Wisconsin Administrative Code › Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers › Chapter A-E 7 - Minimum Standards For Property Surveys › Section A-E 7.05 - Maps

Current through June 24, 2024
A map shall be drawn for every property survey, unless a
				survey report is filed as provided in s. A-E 7.025, showing information
				developed by the property survey. The map shall satisfy all of the following
				requirements:
(1) The map shall be
			 drawn on media with the minimum size of 8 1/2 x 11 inches and to a commonly
			 accepted scale which shall be clearly stated and graphically illustrated by a
			 bar scale on each map sheet containing a graphical depiction of the property
			 survey unless otherwise required by law.
(2) The map shall be referenced as provided
			 in s.
			 59.73(1),
			 Stats., along with a north arrow and reference to a monumented line.
(3) The map shall show the length and bearing
			 of the boundaries of the parcels surveyed. Bearings, angles, and distances on
			 any property survey map shall be in accordance with s. A-E 7.06(5). Where the
			 boundary lines show bearings, lengths or locations which vary from those
			 recorded in deeds, abutting plats, or other instruments, there shall be the
			 following note placed along such line, "recorded as (show recorded bearing,
			 length or location)". Curve data shall be shown by at least 3 of the following:
			 central angle, radius, long chord bearing and length, and arc length.
(4) The map shall describe by bearing and
			 distance the corner monuments used in determining the location of the parcel
			 boundary and show by bearing and distance the relationship of at least 2
			 government monuments, if not previously tied, and all newly established
			 monuments, to the surveyed parcel. All the monuments shown on the map shall
			 indicate whether such monuments were found or set, including a description of
			 the monument with a legend or notes for all symbols and abbreviations used on
			 the map.
(5) The map shall show
			 evidence of possession or use by others in the parcel or across any perimeter
			 line of the property if observed by the professional land surveyor while
			 establishing corners.
(6) The map
			 shall show surveyed parcel bounded by water or inaccessible areas, the part
			 shall be enclosed by a meander line showing complete data along all lines
			 extending beyond the enclosure. The true boundary shall be clearly indicated on
			 the map.
(7) The map shall identify
			 the professional land surveyor's name and address, completion date of the field
			 work, and description of the parcel as provided in s. A-E 7.04.
(7m) The map shall identify the person or
			 entity for whom the property survey was made.
(8) The map shall bear the stamp or seal,
			 name and address and signature of the professional land surveyor under whose
			 direction and control the property survey was made with a statement certifying
			 that the property survey complies with this chapter and is correct to the best
			 of the professional land surveyor's knowledge and belief.
(9) Be filed as required by s.
			 59.45(1),
			 Stats., on media, or electronically if acceptable by the county.
(10) The map shall identify boundary lines on
			 the property survey. Boundary lines shall be clearly differentiated from other
			 lines on the map.
(11) When
			 coordinate values are shown on the face of the map, the map shall comply with
			 and be subject to the provisions of s.
			 236.18,
			 Stats., and include the coordinate system, datum, and adjustment.