Land Development Handbook

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.