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BOOK 9 wf296 ARTICLE V DEFINITIONS A. Subdivision For the purposes of this ordinance the term "subdivision" shall mean all divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale, or building development (whether immediate or future) and shall include all division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in exist- ing streets, but the following shall not be included within this def- inition nor be subject to the regulations established herein: The combination or recombination of portions of previously platted lots where the total number of lots is not increased and the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standards of the municipality as shown in its subdivision regulations; the division of land into parcels greater than ten (10) acres where no street right-of-way dedication is involved; the public acquisition by purchase of strips of land for the widening or opening of streets; and the division of a tract into single ownership whose entire area is no greater than two (2) acres into not more than three (3) lots, where no street right-of-way dedication is in- volved and where the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the standards of the county, as shown in this ordinance. B. Additional Definitions For the purpose of this ordinance, certain words or terms used herein shall be defined as follows: 1. ALLEY. A minor right-of-way privately or publicly owned, primarily for service access to the back or side of properties. 2. BUILDING SETBACK LINE. A line parallel to the front property line in front of which no structure shall be erected. 3. DEDICATION. A gift, by the owner, of his property to another party without any consideration being given for the transfer. Since a transfer of property is involved, the dedication is made by written instrument and is completed with an accep- tance. 4. DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOT. A continuous (through) lot which is accessible from both streets upon which it fronts. 5. EASEHENT. A grant by the property owner of a strip of land for a specified purpose and use by the public, a corporation, or persons. -6-