Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest
Park Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

TLE – TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARMENT

TECHNICAL DRAFTING
Grade 9
ARCHITECTURAL LAYOUT AND DETAILS

Most Essential Lesson Competencies

QUARTER 1 WEEK 5 MODULE 5
Site Development
Planning Site Analysis
Lot Mensuration and Plotting

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 HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE?

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb
you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below successfully enjoy
the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

MATERIALS,
1. Follow carefully all TOOLS,
the contents and AND EQUIPMENT
instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer keycard.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations – These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module.
• Pre-test – This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
• MATERIALS,
Looking Back TOOLS,
to your Lesson – ThisAND EQUIPMENT
section will measure what learnings
and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction – This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities – This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
• Remember – this section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
• Check your Understanding - It will verify how much you have learned from
the lesson.
• Post-test – This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.

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LESSON 1: SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
EXPECTATIONS:
1. Define site development planning and explain the symbols used;
2. Use site analysis as guide in site development planning;
3. Follow the zoning code in the proposed site development design.
PRE-TEST:
Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. It depicts the general layout and configuration of a site, including building

footprints, parking and street layout, conceptual landscaping and lighting, site
cross section drawings, and building elevations.

A. Lot B. Site C. Site Analysis D. Site Development Plan

2. It is the line forming the legal boundary of a piece of property.

A. Building Footprint B. Lot C. Property

Line D. Site Plan

3. It is the minimum distance which a building or other structure must be set back
from a street or road, or any other place which is deemed to need protection.

A. Ground Line B. Property Line C. Setback D. Site

4. It is the legal right, established by usage or grant, to pass along a specific route
through grounds or property belonging to another.

A. Driveway B. Road Right of Way C. Sidewalk D.Site Analysis

5. It is the area on a project site that is used by the building structure and is defined by
the perimeter of the building plan.

A. Building Footprint B. Lot Plot C. Parking D. Site

6. What do you call a lot bounded on all sides by streets or pathways?

A. Corner Lot B. Corner-Through Lot

C. Interior Lot D. Through Lot

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 7. It is a lot other than a corner lot with only one frontage on a street other than an
alley surrounded on each side by other lots.

A. Corner Lot B. Inside Lot C. Interior Lot D. Through Lot

8. It us a lot with at least two adjacent sides meeting at the corner made at the juncture of
two streets.

A. Corner Lot B. Inside Lot C. Interior Lot D. Through Lot

9. Which is the correct definition of a Bearing?

A. Indicates the angular distance of the property lines

B. Indicates the angular orientation of the property lines

C. Indicates the length of the property lines

D. Indicates the orientation of the property lines

10. The relative physical position or direction of the site or structure.

A. Azimuth B. Bearing C.Lot Plot D. Orientation

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Direction: Identify the following pictorial drawing.

1. 2.

3. 4.

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
The site development plan provides a graphic representation of the arrangement of
buildings, parking, drives, landscaping and any other structure that is part of
a development project. It entails full details regarding the right of way, public roads, sidewalks
and any driveways. The preliminary stage of site development planning requires plans drafted
according to the building code standard used by the city council or municipality.

The size and shape of the site affect the flexibility of choice in location of the house. What is
on the site is crucial when it comes to the design of a building. That’s why a lot of time, thought,
and money goes into conducting a site analysis before the conceptual phase of design even
begins.

Site development planning entails the

drawing to scale of plans to illustrate proposed
development of a subject property. Such plans
include details regarding the total footprint of
structures, location of structures, designs, layouts
for particular utilities, public access, and control
over drainage, existing and planned vegetation,
lights, landscape features, street layout and more.

One consideration in finalizing the site is the

zoning ordinance on zoning laws in accordance
Example of a site development plan.
with the National Building Code. Source: https://pin.it/6nucBS9

Words to remember
Building Code –A set of local laws that establish the standard for structural design within the
community.

Building Footprint –The area on a project site that is used by the building structure and is
defined by the perimeter of the building plan.

Lot/Site –An area of land available for construction or the lot on which building is constructed.

Orientation –The relative physical position or direction of the site or structure.

Road Right of Way –The legal right, established by usage or grant, to pass along a specific
route through grounds or property belonging to another.

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Site Development Plan – Depicts the general layout and configuration of a site, including
building footprints, parking and street layout, conceptual landscaping and lighting, site cross
section drawings, and building elevations.

Sun Path –Refers to the position and direction of the sunrise and the sunset.

Vegetation/Landscape –An assemblage of plant species and the ground cover they provide.

Zoning – A governmental process and specification which limits the use of a property. Zoning
laws may limit where you can locate a structure.

Symbols Used in Site Development Plan

Below is a quick explanation of the important features on a site development plan,

important guidelines and how they’re represented:

1. Orientation - The compass on a floor plan tells you

which way is north.
2. Property Line – Including the property lines on your Compass symbol showing North
orientation.
development site plan is one of the most important Source: https://build.com.au/floor-
plan-abbreviations-and-symbols
elements. You can have the most innovative or beautiful
building, but you can’t encroach on an owner’s adjacent
property. This is represented by long dashed lines and Property Line.
two short dashed lines.
3. Setbacks – Understanding your site goes beyond staying inside your own property
lines. Surrounding infrastructure and buildings play an important role in shaping your
design.
Based on the National Building Code of the Philippines and its 2004 Revised
implementing rules and regulations, it states that:
“Front setback for a single-detached dwelling MUST be 3.00 meters deep, and the
two side setbacks and the rear setback shall be at 2.00 m deep each. The setback
which applies to the ground level of the building is measured from the property line to the
exterior face of the building wall; there shall be full yards on all sides of the residential
dwelling.”

4. Building Footprint – The area on a project site that is

used by the building structure and is defined by the BUILDING
perimeter of the building plan. Parking lots, landscapes, FOOTPRINT
Building footprint.

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 and other non-building facilities area are not
included in the building footprint. The building
footprint is represented by dashed lines. 5 to
6m

5. Parking space – Parking is a huge issue when it

comes to planning a site. The standard parking
3.00 m
space size for a residential building is 3.00 meters
wide with 5.00 to 6.00 meters depth.

6. Driveway – From the driveway width to the curb

cut dimensions, there are many code
requirements governing the design of access onto RAMP UP
Symbol for parking space and
your site. For a residential building, a 3.00-meter driveway.
wide driveway should be enough and may
increase depending on the number of vehicles the
occupants may have.

7. Sidewalk and pathways – Also known as a

footpath or footway, is a path along the side of a
Symbol for pathways and side walks
road.

8. Vegetation/Landscaping – Landscaping is not only

used for aesthetics, but oftentimes it’s part of a fragile
ecosystem that must be preserved. Make sure to put
in existing and proposed landscaping, including
erosion and runoff controls. Often represented by the
top view of trees and plants.

Symbols for trees and plants.

Source: https://pin.it/6c60Q7G

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Building Code
Building Codes are local laws that set standards for structural design within the
community. This is a collection of local laws that regulate the building of homes and other
structures. These legal requirements are intended to protect the safety and health of the people
who live and work in the buildings. They regulate restrictions concerning the construction of
buildings to provide safety to the occupants. All constructions in an area must meet the
requirements of building codes. Some of the designs and construction features covered by
building codes include:

• Qualifications of persons who can design building within the area.

• Structural design that can be used.
• Lot sizes for certain types of buildings.
• Types and sizes of materials that can be used.

Site Analysis
Architects and designers understand how vitally important the process of proper site
analysis and site planning is to the overall success of any project.

It is important to understand the

characteristics of a site before deciding on a
design. Every site is unique and will consist
of many complex elements. Physical
constraints that are needed to be properly
recorded and assessed are:

1. Site area
2. Boundary configuration
3. Site access for both pedestrian and Example of site analysis.
Source:https://www.allarohomes.com.au/News/H
vehicle
ave-You-Done-A-Thorough-Home-Site-Analysis
4. Significant landscape features
particular to the site

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 5. Issues relating to possible flooding and storm water overland flow
6. Favorable and not so favorable views
7. Direction of north
8. Climatic factors such as the potential for solar access and prevailing winds

These factors all need to be identified and analyzed. Only when this data has been collated
and properly considered then it is possible to determine the most appropriate site location and
optimal orientation and configuration for a building.

Steps in Drawing a Site Analysis

The following illustrations below show how to do a simple site analysis based on the lot plot
in the previous page.

Step 1. In drawing your site analysis, first, you must establish the orientation of the site and
its boundaries. Then, mark possible entrances and access for both pedestrians and vehicles.
The symbols below are labeled to show what each symbol represent.

ORIENTATION

PROPERTY
BOUNDARIES

POSSIBLE
ENTRANCE

ACCESS

Preliminary site analysis symbols.

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 Step 2. Now consider other elements such as the sun path and prevailing winds. We know
that the sun rises in the East and sets in the West. Prevailing winds such as Amihan comes
from the Northeast and Habagat comes from the Southwest.

ORIENTATION

NORTHEAST MONSOON
(AMIHAN)

SUNSET
SUNRISE
PROPERTY BOUNDARIES

AFTERNOON
SUN

SUNPATH

SOUTHEAST
MONSOON POSSIBLE
(HABAGAT) ENTRANCE ACCESS

Sunpath and prevailing winds symbol.

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 Step 3. Add vegetation and wind buffers where it is needed. For instance, Northeast
Monsoon or Hanging Amihan brings a cool and dry northeast wind while the Southeast
Monsoon or Hanging Habagat is characterized by frequent heavy rainfall and humid weather. It
is important to break the heavy winds the Habagat brings before it reaches the structure, so a
wind buffer is needed.

ORIENTATION

VEGETATION NORTHEAST MONSOON

(AMIHAN)
SUNSET
SUNRISE

PROPERTY BOUNDARIES

AFTERNOON
SUN

WIND
BUFFER SUNPATH

SOUTHEAST POSSIBLE
MONSOON ENTRANCE
(HABAGAT) ACCESS

Site Analysis.

Vegetation and landscaping help block unnecessary or harmful elements. It also

helps in redirecting the flow of air and channel it to specific areas or locations on the
site. Wind buffers are also vegetation but referred to as a buffer-meaning it blocks heavy
winds.

After knowing these elements in site analysis, you can now start your site development
plan.

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ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Using the crossword puzzle below, locate 10 words which helped in your understanding
Site Development Plan.

S B L C K P N K T W C B T S O

U I I B U I L D I N G C O D E

N E T H Y L T A N I K O B A S

P X L E S P O T W C B L C K A

A O K A T R A M R M R E O B F

T F T U L O A S M S J I Z B X

H S L D A P R E Z A S R O K L

D T O R I E N T A T I O N M V

D A D I Z R A B P O D E I O T

U Z Y V A T I A B D E L N R F

D I K E L Y U C E K W F G N A

D M Y W A L J K V S A B A M G

U B C A B I Z H C S L Y K O J

A L R Y I N V I P Q K R Y R U

B O J O V E G E T A T I O N Y

REMEMBER

In developing the site development plan, the learner should understand the site analysis
and follow the Zoning law of the National Building Code.

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LESSON 2: LOT MENSURATION AND PLOTTING

EXPECTATIONS:
1. Identify the principles behind lot plotting;
2. Enumerate different types of lot;
3. Practice lot plotting by following the steps.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Direction: Identify the following symbols.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Lot plotting is the presentation drawing of the exact shape and measurement of a
particular lot from the technical description of the land title.

Words to Remember
Azimuth/Bearing – Indicates the angular orientation of the property lines.

Boundaries and Orientation – Measurement distance and direction of the lot on the north,
east, west, and south.

Coordinate Plane - A two-dimensional plane formed by the intersection of a vertical line called
y-axis and a horizontal line called x-axis.

Land Title –The property title of a given piece of land with or without a physical structure built
on it.

Lot/Site –An area of land available for construction or the lot on which building is constructed.

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 A site is a spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures. Also
called lot. In real estate, a lot or site is a tract or parcel of land owned or meant to be
owned by some owners. This is the basis of all plans and design that will be drafted
and will be used in construction.

Local governments often pass zoning laws which control what buildings can be built
on a lot and what they can be used for. For example, certain areas are zoned for
residential buildings such as houses. Other areas can be commercially, agriculturally, or
industrially zoned. Sometimes zoning laws establish other restrictions, such as a
minimum lot area andfrontage length for building a house or other building, maximum
building size, or minimum setbacks from a lot boundary for building a structure. This is
in addition to building codes which must be met.

Types of Lot

Different types of lot.

Source:https://www.cityofbowie.org/DocumentCenter/View/3929/Types-of-
Lots?bidId=https://www.cityofbowie.org/DocumentCenter/View/3929/Types
-of-Lots?bidId=

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 Many developers divide a large tract of land into lots as a subdivision. Certain areas
of the land are dedicated as streets and sometimes alleys for transport and access to
lots. Areas between the streets are divided up into lots to be sold to future owners.
These lots are then divided into different lot types as illustrated in the figure above,
these are:

1. Interior Lot – A lot located behind other lots with a long and narrow access
driveway to a public street. Also known as flag lot.

Example of interior and inside lot.

Source: National Building Code of the
Philippines

2. Inside Lot – A lot other than a corner lot with only one frontage on a street
other than an alley surrounded on each side by other lots. This is the most
common type of lot. An interior lot is usually rectangular in shape with a large
backyard.
3. Corner Lot – A lot located at the intersection of two streets.
4. Through Lot – A lot other than a corner lot with frontage on more than one
street other than an alley. Through lots with frontage on two street may be
referred to as double frontage lots.
5. Corner-Through Lot – A lot bounded on all sides by streets or pathways.
Also known as open lot.

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 Examples of corner lot, through lot and corner-through lot.
Source: National Building Code of the Philippines

Shapes of Lot
The basic lot shape that is common in construction is the standard lot. With the

same, or very close to, front and back widths, the standard lot is typically rectangular or

square. There are no curves or deviations to the shape. This is the lot type that is most

common in subdivisions.

However, lots may differ in shapes and sizes based on the Land Title property
description. Below are some examples of lot shapes:

Examples of different shapes of lot.

Source: Dep-Ed Module

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 Steps in Lot Plotting

A lot can be plotted using a protractor, a

ruler and a Land Title. The azimuth/bearing

which indicates the angular orientation of the

property lines and distance or length of

boundaries of the property is indicated in the

Land Title. The figure at the right shows an

example of a Land Title with a blow up of the

bearing and distance. Example of land title indicating bearing and distance.
Source: https://www.slideshare.net/gusagosto1/site-
location-map-reading-and-lot-plotting

When measuring a quadrant bearing using a protractor, it is important to note two

things:

1. Always count from zero. A protractor has two sets of numbers, when

measuring from North use the set that runs from 0 to 1800 and when

measuring from South use the set that runs from 1800 to 0.

2. A bearing is always measured toward East or West from North or South.

In the preceding pages, the steps in lot plotting will be discussed using the

bearing and distance indicated in Land Title. The proper usage of a protractor will also be

shown in plotting the lot

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 .

Step 1. Place the protractor in the starting point. Note the orientation of the first bearing.

The illustration below shows NORTH

Plotting bearing 1-2.
the proper way to measure Source:https://www.slideshare.net/gusa
gosto1/site-location-map-reading-and-
lot-plotting
the angle based on the

orientation of bearing 1-2. Plot

the bearing 1-2 by measuring EAST

the angle and distance

indicated in the Land Title

starting from 0 in North going

to East. N 89o 42 E may be

rounded off to 90o going East.

Step 2. From the last

point, plot the bearing 2-3

by measuring the distance

EAST
and angle 0o going South

of the protractor following

the orientation of bearing

SOUTH
2-3. Because we cannot

measure the exact angle

down to the exact minutes,

it will be rounded off to 0o.

Plotting bearing 2-3.

Source:https://www.slideshare.net/gusagosto1/ site-location-map-reading-and-lot-plotting

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 Step 3. Plot the bearing 3-4, like bearing 1-2 it can be rounded off to 90o. Note the

orientation is South due West so flip the protractor going to the West and measure the angle

starting from 0 in South going to the west. Draw a line with the measured distance.

Plotting bearing 3-4.

Source:https://www.slideshare.net/gusag
osto1/site-location-map-reading-and-lot-
plotting

WEST

SOUTH

Step 4. From point 4, plot bearing 4-5 by measuring the angle and distance.

Plotting bearing 4-5.

Source:https://www.slideshare.net/
gusagosto1/site-location-map-
reading-and-lot-plotting

WEST

SOUTH
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 Step 5. To close the lot, from point 5, plot the last bearing 5-1 by measuring the angle and

distance. Again. notice the change in orientation and plot accordingly starting the measurement

from 0 in North going to 14o West.

NORTH

WEST

Plotting bearing 5-1.

Source:https://www.slideshare.net/gus
agosto1/site-location-map-reading-and-
lot-plotting

Step 5. Finalize the lot plot by adding details such as dimensions and total lot area. After
plotting the lot, you now have your site and you may now start your preliminary site analysis.

Complete lot plot with dimensions and total lot area.

Source: https://www.slideshare.net/gusagosto1/site-location-map-reading-and-lot-

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ACTIVITY 2

Direction: Identify the type of lot given in the figure below.

1.

2. 3._ 4.

5.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Direction: Arrange the scrambled letters to find the words related to lot plotting and
mensuration.

1. Measurement distance and direction of the lot on the north, east, west, and south.
SONUBANDIRE DAN TIENONRAIOT

2. The property title of a given piece of land with or without a physical structure built on it.
DNAL ILTET

3. Indicates the angular orientation of the property lines.

MUTZAIH OR EGBIRNA

4. A two-dimensional plane formed by the intersection of a vertical line called y-axis and a
horizontal line called x-axis.
TIDNEAROCO ALPEN

5. A lot located behind other lots with a long and narrow access driveway to a public street.
RITENOIR OLT

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REMEMBER

In plotting the lot, the students should practice to familiarize themselves in reading the
orientation and distance measuring.

POST-TEST
Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. It is the relative physical position or direction of the site or structure.

A. Azimuth B. Bearing C. Lot Plot D. Orientation

2. It is the line forming the legal boundary of a piece of property.

A. Building Footprint B. Lot C. Property Line D. Site Plan

3. The area on a project site that is used by the building structure and is defined by the
perimeter of the building plan.

A. Building Footprint B. Lot Plot C. Parking D. Site

4. It is the legal right, established by usage or grant, to pass along a specific route
through grounds or property belonging to another.

A. Driveway B. Road Right of Way C .Sidewalk D. Site Analysis

5. It is the minimum distance which a building or other structure must be set back
from a street or road, or any other place which is deemed to need protection.

A. Ground Line B. Property Line C. Setback D. Site

6. It is a lot bounded on all sides by streets or pathways.

A. Corner Lot B. Corner-Through Lot C. Interior Lot D. Through Lot

7. Which is the correct definition of a Bearing?

A. Indicates the angular distance of the property lines

B. Indicates the angular orientation of the property lines

C. Indicates the length of the property lines

D. Indicates the orientation of the property lines

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8. It is a lot with at least two adjacent sides meeting at the corner made at the juncture of
two streets.

A.Corner Lot B. Inside Lot C. Interior Lot D. Through Lot

9. It is a lot other than a corner lot with only one frontage on a street other than an
alley surrounded on each side by other lots.

A.Corner Lot B.Inside Lot C. Interior Lot D. Through Lot

10. It depicts the general layout and configuration of a site, including building footprints,
parking and street layout, conceptual landscaping and lighting, site cross section
drawings, and building elevations.

A. Lot B. Site C. Site Analysis D. Site Development Plan

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 LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
ANSWER KEY (PART 2)
PRE-TEST 1. Vegetation/Landscaping
1. D – Site Development Plan
2. Parking Space
2. C – Property Line 3. Driveway
3. C – Setback 4. Orientation
4. B – Road Right of Way 5. Property Line
5. A – Building Footprint ACTIVITY 2
6. B – Corner-Through Lot 1. Inside Lot
7. B – Inside Lot 2. Interior Lot
8. A – Corner Lot 3. Interior Lot
9. B –Indicates the angular orientation of the 4. Through Lot
property lines
5. Corner Lot
10. D – Orientation
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
(PART 1) 1. Boundaries And Orientation
1. Oblique Drawing 2. Land Title
2. Two-point Perspective 3. Azimuth Or Bearing
3. One-point Perspective 4. Coordinate Plane
5. Interior Lot
4. Isometric Drawing
ACTIVITY 1
POST-TEST
1. Sunpath
2. Site 1. D – Orientation
3. Building code 2. C – Property Line
4. Driveway 3. A – Building Footprint
5. Property line 4. B – Road Right of Way
6. Setback 5. C – Setback

7. Sidewalk 6. B – Corner-Through Lot

8. Zoning 7. B –Indicates the angular orientation of the

property lines
9. Orientation
8. A – Corner Lot
10. Vegetation
9. B – Inside Lot
10. D – Site Development Plan

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References:
http://practicegroup.co.za/what-does-site-development-planning-entail/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_plan
https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/architecture/10-things-make-sure-include-site-plan
http://www.crgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/4939/Chapter-V-Site-Dev-Plan?bidId=
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_lot
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/14/98/13/14981361eaf88f2e7535b98742d22b20.jpg
https://journal.firsttuesday.us/type-of-lots/70394/
https://orangearchitects.com.au/the-importance-of-site-analysis-and-planning/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_analysis
https://www.archisoup.com/architecture-site-analysis-introduction
https://journal.firsttuesday.us/type-of-lots/70394/
https://www.slideshare.net/gusagosto1/site-location-map-reading-and-lot-plotting
https://www.cityofbowie.org/DocumentCenter/View/3929/Types-of-Lots?bidId=
https://www.allarohomes.com.au/News/Have-You-Done-A-Thorough-Home-Site-Analysis
https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FFL-Pattern-Book-Zone10-11.pdf

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 Acknowledgement

This Learning Module was developed for Technical Drafting, Grade 9 of the K to 12
Curriculum with the assistance of the following persons.

Writer: LINDA H. DESAMERO

Master Teacher I
Ramon Magsaysay High School

Reviewers: JESUSA Y. ALCARAZ

Head Teacher VI
A. J. Villegas Vocational High School

JUJOE P. DE JUAN
Head Teacher III
A. Maceda High School

PERLITO N. MALAYA
Head Teacher VI,
Ramon Magsaysay High School

Editor: ARIEL D. TOSIO

Education Program Supervisor, TLE – Vocational

Management Team: MARIA MAGDALENA M. LIM, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

AIDA H. RONDILLA
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

LUCKY S. CARPIO
Division EPS in Charge of LRMS Division ADM Coordinator

LADY HANNAH C. GILLO

Librarian II-LRMS

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