Why Developers Still Need an ALTA Land Survey

Land surveyor performing an ALTA land survey to verify property boundaries beyond digital parcel maps

Developers today have more digital tools than ever. In Chicago, anyone can open a parcel viewer, zoom into a neighborhood, and see property outlines in seconds. These maps show lot shapes, nearby buildings, and sometimes zoning details. Because of that, many people believe these maps show the exact property boundaries. However, online parcel maps do […]