Homesite evaluation contests are conducted in the same manner as land judging contests. Three points will be awarded for each feature in Part 1; two points for each feature in Part 2. Ninety-seven points represents a perfect score. The factors are similar to land judging with the exception of shrink-swell, water-table, and flooding

Land Factors

Interpretations of Limitations in Terms of: (2 pts. each)

Features of the Site Being Considered (3 pts. each)

Foundations for Buildings

Lawns and Landscaping

Septic Systems

Sewage Lagoon

A. Texture - Surface

Coarse   Mod. Coarse, Medium, Mod. Fine   Fine

Moderate   Slight   Severe

Moderate   Slight   Severe

B. Permeability - Subsoil

Very Slow - Fine                 <0.06 "/hr   Slow, Mod. Fine                0.06-.6 "/hr   Mod. - Med., Mod. Coarse    .6-2.0"/hr   Rapid Coarse                        2.0"+/hr

Severe   Moderate   Slight   Moderate

V. Severe   Severe   Moderate   Slight

Slight   Slight   Moderate   Severe

C. Depth of Soil

Very Shallow     <10"   Shallow          10-20"   Mod. Deep      20-40"   Deep              40-72"   V. Deep       over 72"

V. Severe   Severe   Moderate   Slight   Slight

V. Severe   Severe   Moderate   Slight   Slight

V. Severe   V. Severe   Severe   Moderate   Slight

V. Severe   V. Severe   Severe   Moderate   Slight

D. Slope

N.L. - Gentle     0-3%   Moderate          3-5%   Strong               5-8%   Steep              8-15%   V. Steep            15%+

Slight   Slight   Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Slight   Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Slight   Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Moderate   Moderate   Severe   Severe

E. Erosion

Non - Slight - Moderate   Severe   V. Severe

Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Moderate   Severe

F. Surface Runoff

Slow - Surface and Sub Coarse, all slopes   Slow               <3% slope   Moderate        3-5% slope   Rapid              >5% slope

Slight   Moderate   Slight   Slight

Slight   Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Moderate   Slight   Slight

G. Shrink-Swell (heaviest layer)

Low - Coarse or Mod. Coarse   Moderate - Medium or Mod. Fine   High - Fine

Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Slight   Slight

H. Water Table (permanent or temporary) Given Factor Information

Deep                         >72"   Mod. Deep              40-72"     Shallow                    <40"

Slight   Slight     >30" Slight   18-30" Mod.   <18" Severe

Slight   Slight     >24" Slight   12-24" Mod.   <12" Severe

Slight   48-72" Mod.   40-48" Severe   Severe

Slight   >60" Slight   40-60" Mod.   Severe

I. Flooding

None   Occasional             <1 in 2 yrs.   Frequent                >1 in 2 yrs.

Slight   Severe   Severe

Slight   Slight   Severe

Slight   Moderate   Severe

Slight   Slight   Severe

Final Evaluation

Worse Limitation Marked Above

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