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Survey thresholds and costs split Vernon County committee; members weigh CSM, plats and exceptions
Summary
Committee debated whether Vernon County should require certified survey maps (CSMs) or plats at different acreage thresholds. Survey costs and administrative review time were central concerns; some members favored a 10-acre trigger, others suggested tiers (2/5/10/20).
Discussion turned to practical thresholds and the administrative cost of reviews. Surveyor (Speaker 4) recommended a 10-acre cutoff for Vernon County, saying, "I think 10 acres is a a good number." Other members proposed tiered triggers — for example, requiring a CSM at 2 or 5 acres and a plat at a larger threshold — and discussed family exceptions some counties include.
Speakers also debated cost and review time. One participant noted survey prices ranging from about $650 for a basic CSM up to "$4,000" in complex cases; review time for county staff was estimated at "anywhere from 0.5 hour to 5 to 10 hours" depending on survey accuracy. The committee discussed balancing the public benefit of clearer records with the potential extra cost to landowners.
