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
dpa	Third Read
DPA	As Passed the House
x	As Transmitted to the Governor

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

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.

· Stipulates that a map or plat of a subdivision shall be on a sheet or sheets measuring twenty-four by thirty-six inches, including a left margin of two inches and drawn to an accurate scale in at least eleven point type.

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

· Makes other technical and conforming changes.

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45th Legislature

Second Regular Session 2 April 22, 2002

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