City permit site plans
Built around the city checklist: zoning dimensions, building placement, access and coverage data as required.
Site Plans for Permits: Residential and commercial, drawn for city and county review
Clear, scaled site plans showing your existing property, the proposed work, key dimensions, setbacks and coverage, prepared from your survey, plat or property records.
Non-certified site plan$250per qualifying scope
Certified site planCustom quoteafter we confirm requirements
- 2 to 3 working days
- Scaled PDF for e-permitting
- Correction support
Real project sheetADU site plan, permit set
- Scope confirmed firstPrice and timing agreed before drafting
- Scaled, organized PDFsReady for electronic permit submittal
- Correction supportIn-scope revisions after city review
- One point of contactPhone, WhatsApp or email
What is a permit site plan?
A site plan is a scaled drawing of your property from above. It shows what exists today and where the new work will go. Permit reviewers use it to check dimensions, setbacks, access and coverage before they approve the project.
A site plan is not the same as
- A legal boundary survey
- An engineering drainage design
- A construction plan set
These can be separate requirements. We tell you which ones your project needs before you pay for anything.
What your site plan can include.
Every plan is project-specific. These are the items permit offices ask for most often.
- Property lines, bearings, dimensions and lot area
- North arrow, scale, street names and address
- Existing house, buildings, sheds, patios and hardscape
- Proposed work with length, width and placement
- Front, side and rear setbacks where verified
- Distance between buildings and access details
- Driveway, parking and walkway information
- Recorded easements from available documents
- Existing and proposed building and impervious coverage
- Utility, septic, drainage or flood references when in scope
- Legend, notes, date and organized title block
- City-review revisions within the agreed scope
A boundary, topographic or elevation certification cannot come from approximate GIS data. For coverage rules, see how lot coverage is calculated.
Get a Free QuoteReal site plans from our drafting desk.
Actual sheets prepared for client and permit review. Tap any sheet to see it full size.
City and county permit site plans.
Each permit office has its own checklist. We draw to the one that applies to your address.
County permit site plans
County requirements for accessory structures, new homes, pools, additions and other improvements.
HOA and concept plans
HOA or concept plans may need a different scope. They are never presented as a municipal approval.
Application returned for missing site information?
Send us the reviewer notes. We tell you which items we can draft from your documents and which need a surveyor or engineer. Read what happens when the city sends corrections.
Local permit guides
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. We confirm the current checklist for your address.Two options. Simple, clear pricing.
Most permits need a non-certified site plan. If your city asks for a certified or sealed plan, we quote it after confirming exactly what is required.
Non-certified site plan
$250per qualifying scope
A scaled drafting document prepared from your survey, plat or property records, for permit offices that accept this format.
- Existing site features and the proposed work
- Dimensions, setbacks and basic coverage table
- Scaled PDF ready for e-permitting
- In-scope revisions after city comments
- Common for sheds, fences, decks, pools, patios and additions
City fees, new surveys, civil engineering and professional seals are not included.
Certified site plan
Custom quotepriced after review
"Certified" means different things in different places. It can be a surveyor's certified drawing, an engineer-signed civil plan or another authenticated document.
- We confirm the certification, discipline and state first
- Surveyor or engineer involvement where required
- Grading, drainage or civil design when needed
- PE seal coordination through licensed professionals
- Clear written scope before any work starts
Need an engineer seal on existing drawings? See PE stamp review.
A non-certified site plan is never presented as a survey or a sealed drawing. Full permit drawing sets are quoted separately. View all pricing
Which projects need a site plan?
Almost every permit starts with one. Find your project to see what the plan usually shows.
Residential
New house or manufactured home
Proposed residence location, access, setbacks, utilities or septic areas, coverage.
Residential
ADU or garage conversion
ADU position or conversion footprint, access, parking context and utilities.
Residential
Home addition or remodel
Existing and proposed footprints, setbacks, new area and coverage change.
Residential
Detached garage or carport
Building footprint, setbacks, driveway access and adjacent structures.
Outdoor and accessory
Deck, porch or patio cover
New footprint, attachment to the house, setbacks and coverage.
Outdoor and accessory
Pool, spa or pool deck
Pool and deck locations, setbacks, equipment and access as required.
Outdoor and accessory
Fence or retaining wall
Proposed alignment, property references and height or grade where applicable.
Civil and utility
Driveway, paving or utility line
Hardscape footprint, access, and utility route or trench where relevant.
Civil and utility
Grading and drainage
Site geometry plus surveyed elevations, with separate civil design if required.
Commercial
Metal building or pole barn
Footprint, access, site constraints, setbacks and utility context.
Commercial
Commercial TI or change of use
Existing site context, parking and accessibility, and site revisions when needed.
No match. Tell us about your project and we confirm what the plan needs.
Project not listed?
Get a Free QuoteWhat you receive and what is separate.
Your quote names the exact drawings and formats. Sheet size, scale and municipal format are confirmed at intake.
Included in your site plan
- Clean, scaled site plan PDF for electronic submittal
- Title block with project and revision details
- Existing and proposed site layout
- Dimensions and tables suited to the scope
- Revised PDF when in-scope city corrections are needed
- DWG source files when included in your scope
Quoted separately when needed
- New boundary or topographic survey
- Structural, architectural or MEP drawings
- Energy reports or engineering calculations
- PE or surveyor seal
- Septic design or complex civil grading
- Permit fees and permit filing
No approval is guaranteed. The permit office decides.
Site plan
Answers: where will the work go?
- Property lines, structures and proposed footprint
- Setbacks, access and coverage
- Often enough for sheds, fences, pools and decks
Full permit drawing set
Also answers: what is built and how?
- Site, architectural and structural sheets
- MEP, code or energy documents when required
- Common for new homes, ADUs and major additions
Not sure which one your reviewer wants? Send us the checklist and we tell you. Read what is in a full permit drawing set.
From address to permit-ready plan.
Most straightforward site plans are delivered in 2 to 3 working days after we receive complete, usable information.
No survey?
A recorded plat, an older survey or a prior site plan may work, depending on the project and local rules. GIS maps help with context but are not a boundary survey. We tell you what is missing rather than guess property lines.
Do I need a survey?- 1
Tell us about the project
Address, project type, proposed size and permit office.
- 2
Upload what you have
Survey, plat, existing plans, site photos and any city comments.
- 3
Get your quote
We check the materials, flag anything missing and confirm scope, price and timing.
- 4
Drafting
Our team draws the scaled existing and proposed site plan from verified inputs.
- 5
Quality check
Dimensions, areas, labels and legibility are checked before delivery.
- 6
Delivery
You receive the PDF, and DWG when included, ready for your permit.
- 7
City corrections
If the city asks for in-scope changes, send the notice and we revise.
Send your address today.
Non-certified site plans are $250. Certified plans are quoted after review.
Real projects, not generic renderings.
Drawing documentation prepared for client and permit review. Published examples are not guarantees of approval.
Florida water service site plan
Utility service route, dimensions, trench information and water line coordination.
View Project DetailsGrass Valley, California residence
Rural residence placement, driveway and fire-access context, septic and water coordination.
View Project DetailsNew Smyrna Beach covered breezeway
Accessory covered connection, footprint and building relationship.
View Project DetailsHarbor City, California ADU
Two-story attached ADU drawing-set coordination, site context and multiple disciplines.
View Project DetailsKnow what to submit before you apply.
Short guides on drawings, surveys, lot coverage and city comments.
What Is a Site Plan? What a Permit Site Plan Needs to Show
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Site Plan vs Plot Plan: What Is the Difference?
Site plan and plot plan are often used the same way. Where offices tell them apart, a plot plan is the simpler…
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What Is Lot Coverage? How to Calculate Building and Impervious Areas
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What Happens When the City Sends Permit Corrections?
A correction letter is a normal part of plan review. Here is how to read it, sort the comments and resubmit with…
Updated Oct 12, 2026Read Guide What Happens When the City Sends Permit Corrections?
What Is Included in a Full Permit Drawing Set? Complete Guide
A full permit set combines site, architectural, structural and MEP drawings. Here is what each part shows and which projects need the…
Updated Oct 12, 2026Read Guide What Is Included in a Full Permit Drawing Set? Complete Guide
Get your site plan quote today.
Tell us about the property and the project. We reply by email with scope, price and timing.
Non-certified site plan$250
Certified site planCustom quote
- Clear scopeYou know what the plan includes and what needs licensed work.
- One contactOne person for inputs, questions and progress.
- Fast turnaroundMost straightforward plans in 2 to 3 working days.
- Follow-throughIn-scope corrections after city review.
Tell us about your site plan
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Site plan questions.
How much does a site plan for a permit cost?
A standard non-certified site plan is $250 for a qualifying scope. Certified or sealed site plans get a custom quote once we confirm what your city or county requires.
Can I get a $250 site plan without a survey?
Possibly. The acceptable source documents depend on the project and the city. We review your plat or survey information and tell you if a new survey is needed.
Will my city accept a non-certified site plan?
Many do for qualifying work such as sheds, fences, decks and pools. Others require a surveyor-certified document or engineering design. The permit office has the final say.
What is a certified site plan?
The term depends on the jurisdiction. It can mean a surveyor's certification, an engineer-signed civil plan or another required authentication. We confirm the exact requirement before quoting.
Why is a certified site plan a custom quote?
Certification involves a licensed professional, the state, the discipline and sometimes new field work. Those change from project to project, so we price it after reviewing the requirement.
Is this the same as a plot plan?
The terms overlap and their use varies locally. Both show property layout, but the level of detail is set by the receiving authority.
Do you include setbacks?
Yes, where they are supported by reliable property and code information. Unverified boundaries are never presented as certified.
Can you show existing and proposed impervious area?
Yes, when required and supported by measurements, survey information and the applicable classification rules.
Do you submit the permit for me?
The standard service is drawing preparation. Permit filing is only included when it is written into your scope.
How long does delivery take?
Straightforward site plans commonly take 2 to 3 working days after we receive complete, usable information. Your quote confirms timing.
Can you revise my site plan after city comments?
Yes. We coordinate reasonable corrections within the original agreed scope. Major redesign or new licensed services are quoted separately.
Are PDF and DWG included?
PDF is standard. DWG is provided where the agreed scope includes it. Your quote lists the formats.
Does the $250 site plan cover grading and drainage engineering?
No. Detailed civil engineering, drainage calculations and sealed documents need separate review and a custom quote.
Do you prepare drawings for decks, sheds, garages, pools and ADUs?
Yes, subject to the correct project scope and acceptable site information.
Can you prepare full architectural and MEP permit drawings?
Yes. If your jurisdiction needs construction documents beyond the site plan, we quote a full permit drawing set separately.
Can you guarantee approval?
No. City and county officials decide acceptance and approval. We prepare and revise the agreed documentation to support your submittal.
Tell us what you want to build. We draw the site plan you need.
Send your address, project size and any survey or city comments. Non-certified site plans are $250. Certified plans get a custom quote.
Site plans are prepared from information supplied or otherwise reliable for the agreed scope. Surveying, engineering and professional sealing are performed by appropriately licensed professionals where required. No permit approval is guaranteed.