What is a site plan?
A site plan shows all existing and proposed uses and buildings on a parcel of land. A site plan identifies the measurements of the lot, location and size of existing and proposed structures, lot coverage, amount of parking spaces, landscaped areas, location of trash enclosures, loading areas, fences and walls, and easements. A site plans must be legible, drawn to scale, and fully dimensioned.
A site plan is a drawing comprised of the verified property line location, dimensions, direction from back of curb or sidewalk to property line, dimension of parkway strip, lot square footage, scale and north arrow direction; streets, alleys, affected easements and right-of-ways; location and dimensions of all hard surfaced areas including curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, parking spaces, loading areas, garbage areas and access points to public streets or alleys; the size, shape and location of all existing and proposed structures including overhang projections, garages, carports, sheds and the distance to the nearest point of any dwelling or garage on abutting properties. Front, side and rear yard setback dimensions from property line to all existing and proposed structures; parking strip layout, including lawn areas, location of existing and proposed street trees, sprinkler system and curb cuts. To see a sample site plan, go to http://www.slcgov.com/CED/buildzone/siteplan.pdf.
A document prepared by an engineer, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is drawn to scale showing the proposed improvements for a parcel of land. A site plan is required for all proposed land uses except single-family dwellings and non-intensive agricultural operations. All site plans must be submitted to the Department of Planning and Community Development to receive approval. An approved site plan is required before issuance of building or land disturbing permits. • What is a Minor Site Plan? A document prepared by an engineer, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is drawn to scale showing proposed improvements for a parcel of land. A minor site plan is only applicable for a pre-existing building located on a parcel of land which is to be renovated and/or remodeled which meets the following conditions; i. No previous site plan on file in the County; ii. No net increase in impermeable surface; iii. No expansion of the footprint of the building.
(A plot plan or survey showing a “bird’s eye” view of the property) • Municipal address • Lot and Concession number • Use of building • Location of all buildings • Lot dimensions • Set backs from rivers, ponds, property lines • North Arrow Vehicle access (drive way) • Retaining walls (if applicable) • Right-of-way (if applicable) • Easements Location of septic system • Location of well • Location of ground source heat pump ( if applicable) • Drainage plan showing how the water will be draining away from the building • Location and discharge of sump pump
