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Formal subdivision of a land tract into plots, subject to an approved Lotissement plan (arrêté ministériel MCLU). Distinct from a Parcel Partition (morcellement), which is a simpler legal split. Urban development operation that consists of dividing a large plot of land into parcels (lots) intended to be sold for construction. An approved subdivision has received approval from the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Urban Planning (MCLU).
Subdivision is an urban development operation that transforms raw land into buildable plots, with roads and utilities. It is governed by Decree No. 2021-784 of December 8, 2021 and Order No. 0032 MCLU-CAB of July 5, 2022. Subdivision authorization is issued by the Minister of Urban Planning (for Abidjan) or the Prefect (outside Abidjan).
Law No. 2020-624 on urban planning distinguishes three types of subdivisions:
| Approved | Unapproved | |
|---|---|---|
| Ministerial order | Yes | No |
| Planned roads | Yes | Not guaranteed |
| Buildable | Yes | Risk |
| Land Title possible | Yes | Uncertain |
Capital Foncier markets only approved subdivisions.
Décret n°2021-784 du 08 décembre 2021. Arrêté n°0032 MCLU-CAB du 05 juillet 2022. Loi n°2020-624 du 14 août 2020, Articles 311-314.
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