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==Site selection== So where 'ya going to put it? Grab yourself a survey certificate with a drawing of your property lines in relation to your house location. Couple this up with the building code from your area, which will tell you things like maximum site coverage, distance for side yard clearances, max. heights, etc. Get a piece of graph paper along with a three sided architect's ruler with different scales. Using standard 1/4 inch graph paper, re-draw the lot size along with the structures on the property using the measurements found on the survey drawing. If you start off with a 8 1/2 X 11 inch page, you can then have this blown up at the local Kinko's to a size that you feel more comfortable with. Your next stop is to have the local utilities company come down and stake out the location of existing underground lines for power, gas, water, and phone/cable, and plan the placement of the additional services to the new building. Most states have a "One Call" phone number that will inform all utility companies. The phone numbers can be found in your local phone book, or by googling "One Call" and your state name. In some states this is mandatory by law, even on your own property. In the event utility locations are done and you were to "hit" a unmarked service, you will not be responsible. Transfer these measurements to your plot plan drawing and color code each utility to make them distinctive. Now, you're ready to decide what size structure you need. On a separate sheet of paper, draw out different sizes of buildings using the same scale size as your plot plan, and cut out outlines. Try different outline placements and shapes. If you use heavier construction paper, they will lay flatter and stay in place as you adjust them on your plot plan. You can even draw in existing or future landscape features so that you will be able to look at the total picture of your project. Here are some considerations to make when doing your site layout: *Place the building so that it complements the property in function and form, and thus enhances property value. *Take into account atmospheric conditions, ie: prevailing winds, direction of sun/shade, rain/snow accumulation, etc. *By all means, build what you can afford, but allow for future expansion, temporary use, and deletion or change of use. *Talk with contractors, building reps, tradesmen, and estimators. Allow them to come out, view your site, and listen to your expectations. *Call in a survey crew. The surveyor will not only assist you in building placement, but will take 'shots' on the contours of the site, set the grade height of the slab, provide you with a drainage scheme to complement the property, and do a 'cut and fill' plot plan of the overburden (organic material) to level the building site. *Seek professional help. Talk to your banker or financial institution to set up a building loan and payment account. Talk to your lawyer about contracts and legal issues. *Make sure you obtain permits for all phases of work from municipal officials BEFORE starting or signing anything.
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