Plan Pages
Site plans - should include:
- Scale 1" = 10', or 1/8" = 1'
- Entire property with dimensions of boundaries, lot square footage, north arrow, legal description and scale.
- Names of bordering streets and address of structure.
- Location of proposed fences and/or retaining walls (indicate fence and/or retaining wall height).
- Elevations of finish floors and slabs relative to street curb or gutter and elevations at property corners.
- Easements with dimensions and type of easement.
- Roof and foundation drain location, routing, slope, and elevations at discharge points.
- Indicate adjacent drainageways, parks, city bike paths, public alleys, etc.
- Location of existing and proposed private and public utilities (sanitary, storm, water, gas, power, telephone).
- Location and use of existing structures including decks, stairs, and patios, and proposed structure or addition, with dimensions and distances from property lines and each other.
- Existing and proposed elevations or contours in sufficient detail to show all cuts, fills, slopes, and drainage patterns.
- Existing curbs with elevations, sidewalk location (existing and proposed), proposed driveway(s) and off-street parking area.
- Left and right driveway profiles when proposed driveway slope exceeds 10% in grade.
- Existing and proposed trees and landscaping, including tree preservation measures, as applicable.
Foundation plans - should include:
- Scale 1/4" = 1'
- Layout of foundation walls and concrete slabs, with dimensions and a cross section showing details of reinforcement steel.
- Size and location of footings, posts, beams, air vents, access holes, and integral footings in slabs.
- Size, direction and spacing of floor joists and/or beams.
Floor plans - should include:
- Scale 1/4" = 1'
- Include each floor, including basement.
- Size and arrangement of rooms and partitions with rooms or spaces labeled.
- Location of garage fire protection.
- Location of plumbing fixtures, appliances, fireplaces, chimneys, and/or furnace. Indicate efficiency rating of the heating system.
- Heating duct layout, if applicable.
- Location of all electrical fixtures, outlets, panels, etc.
- Window size and type, door size and type, direction of door swing.
- Size, direction and spacing of ceiling joists, rafters or trusses. Truss design and stress analysis may be required.
- Total square footage of living space for each floor and total square footage of garage and other accessory spaces.
- Location of attic and under floor accesses.
Elevations - should include:
- Scale 1/4" = 1'
- Label FRONT, REAR, or NORTH, SOUTH, etc.
- All sides of building with exterior materials indicated.
- Depth of wall footings and foundations or piers if stepped.
Cross sections - should include:
- Scale 1/4" = 1'(or larger)
- All floor, wall, and roof framing with size and spacing of members.
- Heights of crawl spaces, floors and ceilings, and pitch of roof.
- Footings, foundation, and finish grade.
- Roof and exterior wall materials including insulation and sheathing.
Please review the Residential Plan Requirements handout to view a sample site plan. A separate example residential addition site plan is also available.
Contact a Permit Technician at 541-766-6929 or by e-mail if you have any questions related to plan submittal requirements.
