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Zoning, Planning and Use

Apr. 18, 2000

Out of Bounds

Recording a map before 1893, when the first subdivision map law was enacted, does not in itself create a legally recognizable subdivision lot.

By Daniel J. Curtin Jr.
        In a recent appellate court case, the court laid down new law as to the legal status of subdivisions created on paper before the state's first subdivision law was enacted in 1893.
        In Circle K Ranch Corp. v. Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, 2000 Daily Journal D.A.R. 3063 (March 21, 200...

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