Section 7.05. Maps.

  A map shall be drawn for every property survey, unless a survey report is filed as provided in s. A-E 7.02 (3) , showing information developed by the survey. The map shall:

(1)  Be drawn on media with the minimum size of 8 ½ x 11 inches and to a commonly accepted scale which shall be clearly stated and graphically illustrated by a bar scale on each map sheet containing a graphical depiction of the survey unless otherwise required by law.

(2)  Be referenced as provided in s. 59.73 (1) , Stats., along with a north arrow and reference to a monumented line.

(3)  Show the length and bearing of the boundaries of the parcels surveyed. Bearings, angles, and distances on any property survey map shall be in accordance with s. A-E 7.06 (5) . Where the boundary lines show bearings, lengths or locations which vary from those recorded in deeds, abutting plats, or other instruments, there shall be the following note placed along such line, "recorded as (show recorded bearing, length or location)". Curve data shall be shown by any 3 of the following: central angle, radius, long chord bearing and length, and arc length.

(4)  Describe all monuments used for determining the location of the parcel boundary and show by bearing and distance their relationship to the surveyed parcel. All monuments shall be indicated by whether such monuments were found or set including a description of the monument with a legend for all symbols and abbreviations used on the map.

(5)  Show observed evidence of possession or use by others in the parcel or across any perimeter line of the property.

(6)  Show surveyed parcel bounded by water or inaccessible areas, the part shall be enclosed by a meander line showing complete data along all lines extending beyond the enclosure. The true boundary shall be clearly indicated on the map.

(7)  Identify the professional land surveyor's name and address, the person or entity for whom the survey was made, completion date of the field work, and description of the parcel as provided in s. A-E 7.04 .

(8)  Bear the stamp or seal, name and address and signature of the professional land surveyor under whose direction and control the survey was made with a statement certifying that the survey complies with this chapter and is correct to the best of the professional land surveyor's knowledge and belief.

(9)  Be filed as required by s. 59.45 (1) , Stats., on media, or electronically if acceptable by the county.

(10)  Identify boundary lines on the survey. Boundary lines shall be clearly differentiated from other lines on the map.

(11)  Coordinate values when shown on the face of the map they shall comply with and be subject to the provisions of s. 236.18 , Stats., and include coordinate system, datum and adjustment.

Cr. Register, February, 1987, No. 374 , eff. 3-1-87; am. (4) and (5), cr. (7), Register, May, 1989, No. 401 , eff. 6-1-89; correction in (6) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 5., Stats., Register, March, 1993, No. 447 ; am. (1) to (5) and (7), Register, January, 1999, No. 517 , eff. 2-1-99; CR 15-036 : am. (6) Register January 2016 No. 721 , eff. 2-1-16; CR 15-039 : r. and recr. Register May 2016 No. 725 , eff. 6-1-16 ; correction in (intro.), (9) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2016 No. 725 .