in alberta, subdivision is the dividing of a single parcel of land into two or more parcels, each to be given a separate title. subdivision is also used for existing lot line adjustments. notwithstanding a few exceptional circumstances, subdivision approval and endorsement by the local municipality must always be received before the subdivision can be registered at the land titles office and titles issued (including bare land condominiums). exceptions may occur with parcels of land that contain more than one quarter section, a river lot, a lake lot, or some settlement lots created prior to july 1, 1950.