Would you sign this?

This is an example of the level of familiarity with planning and zoning issues you have to have to work in some parts of the county. This is from a plat to simply cut out one lot that contains a private school prior to the development of the remaining parcel.

So to survey any property for development around here, you would have to research the history of the improvements as well as know all the applicable zoning requirements (both current and historical). It would also be SOP to research the chain of title back to the creation of the parcel to check for any deed restrictions.