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Suffolk planners approve three family subdivision plats, allowing parcel splits for relatives
Summary
The Suffolk Planning Commission approved three family subdivision plats—FTR2025-001, FTR2025-002 and FTR2025-003—after staff found each met rules in the Unified Development Ordinance governing family transfers, including holding periods, lot sizes and easements.
The Suffolk Planning Commission on Aug. 19 approved three family subdivision applications that will create new parcels to be conveyed to immediate family members under the city’s Unified Development Ordinance.
Staff said each application met the ordinance’s criteria for family subdivisions, including ownership-holding requirements, minimum lot sizes in the agricultural zoning district and deed restrictions that limit resale for the required holding period.
The commission approved FTR2025-001 (5800 Indian Trail) by a vote of 8-0. Isabella Reynolds, staff planner, said the property owned by Frederick Copeland is 65.64 acres and that Copeland proposes to subdivide a 1-acre parcel for his…
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