Real Estate Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a metes and bounds description need to be prepared in addition to the right-of-way plat?
Does Baltimore County plan any roads, parks, or other facilities in this area?
How do I get a private utility franchise from Baltimore County?
Q. What does it mean to have an easement on my property?
A. An easement is the right that one person has to use a designated part of another person's property for a specific purpose, such as the extension of a water or sewer line across part of your property.
Q. What documentation needs to be provided, in addition to the deed, when the owner/developer prepares their own deeds?
A. In addition to the deed, engineer's and attorney's certifications need to be submitted, as well as a "Mylar" of the Real Estate Compliance drawing, if one of those drawings is a part of the deed. Finally, in order to record the deed, a completed intake sheet to submit to Land Records is required. Contact this division at 410-887-3259 if you need additional information.
Q. In preparing right-of-way plats for Real Estate Compliance, is there an acceptable scale to the drawings?
A. 1" = 50" is preferred, but drawings scaled up to 1" = 200' are allowed. Obtain more information about the Right-of-Way.
Q. Does a metes and bounds description need to be prepared in addition to the right-of-way plat?
A. Not if the plat shows the same information that would be incorporated in the description. Obtain more information about the Right-of-Way.
Q. On minor subdivisions, will Baltimore County require the transfer of the "highway widenings" shown on the minor subdivision plan?
A. Contact the Development Plans Review Bureau at 410-887-3751 to determine whether the transfer, which is decided on a case by case basis, is required.
Q. When should a Storm Water Management Facility situated in a residential community be transferred to Baltimore County?
A. The general procedure requires an inspection of the facility by the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS) and that it pass a one-year maintenance period before Baltimore County is willing to accept title. Contact EPS at 410-887-3768 regarding a specific facility.
Q. Does Baltimore County plan any roads, parks, or other facilities in this area?
A. Contact the Department of Planning at 410-887-3211 for information regarding what is proposed on the Baltimore County Master Plan.
Q. What is the procedure for having a road closed?
A. Contact Lois Bergman in Real Estate Compliance at 410-887-3269 to request a road closing package .
Q. How do I get a private utility franchise from Baltimore County?
A. Contact Lois Bergman in Real Estate Compliance at 410-887-3269 to request a franchise package.
Revised November 10, 2011
