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An elevation sheet used in a subdivision plan shows:

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A

the topography of the land, including the slope, elevation of the site, streets, sidewalks and curbs.

A topographic map or grading plan—not an elevation sheet—shows the contours, slopes, and elevations of the land itself, along with streets, sidewalks, and curbs; this type of document is part of the site plan or civil engineering drawings, not the architectural elevation sheets.

B

an interior view of the homes showing their framing.

Correct Answer
C

an aerial view of the subdivision.

An aerial view of the subdivision would be found in a site plan, plat map, or drone photography exhibit, not in an elevation sheet; elevation sheets are strictly vertical exterior views of individual structures, not bird's-eye perspectives of the overall development.

D

drawings of the front and side views of the finished homes.

A framing plan or structural drawing shows the interior skeleton of a building—studs, joists, beams, and load-bearing elements—which is a completely separate document from an elevation sheet and is typically part of the structural engineering plans rather than the architectural presentation package.

Why is this correct?

An elevation sheet, by definition in architectural and construction terminology, shows the vertical exterior views of a building—specifically the front and side facades—depicting the finished appearance of the structure including rooflines, window styles, door placements, and exterior materials. This is the standard meaning used in California subdivision documentation reviewed by the DRE, and it directly corresponds to answer B.

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