Engineering Design Manual - Loudoun Water

submitted by the applicant to Loudoun Water for execution. Deeds and/or plats are not
submitted directly to Loudoun Water until they have been approved by all parties and are
ready for execution.
1. Residential Subdivisions -- For residential subdivisions, easements are typically
conveyed as part of the application for a subdivision record plat (SBRD), a subdivision
waiver (SBWV), or a family subdivision (SBFM).
2. Non-Residential Site Plans. -- For multi-family residential projects and nonresidential
projects, easements are typically conveyed as part of an application for site
plan (STPL), as an easement plat (ESMT), or as a dedication plat (DEDI).
B. Deed Language for Loudoun Water Easements
The required standard deed language that must be included in all instruments processed
through the Signature Deed process may be found on the website.
C. Execution Process
1. Signature Deed Package
The signature deed package should be submitted to the Department of Land Development
Programs, and must contain the following items to ensure processing:
a. a completed form titled Signature Deed Request and Checklist, which is available on
the website;
b. the original deed, with original signatures of all parties except Loudoun County and
Loudoun Water;
c. one copy of the approved plat, bearing the most recent revision date;
d. one copy of the County Attorney’s letter approving the deed and plat as to form;
e. one copy of the County Project Manager’s request for signature deeds. This may be a
printed copy of an e-mail, but it must be included in the deed package.
2. Final Review and Execution
Applicants should allow a minimum of 5 working days for Loudoun Water to process
signature deed packages.
If inconsistencies are found during final review of the deed and/or plat, the applicant will be
notified, and the package will be returned for the necessary revisions. The County Project
Manager and Loudoun Water will determine whether additional referral review is required
prior to resubmission of the signature deed package.
Once the final review has been completed and the deed and plat determined to be accurate,
the deed is forwarded to the General Manager’s office for execution. The original deed with
plat will be returned to the applicant for recordation.
Engineering Design Manual, Appendix C
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