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Platting

Landplan prepares preliminary plats as part of the initial planning process for residential, commercial, or industrial developments. The preliminary plat identifies the proposed subdivision of property along with rights-of-way and easements that serve the proposed development, and lists any special restrictions to the property. Upon approval, a final plat is proposed for part of or the entire parcel. Upon approval of the final plat, it is then checked for compliance with minimum standards and stamped by a licensed land surveyor. The draft final plat is presented for consideration and approval to the planning commission and later the relevant governing body. Presentation to these governing bodies may be by engineering, landscape architecture, or surveying personnel depending upon the issues anticipated to be most crucial in the approval process.

Final plats are graphical documents supplemented by descriptive text that establish legal boundaries. They are recorded instruments filed at the county level. Final plats are a means to physically dedicate right-of-way for streets and easements for utilities and other purposes. They also may note restrictions imposed by the local government. As such, final plats are subject to approval and acceptance by the relevant governmental unit, such as a city council. Their format and the information requirements may vary among jurisdictions and often require review for technical and formatting requirements by the local authority prior to recording. Municipalities vary as to whether final plats are to be recorded before or after public improvement plans are approved.