Land Development Handbook

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Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- About the Author -- Preface -- Contributors -- I. Overview -- Chapter 1 Overview of the Land Development Process -- Introduction -- In Search of "Greener" Pastures: A Back-to-the-Future Look at the Land Development Industry -- The Land Development Process -- Design: Understanding of Basic Requirements -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Additional Readings -- II. Feasibility and Site Analysis -- Step 1: Feasibility -- Step 2: Site Analysis -- Site Assessment -- Appreciation of Program -- II. A. Feasibility and Programming -- Chapter 2 Environmental Policy and Regulations -- Introduction -- Environmental Policy -- Environmental Regulations -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 3 Environmental Site Feasibility and Assessments -- Introduction -- Environmental Site Feasibility -- Environmental Assessments under CERCLA and NEPA -- References -- Chapter 4 Historic Architectural and Archaeological Resource Assessment -- Introduction -- The Historic Preservation Movement -- Getting Started: Know Your Project -- What Is a Historic Property? -- Legal Issues Pertaining to Preservation -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5 Engineering Feasibility -- Introduction -- Engineering Feasibility Study -- Other Impact Studies -- Example of a Preliminary Feasibility Study -- References -- II. B. Site Analysis: Allowable Use of Site -- Chapter 6 Real Property Law -- Understanding Law to Guide in Boundary Determination -- Types of Estates and the History of Their Origin -- Ownership and Transfer of Title of Real Property -- Law of Evidence -- Water Law -- Land Use -- Summary -- References -- Additional Reading -- Chapter 7 Comprehensive Planning and Zoning -- Introduction -- Comprehensive Planning -- Zoning -- Zoning Changes -- Related Techniques in Development Regulation -- Smart Growth -- Conclusion. Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- About the Author -- Preface -- Contributors -- I. Overview -- Chapter 1 Overview of the Land Development Process -- Introduction -- In Search of "Greener" Pastures: A Back-to-the-Future Look at the Land Development Industry -- The Land Development Process -- Design: Understanding of Basic Requirements -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Additional Readings -- II. Feasibility and Site Analysis -- Step 1: Feasibility -- Step 2: Site Analysis -- Site Assessment -- Appreciation of Program -- II. A. Feasibility and Programming -- Chapter 2 Environmental Policy and Regulations -- Introduction -- Environmental Policy -- Environmental Regulations -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 3 Environmental Site Feasibility and Assessments -- Introduction -- Environmental Site Feasibility -- Environmental Assessments under CERCLA and NEPA -- References -- Chapter 4 Historic Architectural and Archaeological Resource Assessment -- Introduction -- The Historic Preservation Movement -- Getting Started: Know Your Project -- What Is a Historic Property? -- Legal Issues Pertaining to Preservation -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5 Engineering Feasibility -- Introduction -- Engineering Feasibility Study -- Other Impact Studies -- Example of a Preliminary Feasibility Study -- References -- II. B. Site Analysis: Allowable Use of Site -- Chapter 6 Real Property Law -- Understanding Law to Guide in Boundary Determination -- Types of Estates and the History of Their Origin -- Ownership and Transfer of Title of Real Property -- Law of Evidence -- Water Law -- Land Use -- Summary -- References -- Additional Reading -- Chapter 7 Comprehensive Planning and Zoning -- Introduction -- Comprehensive Planning -- Zoning -- Zoning Changes -- Related Techniques in Development Regulation -- Smart Growth -- Conclusion. Legal Defensibility of Survey Control and GNSS RTN Positions in Land Development Surveying -- Overview of Adjustments -- Overview of a Typical Least Squares Adjustment of Conventional Survey Data -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Additional Reading -- Chapter 13 Boundary Surveys for Land Development -- Introduction -- Surveys for Boundary Location -- Analysis of Information and Preparation of Composite Map -- Application of Information to the Boundary Survey -- Legal Considerations in Boundary Determination -- References -- Chapter 14 Topographic Surveys -- Introduction -- Planning Topographic Surveys -- Gathering the Data -- Photogrammetry and Topographic Mapping -- Field Methods for Topographic Mapping -- Baseline Topography -- Determination of Strike and Dip of Outcrops -- Summary -- References -- IV. B. Refinement of Previous Assumptions -- Chapter 15 Environmental and Natural Resources -- Introduction -- Wetlands -- Open-Space and Vegetation Preservation -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 16 Impacts to Historic Architectural and Archaeological Resources -- Introduction -- Impact Assessment -- Treatment of Historic Properties -- Professional Qualification Standards -- Successful Preservation Design Examples -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 17 Brownfield Redevelopment and Environmental Considerations -- Introduction -- Brownfields by the Numbers -- Environmental Considerations -- Challenges and Solutions -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 18 Floodplain Studies -- Introduction -- FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program -- Preparing a Floodplain Study -- References -- Chapter 19 Preliminary Engineering and Hydrologic Analysis -- Introduction -- Components of a Preliminary Engineering Study -- Hydrologic Analysis -- Preliminary Engineering Study Deliverables -- Value Engineering -- References -- V. Final Design -- Step 5: Final Design. Chapter 20 Street Design -- Introduction -- Functional Classification of Streets -- Design Considerations -- Cross-Sectional Elements for Local Streets -- Horizontal Alignment -- Vertical Alignment -- Geometric Properties of At-Grade Intersections -- Traffic Control Devices -- Traffic Calming -- Typical Street Plan and Profile -- Sample Design Criteria for Local Streets -- References -- Additional Readings -- Chapter 21 Storm Drainage Design -- Introduction -- Pavement Drainage -- Storm Sewer and Inlet Layout -- Open Channel Flow in Pipes and Channels -- Procedure for Storm Sewer Design -- Culverts -- Procedure for Culvert Design -- References -- Chapter 22 Stormwater Management Design -- Introduction -- Fundamentals of Stormwater Management -- Principles of Hydrologic Routing -- Principles of Hydraulic Design -- Quality Management -- Best Management Practices -- Types of Stormwater Management Facilities -- References -- Chapter 23 Grading and Earthwork -- Grading Introduction -- Contour Grading -- Establishing the Grading Plan -- Grading and Design Software -- Grading Summary -- Earthwork Introduction -- Cut/Fill Maps -- Earthwork -- ETO Methods -- Adjustments to Earthwork Quantities -- Earthwork Summary -- References -- Additional Information -- Chapter 24 Wastewater Collection -- Overview -- Design of Sewer Systems -- Design Example -- Pumping Stations -- Design of Sanitary Sewers within Subdivisions -- Pressure Sewers -- References -- Chapter 25 Water Distribution -- Overview of a Water Supply System -- Water Use and Demand -- Design Requirements -- Pumping Facilities -- System Components -- System Layout Considerations -- System Analysis -- Distribution System Construction Plans -- References -- Chapter 26 Dry Utility Design and Engineering -- Introduction -- Underground Electrical Utilities -- Underground Communication Utilities -- References. Chapter 27 Erosion and Sediment Control -- Introduction -- Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Process -- Factors Influencing Soil Erosion -- Factors Influencing Coastal Erosion -- Evaluation of Coastal Erosion -- Estimating Erosion -- Consequences of Excessive Erosion -- Erosion and Sediment Control: Project Priority -- Erosion Control Best Management Practices -- Sediment Control Best Management Practices -- Aesthetics and Safety of Discharge Areas -- Construction Sequencing -- The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 28 Construction and Contract Documents -- Introduction -- Definitions -- Construction Documents: Packaging for Project Bidding and Construction -- Bidding/Procurement Requirements -- Contracting Requirements -- Specifications -- Contract Drawings -- Preparing Contract Documents and Specifications -- Changes in the Design and Construction Industry and the Impact on Construction and Contract Documents -- References -- Chapter 29 Construction Cost Estimating -- Introduction -- Purpose of Cost Estimates -- Types of Estimates -- Variables Affecting Cost -- Sources of Unit Cost Data -- Engineering Economy -- Summary -- References -- VI. Plan Submission and Permitting -- Step 6: Plan Submission and Permitting -- Chapter 30 Plan Submission, Review, and Approval Process -- Introduction -- Preparing the Plan Submission -- Plan Review and Approval Process -- Public Responsibility in the Plan Review Process -- Private Responsibility in the Plan Review Process -- Joint Responsibility: The Public-/Private-Sector Relationship -- Plan Approval Processing Considerations -- References -- Chapter 31 Environmental Permits -- Introduction -- Permitting Process -- Regulatory Enforcement -- Environmental Permitting Programs -- References -- Chapter 32 Building Permits -- Introduction -- Building Permits: Required Submittals.