House of Representatives

HB 2207

county maps and plats; recording

Sponsors: Representatives Nelson, Hanson, Allen, et al.

dpa	Committee on Counties & Municipalities
dpa	Caucus and COW
x	Third Read
	As Passed the House

HB 2207 makes various changes to current statute that outlines how maps or plats are recorded.

Current Status

HB 2207 was amended in the Counties & Municipalities Committee to clarify that a map or plat shall have a type point of at least eleven.

The Counties & Municipalities Committee amendment was adopted in the Committee of the Whole.

History

A.R.S. § 11-481 outlines the procedures for recording maps or plats. Currently, statute stipulates that a map or plat, excluding a map or plat of a subdivision, shall be on a sheet or sheets measuring eighteen by twenty-four inches and drawn to a scale not to exceed four hundred feet to the inch. Additionally, Current statute states that all maps or plats presented for recording shall have a title that at least indicates the name of the subdivision or area and the location of the area by section, township and range.

Provisions

· Permits maps or plats, other than maps or plats of a subdivision, to measure either twenty-four by thirty-six inches or eighteen by twenty-four inches and to be drawn to an accurate scale.

· Specifies that all maps or plats presented for recording shall include a title that indicates the type of map or plat and shall have a place for the recorder’s information and seal block.

· Makes other technical and conforming changes.

Amendments

HB 2207 was amended in the Counties & Municipalities Committee as follows:

· Clarifies that a map or plat shall have a type point of at least eleven.

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45th Legislature

Second Regular Session 2 February 8, 2002

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