Right-of-Way & Easement Acquisition Surveys
What is a right-of-way plat?
A critical part of a roadway improvement project can be the establishing or expanding of road right-of way. Historically, lengthy strip descriptions or metes and bounds descriptions for the taking, exchanging or establishing of road right-of-way, but often times these types of descriptions are difficult to delineate out in the field. Under the current Minnesota Statutes Chapter 160.085 the state or a county can record a right-of-way plat, which creates parcels of land around new right-of-way, existing right-of-way or severed right-of-way parcels. In the majority of Minnesota municipalities, ordinances have been adopted that require subdivision plats and actually prohibit the use of strip descriptions or metes and bounds descriptions.
Benefits of right-of-way plats
- A graphic depiction of the right-of-way
- Inquiries by taxpayers are quickly answered
- Lengthy metes and bounds descriptions or strip descriptions are replaced
- New, existing, vacated and severed right-of-way parcels are all graphically identified
- Temporary construction easements are clearly identified
- Shows accurate land areas
- Permanent survey monuments are set to clearly delineate the right-of-way limits
- Right-of-way is shown in relation to government section lines and private property lines
- Detailed mathematical section corner information is shown
- Benefits surveyors working on boundary surveys in and near the platted area
For projects where plats are not possible, our survey staff in each office is experienced and qualified to write accurate metes and bounds descriptions. Often clients such as Public Utility Commissions or utility companies require this service.
Easement acquisition surveys
Public Utility Commissions, developers of wind generation facilities and gas and electrical transmission lines all require easements to be developed. Our background in engineering and surveying uniquely qualifies us to assist with the development of easements.
We are well versed in the land rights acquisition process and look forward to assisting you in your next project.
Browse to our other Surveying services:
Boundary Surveys, Both Rural and Urban
Section Corner Remonumentation