Platting
Platting and zoning are vital to the development of a project. Without the proper zoning, the building may not be used for its intended purpose. Without a plat, you can not get a city permit for construction.
The plat process is fairly straightforward and consists of:
1) Provide A-1 Engineering, LLC with an address or property location
2) A-1 Engineering, LLC will research the current plat status of the property and provide a course of action for getting the plat completed
3) A surveyor is hired to collect that data on the property. Most of the time, a surveyor will need to be hired to help with the plat, even if you already have a survey for the property. The surveyor has to help verify the boundaries with their seal and signature.
4) City and county forms are filled out
5) City and county fees are paid
6) Plat application along with engineering documents illustrating the plat are submitted
7) Plat committee/board approves the plat
8) Plat is recorded with the county/city clerk's office
Once the plat has been approved and recorded, the next phase is getting the rest of your plans together for permitting your new building.
Zoning
Zoning is different than platting. Where platting establishes the boundaries for the property, zoning provides the classification for you to operate your business or use the building. For instance, you can not operate a bar/pub on a Residential-zoned lot. Similarly, you can not use a commercial building for apartments unless the zoning changes to a multi-family zoning classification. Zoning helps the city/county control business activity or the use of a building. Although it can be a headache at times, zoning benefits the community by strategically placing certain business activities in locations that have minimal or no interference with residential communities.
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