Which term denotes a map used to plot all lots for verification to identify overlaps with already approved plans?

• A. Boundary Map
• B. Projection map
• C. Verification Overlay
• D. Overlap Assessment Map

Answer: (B)

The main idea is using a projection map to place proposed lots onto the same geographic reference as the already approved plans. By projecting the new lot boundaries into the same coordinate system and base map, you can simultaneously view both the proposed and existing approvals. This overlay helps identify any overlaps, encroachments, or misalignments before final approval, ensuring that new lots don’t conflict with ones already permitted. The projection map is specifically about aligning and comparing layers in a common frame, which is exactly what’s needed to verify overlaps with prior plans. Other terms describe boundaries, overlays, or the result of the check, but they don’t capture the essential process of projecting the proposed lots into the existing plan for verification.