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We Write Legal Descriptions

February 14, 2012 | Comments Off

Legal Descriptions

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A Land description consists of the written words which delineate a specific piece of real property. Also known as a “Legal Description“. In the written transfer of real property, it is universally required that the instrument of conveyance (deed) include a written description of the property.

Land descriptions within the United States can generally be classified as one of these basic types (1) the “metes and bounds” system; (2) the US Public Land Survey system; and (3) the “lot and block” survey system.

Metes and bounds
“Bounded By” description
An aliquot part of the US Public Land Survey System: The legal description of a tract of land under the PLSS includes the name of the state, name of the county, township number, range number, section number, and portion of a section.
Lot and Block survey system or lot shown on a similar subdivision map
A strip description
Sections
The proper method of constructing a description of a parcel of rural land for a deed, easement or other legal document varies. However, it is important that basic principles be consistent no matter whether the land description is constructed longhand or in the commonly accepted shorthand method. It is important that there be no commas in the description; it should read as a continuous string and the primary words should be capitalized. A correct longhand description reads as follows: The Southeast Quarter of Section 31 Township-125-North Range-87-West of the Fifth Principal Meridian. The same description in shorthand looks like this: SE¼ of Sec. 31 T125N R87W of the 5th P.M. or, still shorter, like this: SE¼ 31 T125N R87W. An improperly constructed land description might look like this: The south east quarter, of section 31, township 125 North, range 87 west, of the fifth principal meridian. Or: se ¼, of sec. 31, t 125 N, r 87 w, of the 5th pm.[1]

Ludlow Engineering has been writing and reviewing legal descriptions for over 35 years. Call 435-623-0897 for more information.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_description

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Utah Lot Line Adjustment

February 9, 2012 | Comments Off

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Utah Lot Line Adjustments – We Can Help

WHAT IS A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT?

A lot line adjustment is the process that is used to change property lines of existing legal parcels. The process can be used to do a number of things, such as: combine up to four (4) adjoining parcels into one (1) parcel, alter the boundary between up to four (4) adjoining parcels, or reconfigure the shapes of up to four (4) parcels. In every instance, the lot line adjustment process will yield the same number of parcels that you began with, or fewer. The lot line adjustment process is not used to create additional parcels.

WHAT ARE THE SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT?

Applications for a lot line adjustment may be obtained at the Planning and Community Development Department public counter, mailed upon request, or downloaded from the Planning and Community Development web site. A licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer will submit the application on behalf of the property owner, as state law requires that new legal descriptions must be prepared by one of these professionals. Once an application is submitted to the Department, it is reviewed to determine if it is complete.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED AS COMPLETE?

Under normal circumstances, the lot line adjustment process does not require any public hearings or notifications. As such, the processing of this kind of request can be relatively quick. Once the application is determined to be sufficient for processing, the final processing fees will be requested.

The Department will next request that the County Surveyor review the proposed legal description. If the legal description is satisfactory and everything else is in order, a Notice of Decision (letter) will be sent to your representative informing them of our action. The Notice will contain conditions of approval that must be met in order to obtain a Certificate of Compliance.

At this point, your lot line adjustment is approved (in concept). However, the lot lines are not yet adjusted. In cases where a development variation or discretionary action is required in conjunction with the lot line adjustment, processing times are extended due to the expanded agency review list and public notification requirements.

Typical conditions of approval include a requirement that you: submit an updated preliminary title report (less than ten (10) days old), record a deed creating the newly configured parcels, and modify and rerecord any deeds of trust affecting the property so that they reflect the new configuration.

Once all of the conditions of approval have been satisfied, this Department works with your title company to coordinate the recording of all the necessary documents. The Certificate of Compliance is a legal document certifying that the newly configured parcels have been legally created. Title companies and financial institutions recognize a Certificate of Compliance as constituting verification of the legal parcel configuration.

AFTER THE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT IS APPROVED AND RECORDED, WHAT HAPPENS?

The lots are legally reconfigured upon recordation of the deeds and the Certificate of Compliance. It will take several weeks for the County’s records (Assessor’s maps, Surveyor’s case maps, etc.) to be updated to reflect the new parcel configuration. The Department will mail a copy of the recorded Certificate of Compliance to the applicant and their representative. The document is your verification that the process is complete. The original Certificate of Compliance is kept on file by the Planning and Community Development Department. If you should need a copy, one can be easily obtained.[1]

Ludlow Engineering offers competitive rates for Lot Line Adjustments. Call 435-623-0897 for more information.

[1] http://www.co.kern.ca.us/planning/form202.asp

Land Surveyor In Utah County

February 8, 2012 | Comments Off

Land Surveyor In Utah County

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Ludlow Engineering and Land surveying is best suited to perform a land survey in Utah County. Ludlow, being in business for over 40 years knows the area and the land of question.