Any changes to a legally defined parcel boundary within the Village of Los Lunas, including minor lot line adjustments, easement creation or vacation, lot combinations or splits, or the creation of subdivisions, require review and approval by the Village of Los Lunas. Subdivision requirements and procedures are detailed in Title 16 Subdivisions of the Village of Los Lunas Municipal Code. Individuals planning any subdivision activity must schedule a pre-application meeting with the Planning Division.
Quick guide to Los Lunas Subdivision Procedures:
Summary Procedure: An administrative process for adjusting parcel boundaries, reducing the total number of parcels, or increasing the total number of lots by no more than two (2), without affecting public infrastructure. This procedure often applies to family splits.
Minor Subdivision Procedure: A process requiring a public hearing by the Village Council for subdivisions creating more than two (2) and fewer than ten (10) lots, without the installation of new public infrastructure. Previously constructed infrastructure, land, or easements may be dedicated through this process with Village Council approval.
Major Subdivision Procedure: A two-step process requiring public hearings. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviews and approves a Preliminary Plat, allowing for the review of construction drawings and installation of major infrastructure (e.g., roads, water, sewer) intended for dedication to the Village for maintenance. After infrastructure is inspected and approved, the Village Council holds a public hearing to approve the Final Plat. If approved, the Final Plat legally creates lots for building houses or other structures.
Plat Vacation Procedure: A public hearing process to vacate a portion of a previously approved plat without making other boundary line adjustments. This procedure is commonly used for vacating easements.