After multiple revisions with the architectural team, we finalized the site plan meeting all requirements: proper wetland buffer distances, stormwater management, setbacks, and driveway placement.
Pro tip: Listen to your environmental consultant on buffer setbacks — they have navigated these requirements many times and their guidance will save you costly plan revisions.
4-course CMU stem wall construction begins — raises house above grade for flood protection and termite prevention in Florida.
Orange County EPD and environmental consultant jointly walk property to verify and agree on official wetland delineation.
Conservation Area Determination filed with Orange County EPD to establish official wetland boundaries and buffer requirements.
Architectural contract signed with DBSS for custom 4,878 sq ft CBS home design incorporating wetland buffer setbacks.
Land clearing completed — building envelope cleared, graded, and ready for foundation work with all wetland setbacks maintained.
First architectural drawings received from DBSS — design incorporates wetland buffers and optimal positioning within buildable envelope.