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Subdivision and cadastral operations: divide, merge or modify lots

Developers, landowners and municipalities: we prepare the cadastral plan and coordinate the steps through to the registration of the new lots.

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From the first sketch to land-register filing

Survey marker installed during a cadastral operation
Operations
Division, merger, replacement and correction of lots
Deliverables
Signed and sealed cadastral plan, technical report, land-register filing
Clients
Developers, landowners, municipalities, notaries
The operations

Three ways to change the cadastre

Each operation produces official new lot numbers.

Divide a lot

Create two or more lots from one: selling part of a property, building on surplus land or developing a new sector.

Merge lots

Fuse several lots into one, often required before a permit when the planned building straddles a lot line, or to simplify land management.

Correct or replace

Replace an old lot number, correct a poorly defined limit or regularize a cadastral situation inherited from older surveys.
Who it's for

Developers, landowners and municipalities

  • Residential developments: complete subdivision plans, phases and streets.
  • Owners selling part of their property.
  • Commercial or industrial projects on lots to be reconfigured.
  • Municipalities: lot creation for parks, public roads or infrastructure.
  • Notaries and lenders: regularization before a transaction.

What we need to get started

  1. 01The address or current lot number of the property.
  2. 02Your project: target number of lots, intended use, timeline.
  3. 03Any development plans or sketches, if available.
  4. 04The municipality's subdivision bylaw, if you have it.
  5. 05Property titles or the notarial deed, if available.
Process

How a cadastral operation unfolds

A single point of contact, from site analysis to official registration.

  1. Analysis and feasibility

    Cadastre, titles, easements and municipal bylaws are verified to confirm the project is feasible as envisioned.

  2. Field survey and research

    Existing markers and monuments are located and surveyed, then the new limits are computed.

  3. Cadastral plan and approvals

    The plan is prepared to the municipality's and land registry's requirements, then submitted for approval.

  4. Marking and registration

    The new limits are marked on the ground and the new lot numbers are registered in the land register.

Your questions

Subdivision: straight answers

What is a cadastral operation?

It's any change made to Québec's cadastre by a land surveyor: splitting one lot into several, merging lots into one, correcting or replacing a lot number. Each operation produces new lot numbers registered in the land register.

What's the difference between a subdivision and a simple lot split?

A subdivision is a complete development project: creating multiple lots, streets and public spaces, with a master plan and municipal approvals. A lot split is a simpler operation, often one lot divided into two, that must still comply with the municipality's subdivision bylaw.

What approvals are required?

The municipality must authorize the operation: subdivision and zoning bylaws and, depending on the case, easement or private-road agreements. The plan is then filed with the land registry office and registered. We prepare the plan and coordinate the steps with you.

How long does a cadastral operation take?

It depends on the project's complexity and the municipality's approval timelines, which vary from one city to another. Once the mandate is confirmed, we present a realistic schedule for your file.

Can two lots be merged to build?

Yes, it's a common operation: cadastral merger fuses two lots into one, often required by the municipality before issuing a permit for a building that straddles a lot line. We prepare the plan and follow through with the land register.

Client reviews

What our clients say

“At GHD, we have worked with GéniArp for many years on a wide range of infrastructure and development projects. Their team stands out for its professionalism, rigour and responsiveness. Surveys and deliverables are always of high quality, schedules are met and communication is effective throughout the mandates.”
Rua Al JassaniGoogle review, GHD
“We have been working with Geniarp for years. Professional and fast service for our topographic surveys for various civil engineering and water treatment projects.”
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Next steps

Legal surveyingAll our legal surveying services.Site plan and as-built certificateThe document required for your building permit.Property-limit stakingKnow the exact limits before dividing.
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