A condominium is a type of housing tenure where pieces of the property are individually owned and common facilities like elevators, hallways and exterior areas are controlled by the property owner’s association. It is similar to an apartment but instead of the residents renting, the residents own the unit.
The process of developing new and existing properties and buildings into a condominium form of ownership is referred to as condominium planning.
Wetlands can be defined as seasonal or permanent water saturated land area, in a way that it is characterized as a distinct ecosystem. These land areas are primarily made up of hydric soil that supports aquatic plants and is responsible for water purification, shoreline stability and flood control.
In Connecticut, wetlands mapping is required for analysis of the effect of specific project sites, which are used as a basis for creating state policies and activities.
Wetlands mapping is a necessity for developing, protecting, restoring and planning wetland properties.
Construction Draw Inspections include an “as needed” site inspection to provide a review of the contractor’s payment request and to evaluate the accuracy of the representations made in each line item of the contractor’s requisition.
The draw inspection will evaluate the accuracy of the draw request, construction phase completion on site, verifying all construction work is in place per the plans and specifications prior to the release of funds.
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The ability to identify your property lines is both valuable and beneficial, especially in disputes over boundaries and the legality of site improvements. Property lines are designated positions that specify the end of a person’s property. A landowner uses property lines to identify whether a piece of land or structure is legally positioned inside their property lines.
It can also be used as a basis for planning the location of additional structures in order to make sure that it is properly placed inside the premises of the property.
Understanding how a property line is surveyed is fundamental knowledge needed to resolve boundary disputes, and is also useful for development plans.
Although residential home buyers are not required by law to get a land survey, its extremely important to determine the legal boundaries and physical characteristics of a property.
Having a land survey performed before buying a property will prevent absorbing any problems or issues the land may have without you previously knowing it. However, in Connecticut a land survey is required by the financial institutions, banks or mortgage lenders, for any commercial purchases and/or transferring title insurance.
Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge are licensed professionals that can prepare and conduct the property survey in order to verify the legal graphical description of the specifications and features of the property you are planning to buy.
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There are several reasons why one might need to conduct a land survey on a property in Connecticut. First of all we need to identify the boundaries of the land we are buying or selling. We also need it to plan for the development of our existing structures and estates and of course we also need to protect our property rights.
Civil engineering companies are commonly used by clients for the purpose of planning, managing and developing construction projects. They usually provide consultations, planning and designing, surveying and construction management services to both private and public development projects.
The process of choosing the best civil engineering company to hire for your construction jobs is a very important task. It will determine the direction of the venture and is crucial to the quality and success of the development phase.
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The planning and zoning regulations in Connecticut were established to direct the development and growth of the State of Connecticut in compliance with its general statutes, in order to foster positive and appropriate interactions between the industrial, commercial and residential areas within the state.
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Construction permitting is the process of acquiring the necessary documents required by the city planning division and other concerned organizations for any development work that needs consent.
The procurement of these licenses is mandated by law and before any civil engineering firm or individual starts any new construction or renovation work, an approval must be obtained from the state or at least an inquiry from the city planning division if a permit is needed for the development task.
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