Understanding a Lot Survey: Easements, Setbacks & Access

Example lot survey showing easements, building lines, and access areas on a residential property

You plan to build a fence. Or maybe you want to add a small patio or extend your driveway. Everything seems simple at first. However, many property owners run into a problem they did not expect. Someone points at a drawing and says, “You can’t build there.” That drawing is your lot survey. Most people […]