Due Diligence Report - Maps & Plans

The following list of map or plans are invaluable in the site analysis work required in land acquisition.

Water and Sewer Maps – these maps can be obtained from the municipal water and sewer department or your community could be served by private companies. In either case, plans illustrating the location of existing water and sewer lines exist in some fashion – if only for maintenance purposes. Also, seek to obtain the capital improvement plans showing the future water and sewer extension projects. It is easier to follow water and sewer but the land cost may reflect the availability of the utilities. Ask for a paper print for your future reference. For water distribution, the size of the main and its location plus fire hydrant locations will be sufficient for the initial assessment. For the sewer line; location of the line, manhole locations and line invert elevations rim elevations and sewer line size are essential to determine if the PIQ can be served by gravity sewer. Note: the elevations shown on the municipal plans must be in the same datum as your topography map to make a quick assessment if the property may be served by gravity sewer.