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    The document outlines various criteria for site selection including physical factors like climate, topography, geology, and utilities as well as cultural factors such as land use and ownership. It also covers regulatory factors such as zoning codes, environmental regulations, and other local requirements that must be considered when selecting a site.

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    Criteria for Site Selection for: ________________________________

    CRITERIA DESCRIPTION REFERENCE


    PHYSICAL FACTORS
    >>> Climate

    >>> Topography
    A. Legal property description
    including limits of property,
    easement rights of way, and
    north indication

    B. Topography
    1. Contours and spot
    elevations
    2. Slopes: percentage,
    aspect, orientation
    3. Escarpments
    4. Erosion channels
    5. Extent, location, and
    general configuration of
    rocks, ledges, outcrops,
    ridges, drainage lines, and
    other unique features
    6. Visual characteristics
    7. Potential problem areas
    during construction:
    siltation, erosion, etc.

    C. Analysis of physical
    features, including major focal
    and vantage points and their
    relationships within, into, and
    out from the site
    D. Existing access and
    circulation
    1. Vehicular
    2. Pedestrian
    E. Vegetation
    F. Existing water bodies
    G. Drainage canals: rivers,
    streams, marshes, lakes,
    ponds, etc.
    H. Existing waterway
    easements
    I. Surface drainage
    J. Unique site features

    >>> Geotechnical/soils
    A. Basic surface soil type:
    sand, clay, silt rock, shale,
    gravel, loam, limestone, etc.
    B. Rock and soil type:
    character/formation and
    origin
    C. Bedrock
    D. Seismic conditions
    E. Environmental hazards
    F. Existing water bodies
    G. Storm drainage (surface,
    subsurface)
    H. Fire protection

    >>> Utilities
    A. Potable water
    B. Electricity
    C. Gas
    D. Telephone
    E. cable television
    F. Sanitary sewer service

    >>> Immediate Surroundings


    A. Neighborhood structures:
    buildings, satellite dishes, etc.
    B. Shading and solar access
    C. Noise from streets,
    emergency services, aircraft
    etc.
    D. Odors
    E. Views and vistas

    >>> General Services


    A. Fire and police protection
    B. Trash/refuse removal
    services
    C. Snow removal, including
    on-site storage

    CULTURAL FACTORS
    >>> Site History
    A. Former site uses
    B. History of existing
    structures

    >>> Land Use, Ownership, and


    Control
    A. Present zoning of site and
    adjacent property
    B. Adjacent (surrounding) land
    uses
    C. Type of land ownership
    D. Function and pattern of
    land use: public domain, farm
    type, grazing, urbanized
    E. Location, type, and size of
    pertinent community services
    1. Schools and churches
    2. Shopping centers
    3. Parks
    4. Municipal services
    5. Recreational facilities
    6. Banks
    7. Food services
    8. Health services
    9. Access to highways,
    public transportation

    >>> Economic Value


    A. Political jurisdictions and
    land costs
    B. Accepted "territories"
    C. Future potential
    D. Size of surrounding lots and
    approximate price ranges

    REGULATORY FACTORS
    >>> Zoning Codes
    A. Permitted uses
    B. Minimum site area
    requirements
    C. Building height limits
    D. Yard (setback)
    requirements
    E. Lot coverage
    1. Floor area ratio (FAR)
    2. Percentage of coverage
    3. Open space
    requirements
    F. Off-street parking
    requirements
    G. Landscaping requirements
    H. Sign requirements

    >>> Subdivision, Site Plan


    Review, and Other Local
    Requirements
    A. Lot requirements
    1. Size
    2. Configuration
    3. Setbacks and coverage
    B. Street requirements
    C. Drainage requirements
    1. Removal of spring and
    surface water
    2. Stream courses
    3. Land subject to flooding
    4. Detention/retention
    ponds
    D. Parks
    1. Open space
    requirements
    2. Park and playground
    requirements
    3. Screening from adjacent
    uses

    >>> Environmental
    Regulations
    A. Water, sewer, recycling,
    solid waste disposal
    B. Clean air requirements
    C. Soil conservation
    D. Protected areas, wetlands,
    floodplains, coastal zones,
    wild and scenic areas
    E. Fish and wildlife protection
    F. Protection of archaeological
    resources

    >>> Other Codes and


    Requirements
    A. Historic preservation and
    landmarks
    B. Architectural (design)
    controls
    C. Special districts
    D. Miscellaneous, e.g., mobile
    homes, billboards, noise
    E. Site-related items in
    building codes
    1. Building separation
    2. Parking and access for
    persons with disabilities
    3. Service and emergency
    vehicle access and parking

    * The specific criteria listed above is adapted from Site Analysis, an Excerpt from The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 13th edition ©2000

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