Building Lot Qualification Check List

The following is a qualification check list when evaluating potential home sites for your new luxury custom home. This list should act as a formal guide for capturing specific information that will be required by your design team. There are also factors that may require additional research or the services of a registered surveyor or geo-technical firm to obtain the proper information.

Buildability

Deed Restrictions

·         Building Height Limitations

·         Architectural Style Approval

·          Exterior Material Restrictions & Products 

·         Privacy Wall & Gate Ordinances

Lot Survey

·         Lot Size

·         Lot Shape

·         Frontage

·         Flood Plain

Building Setbacks

Easements

Electric

Water

Sewer

Natural Gas

Site Topography

Lot & Storm Water Drainage

Soil

·         Plasticity

·         Piers Required

·         Radon

Mature Trees

Future Accommodations

·         Pool & Outdoor Entertainment

·         Expansion of Future Addition

·         Garage Expansion

Homes Direction Orientation

·         Sunlight

·         Automobile Traffic Lights

·         Unattractive Views

Neighboring Architectural Styles

Home Owners Association

Title Search Findings

Local Area Infrastructure Considerations

·         Location

·         Resale Values of Homes

·         Schools

·         Traffic

·         Security

·         Subdivision Access

·         Emergency Services

·         Real Estate Taxes

Source URL. https://www.marwoodconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Building-Lot-Qualification-Check-List.pdf

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