
Land development is the alteration of landscape in any number of ways such as: Changing landforms from a natural or semi-natural state for a purpose such as agriculture or housing. Subdividing real estate into lots, typically for the purpose of building homes.
A land development plan is prepared when a developer wants to build a commercial, industrial, or multi-family building on an existing lot. A land development plan may also be required for a building addition when existing site features are being changed. Note: Every land development plan is different.