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This guide outlines the fundamental aspects of plot plans, encompassing the location, outline, and size of buildings, driveway and walkway design, as well as landscaping elements. Learn about essential features like meridian arrows for orientation, easements allowing access for utility companies, and recommended specifications for driveways and walkways. Discover how elevation drawings provide critical vertical dimensions and exterior material details. A comprehensive overview for those planning or assessing site layouts and landscaping.
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Site Considerations Just the basics
Plot Plan • Plot plans contain: • Location, outline, and size of buildings on the site. • Driveways and Walkways • Landscaping • Meridian arrow (north symbol).
Location of Building on Plot • Easements: An easement allows another person the right to use your land for a specific purpose. The most usual easements are those granted to public utility or telephone, water, electric, and gas companies.
Driveways and Walkways • A driveway turnaround is recommended if space is available to avoid backing into the street. • Minimum driveway width is 10'. • Walkways are recommended to all doors and the garage (if detached)
Landscaping • The landscape plan is designed to show the type and placement of trees, shrubs, flowers, and pools on the site.
Elevations • An elevation is an orthographic projection drawing of one side of a building. • Purpose is to give vertical dimensions and show the finished appearance. • Exterior materials are shown.
