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Site Plans and Diagrams

Site plans are required for most permit applications. This page describes the specifications you’ll need to follow.

Size

Plans must be clear, dimensioned and scaled. Information can be combined when feasible. Documents should not be larger than 24 x 36 inches.

Area

  • Legend including scale (1" = _ ') and north arrow
  • Vicinity map indicating nearby cross streets in relation to site (need not be to scale)
  • Exterior boundary lines of the property indicating easements, dimensions and lot size
  • All adjacent streets or public rights-of-way, including bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails
  • Location, elevations, size, height, dimensions, materials, colors, and proposed use of all buildings and structures (including walls, fences, signs, lighting and hooding devices) existing and those intended to remain on the site
  • Distances between all structures and between all property lines or easements and structures
  • Any nearby buildings which are relevant to this application

Trees, landscaping, and environment

  • All existing trees (as defined in Title 3, Chapter 8 Section 3-8.02, Municipal Code) on the site, giving type and location and any other significant plant material, with a notation as to those that are to be retained and those that are to be removed
  • Any existing significant natural features such as rock outcroppings, highly protected trees, creeks, knolls, and ridgelines
  • Proposed landscaping, including quantity, location, varieties, and container size
  • Proposed grading plan (for sites having over 5-foot grade differential), showing direction and path of drainage on, through and off the site; indicate any proposed drainage channels or facilities

Parking and mobility

  • Location, number of spaces, and dimensions of off-street parking spaces, loading docks, and maneuvering areas, with internal circulation indicated
  • Pedestrian, vehicular, and service points of ingress and egress, driveway widths, and distances between driveways
  • Required and existing street dedications and improvements, such as sidewalks, curbing and pavement. Indicate widths, radii of curves, street grades and whether streets are public or private.

 

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