Property Ownership
A Pennsylvania property owner dedicates a strip of land along their frontage to the municipality for road widening. This dedication must be:
AVerbally agreed upon with the municipal engineer
BMade by a written deed or shown on a recorded subdivision plan✓ Correct
CApproved by PREC before it is effective
DAppraised before any dedication can occur
Explanation
Land dedication in Pennsylvania is accomplished either through a deed of dedication conveying the strip to the municipality or by showing and noting the dedication on a recorded subdivision or land development plan. The dedication becomes legally effective upon recording, transferring title to the public entity.
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