Part 1
Land Factors
Site
001 State
Part 2 Planned Use--Family Dwelling Site
Without Basement. Interpretations of Limitations in Terms of
(2 pts. each)
Features of the
Site Being Considered
(3 pts. each)
Degree of
Limitations
Foundations for
Buildings
Lawns and
Landscaping
Septic
System
Sewage
Lagoon
A.
Texture
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is slightly smooth or velvety feel
when moist. When moistened soil is
squeezed out between thumb and
forefinger,it will form a poor ribbon
with dull surface.
Coarse
Moderately Coarse, Med, Mod Fine
Fine
Slight
Moderate
Severe
B.
Permeability
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given information,
subsoil texture is
moderately fine
Very Slow
Slow
Moderate
Rapid
<0.06"/hr
0.06-.6"/hr
.6-2.0"/hr
2.0"hr+
Slight
Moderate
Severe
V. Severe
C.
Depth of Soil
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Thirty-six inches
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Very Shallow
Shallow
Moderately Deep
Deep
Very Deep
<10"
10-20"
20-40"
40-72"
over 72"
Slight
Moderate
Severe
V. Severe
D.
Slope
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There is a 2.3 foot elevation
change in 100 feet
Nearly Level to Gentle
Moderately Sloping
Strongly Sloping
Steep
Very Steep
0-3%
3-5%
5-8%
8-15%
15%+
Slight
Moderate
Severe
E.
Erosion - Wind & Water
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Original topsoil was 7 inches
Currently topsoil is 6 inches
None - Slight - Moderate
Severe
Very Severe
Slight
Moderate
Severe
F.
Surface Runoff
Slow
Moderate
Rapid
Slight
Moderate
Severe