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Middle Housing Land Divisions

A middle housing land division (MHLD) allows you to divide a property into separate lots when developing certain housing types. This process is faster and has fewer approval requirements than a standard land division.

Applying for a building permit first helps identify any issues that could affect your site's layout.

You may choose to apply for a building permit later in your Middle Housing Land Division (MHLD) project.

Complete the building permit application

Important: Identify your project as an MHLD

When applying in DevHub:

• Answer "Yes" when asked if the permit will be followed by a Middle Housing Land Division.
• On permit forms, answer "Yes" when asked if an MHLD is proposed.

This helps reviewers identify potential issues early.

Building permit requirements by housing type

Duplex or detached duplex

Follow application requirements for New Single-Family Residential Construction ↗.

You must:

• A building permit is required for each unit
• Show proposed lot lines, easements, and tracts on the site plan ↗.
• Provide dimensions from proposed lot lines to exterior walls and projections (eaves, porches, bay windows, etc.).
• Submit a detailed utility plan showing:
  • Sewer
  • Stormwater
  • Water
  • Franchise utilities (power, cable, gas)
  • Connections in the right-of-way
  • On-site plumbing outside buildings

Plans must show:

• Proposed lot lines
• Proposed easements and tracts (location, size, and purpose)
• Distance from lot lines to exterior walls and projections
• Mechanical units and accessory structures (trash enclosures, bike sheds, etc.)
• Any required right-of-way dedication

Three or more units (Triplex, Fourplex, Cottage Cluster)

You must meet Residential Batch requirements.

Submit:

• A building permit is required for each unit
• A site development permit
• A detailed utility plan showing:
  • Sewer
  • Stormwater
  • Water
  • Franchise utilities (power, cable, gas)
  • Connections in the right-of-way
  • On-site plumbing outside buildings
• A completed Residential Batch Intake Worksheet

Plans must show:

• Proposed lot lines
• Proposed easements and tracts (location, size, and purpose)
• Distance from lot lines to exterior walls and projections
• Mechanical units and accessory structures (trash enclosures, bike sheds, etc.)
• Any required right-of-way dedication

Next

Make sure your building application plans include information on City utilities and easements for MHLD. ↗

Learn about the Preliminary Plan for your MHLD project. ↗