Location Survey
/ˈloʊ.kə.ʃən ˈsɜr.veɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A professional assessment and mapping of a property's boundaries and features for legal and planning purposes.
The title search required a location survey to confirm the land boundaries.
Forms
- location surveys
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Commentary
A location survey is primarily used to verify legal boundaries and identify encroachments, differing from other surveys by focusing on location rather than detailed topography.
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