1. Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
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2. Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan Requirements
Initial Details
Existing Conditions
Proposed Construction
Drainage
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3. Site Plan – Initial Details
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Initial Details
Scale
Scale may be dictated by local building department
Engineering scales
1 inch = 10 feet, 1 inch = 20 feet, 1 inch = 30 feet, etc.
Choose an engineering scale that complies with the requirements of the local building department and provides a site plan that fills a drawing sheet and provides sufficient detail.
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4. Site Plan – Initial Details
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Initial Details
Scale
Legal Description: A written passage or statement that describes property; may be one of three types: metes and bounds, rectangular survey system, or lot and block
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5. Site Plan – Initial Details
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Initial Details
Scale
Legal Description: A written passage or statement that describes property; may be one of three types: metes and bounds, rectangular survey system, or lot and block
North Direction Arrow
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6. Site Plan – Initial Details
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Initial Details
Property line bearings and dimensions
Draw the property lines and tag them with bearing and distance.
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7. Site Plan – Initial Details
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Initial Details
Setbacks: The minimum distance from the property lines to the front, rear, and sides of the structure
Add lines to indicate setback requirements. This property is subject to 20 foot side and rear setbacks and a 35 foot front setback. Setbacks are indicated with dashed lines.
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8. Site Plan – Initial Details
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Initial Details
Information on adjacent properties (owner, TMS number, legal description)
The owner and TMS numbers are indicated for adjoining properties.
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9. Site Plan – Existing Conditions
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Existing Conditions
Topography
Topography: The configuration of a surface including its relief and the position of its natural and cultural features. Includes contour lines or land elevations at lot corners, street centerline, driveways, and floor elevations.
Contour lines are added to indicate the topography. If the site is fairly flat, elevations of the properties corners can be used in lieu of contour lines.
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10. Site Plan – Existing Conditions
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Existing Conditions
Existing roads
Existing structures
The center line of the existing street on the east edge of the property and the existing stone fence are included.
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11. Site Plan – Existing Conditions
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Existing Conditions
Location of utilities
Existing utility mains and service connections are included on the site plan. Note that the water and sewer lines shown are the service lines provided by the service provider. The water and sewer lines will be extended to the structure by the owner.
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12. Site Plan – Proposed Construction
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Proposed Construction
Proposed structures
Location dimensions
Finished floor elevation
Include all new structures and provide location dimensions in two directions. Also indicate the elevation of the finished floor.
Include all new structures and provide location dimensions in two directions. Also indicate the elevation of the finished floor.
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13. Site Plan – Proposed Construction
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Proposed Construction
Proposed roads/pavement
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14. Site Plan – Proposed Construction
Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan – Proposed Construction
Water supply line (public or private)
Sewage disposal line (public or private)
Other utilities
Show the approximate location of new water and sewer lines that will connect the service lines to the structure. Be aware that local codes often require that water and sanitary sewer lines are at least 10 feet apart.
Show the approximate location of new water and sewer lines that will connect the service lines to the structure. Be aware that local codes often require that water and sanitary sewer lines are at least 10 feet apart.
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15. Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Existing Grade (dashed)
Site Plan – Drainage
Final Grade (solid)
Finish grade
Drainage structures
Often a site must be re-graded to provide adequate drainage away from the structure and to avoid ponding of water. Notice in this view that the existing grade is shown with a dashed line. The final grade is shown with a solid line.
If swales, culverts, or drainage pipes are required, they should also be shown on the site plan.
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16. Often a site must be re-graded to provide adequate drainage away from the structure and to avoid ponding of water. Notice in this view that the existing grade is shown with a dashed line. The final grade is shown with a solid line.
If swales, culverts, or drainage pipes are required, they should also be shown on the site plan.

17. Often a site must be re-graded to provide adequate drainage away from the structure and to avoid ponding of water. Notice in this view that the existing grade is shown with a dashed line. The final grade is shown with a solid line.
If swales, culverts, or drainage pipes are required, they should also be shown on the site plan.

18. Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan
Add the site plan view to a drawing sheet and complete the title block.
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19. Site Plan Requirements
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 –Lesson 2.3 –Residential Design
Site Plan Requirements
Initial Details
Existing Conditions
Proposed Construction
Drainage
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