Competency: 303.00 Create site plan drawings Objective: 303.02 Explain factors to be considered when developing a site for residential construction.
Site Considerations Price range of neighborhood homes Community growth Neighbors House design Site access Location of schools & shopping Topography Available facilities
Site Development Cost Building permit Grading Fill Tree removal Drainage Site shape Rural building sites Potable water Soil conditions
Title Search Ownership history Legal claims against property Research by attorney
Deed Transfer of ownership Legal description of property Research by attorney Restrictive covenants Rules & regulations for neighborhoods House style Landscaping Minimum size & cost of home Fencing
Deed Easements Property line layouts & setbacks Utilities Road right-of-way Area of property to which another has certain rights to access Property line layouts & setbacks Legal description of property Property line directions and distances Location of property
Zoning and Codes Zoning regulations Lot size Land use Residential Commercial Property line setbacks Single or multi-family structures
Zoning and Codes Local building codes Restrictions Plumbing Heating Building techniques Affect construction costs Building practices
Surveyor Establishes area and boundaries of property Planning and subdivision layout Prepares legal description of land Develops maps with descriptions & features Survey Land measure & marking Mapping Field notes Information recorded on site plan
Landscape Architect Plan & design of building site Efficient, safe, pleasant uses of site Projects Earthwork design Building location Plantings Streets & walks layout
Civil Engineer Plan, design, direction of large construction projects Utilities Tunnels Bridges Sewage plants Roads Pipelines
Soil Engineer Study of types of soils at job site Recommendations for foundation design
Planning/Review Boards Residents and professionals Determine what may or may not be built in the area