As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SUBDIVISION
The division of any parcel of land into two or more lots,
plots, sites or other division of land for the purpose, whether immediate
or future, of transfer of ownership or building development. Such
division shall include resubdivision of parcels of land for which
an approved plat has already been filed in the office of the County
Clerk and which is entirely or partially undeveloped.
Whenever any subdivision of land is proposed and before any
contract for the sale of or any offer to sell any lots in such subdivision
or any part thereof is made and before any permit for the erection
of any structure in such proposed subdivision shall be granted, the
subdivider or his duly authorized agent shall apply, in writing, for
approval of such proposed subdivision in accordance with the following
procedures.