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Site Plan

Site Plans must show the location, size and purpose of all items on the property.

Your plans MUST be to scale and include exact measurements.

Your site plans must contain the following information. If they do not, your application may be held-up so that you can submit the proper plans.

  • Include the property lines and the size (length & width) of the lot.
  • Make sure you label how all parts of the site will be used. (e.g. parking area, outdoor play area, landscaping and screening, etc.).
  • The location and size of the building.
  • The address and name of the project or business.
  • The scale at which your site plan is drawn (ex. 1 in. = 20 ft.).
  • An arrow which shows which way is north.
  • Location and size (length, width) of any PARKING AREAS on the premises.
  • Show the layout of all parking stalls and specify which spaces are for use by employees and which are for use by customers.
  • Location and size (width) of any existing or proposed DRIVEWAYS and CURB CUTS.
  • Location and size (length, width) of any LOADING and UNLOADING AREAS on the premises.
  • Location and size (length, width) of any OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS.
  • Location and type of all existing and proposed OUTDOOR LIGHTS on the premises
  • Location and size (length, width, height) of any SCREENINGS, BUFFER AREAS. This includes landscaping and fences.
  • Location and size of all existing and proposed SIGNS on the premises. Identify any existing signs that will be removed.
  • Location and size of all landscaping beds and areas.

Some site plans require additional information. Click here to see if your use is listed. If it is, you will need to include additional information on your site plan.

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