Surveying

Surveying

The science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of geographical points and the distances and angles between them.

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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 the same waters ...

riparian

Construction; Surveying

Of, on, or pertaining to the banks of a stream, river, or pond.

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.