As a first step, one should consider the homesite as a guide to the design that will best suit that particular environ. Factors such as terrain, access, natural flora, sun and wind exposure are first considerations in planning a design, but overall site requirements should be kept in mind as well. Local municipal, county, state codes & ordinances will dictate the parameters of where, how and what you may build there. Property line setbacks, lot coverage, and septic design are just a few items that may be governed by various agencies and must be addressed early in the design process.