Documentation / Site drawing

Site plan

/saɪt plæn/noun

From Latin situs, “place, position.”

Definition

A drawing showing the whole property from above: the building footprint, property lines, setbacks, driveways, landscaping, ground levels, and utility connections.

NBuilding footprintSetbackProperty line
Fig. 76 — Site plan: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
Illustrative photograph of site plan
Illustrative study — Site plan · AI-generatedSAMPLE IMAGE
Photo study — Site plan · AI-generated00:06

Structural & construction notes

Required for most permits. It shows a north arrow, scale, and distances from the building to property lines to prove setback compliance.

An educational reference. Project-specific design requires professional guidance.