Why is the City involved?

Cities have extraterritorial subdivision authority which extends three miles beyond their incorporated area. All subdivisions of land in this area must be approved by the appropriate city. Cities also have a future land use map that extends beyond their incorporated area. The county must adopt the city’s future land use map as part of the county’s land use map by statute. All land use decisions (zoning changes, zoning permits, lot spits, etc.) must concur with the county’s land use plan.