Site Plans

Site design brings together the building layout, access, surface elevations, drainage and utilities. A current survey and a clear description of the proposed use provide the starting point for coordination.

An engineer may be needed for site development, an expansion or changes that affect access, utilities or water flow across the property.

Confirm the engineering scope with the professional you engage and any permit requirements with the local building department.

Topics that may be relevant to the review: ADA parking, French drain, asphalt, catch basin, clean room and culvert.

The engineer can review existing conditions, evaluate the proposed changes and prepare the calculations or design details included in the agreed scope.

• Planning a new building and its surrounding improvements
• Coordinating access and utilities for an expansion

These documents may be relevant to the work. Agree on the deliverables with your engineer and confirm any submission requirements with the reviewing authority.

• civil plan
• development plan
• zoning plan

Related permit topics include phased construction.

This page does not say whether a permit is required. Ask the local building department which approvals and documents your project needs.

• assembly plant
• auto repair
• car wash
• convenience store
• dealership

Start with a short description. These details can help define the scope, but you do not need everything ready to request a quote.

• The project city or county, and the property address if known
• What you want to build, change or repair
• How the space or site is used now and what you plan to change
• Whether you have drawings or photos to share during follow-up
• The status of any permit application and comments received
• Your target dates or other scheduling constraints

• Permit Plans
• Engineering Plans
• Structural Engineering
• Residential Additions
• Grading & Drainage
• Stormwater Engineering

Terms that may appear in plans, permit comments or contractor conversations about this work.

• phased construction
• assembly plant
• auto repair
• car wash
• convenience store
• dealership
• fabrication
• factory
• gas station
• industrial
• machine shop
• manufacturing
• processing plant
• quick lube
• service station
• tire shop
• ADA parking
• French drain
• asphalt
• catch basin
• clean room
• culvert
• curb
• curb cut