After clearing, the surveyor returned to stake the exact house corners based on the approved site plan. These reference points guide all subsequent construction — foundation layout, setback verification, and building inspections.
Pro tip: Protect these stakes carefully — if equipment disturbs them you’ll need to pay for the surveyor to return. Mark them with tall visible flags and brief your crew on their importance.
Formal wetland report delivered with soil analysis, plant species identification, and wetland classification.
Footer reinspection passed — rebar, forms, and dimensions approved, concrete pour now authorized.
Land clearing begins — building envelope cleared to bare dirt with silt fencing installed at all wetland buffer boundaries.
NGP consultant engaged — specialist knowledge of Orange County wetland permitting process is essential and worth every dollar.
NGP approved by Orange County — authorizes construction within buffer zones under specific monitoring and reporting conditions.
Architectural contract signed with DBSS for custom 4,878 sq ft CBS home design incorporating wetland buffer setbacks.