An American Land Title Association (ALTA) survey must be conducted for a Title Company or Lender before title or mortgage insurance can be issued. An ALTA survey must meet the requirements put forth by the ALTA and American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). Engaging in such a survey is essential for facilitating smooth transactions in commercial services, as it lays the groundwork for secure and reliable title and mortgage insurance issuance.
ALTA surveys show:
Condominium Plat
A condominium survey is required upon the completion of a condominium complex. The survey shows the condominium, units, location, and dimensions. The plat is then given to the Clerk of Court’s office. All land sales are based off of this map.
A special land use permit is used as part of the rezoning process. Local governments usually require these types of permits before granting a zoning variance.
The details outlined in this survey include:
Subdivision platting is required of property owners who are looking to subdivide their land into three or more parcels. These surveys are done to ensure that the newly divided lots meet the regulations of the zoning district. Adequate square footage, road frontage, and setbacks must be marked before approval of the subdivision can be given.
Topographic surveys are done to determine the elevation of an entire piece of property. The surveyor takes note of all the natural and artificial physical features on the site, and gives vertical information with the relative heights of the ground and other identified features. These types of surveys are commonly used for engineering studies, landscaping projects, and construction planning.
Most cities and counties require an establishment to be visited by a surveyor in order to receive an alcohol license. These surveys are done to ensure that the business looking to sell alcohol is doing so in accordance to the jurisdiction’s alcoholic beverage regulations.
