Land Surveys for Development Design
Andy Zoutewelle
June 28, 2006

PRECISION Vs. ACCURACY

(Thos Jefferson vs. modern methods: which is better?)

THE BOUNDARY SURVEY PROCESS (Every “survey” is a boundary survey)

• Records research
• Field research & measurements
• Computer Analysis (Mapping)

TYPES OF SURVEYS

• Property acquisition: ALTA Survey
• Conceptual design: Aerial Topographic Survey
• Utility Extensions: Off-site Utility Survey
• Construction documents: Ground Topo Survey
• Construction verification: As-built Survey

EASEMENTS

• General Easements
• Specific Easements
• Prescriptive Easements

 

UTILITIES

• Surface Observations
• Local Utility Department Records
• NC One-Call Center (800) 632-4949, or now dial 811
• Private Utility Locators and Borings
• Continuing Risk

Q & A