Interpretation of Real Property Descriptions
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
INTERPRETATION OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS This page intentionally left blank Interpretation of Real Property Descriptions FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CADASTRAL MAPPERS In conjunction with THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Presents FACM COURSE 3 INTERPRETATION OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS Objectives Upon the successful completion of this course the student should: Know why we use the systems of describing land that we do; Understand the different methods of describing real property; Understand the terminology used in the various descriptions; Be able to break down the different types of descriptions into their various parts to aid in plotting or computing same; Understand the basics of resolving discrepancies among descriptions; Have a rudimentary understanding of water boundaries and the effects both mankind and nature may have on same; Plot different types of descriptions and begin map compilation in preparation for FACM Course 4; and Know where to go for help if all else fails. Interpretation of Real Property Descriptions Table of Contents Objectives .................................................................................................................................................... ii INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... vi Day 1 ............................................................................................................................ 1 FUNDAMENTALS of DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................... 2 What is A Description? ............................................................................................................................ 2 What is a "Legal" Description? ................................................................................................................ 2 Types of Descriptions .............................................................................................................................. 3 Projections & Florida State Plane Zones ................................................................................................. 9 Description Word Definitions ................................................................................................................ 13 Description Phrase Definitions .............................................................................................................. 17 Miscellaneous Description Information ................................................................................................. 20 Who Writes Descriptions? ..................................................................................................................... 22 Fundamentals of Descriptions - Quiz ..................................................................................................... 24 METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................. 26 Original Concept .................................................................................................................................... 26 Requirements of a Metes and Bounds Description ................................................................................ 27 Format of a Description ......................................................................................................................... 28 Reference Descriptions .......................................................................................................................... 31 How to Read a Metes and Bounds Description ..................................................................................... 32 Measurements of Distance ..................................................................................................................... 42 ENGINEERING SCALE ....................................................................................................................... 48 PROTRACTOR ..................................................................................................................................... 53 BEARING & DISTANCES ................................................................................................................... 59 LAND COMPASS ................................................................................................................................. 61 Metes and Bounds Descriptions - Quiz .................................................................................................. 68 Day 2 .......................................................................................................................... 71 CURVES .................................................................................................................................................... 72 Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 72 Circular Curve ........................................................................................................................................ 73 Five Elements Necessary to Plot a Curve .............................................................................................. 74 Tangent curves ....................................................................................................................................... 75 Compound Curve ................................................................................................................................... 75 FACM 03 Page iii Interpretation of Real Property Descriptions Reverse Curve ........................................................................................................................................ 76 Spiral Curve ........................................................................................................................................... 77 Concavity or Convexity ......................................................................................................................... 78 Radial Line ............................................................................................................................................. 79 Non-tangent ............................................................................................................................................ 79 Point of Cusp .......................................................................................................................................... 79 Different Types of Curves and Parts of Curves ..................................................................................... 80 Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................... 81 MAPPING STUDY EXERCISES - CURVES .......................................................................................... 83 Curves - Quiz ......................................................................................................................................... 85 Typical Curve ....................................................................................................................................... 87 Curve Exercises ..................................................................................................................................... 88 Curve Exercises - Homework .................................................................................................................... 97 Day 3 .......................................................................................................................... 99 SUBDIVISION DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................... 100 History of Subdivision Descriptions .................................................................................................... 100 Check the Plat Perimeter Description to the plat drawing ................................................................... 101 Dedication ............................................................................................................................................ 101 Basis of Bearing ................................................................................................................................... 102 F.S. 177.081 Dedication and Approval ................................................................................................ 102 Subdivision Examples .......................................................................................................................... 103 STRIP DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 111 What is a Strip Description? ................................................................................................................ 111 Strip Description Examples ................................................................................................................. 112 Subdivision & Strip Descriptions - Quiz ............................................................................................. 117 STATIONING ......................................................................................................................................... 118 What is a Stationing? ..........................................................................................................................