What does the lot and block system reference?

The lot and block system refers to a method of land description that is commonly used in urban and suburban areas for distinguishing specific parcels of land. It involves dividing a larger tract of land into smaller lots or blocks. Each lot or block is typically identified by a unique number and is recorded in a plat map, which is a detailed map that shows how the land is divided.

This system is particularly useful in subdivisions or developments where the land is subdivided into smaller lots that can be sold or developed separately. The reference to metes and bounds or rectangular government survey system (RGSS) in the third option indicates alternative methods of property description. The lot and block system can be used in conjunction with these methods, but it is distinct in that it allows for easy identification of specific lots within a defined area.

In contrast, the other choices do not accurately reflect what the lot and block system entails. A listing of all properties does not describe the specific method of identifying land parcels, a unique identification number, while sometimes used in conjunction with the system, does not encompass the full scope of land description, and a specific property code is not synonymous with the lot and block system itself. Therefore, the correct understanding of the lot and block system is that it references