Land Division (Split) and/or Combination Application

New Parcel(s) Requirements:
• All parcels for a combination must have identical owner information, be in the same school district, and be contiguous.
• You must attach a legal survey or new property description for all new parcel(s) configurations.
• Attach a scale drawing for the proposed division(s) of the existing parcel(s) showing current boundaries, all previous divisions and date(s) made, any proposed division(s) and dimensions thereof, existing and proposed road/easement right-of-way(s), easements for public utilities from each parcel that is a development site, any existing improvements (building, well, septic system, driveway, etc.), and any development site limits (waterfrontage, flood zone, muck soil, etc.)
• Must meet the minimum lot size requirements of the City of Buchanan Zoning Ordinance.
• Must meet depth to width ratio requirements of the MCL Land Division Act, PA 288 of 1967.
• List intended use (residential, commercial, etc.)

Process: Please fill out the application in its entirety and return to the City of Buchanan Zoning Administrator for approval along with the following:
• All the property owners of the parcels(s) involved in a combination, split, and or spit/comb must sign the Application for Land Division.
• Splitting Properties: A check payable to Berrien County GIS in the amount of $100.00 if you are splitting property. This fee covers all splits desired at the time of your request. If decide to split your property again at a later date, a separate approval and check will be required.
• Combing Properties: A check payable to Berrien County GIS in the amount of $35.00 if you are combining two or more existing parcels. Please note that all parcels must have identical taxpayer information, be in the same school district, and be contiguous. If you decide to combine additional properties at a later date, another approval and check will be required.
• Splitting & Combining Properties: A check payable to Berrien County GIS in the amount of $100.00 if you are splitting and combining your properties. This fee covers all splits & combinations listed at the time of your request. If you decide to split and combine your properties again at a later date, a separate approval and check will be required.

Please drop off or mail your approved application with all the required information and check to the Berrien County GIS Mapping Department, 701 Main Street, St. Joseph MI 49085.
New property numbers will be assigned and become active on January 1st of the following tax year.