Info. On Subdividing/Developing For Novice

Hi,

I am a real estate broker living in Charlotte, NC and am interested in getting into subdividing acreage for neighborhoods. I would like to find information on "How To" cut roads, create drainage, easements, utilities, etc. The goal is to find a source that can give me the "Big Picture" of how to get the job done and also has some specific information on each topic. Anyone know a good place to go to find this? ANY help I could get would be Greatly Appreciated!

Thanks So Much!

- Thomas

Comments(5)

  • woodsong15th May, 2005

    Nancy you forgot to add in your reply that we made up all the answers in that thread!!!

  • RickB7th June, 2005

    Anybody out there?

  • RickB13th June, 2005

    Is there perhaps a different forum I should post my question in???

  • RickB14th June, 2005

    Thanks for the reply Woodsong, I was hoping to hear from ya! There are no zoning issues with the property and the infrastructure work is limited to extending a temporary cul-de-sac through 250 ft from an existing, currently under construction development being done by a larger regional builder.

    Apparently my piece was not for sale when he started subdivision on his in 2001. His project is much larger 180+ units sfr, he had to fight for a special amendment to the zoning to get the density etc. that he received finally this year. My property just came on the market early May, by a 90+ yr. old woman who has lived there for 50 years and has been attached to it.

    Anyway, I currently am working on another project in the same Township, my 1st one, we are still going through approvals for over a year, but that one is more complicated of a job. I feel I have a pretty good handle on how the politics of this Township work so..... I guess time will tell!

    By the way, can you explain how the mezzanine financing may work in this situation?

    Thanks for your help!!!

  • NancyChadwick18th June, 2005

    The first thing you need to do is check the zoning to see what uses are permitted now. Once you determine the zoning, look at the Comp/Master Plan and then talk with the Zoning Officer about the property as to whether it might be considered non-conforming or any other relevant historical info.

    Nancy

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