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If you recently purchased property and want to embark on a land development project, there are many steps ahead. Understanding what it takes to transform a raw piece of real estate is crucial to ensuring a seamless transition and high-quality results. The guide below outlines the steps you and your contractor should take in the upcoming weeks.

4 Steps to Complete in a Land Development Project

1. Zoning

The first step is to determine how you will use the real estate. For example, do you want to turn it into a single-family home, a commercial building, or an apartment complex? Once you decide, you’ll need approval from the local zoning department to move forward with that particular project.

2. Permits

land developmentOnce you have permission from the zoning department, you should apply for the proper permits to begin construction and keep your project up to code. These include sanitation, building, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical permits. If you want to build a commercial or high-rise building, you also need a permit to build elevators and escalators.

3. Utilities 

With the proper permits in place, you can begin outfitting your land with the necessary fixtures to ensure usability. This includes setting up a septic tank, installing plumbing and water lines, and getting access to power and gas lines.

4. Construction

After the proper framework is in place, begin constructing your property. While your architect lays out the framework for the building, you can focus on other elements, like the materials you want to use inside, as well as interior design plans.

 

If you need help putting together a land development project, get in touch with the professionals at Hart-Frederick Consultants in Tiffin, IA. Serving Counties in Southeast Iowa since 1996, they have offered a broad range of services from a team of licensed and certified engineers, land surveyors, senior designers, construction technicians, survey crews, and IDOT inspectors. Visit them online to learn more about their firm, and call (319) 545-7215 to schedule an appointment today. 

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