Drew and his crew began clearing the building envelope to bare dirt. All vegetation must be removed within the house footprint and work areas. Silt fencing was installed at buffer boundaries to prevent sediment runoff into wetland areas.
Pro tip: Have your environmental consultant on call during clearing — if equipment gets close to the buffer line, you want expert eyes available immediately.
Architectural contract signed with DBSS for custom 4,878 sq ft CBS home design incorporating wetland buffer setbacks.
Orange County officially records easement vacation — modified boundaries now legally in effect after an 8-month process.
Foundation footers poured at dawn with two concrete trucks — early morning scheduling critical in Florida’s heat.
Orange County EPD and environmental consultant jointly walk property to verify and agree on official wetland delineation.
Footer reinspection passed — rebar, forms, and dimensions approved, concrete pour now authorized.
Licensed surveyors deliver boundary survey establishing official property perimeter — required for all permits.