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SITE PLANS ____j ' 1rrnr-;TT~7~7r----7 - j A site plandescribes the location and orientation of a building or building complex on a plot of land and in .. relation to its context. Whether this environment is urbanor rural, the site plan should describe the following: Legally recorded boundaries of the site, indicated by a broken line consisting of relatively long segments separated by two short dashes or dots Physical topography of the terrain w contour lines ith - - Natural site features, suchas trees. landscaping, and watercourses • Existing or proposed site constructions, such as walks. courts. and roadways • Architectural structures in the immediate setting that impact the proposed building Inaddition, a site plan may include: • Legal constraints, such as zoning setbacks and rights-of-way • Existingor proposed site utilities • Pedestrian and vehicular entry points and pat hs • Significan environment al forces and features t Roof Plans - Aroof plan isa top view describing theform, massing. and material of a roof or t helayout of such rooftop features as skylights. decks. and mechanical housings. • Roof plansare typically included in thesite plan for a propose building or building complex. d MULTIVIEW DRAWINGS I 49