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Plottage is the increase in value realized by combining adjacent parcels of land into one larger parcel. The process of combining the parcels is known as assemblage. Generally, the value of the whole parcel will be greater than the sum of the individual smaller parcels.

The process to split a piece of land into smaller pieces is known as "subdivision." The subdivision process starts with the Regional Planning Department (DRP) where a tentative map must be filed first. After the tentative map is approved, a final map must be processed and recorded through Public Works.

In cases where a land owner wants to combine several adjacent pieces of property into one larger parcel of land, a land surveyor must draw a lot consolidation plat to submit to local authorities for approval.

In a local government jurisdiction with zoning and/or a separate local land division ordinance, proposed land divisions must also satisfy the standards of those local ordinances. Again, any division can be re-divided after the passage of 10 years.

A Lot Merger combines two or more substandard lots into one and is a recorded document. A Lot Merger is completely different than a Lot Combination. A Lot Combination is processed through the Assessor's Office and combines the lots for tax billing convenience purposes only (i.e., one tax bill).

In California, the process of dividing a piece of land starting from one large piece to several smaller pieces is known as subdivision. This is the process that each and every landowner should follow in order to sell their land to others.

When comparing the terms, assemblage and plottage, assemblage refers to the process of combining individual parcels while plottage refers to the increased value of the combined, larger parcel. This distinction is particularly important in transactions that involve eminent domain.