Site Planning and Assessment Quiz

The process of arranging buildings and structures on land, while considering relationships between buildings, surrounding spaces, and the environment.

Determining the suitability of a specific location for a proposed project or building.

Analyzing a site's potential for development based on its context, environmental factors, and existing regulations.

A detailed plan outlining the layout of a building or structure, as well as its relationships with surrounding areas and environments.

Identifying a site's potential for development by analyzing its utilization and compatibility with existing and future land use policies.

The lay of the land, describing the surface features of land.

A graphic representation of a site's topography, showing elevations and contours.

Lines on a topographic map connecting points of equal elevation.

The vertical distance between two contour lines on a topographic map.

The inclination or gradient of a surface, usually expressed as a ratio of vertical rise to horizontal run.

The study of landforms like mountains, plains, and coasts. It helps understand potential erosion and site characteristics.

A consolidated rock layer beneath the soil. It's assessed with boreholes for foundation stability.

Water flowing on the ground surface. Steep slopes result in high runoff, increasing erosion risks.

Methods to control soil erosion, such as geotextiles, riprap, and concrete walls.

Underground layers of rock, gravel, or sand that hold water.

Areas where surface water flows into the aquifer.

Maps that show the location of groundwater resources and their properties.

Areas near streams or rivers that are prone to flooding during high water flow.

Areas with standing water or waterlogged soils, playing a vital role in the environment.

Plants and animals specific to a particular region, not found anywhere else.

Weather patterns in large areas, influencing global climate.

Weather conditions in small, localized areas, influenced by factors like topography and vegetation.

The minimum and maximum acceptable angles for slopes in various land use categories, ensuring safe and functional design.

Techniques for adapting building design to sloping sites, including elevation on piers, terracing, and cutting into the slope.

The arrangement of structures, pathways, and parking areas on land, considering slope and functionality.

The process of examining potential drainage issues on sloping sites and implementing solutions to prevent erosion and flooding.

The use of land, including its allocation, development, and management.

The right of the State to manage land usage for public welfare.

A map showing the distribution of different land uses in an area. It can reflect planned or actual distribution.

A map displaying land uses across the entire municipality.

A detailed land use map focused within urban zones.

A plan that guides future urban development.

The division of a community into zones for different land uses, based on current and potential use.

Regulations that define allowed and disallowed land uses in each zone, and include conditions for development.

A part of the Zoning Ordinance providing a visual representation of zones or districts.

Restrictions outlined in the subdivision deed that define building and development limitations within a subdivision.

The way a building is positioned on a site, creating its relationship to the surrounding area.

Using nature to enhance a building's design. Examples include incorporating trees for shade or utilizing a natural water feature.

Design element influencing a building's orientation. A clear path that guides the eye to a focal point.

Controlling sunlight and wind direction. Sunlight needs to reach different parts of a building at different times of the day.

Reducing noise from surrounding roadways. This can be achieved using physical barriers like walls or embankments.

A raised earth barrier used to dampen noise or create visual separation.

The use of landscaping or other features to block or minimize undesirable views.

Careful consideration of historical aspects of a site. Preserving views or structures with significance.

The angle from which a view is observed. Taking into account how things look from different heights.