Site Plans

Purpose - Graphically depict existing site conditions and site improvements.

Components of a Site Plan:
1. Legal Description of Boundary
a) Property Lines - Distance in decimal feet (i.e., 126.28')
- Bearings are angles of property line as measured from North or
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South in
degrees-minutes-seconds (i.e., N53
0
24'58"E)
- Bearings are generally measured in a "clockwise" rotation around
the inside of the property.
b) Location of Property Corners (i.e., stakes, pins, monuments, etc.)
c) Land Area of Site - Usually measured in Acres (1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.)
2. Proposed Building Location
Including "setbacks", which are the required distances from property lines
as dictated by local zoning ordinances (see below):
3. Other Existing and Proposed Physical Features (site improvements)
Natural features such as streams, rock outcroppings, ponds, wetlands, large
trees (to be saved), etc.
Existing buildings to remain and/or to be demolished
New buildings
New driveways
New parking lots and sidewalks
Bollards
Lighting
Fencing & handrails
4. Existing Contours - Lines or equal elevation
Elevations are based upon "mean sea level".
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5. Proposed Contours
Proposed contours indicate extent of cut and fill.
Are always "tied" into existing contours.
6. Easements and Right-of-Ways
They are legal rights to land for utility access and other purposes. Usually, a "Right-
of-Way" is for vehicular access such as driveways or roads.
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7. Utilities
Usually utilities are accessed from the street. However, if there is a utility easement
located on the property, access may be from within that easement.
Types of utilities:
Water
Sewer
Electric
Phone
Cable TV
Data (fiber optics)
Gas
8. Other Site Improvements
a) Drainage
Catch basins
Piping
Retention ponds
Sub-surface storage
b) New Landscaping
Grassed areas
Trees & shrubbery
Irrigation and sprinklers
Terraced landscaping (retaining walls, etc.)
c) Recreational Fixtures
Benches and seating
Designated "smoking areas"
Last updated: October 31, 2008
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