In many instances, property owners first contact their local planning and zoning boards, or building officials, where they or their attorney may be informed of the need for a property survey. The municipalities are looking for confirmation that laws and ordinances will permit the property owner to proceed with their building and development plans. Juliano Associates can perform the services for property owners, including: • Preparing proposed subdivision layouts • Mapping proposed building projects to see if they will encroach on easements or building setback lines • Measure elevation of proposed buildings to determine if they lie within flood hazard areas and are in compliance with FEMA regulations or if flood insurance is needed • Prepare exhibits showing existing easements • Perform a topographic survey for proper storm drainage runoff and grading Title attorneys or title insurance agents frequently request the services of a professional land surveyor in order to clean up any ambiguous property descriptions, or to verify the proper location of structures on the property, so that the mortgage lender will agree to assume a loan. Land surveys are made for several reasons: • Determine the correct location of land boundaries • Provide information about the area of land described • Show any physical encroachments onto the property or adjacent properties • Establish new lines dividing land into smaller parcels or subdivisions • Show the topography of the land A land survey is generally needed: • Before the title in land is transferred • Before the land is subdivided or plotted • Before the land is developed by construction of roads, fences, buildings, etc. • Before a boundary dispute happens!