A Lot Combination Survey is a specialized service that consolidates two or more existing parcels into a single legal lot. This process is often required by municipalities before development or construction when multiple adjoining parcels are under common ownership and need to be treated as one lot for zoning, permitting, or financing purposes.

The survey typically includes:

• Research of deeds, plats, and public records for all parcels involved in the combination.

• Field survey to verify boundaries, establish or reset monuments, and identify any overlaps, gaps, or encroachments.

• Preparation of a Lot Combination Plat (or Lot Merger Map) depicting the unified parcel, dimensions, access points, and easements.

• Coordination with the local city, county, or municipal agency to ensure compliance with zoning and land use ordinances.

• Recording of the approved combination with the county recorder’s office to officially merge the parcels into one legal lot.

This service is commonly used for:

• Developers and builders consolidating multiple parcels into a single development site.

• Property owners who want to simplify legal ownership by combining contiguous lots.

• Commercial or residential projects where building permits cannot be issued until the lots are legally combined.

• Financing and title purposes, as lenders often require a single, unified legal description for collateral.

Important Notes:

• Municipal review and approval are required before recording, and requirements vary by jurisdiction. Local agencies may impose conditions such as zoning compliance, minimum lot size, or access requirements before approval is granted.

• Easements or restrictions affecting individual lots will carry forward into the combined parcel unless formally vacated or modified through a separate process.

• A Lot Combination Survey does not extinguish existing liens or encumbrances — these must be reviewed with your title company or legal counsel.