Boundary & Lot Split FAQ

by | Feb 26, 2013 | Uncategorized

What is a Boundary Adjustment Plat?

This is used by someone who is wanting to “move” or “re-locate” a property line
A boundary adjustment plat is typically required by the municipality or county in which you reside if you are located within a plated subdivision.

Residential, Commercial or Industrial

  • A boundary survey is performed on all the properties that share the common line that is to be adjusted.
  • The current location of the shared line is determined.  Based on information provided by the owners of all the properties involved, an adjusted line is created on paper drawing (called a plat) to represent the new location of the shared property line.
  • After approval by the municipality or county, the Boundary Adjustment Plat can be recorded.
  • New property descriptions are then recorded to reflect the change in property ownership for all properties involved.

There can be several revisions and requests of change made by a municipality or county.  Each governing body handles the process differently and each should be consulted with prior to having a Boundary Adjustment Plat created.

Note: The time frame in which this type of project can be completed ranges from a few weeks to several months.  Many municipalities only meet monthly and requests for revisions can slow the process down.

 

What is a Lot Split Plat?

This is used by someone who is wanting to split an existing property (lot or lots) to create two or more “new” lots.

Residential, Commercial or Industrial
Is typically required of those properties that are part of an existing, recorded subdivision

  • A boundary survey is performed on the lot or lots which are to be split based on the information provided by the owner of the lot, a new line that splits the lot into two or more lots is then created.
    After approval by the municipality or county, the Lot Split Plat can be recorded.
    New property descriptions are then recorded to reflect the change in property ownership for all properties involved.

There can be several revisions and requests of change made by a municipality or county.  Each governing body handles the process differently and each should be consulted with prior to having a Lot Split Plat created.

Note: The time frame in which this type of project can be completed ranges from a few weeks to several months.  Many municipalities only meet monthly and requests for revisions can slow the process down.


Disclaimer: Information provided should not be considered legal advice and all buyers, agents, and title companies should consult their attorneys for legal advice.