Subdivision
Purpose
Subdivisions are the division of improved or unimproved land for the purposes of sale. The City regulates and processes subdivisions (Tract and Parcel maps) in accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act and the City Subdivision Ordinance. 

The primary goals, when reviewing Subdivisions are to:

• Encourage the orderly community development through regulation and control of the design and improvement of the subdivision
• Ensure that areas within the subdivision that are dedicated to public purposes or private common areas are properly improved.
• Maintain the zoning standards applicable to the creation of new lots.

Parcel Map
Used for subdividing property into four or less separate lots for the purpose of developing. This process is regulated by State law in the Subdivision Map Act.  

Tract Map
For subdividing property into five or more separate lots for the purpose of developing. This process is regulated by the State of California Subdivision Map Act and the City of Duarte Division of Land Ordinance.