Site Plan Requirements
When do I Need to Submit a Site Plan?
A site plan is required when exterior work is proposed on a residential property. Typical work requiring the submittal of a site plan includes:
- Room additions, garage and carport additions
- Decks, patio enclosures, exterior covers and sheds
- Garage conversions
- Swimming pools and spas
- Fences, retaining walls
- Site work involving installation of underground electrical and gas lines
*Only when a building permit is required)
Information on Site Plan/Plot Plan
A site plan is an accurate, scaled drawing or map of a piece of property showing its size, shape and the precise location of man-made features (buildings, structures and driveways) on the property. The site plan allows the property owner, the builder and the building inspector to verify the true location of any proposed structure(s); further, the site plan allows the plan check staff to ascertain any proposed new work is located within the setback dimensions according to the adopted codes.
Online Electronic Submittal Required
All plans and supporting documents shall be submitted electronically. Please reference our Electronic Plan Review Policy (G-19-33) for submittal guidelines. If the submittal is inconsistent with our guidelines your project will be returned as incomplete.
Plan Submittal for Construction
Quantity
One (1) pdf of the site plan is typically required along with any accompanying drawings (floor plan, foundation, framing plan, etc.).
Check List
The checklist below is a guide to assist homeowners and designers to verify the required information is included on the site plan. Please be aware that plans lacking any of these items may delay the plan check review process.
- Street name, driveway, sidewalk, landscaping
- Drawing scale, north arrow
- Lot dimensions, property lines
- Lot drainage flow arrows (call out slope 5% min. away from structure), grading, swales.
- Easements, utilities
- On-site water system (septic or well systems, if any)
- Label and locate existing buildings, other physical structures, swimming pools, and existing trees.
- Label and locate proposed additions, retaining walls, other physical structures, and swimming pools.
- Setback distances to property lines, easements, and distances to other structures
- Name and signature of designer
A sample illustration is included on the next page listing a similar numbering system.
Questions?
Specific information regarding the location of property lines, easements, etc., may be requested at Development Services Engineering (916) 627- 3436 or the Building Safety & Inspection office located at:
8401 Laguna Palms Way
(916) 478-2235
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm