C-100Site / Civil
Site Plan Drafting for Permits
Show the Project in Relation to the Property
A site plan communicates where buildings, improvements and relevant property features are located on a parcel.
FirstPass Drafting prepares permit-oriented site drawings as standalone sheets or as part of a complete permit set.
Quick Answer · C-100.QA
A site plan shows where existing structures, proposed construction, setbacks, access and parcel information sit on the property. Jurisdictions commonly require one for additions, ADUs, new homes, detached structures, pools and commercial improvements affecting the site. FirstPass Drafting prepares permit-oriented site plans from reliable project information, as standalone sheets or as one sheet of a complete permit set, with zoning research added when setback standards need to be determined.
For
Additions, ADUs, new homes and detached structures
You receive
A permit-oriented site plan sheet
Depending on project and jurisdiction requirements, a permit site plan may show:
- Property boundaries based on supplied source information
- Existing structures
- Proposed construction
- Building setbacks
- Streets and access
- Driveways
- Parking
- Walkways
- Easements when known
- Utility information when available
- North arrow
- Parcel information
- Building footprint
- Distances and dimensions
- Zoning or site notes relevant to the submittal
- Grading information when within scope
NoteNot every item applies to every parcel. The drawing is developed around the actual scope and the reviewing jurisdiction.
C-101General Note
Site Plan vs. Survey
A drafting site plan is not automatically a professional land survey.
Drafting Scope
Permit Site Plan
FirstPass can use reliable project information as the basis for the permit drawing.
Surveyor Scope
Licensed Land Survey
If the project requires surveyed boundaries, elevations, legal descriptions, topographic information or other information that must be established by a licensed surveyor, the appropriate survey should be obtained.
C-102Project Types
When Site Plans Are Commonly Required
C-103Coordination
Site Research and Coordination
Where applicable, site drafting can be coordinated with:
A site plan can also be prepared as one sheet of a complete Permit Plan Set, with Zoning Research added when setback and dimensional standards need to be determined.
- Zoning research
- Setback information
- Parcel records
- Existing plans
- Surveys supplied by the client
- Utility documentation
- Architectural building plans
RFIClarifications
Site Plan FAQs
Response
Sometimes, depending on the project and jurisdiction. If accurate surveyed information is required, a survey should be obtained.
Response
The terms are often used similarly, but terminology and required information vary by jurisdiction and project.
Response
Zoning research can be added to determine available setback and dimensional standards from applicable sources.
Response
Yes, when the project requires one.
SUB-001Submittal
Start With the Project, Not a Package
- –Send the address and a description of the work.
- –We help define the drafting scope before work begins.