What does MBL mean?

dmccarty · Mar 14, 2006

TC18guy,

Our road has curves but nothing extraordinary. But I don't know why they put the MBL on the survey since it does not appear to have an impact on where building can go or fences.

Later,
Dan

TC18guy · Mar 14, 2006

The first thing I thought when I read the post was maybe a building or setback line. But that would be 60' from the centerline. I don't know. I might be able to tell if I seen it, but I'd probably suggest calling the surveyor that drew it.

dmccarty · Mar 15, 2006

I have been thinking about calling the surveyor. I have talked with the town planner about these issues but his answers made me think of calling the survey company.

Later,
Dan

MikePA · Mar 16, 2006

<font color="blue"> But that would be 60' from the centerline. </font>
Why would you say 60'? Road ROWs vary based upon the kind of road. Additionally, when the location of the road is not certain, e.g., a dirt road where the exact center can not be determined, I'd think a MBL is the most appropriate designation to put on a plot plan.

TC18guy · Mar 17, 2006

60' accounts for a 30' right of way, plus a 30' front building setback line. So MBL probably doesn't stand for Mean BUILDING line.

Road right of ways are rarely controlled by the location of the physical centerline. I don't know the exact circumstances in this case, but usually the road is defined by existing monumentation, deeds, recorded plat maps, etc. Gravel roads unless very well maintained are notorious for moving around over time.

TC18guy · Mar 17, 2006

Also, a meander line would be appropriate if the road isn't defined by any other means. But if that was the case here, the intersection of the lot lines with the meander lines should be monumented, not a point 30' from the centerline. Like I said, I would contact the surveyor. We get a lot of calls asking general questions like this, its just a part of the business. There should have been a legend or something explaining the abreviation.