Portage, MI · Kalamazoo County
Application for Land Division
The Application for Land Division is completed by property owners or applicants seeking City of Portage review of a proposed division of land.
What this form is
The City of Portage uses this application to review proposed land divisions. Applicants provide contact and parcel details, intended reason for division, proposed child-parcel count, and information about utilities, frontage, wetlands, floodplain, and any transfer of future division rights. The form lists required ownership, tax-certificate, and survey materials; it also explains approval conditions and related parcel requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives proposing a division of land in Portage should complete and submit this application with its required supporting documents.
How to submit it
Complete the application, read the information on page two, and attach or email all required documents to the City of Portage Department of Community Development.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant simply signs the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Portage Application for Land Division.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and parcel information, proposed parcel details, and the applicable checkboxes.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Read page two and prepare the listed tax certificate, proof of ownership, survey, and any applicable additional documents.
- 4
Submit To The City
Attach or email all required documents to the City of Portage Department of Community Development.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Land Division?
- No. This application is signed without a notary and lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the applicant simply signs the form.
- How do I submit the Application for Land Division?
- Complete the application, read the information on page two, and attach or email all required documents to the City of Portage Department of Community Development.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a signed and approved Kalamazoo County tax certificate, proof of ownership, and a survey with specified parcel details. It also calls for county health approval when public water or sewer is unavailable.
- How long does the city take to review a complete application?
- The form says review begins upon receipt of a complete application and will be completed within 45 business days.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Land Division doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.