Course Overview
Provides an understanding of the planning concepts and imposed constraints for subdivision development at the municipal/city level. Sections of the Municipal Act and local bylaws are reviewed to establish layout criteria, subdivision procedures and rezoning applications. Requirements of external approving agencies are also considered. Preparation of a subdivision plan considering the viewpoints of the city, the developer, and the engineer, as well as a preliminary cost analysis forms a major component of the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in CIVL 2007
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
The course work for CIVL 3120 is intended to provide you with an opportunity to develop skills associated with the land development industry. There are many aspects to this work, each with its own employment potential. We will quickly touch on a number of the requirements for a subdivision to provide you with an overview of the work necessary to complete a development.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to :
- Prepare a subdivision plan for a single family residential development with consideration for site servicing requirements.
- Understand the subdivision approval process and obtain an awareness of the applicable Acts and regulations.
- Prepare a conceptual site servicing plan for a residential development.
- Prepare a preliminary budget estimate for a residential development.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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