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What are Kevin Lynchs 8 stages of the site planning cycle? |
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1. define the problem 2. programming and analysis of site and user. 3. shcematic design and the preliminary cost estimate. 4. developed design and destailed costing 5.contract documents 6. bidding and contracting 7. construction 8. occupation and management |
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What factors must be addressed when looking at site location? |
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adjacent land uses, community transportation patterns, utilities, infrastructure, employment, commercial cultural and recreational centers |
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Existing (pre-developed) land surface elevations, water bodies, geology |
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the area adjacent to a stream or body of water that is susceptible to flooding |
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areas where the dissolution of limestone or other soluble rocks has produced cliffs, sinkholes, caves, underground streams, and other similar features. |
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Does soil type "A" have a low or high runoff potential? |
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Does soil type "D" have a low or high runoff potential? |
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the highest (meaning it has a low infiltration rate) |
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those areas that are saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. |
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the surface layer in a permafrost environment, which is characterized by freezing and thawing on a seasonal basis. |
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filing in of a stream channel with sediment, usually associated with low discharge and/or heavy sediment loads |
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any subsurface material that holds a relatively large quantity of groundwater and is able to transmit that water readily |
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a low, wet are in the floodplain, often located behind a levee |
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the flow of a river when the water surface has reached bank level |
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parcels of various size within a designated project area that are suitable for development as defined by a prescribed development program |
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the level of development density or use an environment is able to support without suffering undesirable or irreversible degradation |
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a map compromised of areas of any size or shape representing qualitative phenomena (soils) or quantitative phenomena (population); often has a patchwork appearance |
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an unsorted mix of soil and mass-movement debris |
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the central route of drainage, usually a channel and valley in a drainage basin |
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scouring and downcutting of a stream channel, usually associated with high discharges |
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a rainstorm of a given intensity and frequency of recurrence used at the basis for sizing stormwater facilities such as storm sewers |
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a strategy used in stormwater management in which runff is detained on site to be released later at some prescribed rate |
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a measure of the intensity of development or land use; defined on the basis of area covered by impervious surface, population density, or building floor area coverage for example |
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a group of organisms linked together by a flow energy; also a community of organisms and their environment |
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the transition zone between two groups, or zones, of vegetation |
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a preliminary study or review of a proposed action (project) and the influence it could have on the environment |
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compilation and classification of data and information on the natural and human features in an area proposed for some sort of planning project |
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a stream without baseflow; one that flows only during or after rainstorms or snow melt events. |
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the removal of rock debris by an agency such a moving water, wind or glaciers |
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a type of technical planning aimed at identifying the most appropriate use of a site |
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Americans with disabilities act |
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congestion management program |
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environmental protection agency |
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federal emergency management act |
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farmland mapping and monitoring program |
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geographic information systems |
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growth management program |
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leadership in energy and environmental design |
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leaking underground storage tank |
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million gallons per day (water or waste water) |
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urban development boundary |
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United States geologic survey |
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waste water treatment plant |
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refers to any BMP or other method used to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to waters of the US |
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soil erosion characterized by the formation of narrow, steep sided channels etched by rivulets or small streams of water. can be one of the most serious forms of erosion on cropland |
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study and evaluation of the hazard to land use and people from environmental threats such as floods, tornadoes and earthquakes |
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the area or patch of relatively warm air which develops over urbanized areas |
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the materials such as vegetation and concrete that cover the ground |
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the human activities that characterize an area (agricultural, industrial, residential) |
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silt deposits laid down by wind over extensive areas of the midaltitudes during glacial and post glacial times |
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a measure used to lessen the impact of an action |
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water pollution that emanates from a spatially diffuse source, such as the atmosphere or agricultural land |
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a forest structure with a strong upper one or two stories and limited undergrowth; a forest that is largely open at ground level |
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OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS |
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a type of study often carried out in planning projects to determine the principle advantages and disadvantages to a development program proposed for a particular site |
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the particulate material in which a soil forms; the two types of parent material are residual and transported |
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PEAK DISCHARGE (PEAK FLOW) |
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the maximum flow of a stream or river in response to an event such as rainstorm or over a period of time such as a year |
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a stream that receives inflow from groundwater all year; a stream that has a permanent baseflow |
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) |
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a residential planning strategy aimed at increasing the amount of undeveloped land or common space by clustering development by carefully planned units |
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water pollution that emanates from a single source such as sewage plant outfall |
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the replenishment of groundwater with water from the surface |
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a strategy used in stormwater management in which runoff is retained on site in basins, underground, or released into the soil |
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special environments such as wetlands or coastal lands that require protection from development because of their aesthetic and ecological value |
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a term used in site planning to indicate the critical distance that a structure of facility should be separated from an edge such as a backshore slope, lake shore or property line |
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a forest of the midaltitude regions that could be described as climatically temperate (broadleaf deciduous forests of Europe and North America comprised of beeches, maples and oaks) |
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the uppermost layer of the soil, characterized by a high organic content |
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a general term referring to the layer of air over a city that is strongly influenced by urban activities |
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the term used to describe the process of urban development including suburban residential and commercial development |
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for any location on earth, the point that is directly overhead to an observer |
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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) |
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schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to waters |
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any BMP or other method used to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to waters (silt fence, stone bags, etc.) |
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all soil disturbing activities at the site have been completed, a uniform perennial vegetative cover had been established on unpaved areas, stabilization measures such as rip rap & gabion baskets have been installed |
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LARGE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY |
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includes grading, clearing and excavating that will disturb greater than 5 acres or is part of a larger plan that will disturb more than 5 acres |
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municipal separate storm sewer system |
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dredged spoil, solid waste, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, chemical waste, biological materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and industrial or municipal waste |
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the fraction of total rainfall that will appear at the conveyance as runoff |
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SMALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY |
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clearing, grading or excavation that is greater that 1 acre but less that 5 acres or part of a plan that will disturb more than 1 acre but less than 5 acres |
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stormwater pollution prevention plan |
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area of a site calculated to the centerline of bounding streets and other public right of ways (site including right-of-way) |
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area of a site excluding land to be dedicated to right-of-way |
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a landscape area, usually containing trees, shrubs and other natural surfaces, used to protect a resource such as a waterway or agricultural land, or to increase compatibility of adjacent land uses (LBA or landscape buffer area) |
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the management of natural resources to prevent waste, destruction or neglect |
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the commitment by an owner or developer of private land for public use, and the acceptance of land for such by the governmental agency |
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cash payments which may be required of an owner or developer as a substitute for a dedication of land |
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the number of dwelling units per acre of land (DU/AC) |
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an area of a city or county that has a unique character identifiable as different from surrounding areas because of distinctive architecture, streets, geographic features, culture, landmarks, activities, or landuses |
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a room or group of rooms which constitutes an independent housekeeping unit, intended to be occupied on a long term basis |
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a right given by the land owner to another party for specific limited use of that land |
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soils that swell when they absorb water and shrink as they dry |
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the flood event that has a 1% chance of occurrence in any one year |
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an area adjacent to a lake, stream, ocean or other body of water lying outside the ordinary banks of the waterbody and periodically flooded |
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the total horizontal area in s.f. of all floors within the exterior walls of a building |
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FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.) |
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the ration between gross floor area of structures on a site and gross site area |
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a set of policies and programs that form a blueprint for long-term development of the community |
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wastewater produced from baths, showers, clothes washers and bathroom sinks (may be recycled for irrigation, cooling, toilet-flushing and other secondary uses without treatment |
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permanent utility installations, including roads, water lines, sewage collection, power and communication lines |
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a development project or a general plan land use designation that includes two or more categories of land use |
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any parcel of area of land or water that is essentially unimproved |
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the busiest one-hour period for traffic during a 24 hour period |
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PEDEDTRIAN-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT |
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designed with an emphasis on the street sidewalks and on pedestrian access to the building rather than on auto access and parking |
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the line of sight of an observer looking toward an object of significance to the community (ridgeline, river, historic building) |
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a city ordinance that divides incorporated land into districts and establishes regulations governing the use, placement, spacing and size of buildings, open spaces and other facilities |
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a space of air over a certain area of land |
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soil material that is deposited by running water |
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orientation toward some direction |
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an independent board created to handle conditional uses, variances, and special applications of regulations established by a zoning ordinance and to hear and act on appeals (BOZA) |
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a permitted use allowed in zoning ordinances that requires review by a board of adjustments or similar agency |
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places vulnerable to negative environmental impacts, such as unstable soils, steep slopes, floodplains, wetlands, and certain plant and animal habitats |
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a species brought into an area by people (one that is not native) |
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the gathering of data for future use |
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a parcel of land under one ownership, used of capable of being used under the subdivision regulations of a zoning ordinance, including both the building site and all required yards and open spaces |
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a building containing 3 or more dwelling units |
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a clear and specific statement of planned results to be achieved within a stated time period |
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an appointed citizen body that advises elected officials on such matters as the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, and subdivision regulations |
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a map or plan, especially of a piece of land divided into building lots |
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PLANNING, PROGRAMMING AND BUDGET SYSTEM (PPBS) |
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a complex annual budget system that involves the linkage of programs to the budgeting process |
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an open forum where statements become part of official records. often required by law |
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a stream that flows only in response to precipitation |
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a stream that flows only part of the time or through only parts of its reach |
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a stream that flows continuously |
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the orderly progressive replacement of one community by another until a relatively stable community occupies an area |
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an elongated depression in the land |
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) |
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a group of individuals with specific expertise, usually from various disciplines, brought together by an agency for giving advice and consultation |
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a special situation that creates a need to deviate from the established zoning ordinances and requires review |
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HOW ARE ZONING OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED? |
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controlling land uses, density, building height and bulk (size), lot sizes, yards, open space, setbacks, separations between buildings and uses |
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NAME SOME THINGS THAT MAY BE CONTROLLED BY ZONING ORDINANCES. |
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general design requirements, street widths, right-of-way, easements, utilities, sidewalks, planting strips, curbs, gutters, drainage, street trees, lighting, planting, landscaping, trails, walkways, bike paths, open space and community areas |
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the name of the process for changing a zoning district from one classification to another (R1 single family to C2 commercial) |
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LOCATION (when talking about basic types of data) |
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state and city maps (regional scale) |
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CONTEXTUAL (when talking about basic types of data) |
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zoning, existing and proposed uses, aerial photographs, transportation plans (neighborhood scale) |
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DIMENSIONAL (when talking about basic types of data) |
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surveys, deed restrictions, subdivision regulations, building codes (site scale) |
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LEGAL (when talking about basic types of data) |
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deeds, approved pans, easements, title (site scale) |
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NATURAL (when talking about basic types of data) |
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topography, geology, soils, plants, materials, water features and climate |
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MAN-MADE (when talking about basic types of data) |
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buildings, utilities and water features |
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SENSORY (when talking about basic types of data) |
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visual, audible and olfactory aspects |
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HUMAN & CULTURAL (when talking about basic types of data) |
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age, ethnicity, schools, libraries, police and fire protection, garbage collection, crime statistics, census data |
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roughly triangular shape slope resulting from two sand bards building out from the shore in opposing direction and forming a point (Cape Canaveral) |
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berms built up by waves-erosion and deposition |
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