Description of Structures on Boundary Maps

I generally show structures on boundary maps only as references to my boundary resolution.?ÿ If a residence, garage or shed provides supporting or conflicting evidence with the parcel boundary then I show it (building footprint or partial footprint).?ÿ If the structure is not a factor in the boundary resolution then I leave it off.?ÿ Same goes for fence occupation near the line.

I will avoid listing the specific details of materials/composition as I feel this information is more suited to design surveys or site plans rather than boundary establishment plats.

Sometimes I will use the adjective historic preceding a residence, shed, garage or fence to indicate that the feature has been there for a while and is possibly worthy of respect.?ÿ I wonder if this term means anything to anyone but me.?ÿ If I know the date of construction then I will typically show it (along with the source of the metadata) if it is significant to support a senior right of prior establishment.

Besides that curbs, sidewalks and bearing trees, etc?ÿ sometimes provide reference to a corner location.?ÿ If there is something big like a permanent retaining wall or a bridge then I might reference it if I feel it will be around for a while.?ÿ Very occasionally utility poles are indicated for corner reference as well, only if there is nothing else around

Be very careful in describing a structure - you don't know what is under the stucco or paint.?ÿ

I rarely try to capture exactly what a structure is made of, but more often its use if obvious.

Something like "Commercial Structure" or "Residential Structure" and the address if known should suffice for the vast majority of work.

Adjoiner's building when it is clearly used by the adjoiner.?ÿ I try to avoid that adjective when mentioning a fence,?ÿ That is merely an existing fence.

House, garage, barn, shed, I like living on the edge.

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Posted by: @jitterboogie

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I try to describe it in enough detail that someone looking at the survey years later can determine if it's the same structure that was there at the time of the survey

I see something like "2 story wood frame dwelling" with no numerical address on maps. I see maps that show a rectangular parcel of land with a house labelled "house" and wonder where is the land the survey is representing. The house number would be enough to satisfy me.?ÿ

@not-my-real-name?ÿ

Situs Address is always good descriptor, until youre dealing with a loafing shed on the adjacent lot that doesnt have a house, but has a parcel ID....oh baby let the good times roll!

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I think I use to worry too much about whether a residence was 1-1/2 or 2 story .. or things along those lines when registered would relate the phone calls from realtors demanding there was an error on the survey, and he had to re-date and sign a corrected survey.?ÿ

I've come to realize that it is a boundary survey and not an appraisal so, mostly it's two story frame w/wood siding, one story brick and frame, one story frame w/metal siding commercial/industrial .. the usual construction styles.

Posted by: @rj-schneider

realtors demanding there was an error on the survey, and he had to re-date and sign a corrected survey.?ÿ

And just wondering out loud, those days are gone, aren't they ??ÿ No more 'free' surveys ?