This checklist is meant to assist the architect in providing instructions to a land surveyor by identifying the requirements needed when they are engaged to prepare a survey of a particular site. Generally speaking, land surveys will indicate location and description of any features that would affect construction as well as all easements, alignment restrictions or other special zoning or town planning information, which might determine the location of the building on the property. Local authorities having jurisdiction may have particular checklists of information they require on surveys too.
Ground Elevation and Property Lines
Built Surface Items Inside Property Lines
Provide all pertinent information, including sizes, material, location, condition, etc. for the following.
Underground Services, Tunnels, Pipelines and Open Ditches
Provide sizes, location and inverts of the following and indicate if stakeout is required.
Streets and Sidewalks
Adjacent Properties
Bylaw Information
The authority having jurisdiction may require certain information on site plans and surveys.
