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Sec. 33.1-25. Master plan. For multi -phased subdivisions, the subdivider shall submit to the agent a master plan for all phases of the proposed subdivision as part of the preliminary plan submittal. The purpose of such a master plan is to permit the agent to advise the subdivider whether his plans are generally in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The agent, upon submission of any master plan, may study it and advise the subdivider where it appears that changes are appropriate. The agent may mark the master plan indicating appropriate changes. The subdivider shall return such master plan to the agent with each preliminary plan. The master plan shall, at a minimum, show the name, location and dimensions of all streets entering the property, adjacent to the property or terminating at the boundary of the property to be subdivided. It shall also show the location of all proposed streets, their category (e.g., arterial, collector, etc.) and any future extensions, lots, development phases, parks, playgrounds and other proposed uses of the land to be subdivided and their approximate dimensions and a conceptual layout of the water and sewer systems. The master plan is not binding on the subdivider or the governing body. Review of a master plan does not constitute final subdivision approval or preliminary plan approval. For multi -phased subdivisions reviewed under this section, review of a master plan does not, in any way, guarantee approval of future subdivision phases. Sec. 33.1-26. Classification of subdivisions. (a) Minor subdivision. A minor subdivision shall be a division of a tract of land into fewer than ten lots abutting an existing public road within the city system of primary or secondary highways and which does not create a new street or extend an existing street. Pursuant to section 33.1-12, any plat that modifies, vacates, or adjusts property lines shall be considered a minor subdivision. Any contiguous or internal property owned by the same subdivider, or deemed by the agent as a logical part of a contiguous or internal subdivision, cannot be subdivided into greater than ten lots without being reviewed as, and meeting the requirements of, a major subdivision. (b) Major subdivision. A major subdivision shall be a division of a tract of land into ten or more lots or any division which creates a new street or extends any existing street. However, where additional lots are being created for the sole purpose of permanent open space or common areas, the subdivision may be reviewed as, and meet the requirements of, a minor subdivision. (c) Townhouse or condominium subdivision. A townhouse or condominium subdivision shall be a division of a tract of land into lots for townhouses or condominiums as shown on an approved site plan pursuant to the zoning ordinance. A preliminary or final plan shall include only those requirements for design and minimum improvements required by article III of this chapter deemed necessary by the agent. (d) Commercial subdivision. A subdivision of land on commercial zoned property where additional lots are being created for the purpose of additional infill outparcels, especially in the instance of creating a buildable lot where excess surface parking lots are currently in