312 IAC 15-3-1 Geographic information system alternative

Sec. 1. (a) The originator of the description and plat may use geographic information systems (GIS), in accordance with the state of Indiana GIS standard, with a county GIS tax parcel layer or a digitized property deed in conjunction with: (1) a geo-referenced, digital aerial photo; or (2) global positioning system (GPS) points with a minimum of three (3) meter accuracy; to describe and plat the parcel. (b) The parcel description must: (1) describe parcel boundary by metes and bounds; (2) locate the parcel with reference to a coordinate pair; (3) give the projection and coordinate system used; and (4) identify parcel by: (A) section; (B) township; (C) range; and (D) county. The plat must be at the scale and the format prescribed by the department. All parcel descriptions and plats must be approved by the district forester. A description and plat developed under this rule is not a real property description.