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YOUR FIRST MEETING

Here's what you'll need for your meeting.

  • Determine the architectural style -
    examples - european, craftsman, prairie, etc.

  • List the rooms required, the room sizes, room orientation and any other features you want within the plan.

  • Determine an overall square footage excluding the garage (just actual living space).   Determine how many garage bays and what size.

  • Gather the necessary building site information:
  • The legal description of the property.
  • Topographical survey of the property - Showing the lot slope.
  • Provide a soils report - If required due to a steep sloping lot.
  • Boundary survey with dimensioned property lines including bearing information: (eg. 110.36' N78°63'12"E).
  • Provide the zoning designation.
  • Provide the building setback requirements.
  • Provide architectural review board information if required.
  • Provide height restrictions if applicable.
  • Provide lateral engineering requirements (earthquake and wind calculations).   Follow link below for detailed description.

    Lateral Engineering





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