Land Survey and Entitlement Support
ALTA / ACSM Survey Review
Evaluating ownership rights, topography, and boundary details is essential for cities assessing land for public infrastructure projects, real estate transactions, or development approvals. RKA reviews ALTA/ACSM surveys to confirm accuracy and compliance, helping municipalities make informed land use decisions. Services include:
- Verification of land use feasibility assessments
- Review of zoning and permitting considerations
- Evaluation of transaction documentation for lenders and title companies
- Analysis of survey data for strategic development planning
Final Subdivision Map
Municipalities review final subdivision maps to ensure alignment with local and state regulations before approving land development. RKA assists in verifying these maps for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consistency with approved tentative maps. Services include:
- Review of property lines and parcel configurations
- Oversight of approval processes with County Recorder offices
Lot Line Adjustments and Parcel Mergers (LLA / PM)
Cities assess lot line adjustments and parcel mergers to accommodate zoning changes, infrastructure improvements, and development projects. RKA reviews LLA and merger applications to confirm compliance with zoning laws, municipal standards, and recorded documentation. Services include:
- Evaluation of compliance with municipal zoning laws
- Compliance checks with local and state regulations and subdivision map act requirements.
- Documentation review to ensure alignment with development goals
Subdivision Improvement Plans
Land development often requires improvement plans to ensure sustainable infrastructure. RKA reviews subdivision improvement plans to verify technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and feasibility of proposed improvements. Services include:
- Verification of utility system upgrades
- Review of street and roadway improvements
- Assessment of grading and drainage plans
- Compliance checks with municipal infrastructure standards
- Compliance with adopted conditions of approval
Tentative Maps / Land Planning
Cities must assess tentative maps to confirm project feasibility before development moves forward. RKA reviews these maps to validate alignment with zoning codes, infrastructure needs, and community planning objectives. Services include:
- Zoning and building code compliance reviews
- Infrastructure capacity and impact assessments
- Review of submittals for planning board approvals
- Evaluation of proposed developments for preparation of required conditions of approval
Survey / Map Plan Check
Accurate mapping and surveying are critical for development approvals, infrastructure planning, and boundary management. RKA conducts thorough reviews of tentative, final, and specialized maps to confirm compliance with municipal regulations. Services include:
- Boundary, measurement, and site feature verification
- Identification of discrepancies and mapping inconsistencies
- Initial reviews to streamline processing and approvals
- Coordination with stakeholders for efficient resolution of issues