ABSTRACT
Land use controls have traditionally been prospective in nature, focusing on the regulation of unplatted, raw land. Such regulation has not always addressed adequately the problems that arise when an already recorded subdivision is either partially developed or not developed at all, and no longer meets current regulatory standards. The drafting of specific land readjustment provisions of the Model Regulations is an attempt to bring already platted lands within the scope of subdivision control. The subdivision process is required for any change in a lot line, street layout, common or public use of designated land, or easement. A local government is thereby given the tools to avoid the development of poorly designed subdivisions that would result in environmental degradation and excessive fiscal pressure on the government to provide facilities to widely scattered development. Land readjustment programs are either of the mandatory participation type or the condemnation type.
