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Site plans – 6 common questions answered
Answering FAQs about site plans
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What is a site plan?
Site plans, also known as block plans, show the proposed development in relation to the property boundary. They are usually submitted at a scale of either 1:200 or 1:500.
What is the purpose of a site plan?
The main purposes of site plan are:
- To represent how land is utilised and the details of surrounding area.
- To submit the document of reference to the zoning or government administrator to check and approve for construction of the project.
- The administrator checks whether the proposed structure meets and serves the public facilities like roads, water, emergency services, sewage disposals, schools etc.
- For the protection of landowners by complying with the government procedures
Why do you need a site plan?
- Construct, reconstruct, erect, enlarge or renovate a structure.
- Show changes in the use of land
- Show change in occupancy for all uses
Who prepares a site plan?
They are often prepared by a design consultant (licensed engineers, architect, landscape architect or land surveyor).
How to know what is around the site?
A proper site analysis.
Different purposes of a site plan?
- Roof plan with site.
- Ground floor with site.
- Services site plan.
- Setting out site plan.
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