Title / site control
Documented clear title, ownership, or a signed option/purchase agreement giving control of the site — so a buyer knows the land can actually be acquired.
Site Certification Glossary
Definitions of site-certification due diligence terms, environmental assessments, geotechnical studies and utility will-serve letters.
Established price
A published asking price or a defined pricing methodology, so companies can evaluate cost up front rather than negotiate from scratch.
Industrial zoning
The site is already zoned for industrial/commercial use (or has a clear path to be), avoiding a lengthy rezoning process before construction.
Developable acreage documented
The net buildable acreage remaining after setbacks, wetlands, easements, and other constraints is measured and documented.
Phase I ESA
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment — a records and site review that identifies potential contamination risks (Recognized Environmental Conditions) before purchase.
Phase II ESA
A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment — sampling of soil and groundwater to confirm or rule out contamination flagged in a Phase I, with a No Further Action determination where possible.
Wetland delineation
A jurisdictional wetland delineation identifying regulated wetlands on the site, which can restrict where and how the site is developed.
Threatened & endangered species
A review for threatened and endangered species and habitat (often a Section 7 consultation), which can trigger permitting or mitigation requirements.
Floodplain / FEMA flood zone
An assessment of FEMA flood-zone status, since floodplain acreage adds insurance, elevation, and permitting costs.
Archaeological / cultural survey
A cultural-resources or archaeological survey identifying historic or Native American sites that could delay or restrict development.
Geotechnical analysis
Soil borings and bearing-capacity testing that establish whether the ground can support the intended buildings without costly remediation.
Boundary / ALTA / topo survey
An ALTA/boundary and topographic survey that precisely establishes property lines, easements, and grade for engineering and title purposes.
Electric capacity
Documented electric service capacity available to (or extendable to) the site, a common gating factor for advanced manufacturing.
Water capacity
Documented potable/process water capacity serving the site.
Sanitary sewer capacity
Documented sanitary sewer or wastewater treatment capacity serving the site.
Natural gas
Documented natural gas availability and capacity at or near the site.
Broadband / fiber
Documented broadband/fiber telecommunications availability to the site.
Utility will-serve letters
Formal 'will-serve' or capacity letters in which a utility commits, in writing, to provide a stated level of service to the site.
Infrastructure to the site
Whether utilities are built to the property line rather than merely available nearby — the difference between plug-and-play and an extension project.
Rail access
Documented rail service to or adjacent to the site, where relevant to the target industries.
Road / highway access
Documentation of road and interstate access — distance to highways and the adequacy of the connecting road network.
Local government support
A documented local government resolution or commitment supporting development of the site.