Land or Site Analysis

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Land or Site Analysis
Chapter 9
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• Legal Descriptions of Land
• Metes and Bounds System
• Rectangular Survey System
• Township and Range Lines
• Correction Lines and Guide Meridians
• Sections
• Lot and Block System

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• Title and Record Data
• Ownership Information
• Zoning and Land Use Information
• Assessment and Tax Information

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Figure 9.3 Survey of Platted Land
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• Physical Characteristics of Land
• Size and Shape
• Corner Influence
• Plottage or Assemblage
• Excess Land and Surplus Land
• Topography
• Geodetic Survey Program

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• Soil Analysis
• Floodplain and Wetlands Analysis
• Utilities
• Site Improvements
• On site utilities
• Fences
• Driveways
• Landscaping
• Other growing assets

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• Accessibility
• Environment
• Environmental Liabilities
• Special Characteristics of Rural, Agricultural,
  or Resource Land

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Problems

• Suggested solutions begin on page 365.