CFB Site Planning & Design 3

Question 1

A CFB candidate is reviewing stormwater management plans for a new athletic complex. Which feature is designed to capture and slowly release runoff to prevent downstream flooding?

Accepted Answer

Detention basin

Answer

A detention basin temporarily holds stormwater runoff and releases it slowly at a controlled rate to reduce peak flow and prevent downstream flooding.

Question 2

When designing field access for maintenance equipment, what is the minimum gate width recommended to allow standard field equipment passage?

Accepted Answer

12 feet

Answer

A 12-foot minimum gate width accommodates most standard field maintenance equipment, including wide-deck mowers and aerifiers.

Question 3

Which zoning classification typically applies to public outdoor athletic fields and must be verified before beginning site development?

Accepted Answer

P/OS Park/Open Space

Answer

Park/Open Space (P/OS) zoning is the typical classification for public athletic facilities, and verification ensures the intended use is permitted.

Question 4

In a site drainage plan, what does a 'swale' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A shallow, vegetated channel that directs surface runoff

Answer

A swale is a shallow, vegetated channel designed to convey and filter surface stormwater runoff along the landscape.

Question 5

A site plan shows a 100-year floodplain adjacent to a proposed field location. What is the most important regulatory requirement to verify before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

FEMA floodplain development permit requirements

Answer

FEMA floodplain development permits are required for any construction within a 100-year floodplain and must be verified before proceeding.

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CFB Site Planning & Design 3