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The surveyor must prepare, maintain, and keep in their office a legal survey record book showing maps of sections, grants, subdivisions, or groups of such areas in sufficient detail so that the location of each is shown.
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The duties of the county surveyor have expanded over the years, and the use of modern technology has made the office an important depository of information.
The surveyor must prepare, maintain, and keep in their office a legal survey record book showing maps of sections, grants, subdivisions, or groups of such areas in sufficient detail so that the location of each is shown.
The surveyor maintains a corner stone record book. The information is the basis for determining the location of parcels within the county.
In addition, the surveyor supervises all regulated drain construction, reconstruction, and maintenance. County surveyors also serve as an ex-offico member of the county drainage board, and serve as a member of the county plan commission.
Our founding fathers placed the office of county surveyor in the State Constitution. They wanted to keep people with the knowledge of county parcels, town and city boundaries, drains and topography as officeholders elected by the people. They wanted the surveyors to remain in service to their counties for longer periods of time and, therefore, did not impose term limits on County Surveyors. (IC 36-2-12)
RDE/UDE – Regulated Legal Drain Easements
NO Fences, Landscaping, Decks/Patios or any Accessory Structures can be placed within the RDE/UDE Easements within the jurisdiction of the office of the Boone County Surveyor.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
I need my land surveyed. How much will the costs be?
The County Surveyor’s office does not perform private land surveys for individual landowners. The property owner will need to contact an Indiana registered land surveyor for information and pricing.
Do I need a drainage permit if I am building a new home, accessory structure, or addition?
Each landowner within the County drainage jurisdiction will need to file for a drainage permit when constructing any new structures, addition, or ponds.
Why do I need a drainage permit?
A drainage permit is needed to verify that the new structure is not being constructed within a Regulated Legal Drain Easement. The permit will also be reviewed to insure that new construction will not impede the natural flow of drainage or cause drainage issues on the property for landowner or adjoining landowners.
Can I construct a fence or plant trees within the Regulated Drainage Easement (RDE)?
No
If a private drain tile is larger than 12” in size, is it a Regulated Legal Drain?
No, private drain tile come in all sizes.
What makes a drain a Regulated Legal Drain?
A Regulated Legal Drain has been petitioned through either the Circuit Court or the County Drainage Board.
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Boone County Office Building
116 W. Washington St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
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