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SSc1: Site Selection

Intent

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To avoid the development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from the location of a building on a site.

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Requirements

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Do not develop buildings, hardscape, roads or parking areas on portions of sites that meet any of the following criteria:

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  • Prime farmland as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Volume 6, Parts 400 to 699, Section 657.5 (citation 7CFR657.5)

  • Previously undeveloped land whose elevation is lower than 5 feet above the elevation of the 100-year flood as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  • Land specifically identified as habitat for any species on federal or state threatened or endangered lists

  • Land within 100 feet of any wetlands as defined by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR, Parts 230-233 and Part 22, and isolated wetlands or areas of special concern identified by state or local rule, OR within setback distances from wetlands prescribed in state or local regulations, as defined by local or state rule or law, whichever is more stringent

  • Previously undeveloped land that is within 50 feet of a water body, defined as seas, lakes, rivers, streams and tributaries that support or could support fish, recreation or industrial use, consistent with the terminology of the Clean Water Act

  • Land that prior to acquisition for the project was public parkland, unless land of equal or greater value as parkland is accepted in trade by the public landowner (park authority projects are exempt).

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Potential technologies & Strategies

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During the site selection process, give preference to sites that do not include sensitive elements or restrictive land types. Select a suitable building location and design the building with a minimal footprint to minimize disruption of the environmentally sensitive areas identified above.

Project Compliance

The project does not meet any of the prohibited criteria.

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FBK Solutions

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The project does not meet any of the prohibited criteria

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