[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 24, Volume 5]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 24CFR1710.115]

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                 TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
 
 CHAPTER X--OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING--FEDERAL HOUSING 
 COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (INTERSTATE 
                    LAND SALES REGISTRATION PROGRAM)
 
PART 1710_LAND REGISTRATION--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart B_Reporting Requirements
 
Sec.  1710.115  Subdivision characteristics and climate.

    (a) General topography. What is the general topography and the major 
physical characteristics of the land in the subdivision? State the 
percentage of the subdivision which is to remain as natural open space 
and as developed parkland. Are there any steep slopes, rock 
outcroppings, unstable or expansive soil conditions, etc., which will 
necessitate the use of special construction techniques to build on, or 
use, any lot in the subdivision? If so, identify the lots affected, and 
describe the techniques recommended. If any lots in the subdivision have 
a slope of 20%, or more, include a warning that ``Some lots in this 
subdivision have a slope of 20%, or more. This may affect the type and 
cost of construction.''
    (b) Water coverage. Are any lots, or portions of any lots, covered 
by water at any time? What lots are affected? When are they covered by 
water? How does this affect their use for the purpose for which they are 
sold? Can the condition be corrected? At what cost to the purchaser?
    (c) Drainage and fill. Identify the lots which require draining or 
fill prior to being used for the purpose for which they are being sold. 
Who will be responsible for any corrective action? If the purchaser is 
responsible, what are the estimated costs?
    (d) Flood plain. Is the subdivision located within a flood plain or 
an area designated by any Federal, State or local agency as being flood 
prone? What lots are affected? Is flood insurance available? Is it 
required in connection with the financing of any improvements to the 
lot? What is the estimated cost of the flood insurance?
    (e) Flooding and soil erosion. (1) Does the developer have a program 
which provides, or will provide, at least minimum controls for soil 
erosion, sedimentation or periodic flooding throughout the subdivision?
    (2) If there is a program, describe it. Include in the decription 
information as to whether the program has been approved by the 
appropriate government officials; when it is to start; when it is to be 
completed (month and year); whether the developer is obligated to comply 
with the program and whether there is any financial assurance of 
completion.
    (3) If there is no program or if the program has not been approved 
by the appropriate officials or if the program does not provide minimum 
protection, include a statement to the effect that the measures being 
taken may not be sufficient to prevent property damage or health and 
safety hazards. (A minimum program will usually provide for:
    (i) Temporary measures such as mulching and seeding of exposed areas 
and silt basins to trap sediments in runoff water, and
    (ii) Permanent measures such as sodding and seeding in areas of 
heavy grading or cut and fill along with the construction of diversion 
channels, ditches, outlet channels, waterway stabilizers and sediment 
control basins.)
    (f) Nuisances. Are there any land uses which may adversely affect 
the subdivision (e.g., unusual or unpleasant noises or odors, pollutants 
or nuisances such as existing or proposed industrial activity, military 
installations, airports, railroads, truck terminals, race tracks, animal 
pens, noxious smoke, chemical fumes, stagnant ponds, marshes, 
slaughterhouses and sewage treatment facilities)? If any nuisances 
exist, describe them. If there are none, state there are no nuisances 
which affect the subdivision.
    (g) Hazards. (1) Are there any unusual safety factors which affect 
the subdivision (e.g., dilapidated buildings, abandoned mines or wells, 
air or vehicular traffic hazards, danger from fire or explosion or 
radiation hazards)? Is the developer aware of any proposed plans for 
construction which may create a nuisance or safety hazard or adversely 
affect the subdivision? If there are any existing hazards or if there is 
any proposed construction which will create a nuisance or hazard, 
describe the hazard or nuisance. If there are no existing or possible 
future hazards, state that there are none.
    (2) Is the area subject to natural hazards or has it been formally 
identified by any Federal, State or local agency as an area subject to 
the frequent occurrence of natural hazards (e.g., tornadoes, hurricanes, 
earthquakes,

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mudslides, forest fires, brush fires, avalanches, flash flooding, etc.)? 
If the jurisdiction in which the subdivision is located has a rating 
system for fire hazard, state the rating assigned to the land in the 
subdivision and explain its meaning.
    (h) Climate. What are the average temperature ranges, summer and 
winter, for the area in which the subdivision is located (i.e., high, 
low and mean)? What is the average annual rainfall and snowfall?
    (i) Occupancy. How many homes are occupied on a full- or part-time 
basis as of (date of submission)?