Staff flags errors and capacity concerns in Certified Survey Map reviews; commission considers process changes
Summary
Staff reported a backlog and non-clerical errors in recorded CSMs; Lawrence said he reviewed 45 CSMs last year. Commissioners discussed whether uniform county standards could reduce mistakes and whether staffing must increase if review responsibilities expand.
County staff reported recurring errors in recorded Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) and noted the workload pressure on the review process. Lawrence Jones told the commission he reviewed 45 CSMs last year and that errors were not purely clerical in some cases, prompting discussion about standardizing county requirements to reduce mistakes.
Commission members said a consistent county ordinance could help surveyors know what is required and lessen disputes. Several members asked whether the county’s parcel/records system could be used to flag previous land divisions and track the five‑year window used in the state definition; staff said parcel histories and tax‑parcel records could be examined and that moving to a parcel fabric system might improve tracking.
Commissioners noted surveyor availability and potential turnaround times as operational constraints; one member suggested a waiver or administrative process for borderline cases if the commission decides on a high cutoff number.
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