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The art, trade, or work of building.
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riparian rights
Construction; Surveying
A principle of common law requiring that any user of waters adjoining or flowing through his lands must use and protect them in a manner that will enable his neighbor to utilize ...
rill
Construction; Surveying
A small intermittent watercourse with steep sides, usually only a few inches deep.
right-of-way
Construction; Surveying
A parcel of land granted by deed or easement for construction and maintenance according to a designated use. This may include highways, streets, canals, ditches, or other uses.
retention facility
Construction; Surveying
A facility designed to completely retain a specified amount of stormwater runoff without release except by means of evaporation, infiltration or pumping.
retention
Construction; Surveying
The storage of stormwater to prevent it from leaving the development site. May be permanent or temporary.
reservoir
Construction; Surveying
A natural or artificially created pond, lake or other space used for storage, regulation or control of water. May be permanent or temporary.
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