Wisconsin Administrative Code
Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers
Chapter A-E 7 - Minimum Standards For Property Surveys
Section A-E 7.05 - Maps
Current through February 26, 2024
A map shall be drawn for every property survey, unless a survey report is filed as provided in s. A-E 7.025, showing information developed by the property survey. The map shall satisfy all of the following requirements:
(1) The map shall be drawn on media with the minimum size of 8 1/2 x 11 inches and to a commonly accepted scale which shall be clearly stated and graphically illustrated by a bar scale on each map sheet containing a graphical depiction of the property survey unless otherwise required by law.
(2) The map shall be referenced as provided in s. 59.73(1), Stats., along with a north arrow and reference to a monumented line.
(3) The map shall show the length and bearing of the boundaries of the parcels surveyed. Bearings, angles, and distances on any property survey map shall be in accordance with s. A-E 7.06(5). Where the boundary lines show bearings, lengths or locations which vary from those recorded in deeds, abutting plats, or other instruments, there shall be the following note placed along such line, "recorded as (show recorded bearing, length or location)". Curve data shall be shown by at least 3 of the following: central angle, radius, long chord bearing and length, and arc length.
(4) The map shall describe by bearing and distance the corner monuments used in determining the location of the parcel boundary and show by bearing and distance the relationship of at least 2 government monuments, if not previously tied, and all newly established monuments, to the surveyed parcel. All the monuments shown on the map shall indicate whether such monuments were found or set, including a description of the monument with a legend or notes for all symbols and abbreviations used on the map.
(5) The map shall show evidence of possession or use by others in the parcel or across any perimeter line of the property if observed by the professional land surveyor while establishing corners.
(6) The map shall show surveyed parcel bounded by water or inaccessible areas, the part shall be enclosed by a meander line showing complete data along all lines extending beyond the enclosure. The true boundary shall be clearly indicated on the map.
(7) The map shall identify the professional land surveyor's name and address, completion date of the field work, and description of the parcel as provided in s. A-E 7.04.
(7m) The map shall identify the person or entity for whom the property survey was made.
(8) The map shall bear the stamp or seal, name and address and signature of the professional land surveyor under whose direction and control the property survey was made with a statement certifying that the property survey complies with this chapter and is correct to the best of the professional land surveyor's knowledge and belief.
(9) Be filed as required by s. 59.45(1), Stats., on media, or electronically if acceptable by the county.
(10) The map shall identify boundary lines on the property survey. Boundary lines shall be clearly differentiated from other lines on the map.
(11) When coordinate values are shown on the face of the map, the map shall comply with and be subject to the provisions of s. 236.18, Stats., and include the coordinate system, datum, and adjustment.
