For a group of small lots shown on one plan, what is sufficient to indicate their topographic features and/or general classification?

• A. Notation on the plan as to topographic features and/or general classification
• B. A separate report detailing features
• C. No notation is required
• D. A legend only

Answer: (A)

When several small lots appear on a single plan, the most clear and efficient way to convey topographic features and general classification is to put a notation directly on the plan itself. This keeps all essential information in one self-contained document that readers can immediately interpret without hunting through separate files. By annotating the plan with notes about topographic features and the intended classification, you ensure that each lot’s context is obvious—where slopes, elevations, drainage features, soils, or other topographic elements influence layout and use, and what category the lots are meant to fall under.

A separate report detailing features, while useful as additional reference, can be overlooked or mismatched with the plan, creating confusion or delays in review. Relying on a legend alone only explains symbols; it doesn’t assign or convey per-lot information about topography or land use, so readers still wouldn’t know how those features affect each specific lot.