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What is the primary responsibility of the county recorder regarding ownership plats?
What is the primary responsibility of the county recorder regarding ownership plats?
- To assess the value of real estate in the county.
- To create and update ownership plats. (correct)
- To conduct property surveys for the county assessor.
- To maintain a book of ownership plats for easier access.
How do ownership plats assist county assessors during property valuation?
How do ownership plats assist county assessors during property valuation?
- They classify properties based on their geographic features.
- They help determine the sales price of properties.
- They indicate the location, size, and shape of properties. (correct)
- They provide financial data on property values.
Which of the following best describes a parcel in terms of property identification?
Which of the following best describes a parcel in terms of property identification?
- An area of land that has been assessed for tax purposes.
- A single unit of land capable of being separately owned. (correct)
- Any piece of land with multiple owners.
- A collective term for various smaller plots owned by one entity.
What does the Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) do?
What does the Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) do?
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What is indicated on an ownership plat?
What is indicated on an ownership plat?
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What is the standard size for ownership plats?
What is the standard size for ownership plats?
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Which scale is commonly used for urban area ownership plats?
Which scale is commonly used for urban area ownership plats?
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What should ownership plats include to maintain usability?
What should ownership plats include to maintain usability?
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What is the purpose of using streets and survey lines in ownership plats?
What is the purpose of using streets and survey lines in ownership plats?
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Why should plat scales be easily convertible from feet to meters?
Why should plat scales be easily convertible from feet to meters?
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Ownership Plats and Responsibilities
- Ownership plats are essential for property identification and valuation.
- County recorders are responsible for creating and updating ownership plats.
- Important for county assessors and the State Tax Commission during real estate valuation.
- Assessment requires ownership plats to determine property location, size, shape, and relationship to geographic features.
Legal Sections
- Section 17-21-21 highlights the responsibility of county recorders in plat creation.
- Section 17-21-22 states county recorders must provide ownership maps to county assessors by January 30.
Definitions
- Ownership Plats: Graphic representations of land parcels indicating size and position relative to features like rivers and roads. They include parcel serial numbers.
- Parcel: A contiguous land area described in a single deed, capable of separate conveyance, often within a single general use.
- Geographic Information System (GIS): Digital storage and transfer system for ownership plats and associated data.
Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC)
- State agency coordinating GIS data standards for government use.
- Ensures data access is flexible without altering original plats.
Content of Ownership Plats
- May include names of recorded owners, addresses, acreage, and locations of non-public streets, trails, and streams.
Plat Design Standards
- Ownership plats must be standardized for uniformity in size (18" x 18") and scale (e.g., 1"=100' for detailed sections).
- Urban areas typically use scales like 1"=50', while rural areas may use 1"=400'.
- Specific design elements (headings, title blocks) are mandatory.
Standardization Essentials
- Symbols and Layouts: Standardized symbols, lines, and lettering for usability. Layout includes titles and keys.
- Boundaries: Utilize streets and survey lines as boundaries, minimizing extension between parcels.
Subdivision Recording
- Subdivisions must be legibly scaled on ownership plats for clarity.
Plat Material and Backup
- Ownership plats must be produced on stable, reproducible polyester film or comparable media.
- Backup copies of data should be stored off-site for safety.
GIS Coordination
- Counties must adhere to state standards for uniform plat design and coordinate with AGRC for GIS uniformity.
Plat Maintenance
- Continuous updating of ownership plats is crucial due to their significant capital investment.
- Maintenance includes recording changes and corrections and plans for re-platting new subdivisions.
Property Identification Systems
- Accurate property identification is key to valuation; parcels must be assigned unique identification numbers or codes.
- A parcel identification system facilitates referencing land parcels efficiently, ensuring organized property file indexing.
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