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that cannot be directed toward the front of the property. The solution for
the remainder of the property is to direct surface water to the front and
street side of the property.
Keep in mind that, for more complex site conditions and site plans,
a combination of the signature solutions presented in this chapter might
be used. There are also many vari-
ations of each signature solution.
Again, presenting grading as an
approach that utilizes these solu-
tions is a simplification of what may
be required in solving projects with
more complex physical conditions
and governmental requirements.
With practice, the designer develops
an approach to each site-grading
project based on a sound under-
standing of the site and the best
practices to employ to arrive at a
practical and aesthetic solution.
Slope
1%
FF
103.5
Slope
1%
Figure 12.17-a
Site grading strategy that sets the building at a
higher elevation from surrounding property so that water sheet
flows away from building
FF
103.5
FF
103.5
SWALE
Figure 12.17-B
Site grading strategy that sets the build-
ing at a higher elevation than surrounding property then
creates drainage swale to direct water from back garden
toward the front and street
Figure 12.17-C
Site grading strategy where a catch basin
receives surface water in combination with swales that
direct water around building toward the front and street
