Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'plat' in Idaho real estate development?
AA type of financing instrument
BA map or survey dividing land into lots and blocks, recorded with the county to create a legal subdivision✓ Correct
CA property tax document
DA building permit application
Explanation
A plat is a recorded map showing how a tract of land has been subdivided into lots, blocks, streets, and easements. Idaho counties require plat approval before lots in a new subdivision can be sold. The recorded plat creates the legal description for each lot.
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