child parcel

A parcel that has been created by dividing an existing parcel into smaller ones or by joining multiple parcels into a larger one. When you divide a parcel, the original parcel becomes the "parent" and the smaller parcels become the "children." Likewise, when you join multiple parcels, they become "parents" and the new, larger parcel becomes the "child." This hierarchy assists you in managing information associated with your parcels as they undergo legal or geographic changes.