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Subdivide land
Posted on 12/30/25 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 12/30/25 at 8:46 pm
Looking at a lot in baton rouge was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to have a land survey to see if it can be subdivided and what can be built on it. And also rough estimate of cost. Thanks in advance
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Posted on 12/30/25 at 9:47 pm to non nobis solum
A survey won't tell you that. Ask a real estate agent, they might know. It is probably covered in zoning laws.
Posted on 12/30/25 at 10:07 pm to Swazla
A surveyor is Absolutly who you need to contact. That’s what they do. Not some dumbass realtor.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 12:30 am to non nobis solum
Brian
225 445 1894
Surveyor/ engineer
Will walk you through the whole process, he is good, but he ain’t cheap
225 445 1894
Surveyor/ engineer
Will walk you through the whole process, he is good, but he ain’t cheap
Posted on 12/31/25 at 8:38 am to non nobis solum
Before you call a surveyor take 30 minutes to look up the zoning of the lot, minimum lot size and yard requirements, and permitted and unpermitted uses. This will at least give you an idea before taking the next step.
And pay attention to how much road frontage you have on a PUBLIC ROAD. Back in the day it was no problem to get servitudes of access, now many municipalities have very strict requirements and could even require you to build a road to build on areas of the property without frontage.
And pay attention to how much road frontage you have on a PUBLIC ROAD. Back in the day it was no problem to get servitudes of access, now many municipalities have very strict requirements and could even require you to build a road to build on areas of the property without frontage.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 8:50 am to non nobis solum
Also go to the Assessors Website (GIS Mapping) and click on the parcel. A lot of times the original plat map will be there, along with notes about Zoning and, more importantly, Restrictions that might affect the parcel.
Some parcels have restrictions that follow the land against subdividing or mobile homes or minimum size building, etc etc. Also, a plat map would show any easements (pipeline, electric, etc) on the parcel.
If the assessor website doesn't have much, you could have an abstract pulled by any closing attorney that would search everything you need to know about the parcel. Probably cost you less than $500 for that (and you will need it anyway when you close on the land)
Some parcels have restrictions that follow the land against subdividing or mobile homes or minimum size building, etc etc. Also, a plat map would show any easements (pipeline, electric, etc) on the parcel.
If the assessor website doesn't have much, you could have an abstract pulled by any closing attorney that would search everything you need to know about the parcel. Probably cost you less than $500 for that (and you will need it anyway when you close on the land)
Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:22 am to bamaswallows
Thanks. I tried looking on the gis website but its hard to understand with the zoning. Just trying to get much info as possible before spending money on survey before purchase.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:24 am to non nobis solum
Go talk to the city planning staff and show them what you want to do. They should be able to say yes or no and give you guidance on the process.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 11:31 am to non nobis solum
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Thanks. I tried looking on the gis website but its hard to understand with the zoning. Just trying to get much info as possible before spending money on survey before purchase.
Don't post too much information, but can you share the zoning of the site, the general size (less than 5 acres, more than 100, etc.) and approximately how much road frontage (don't share name of road), and what you want to do, sure people here will be happy to offer some general advice.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 3:30 pm to NOLALGD
Residential. Less than an acre. Approx 300 by 80.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 4:06 pm to non nobis solum
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Posted on 1/2/26 at 9:25 am to NorthshoreClown100
Noob here. How do i pm you?
Posted on 1/2/26 at 10:14 am to non nobis solum
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Noob here. How do i pm you?
no PMs, When you see he is online post your cell (spelling out is better) or email.
ETA: after you see he has it, delete
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Posted on 1/2/26 at 12:07 pm to non nobis solum
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Residential. Less than an acre. Approx 300 by 80.
Is the property already a lot of record, or you subdividing off a larger parcel?
EBR parish has multiple residential zonings with different requirements, however, if the lot exists you can build a single family residence even if the lot is smaller than the minimum lot size, provided you meet all of the other requirements. For an 80x300 ft lot front and rear setbacks shouldn't be an issue, but you will need to pay attending to the required side yards.
Posted on 1/4/26 at 11:44 am to NorthshoreClown100
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