1. (1) The legislative body of a county may enact ordinances requiring that a subdivision plat comply with the provisions of the county's ordinances and this part before:

   1. (a) the subdivision plat may be filed and recorded in the county recorder's office; and
   2. (b) lots may be sold.
2. (2) If the legislative body fails to enact a subdivision ordinance, the county may regulate subdivisions only as provided in this part.
3. (3) The joining of a lot or lots to a parcel does not constitute a subdivision as to the parcel or subject the parcel to the county's subdivision ordinance.
4. (4) A legislative body may adopt a land use regulation that specifies that combining lots does not require a subdivision plat amendment.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14, 2025 Special Session 1