everything clear and help you with a better understanding of the subdivision project management.
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