Land Use & Zoning

In West Virginia, after a subdivision plat is approved by the county and recorded, lots within the subdivision are legally identified by:

AMetes and bounds descriptions only
BLot and block number referencing the recorded plat✓ Correct
CRectangular survey township and range
DCounty tax map parcel numbers only

Explanation

After recording, lots in a subdivision are identified by their lot number and block (if applicable) within the recorded plat. The deed transfers the lot by lot and block reference to the recorded plat, which becomes the legal description.

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