Chapter 4 - CHAPTER 4 SUBDIVISIONS, STREETS, AND ACCESS

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 4 SUBDIVISIONS, STREETS, AND ACCESS

Todd G. Messenger, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 4.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 4.2 SUBDIVISIONS IN COLORADO: SHORT HISTORY, PURPOSES, AND LEGAL CONTEXT

§ 4.2.1—Short History of the Subdivision Plat
§ 4.2.2—Purposes
§ 4.2.3—Legal Context

§ 4.3 SUBDIVISION AS A REGULATORY TOOL

§ 4.3.1—Subdivision Review Process
§ 4.3.2—Substantive Requirements
§ 4.3.3—Technical Plat Requirements

§ 4.4 SUBDIVISION EXEMPTIONS

§ 4.4.1—Exclusions from the Statute
§ 4.4.2—Correction of Pre-existing Problems
§ 4.4.3—Merger of Subdivided Lots

§ 4.5 POWER TO REGULATE SALE OF SUBDIVISION LOTS

§ 4.6 DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS

§ 4.6.1—In General
§ 4.6.2—Forms of Dedication
§ 4.6.3—Intent to Dedicate
§ 4.6.4—Acceptance of Offer to Dedicate
§ 4.6.5—Withdrawal of Offer to Dedicate
§ 4.6.6—Interest Conveyed by Dedication
§ 4.6.7—Abandonment and Vacation

§ 4.7 DEFECTIVE PLATS, NOTICE AND INTENTION

§ 4.7.1—Acknowledgments
§ 4.7.2—Recording

§ 4.8 PLAT AMENDMENT

§ 4.9 DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC STREETS AND...