Section 312IAC15-3-1. Geographic information system alternative

   (a) The originator of the description and plat may use geographic information systems (GIS), in accordance with the state of Indiana GIS standard, with a county GIS tax parcel layer or a digitized property deed in conjunction with:

(1) a geo-referenced, digital aerial photo; or

(2) global positioning system (GPS) points with a minimum of three (3) meter accuracy;

to describe and plat the parcel.

  (b) The parcel description must:

(1) describe parcel boundary by metes and bounds;

(2) locate the parcel with reference to a coordinate pair;

(3) give the projection and coordinate system used; and

(4) identify parcel by:

(A) section;

(B) township;

(C) range; and

(D) county.

The plat must be at the scale and the format prescribed by the department. All parcel descriptions and plats must be approved by the district forester. A description and plat developed under this rule is not a real property description. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 15-3-1; filed Dec 29, 2014, 1:34 p.m.: 20150128-IR-312140294FRA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2015, 12:05 p.m.: 20151028-IR-312150157RFA)

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