Site Plans & Surveys
What Is a Site Plan? A Complete Guide for Building Permits
A plain-English guide to site plans: what they show, why permit offices ask for them, how they differ from surveys and floor plans, and how to…
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Site Plans & Surveys
Site Plan vs Plot Plan: Is There a Difference?
Two names, often one drawing. How counties use “site plan” and “plot plan”, where they differ, and how to tell which one your permit wants.
Site Plans & Surveys
How to Read a Site Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Scale, north arrow, lot lines, setbacks, symbols and notes: a six-step method for reading any site plan and catching mistakes before you submit.
Site Plans & Surveys
Site Plan Scale Explained: Choosing and Reading the Right Scale
What 1" = 20' actually means, how to pick the scale that fits your lot, and why every permit site plan should carry a graphic scale…
Site Plans & Surveys
What Is an Easement? How Easements Affect Your Building Permit
Utility, drainage and access easements explained: how to find them, what you can and can’t build on them, and how to show them on a site…
Site Plans & Surveys
Types of Land Surveys: Which One Do You Need?
Boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, location, construction staking, as-built and elevation certificates: what each survey measures and when you need it.
Site Plans & Surveys
Can I Use an Old Survey for a Building Permit?
When an old survey still works for a permit, when it doesn’t, and how to turn it into a site plan the reviewer will accept.
Site Plans & Surveys
How to Find Property Lines: 6 Reliable Methods
Plat, survey, corner pins, GIS and a tape measure: six ways to find property lines, how accurate each is, and when to call a surveyor.
Site Plans & Surveys
Mortgage Survey vs Boundary Survey: What’s the Difference?
What a mortgage or location survey is, why it often says “not for fence construction”, and when you need a full boundary survey instead.
Site Plans & Surveys
Site Plan vs Survey: Which One Does Your Permit Need?
They look alike and get mixed up all the time. What each document is, who prepares it, and a simple test for which one your permit…
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