I have a mortgage plan that was given to me by the bank when I purchased my home. Can this be used?

The purpose of a plot plan is for determination of compliance with dimensional controls of the Zoning Ordinances. A mortgage plan is only a rough approximation of where the house is located, and was prepared only for mortgage purposes. 

Due to the inaccuracy of these plans, they can only be used if the project is far in excess of the required setbacks (generally, at least 5 feet in excess of the required setback). If the plan shows that your project will be close to the required setbacks, a more accurate plan will be required.

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1. Is a plot plan required?
2. I have a mortgage plan that was given to me by the bank when I purchased my home. Can this be used?
3. Can I prepare my own plot plan, if I am certain where my property line is?
4. What if I have over 100 feet to my property line and it is obvious that I will not be anywhere near the required setbacks?
5. What information is required on a plot plan?
6. If I have a plot plan, can I draw my addition on it?
7. If I don’t have a plot plan, where can I get one?
8. Can the city recommend surveyors?
9. How much is a plot plan?
10. How does the Department of Municipal Inspections know if the structure was placed in the location proposed?