Land Development Handbook
Coverage of the Entire Land Development Process from Planning, Engineering, Surveying, Drawings, Plats, Reports and more

By Dewberry Companies

Successfully navigate the confusing maze of land development

If you're looking for cutting-edge blockbuster coverage of the land development process, the search ends here! Written by one of the nation's premier consulting firms, this new edition delivers up-to-date coverage of planning, engineering, and surveying . . . all with over 700 illustrations, including diagrams, detailed drawings, plats, and reports generated at the various design stages, as well as charts, tables, and more.

This edition includes regulatory changes; new data on open space areas for landscape architects; coverage of the latest advances in GPS and GIS technology; new perspectives on urban growth; and updated case studies, plans, and details.

You'll find a thorough description of the design and approval process for residential, commercial, and retail land development projects and access to valuable bottom-line information on:

Environmental issues, including erosion and sediment control, storm water management, environmental impact studies and assessments, and water quality

Types of local regulations; where to get necessary project approval; what to expect during the process

Site analysis and selection criteria for feasibility studies

Technical information on the design of suburban infrastructure components such as water treatment and supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drain systems, and roads

The complete spectrum of surveying methods, including Global Positioning System Surveys and Geographic Information Systems

Table of Contents:

PART I: OVERVIEW

Chapter 1: Overview of the Land Development Process

PART II: FEASIBILITY AND SITE ANALYSIS

Chapter 2: Comprehensive Planning and Zoning
Chapter 3: Site Plan Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and Building Codes
Chapter 4: Exactions, Infrastructure Enhancements, and Fees
Chapter 5: Real Property Law
Chapter 6: Engineering Feasibility
Chapter 7: Environmental Regulations
Chapter 8: Environmental Site Assessments
Chapter 9: Historic and Archaeologic Assessment
Chapter 10: Market Analysis and Economic Feasibility
Chapter 11: The Rezoning Process

PART III: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Chapter 12: Development Patterns and Principles

PART IV: SCHEMATIC DESIGN

Chapter 13: Boundary Surveys for Land Development
Chapter 14: Control Surveys
Chapter 15: Topographic Surveys
Chapter 16: Preliminary Engineering
Chapter 17: Environmental and Natural Resources
Chapter 18: Historic Preservation and Archaeology
Chapter 19: Environmental Considerations

PART V: FINAL DESIGN

Chapter 20: Suburban Street Design
Chapter 21: Storm Drain Design
Chapter 22: Design of Stormwater Management Facilities
Chapter 23: Floodplain Studies
Chapter 24: Grading and Earthwork
Chapter 25: Wastewater Collection
Chapter 26: Water Distribution
Chapter 27: Wastewater Treatment
Chapter 28: Water Supply and Treatment
Chapter 29: Erosion and Sediment Control
Chapter 30: Contract Documents and Specifications
Chapter 31: Construction Cost Estimating

PART VI: PLAN SUBMISSION AND PERMITTING

Chapter 32: Subdivision Submittals
Chapter 33: Plan Submittal, Review and Approval Process
Chapter 34: Environmental Permits
PART VII: CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 35: Construction Stakeout Surveys
Chapter 36: Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy

PART VIII: TECHNICAL APPENDICES

Chapter 37: Geospatial Data
Chapter 38: Types of Drawings Used in Land Development
Chapter 39: Soils
Chapter 40: Case Study: Union Mills
Chapter 41: Technical Appendix
Index

Hardcover
1124 Pages - 8.5 x 11 in.

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