Deadline discipline
Your written quote includes the expected drafting timeline. We plan work around that commitment and communicate early if missing information, a scope change or third-party review could affect it.
How your project moves from idea to permit-ready drawings.
A clear, documented process with the jurisdiction checked first, a written scope before drafting, defined review points and correction support after submission. You always know what happens next.
- Written scope, price and expected timeline before drafting
- Draft review before the final set
- Permit-comment corrections within the agreed scope
A process built around clarity, deadlines and fewer surprises.
Trust comes from knowing who is responsible for each step and what happens when the permit office asks a question.
Jurisdiction checked first
We identify the city, county or reviewing authority and check the requirements that apply to your property and project before the drawing scope is finalized.
First-pass clarity
Our goal is to give the reviewer a complete, coordinated set that answers the common questions up front and reduces avoidable correction cycles.
Corrections are supported
If reviewer comments relate to our drafting within the agreed scope, we revise the drawings without an additional drafting charge.
No surprise scope
Before drafting begins, you receive a written list of the sheets and services included, the price and what information we still need from you.
One accountable workflow
Site, architectural, structural and MEP information is coordinated through one process instead of leaving you to manage several disconnected drafts.
What we can promise, and what no drafting company can promise
We can control the quality of our drafting, communication, agreed scope and our own production schedule. We cannot control a city or county review queue, an inspector, zoning interpretation or final permit approval. We design the process to reduce avoidable revisions, and if the reviewing authority comments on our work within scope, we support the correction process.
Ten clear steps from address to resubmittal support.
Small site-plan projects can move through these steps quickly. Full residential and commercial drawing sets take longer because more information and coordination are involved.
Start with step one- 01
Send the property and project
Share the address, what you plan to build and any survey, photos, sketches, old plans or permit comments you already have.
- 02
We identify the reviewing authority
We confirm which city, county or district reviews the project and check the adopted code, zoning rules and project-specific submittal requirements.
- 03
We define the drawing scope
You receive a written scope showing which sheets are included, whether calculations or professional review are likely, the price and the expected drafting timeline.
- 04
You approve before drafting starts
Nothing moves into production until you understand and approve the scope. This is the point to resolve assumptions, dimensions and missing documents.
- 05
Drawings are produced and coordinated
We prepare the agreed sheets to scale and coordinate site, architectural, structural and MEP information so one sheet does not contradict another.
- 06
You review the draft set
Before final delivery, you see the draft and confirm that the drawings reflect the project you intend to build. Changes within the agreed scope are addressed here.
- 07
Professional review is coordinated when required
If the jurisdiction requires a licensed architect or engineer, that independent professional reviews the applicable design and may request calculations or revisions before signing or sealing.
- 08
Final files are delivered for permit submission
You receive the agreed permit-ready PDF files and any other deliverables listed in your scope. CAD files are available where included or requested.
- 09
Permit comments come back to us
If the reviewer sends comments, send the letter or marked-up set to us. We review each item and revise our drawings where it falls within the agreed scope.
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Resubmittal is supported through the agreed scope
We keep the correction path clear so you know which comments are ours to address, which require owner or contractor decisions and which require third-party professional input.
You always know who is responsible for what.
Clear ownership keeps projects moving and prevents small unanswered questions from becoming permit delays.
What we handle
- Jurisdiction and requirement research before drafting
- The drawing sheets listed in your approved scope
- Coordination between the drawing disciplines we provide
- Your draft-review revisions within the agreed scope
- Permit-review comments that relate to our drawings within scope
- Clear communication when another professional or document is required
What we need from you
- Accurate property and project information
- Survey, plat, photos and existing drawings when available
- Prompt answers when dimensions or design decisions are unclear
- Final confirmation of the draft before delivery
- Any city or county correction letter after submission
- Contractor, owner or licensed-professional decisions that are outside our drafting scope
What to have ready.
You do not need everything before contacting us. Send what you have and we tell you what is still needed before you approve the work.
- Property address and parcel number
- Survey, plat or prior site plan
- Photos of the site or existing building
- Sketch or description with approximate dimensions
- Existing drawings or prior permits
- City or county comments if you already applied
- Product, truss, equipment or kit specifications if already selected
- HOA requirements when they apply
Six quality gates before and after delivery.
This is how we reduce preventable permit comments without making unrealistic promises about the reviewing authority.
Scope check
The requested project, jurisdiction and required drawing types are confirmed before drafting.
Property check
Property lines, setbacks, easements and site information are compared against the documents available for the project.
Coordination check
Plans, elevations, structural notes and MEP information are reviewed for obvious conflicts before the set is issued.
Client check
You review the draft so the final set reflects what you actually intend to build.
Professional check
Where licensure is required, the applicable professional performs an independent review before signing or sealing.
Correction check
Reviewer comments are matched to the responsible sheet or party so the resubmittal is organized rather than reactive.
What affects timing and price.
The written quote makes these factors visible before you commit.
Project size and type
A fence site plan and a commercial build-out are very different amounts of work.
Information available
A current survey, clear photos and dimensions reduce clarification time.
Jurisdiction requirements
Some offices require more sheets, specific reports or additional forms.
Calculations
Projects outside prescriptive code tables may need structural calculations.
Professional review
A licensed review or seal adds an independent review step that has its own schedule.
Client decisions
Quick answers and draft approvals help us hold the production timeline shown in the quote.
About deadlines
We treat the drafting timeline in your approved quote as a commitment and schedule production around it. If information is missing, the project scope changes or an independent professional review affects the date, we tell you as early as possible. Permit-office review time starts after submission and is controlled by the jurisdiction, not by us.
Ready for step one?
Send the property address and a short description. We check the jurisdiction first, then send a written scope, price and expected timeline.
Frequently asked questions.
How do I start?
Use the quote form, email drafting@makeasiteplan.com, or call or WhatsApp +1 (385) 885-5362 with the address and project.
Do I pay before you start?
Payment terms are set out in your written quote. Nothing starts until you approve the scope.
Can I make changes after the drawings are done?
Revisions within the agreed scope are included. Changes to the project itself, such as a new layout or size, are quoted separately.
Do you submit the permit?
The application is usually filed by the owner or contractor. We prepare the drawings and help you understand what the permit office asks for.
How long does it take?
It depends on the project, the information available and the jurisdiction. Your written quote includes the expected timeline before drafting starts.
What if I do not have a survey?
Many site plans start from a survey or recorded plat. If neither is available, we tell you what the jurisdiction accepts and whether a licensed surveyor is needed.
Will you meet the drafting deadline in my quote?
We schedule production around the expected drafting timeline stated in your approved quote. If missing information, a scope change or third-party professional review could affect that date, we communicate it as early as possible rather than letting the deadline become a surprise.
Will my plans be approved without revisions?
Our process is designed to reduce avoidable permit comments by checking the jurisdiction, coordinating the sheets and reviewing the draft before delivery. Final approval is always controlled by the reviewing authority, so no responsible drafting company can guarantee first-pass approval. If comments relate to our drafting within the agreed scope, we support the corrections.
What happens if the city or county sends corrections?
Send us the correction letter or marked-up plans. We identify which comments relate to our drawings, revise those items within the agreed scope and help organize the resubmittal. Comments caused by a changed project scope or third-party requirements are handled separately.
Start with the address.
Tell us what you are building and where. We confirm the reviewing authority, drawing scope, price and expected timeline before drafting begins.