Editing Plat (section)

== Reasons ==
[[File:Transitville, Indiana 1878.png|thumb|right|An 1878 plat map of Transitville (now [[Buck Creek, Indiana]])]]

* Subdivision of a property into multiple smaller lots, as described above.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaplan Gordon |first=Lisa |date=December 10, 2019 |title=What Is a Plat Map? A Survey That Can Tell You a Lot About Your Property |url=https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/what-is-a-plat-map/ |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=realtor.com}}</ref>
* Designation of [[road]]s or other [[Right-of-way (transportation)|rights of way]].
* Ensuring that all property has access to a public right of way. Without such access, a property owner may be unable to use his or her property without having to [[trespass]] to reach it. The platting process restricts the [[fraud]]ulent practice of knowingly selling lots with no access to public right of way without revealing that such access does not exist.  (Property that does not have access to public right of way may be sold, provided that the buyer is aware of the lack of a public means of access by water or land.)
* Creation or vacation of [[easements]].
* Dedication of land for other public uses, such as [[parks]] or areas needed for [[flood]] protection.
* Ensuring compliance with [[zoning]]. Zoning regulations frequently contain restrictions that govern lot sizes and lot geometry. The platting process allows the governing authorities to ensure that all lots comply with these regulations.
* Ensuring compliance with a [[Land use planning|land use plan]] established to control the development of a [[city]].
* Ensuring that all property has access to [[public utilities]].