Site plans are required as a part of the plan submittal for a permit for many building projects. Generally, any addition to an existing dwelling such as a garage, deck, or room addition will require a site plan. Construction of a new detached garage will also require a site plan.
The purpose of a site plan is to show compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance and Building Codes. It is important that the site plans be accurate, neat, and drawn to scale.
You may prepare a site plan yourself if you have basic drafting skills. To prepare an accurate site plan you must know where the property lines are located. If you cannot find property pins to locate property lines, it may be necessary to have the lot surveyed.
It is important to know that street curbs, alleys, power lines and other utilities should not be used to determine the location of property lines. Rarely do they coincide with property lines.
Site plans should show the size of the lot, a north arrow, the location of streets and alleys, the size of each building on the lot, and the distance from property lines to each building. Property lines are not the same as sidewalk, street curbs or alleys. Be sure your site plan shows dimensions from property lines and not sidewalks, curbs, or alleys.
Examples of site plans for various types of building construction are found on this site. You may use these as a guide in preparing your own site plans.
- Additions
- Attached Garages
- Decks
- Detached Garages
For more information, contact at 952-548-6320.