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Substantial Features
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Substantial Features
This month we continue with a commercial real estate blog series that covers each item in an ALTA survey checklist, otherwise known as TABLE A. We will look at the benefits of each point in detail. An ALTA survey is typically utilized for commercial and industrial properties only. The requirements to perform an ALTA allow for several additional features to be added to the typical boundary survey.
Substantial features observed in the process of conducting the fieldwork (in addition to the improvements and features required pursuant to Section 5 above) (e.g., parking lots, billboards, signs, swimming pools, landscaped areas, substantial areas of refuse).
ALTA Survey Checklist #7: Dimensions
During the process of performing the survey, the surveyor will measure all the permanent locations located onto the property. This could include items such as buildings, detached sheds, covered parking areas, etc. These items can be shown graphically on the survey drawing and at the request of the property owner the buildings and structures can be labeled with dimensions. In addition to creating the footprint for the buildings, the height of the buildings can also be determined which can be helpful with multiple story buildings.
ALTA survey checklist (aka TABLE A) Zoning Defined!
A zoning report is something that’s typically created by and managed by planning and zoning. This is a lengthy report which describes the requirements regarding setbacks, building restrictions, property usage, and more.