Permit Guides
Learn what cities commonly check before approving a site plan, what causes permit delays,
and what homeowners should include before submitting their application. You can also review our
homeowner site plan checklist
or compare a
site plan versus a property survey.
Need a Site Plan for Your Permit?
Order a clear residential site plan showing your property lines, existing structures,
proposed work, dimensions, setbacks, driveway, access, easements, and other important site details.
Site Plan Requirements Checklist
See the key details usually needed on a permit-ready site plan,
including property lines, setbacks, structures, and dimensions.
What Reviewers Check First
Understand what permit reviewers look at first when checking
a site plan for approval.
Why Site Plans Get Rejected
Learn the most common site plan mistakes that can delay
or stop a permit application.
Common Site Plan Mistakes
A practical guide to the errors homeowners should avoid
before submitting plans to the city.
What Is Included on a Site Plan?
Review the common items shown on a site plan, from lot lines
and driveways to proposed structures and easements.
How to Draw a Site Plan for a Permit
See what goes into a site plan and why a clear drawing
can help avoid review delays.
Have Your Property and Project Information Ready?
Send your property address, available survey or plat, project dimensions,
proposed location, photographs, and permit requirements.
Ready to Order Your Site Plan?
Get a clean, permit-focused drawing showing your existing property layout,
proposed project, setbacks, dimensions, access, and other important site information.