![]() ![]() Building Codes are regulations that are decided by your city, and determine what you are able to build, and how close to building lines, property lines, and easements you will be allowed to build. Also on the survey plat, you will find Building Linesand Easements (if there are any). A survey plat is especially helpful when it comes to building a fence around your property, or replacing an existing fence, because it determines where the fence can go and who owns it. There is a lot of important information on the survey plat, and shows where your property lines are, where your neighbors’ property starts, and where you are allowed to build. This is a survey of your property, and is filed with the county to provide a legal description of your property. When you purchase a home, one of the documents that is included in the closing paperwork is a survey plat. Using Your Survey Plat to Determine What & Where You Can Build There is a plethora of general information about this topic available online, but not as much that specifically relates to building patio covers and other backyard structures. There are many homeowners like him, especially first time homebuyers, that have never seen a survey plat or don’t know how to read one. After looking at his survey plat, I suggested a few alternatives that would be in compliance with the city regulations and still allow him the covered area he wanted in his backyard. ![]() He looked very confused, and I found him outside later and asked him what it was that he wanted to build. The permit technician was trying to explain to the homeowner that he could not build what he wanted, and that the hand drawn sketches he had brought in were not sufficient enough to apply for a permit even if he could build it. The idea for writing this article stemmed from a conversation I overheard between a homeowner and a permit technician during a recent visit to the city planning department. So if you have nothing better to do, please continue reading. Warning: This topic is very dry, but there might be information that you find helpful below. ![]()
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