Reasons For Platting
- Designation of roads or other rights of way.
- Ensuring that all property has access to a public right of way. Without such access, a property owner may be unable to utilize his or her property without having to trespass to reach it. The platting process restricts the fraudulent practice of knowingly selling lots with no access to public right of way without revealing that such access does not exist. (Property that does not have access to public right of way may be sold, provided that the buyer is aware of the lack of a public means of access by water or land.)
- Creation or vacation of easements.
- Dedication of land for other public uses, such as parks or areas needed for flood protection.
- Ensuring compliance with zoning. Zoning regulations frequently contain restrictions that govern lot sizes and lot geometry. The platting process allows the governing authorities to ensure that all lots comply with these regulations.
- Ensuring compliance with a land use plan established to control the development of a city.
- Ensuring that all property has access to public utilities.
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