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• 9-17.01 Part 17. SUBDIVISIONS AND PLATTING 9-17.01 Definitions Subdivision 1. Subdivision. The term "subdivision" means the division of a parcel of land into two (2) or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development; or, if a new street is involved, any division of a parcel of land provided that a division of land for agricultural purposes into lots or parcels of five (5) acres or more and not involving a new street shall not be deemed a subdivision. The term includes re-subdivision and, when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided. Subdivision 2. Streets and Alleys. "Street" means a way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, thoroughway, road, avenue, boulevard, land, place or however otherwise designated. a. Arterial streets and highways are those which are used primarily for fast or heavy traffic. • b. Collector streets are those which carry traffic from minor streets to the major system of arterial streets and highways, including the principal entrance streets of a residential development and streets for circulation within such a development. c. Minor streets are those which are used primarily for access to the abutting properties. d. Marginal access streets are minor streets which are parallel to and adjacent to arterial streets and highways, and which provide access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic. e. Alleys are minor ways which are used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or the sides of properties otherwise abutting on a street. 9-17.02 Procedures Subdivision 1. Pre-application Procedure. a. Previous to the filing of an application for conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat (General Subdivision Plan), the Subdivider shall submit to the Planning Commission for review, subdivision sketch plans which shall • 1