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Land Surveyor in Lee's Summit, Missouri
Surveying in Lee's Summit, MO
Lee's Summit began as a railroad town platted in 1865 and took its name from its high point on the line between Kansas City and St. Louis. It stayed largely agricultural until the mid-1900s and has since become one of the larger suburbs in the Kansas City area. Today you will find the historic downtown, decades-old neighborhoods, lake communities and new subdivisions all within the same city. Survey Coordinator helps you find a licensed surveyor in our network who works in this part of the metro.
Most of the city is in Jackson County, but the southern part extends into Cass County. That split decides where your deed and plat are recorded: Jackson County records are kept by its Recorder of Deeds in Independence, while Cass County records are kept in Harrisonville. A surveyor researching your lot will look in the right office, but it is useful to know which county you are in when you call.
Lakes and streams shape a lot of local land. Longview Lake was created by damming the Little Blue River, and Lake Jacomo, Raintree Lake and several smaller lakes sit in or near the city. Creeks such as the East Fork Little Blue River, Mouse Creek and Cedar Creek have FEMA-mapped floodplains in places. Network surveyors can provide topographic surveys and elevation certificates for lake lots and creek-side homes.
Common reasons for a survey in Lee's Summit
- Plot plan or staking for a new home
- Boundary survey for a lake or wooded lot
- Elevation certificate near a mapped creek
- Fence, pool or deck placement
- Mortgage or refinance survey
- Topographic survey for a commercial site
Survey services in Lee's Summit, MO
Where records are kept
Local creeks & rivers
Little Blue River, East Fork Little Blue River, Longview Lake, Lake Jacomo, Mouse Creek, Cedar Creek
Lee's Summit survey questions
Is my Lee's Summit home in Jackson County or Cass County?
Most of Lee's Summit is in Jackson County, with part of the south side in Cass County. Your property tax bill or the county parcel viewer will tell you. Jackson County land records go to the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds, and Cass County records go to the Cass County Recorder of Deeds in Harrisonville.
Does Lee's Summit require a survey for a new house?
Building permit applications for new homes usually need a plot plan showing the house location and setbacks. Exact submittal rules can change, so confirm them with the City of Lee's Summit development services staff before you apply. A licensed surveyor can prepare the plot plan and later stake the foundation.
My lot backs up to a creek. Should I worry about flood zones?
Several Lee's Summit creeks, including Mouse Creek and parts of the Little Blue River system, have FEMA-mapped floodplains. Look up your address on the FEMA flood map first. If part of your lot is shown in a flood zone, an elevation certificate from a licensed land surveyor can help with insurance and permit questions.
Can a surveyor mark my property line on a lake lot?
Yes. A boundary survey locates your corners and lines based on the recorded plat and monuments, whether the lot is on a lake or not. If your question is about docks or shoreline use, also check with the lake association or agency that manages the lake, since those rules are separate from the property boundary.
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