Commercial Site Plans That Get Approved — Not Rejected
Commercial permit reviewers are stricter, faster to reject, and rarely give second chances without fees. One missing ADA detail, an off-spec parking ratio, or an unsigned title block — and your project stalls for weeks.
At Permit For SitePlan, we've spent 15+ years drafting commercial site plans that pass. We know what Houston's planning desk flags. We know what Los Angeles DBS requires. And we build those requirements into your plan before it ever reaches a reviewer.
58,000+ plans delivered. 98% first-submission approval rate. That's the record.
Send a Message — Get a Custom Quote
No obligations. We respond within a few hours with a tailored quote for your commercial project.
What Is a Commercial Site Plan — And Why Is It Harder Than Residential?
A commercial site plan is a scaled, overhead drawing of a commercial property showing every element your local planning or building department needs to verify before issuing a permit. Property lines, building footprint, parking layout, ADA routes, fire lanes, landscaping buffers, utility easements, dumpster enclosures — it all has to be there, in the right format, at the right scale.
The difference from residential? Commercial reviews involve multiple agencies — building, fire, public works, utilities, sometimes state agencies. Every one has its own checklist. Miss anything on any list and the whole application stalls.
We build your plan to pass all of them — before the first submission.
Why Getting This Right the First Time Matters More on Commercial Projects
On a residential permit, a rejection costs you a few days. On a commercial project, one rejected submission can mean:
- ✗ Re-submission fees ($200–$1,000+ depending on jurisdiction)
- ✗ 4–8 additional weeks in the queue
- ✗ Delayed tenant opening dates — and lease penalties
- ✗ Construction start pushed back, subcontractors rescheduled
- ✗ Financing complications if approval isn't in by a deadline
Most commercial rejections we see aren't from major design flaws. They're from missing ADA van-accessible aisle dimensions. Unlabeled fire access lane widths. A parking count that's 2 spaces short of the minimum ratio. Details that take us 10 minutes to check — and cost weeks when they're missed.
We check all of it. Every time.
Get your commercial site plan started today
Commercial Site Plans for Every Project Type
We've produced commercial site plans for every category of commercial development — each with its own specific requirements we know by heart.
Retail & Strip Malls
Parking ratios (typically 4–5 spaces/1,000 sq ft), drive-through stacking, loading zones, and ADA-compliant accessible routes from parking to entrances.
Restaurants & Food Service
High parking ratios (10–15/1,000 sq ft), grease trap location, drive-through configurations, outdoor dining setbacks, and health department accessibility routes.
Office Buildings
Standard office parking ratios, employee bike parking, accessible routes, signage placement zones, utility easements, and landscaping buffers per local ordinance.
Medical & Healthcare
Higher ADA requirements, ambulance access routing, patient drop-off zones, signage for accessible parking, and often stricter fire access lane specifications.
Industrial & Warehouse
Truck turning radii, loading dock configurations, fire access around perimeter, employee vs. truck parking separation, and stormwater management features.
Mixed-Use & Multi-Family
Multiple use-type parking calculations, building separations, outdoor amenity setbacks, utility routing across multiple buildings, and complex easement networks.
Our Commercial Site Plan Process — Step by Step
You shouldn't have to guess what happens next. Here's exactly how it works:
Submit Property Details
Address, parcel ID, project scope, any existing surveys or drawings
We Research Requirements
We pull your city/county's commercial site plan checklist before drafting
CAD Drafting Begins
Professional AutoCAD drawings to the exact spec your jurisdiction requires
Review & Revise
You review the PDF. Unlimited revisions at no extra charge until it's right
Permit-Ready Delivery
Final PDF (and DWG with Elite plan) ready for same-day submission
That's it. No confusion. No vague steps. Most commercial plans are delivered within 24–48 hours.
What's Included in Every Commercial Site Plan
When you order, you're not getting a generic drawing. Every element is researched and formatted to your specific jurisdiction.
Property Lines & Setbacks
All boundary dimensions labeled, with required setback distances from every property line per your zoning ordinance
Complete Parking Layout
All parking spaces dimensioned (typically 9'×18'), drive aisle widths (24' minimum two-way), and total count verified against your use-type ratio
ADA-Accessible Spaces & Routes
Required number of accessible spaces (including van-accessible with 8' access aisle), accessible route from parking to entrance, ramp locations noted
Fire Access Lanes
Fire lane width (typically 20–26'), turn radius compliance, hydrant locations, and any posted no-parking requirements
Ingress & Egress
Driveway locations with dimensions, turning radii for delivery vehicles, and pedestrian crossings between parking and entrance
Landscaping Buffers
Required green space along property lines, street buffers, and interior parking lot landscape islands per local landscaping ordinance
Utility & Dumpster Locations
Transformer pads, mechanical equipment with required screening notes, dumpster enclosure with gate access, utility easements
Title Block & Vicinity Map
Property address, legal description, parcel ID, zoning designation, scale, north arrow, preparer info, date — formatted to your jurisdiction's spec
Transparent Pricing for Commercial Site Plans
Let's talk numbers — because that's what you actually need to plan your project budget.
Choose the Right Plan for Your Project
Professional
Most commercial permits
- Complete parking layout + ADA
- Ingress/egress with dimensions
- Fire access lanes
- Landscaping buffers
- Dumpster enclosure
- Utility + easement locations
- Vicinity map included
- 24-hour delivery
Elite
Complex commercial & time-sensitive
- Everything in Professional
- Rush delivery under 12 hours
- AutoCAD DWG files included
- Topography layer
- Custom paper size/format
- Multiple new structures
- Priority drafter assignment
Full Civil Engineering
When engineering calc's are required
- Stormwater engineering
- Grading & drainage design
- Utility design calculations
- PE-stamped drawings
- 1–4 week turnaround
We'll tell you if you need this. Most commercial permit applications don't.
| Commercial Project Type | Typical Permit Requirement | Recommended Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenant improvement (no exterior changes) | Basic site plan + ADA route | Professional | $119 |
| Retail / restaurant (new or remodel) | Full site plan with parking, ADA, fire | Professional / Elite | $119–$199 |
| Office building | Full commercial site plan | Professional / Elite | $119–$199 |
| Industrial / warehouse | Full site plan + truck access | Elite | $199 |
| Mixed-use / multi-family | Complex full site plan | Elite + custom quote | $199+ |
What affects your price?
- Property and building size
- Number of structures on site
- Jurisdiction-specific format requirements
- Turnaround speed needed
Commercial Site Plan Problems We Solve Every Day
We've reviewed hundreds of rejected commercial plans. The same issues come up over and over. Here's what kills most commercial submissions — and what we do about it.
Problem: ADA non-compliance
Missing van-accessible space, wrong access aisle width, no continuous accessible route shown between parking and building entrance.
Problem: Parking count doesn't meet ratio
Each commercial use type has a minimum parking ratio. Getting it wrong by even 2 spaces triggers rejection from most jurisdictions.
Problem: Fire lane not shown or undersized
Fire access lanes are one of the first things fire department reviewers check. Missing width labels, wrong turning radius, or inadequate clearance all cause rejection.
Problem: Wrong scale or missing title block elements
Commercial plans are held to stricter format standards than residential. Many jurisdictions require specific title block fields, zoning notation, and vicinity maps.
Problem: Landscaping buffers not shown
Most commercial zones require buffer strips along property lines and interior parking lot landscaping. These are easy to overlook and almost always flagged.
Problem: Plan was already rejected — fix it fast
If your plan came back with reviewer comments, you're not starting over. We take the rejection letter, address every item, and resubmit-ready in 24 hours.
Why Contractors & Developers Choose Permit For SitePlan
Most drafting services are fast or accurate. We're both — because commercial projects don't give you the luxury of picking just one.
Jurisdiction Research Before Every Drawing
We don't use templates. Before we draw your commercial site plan, we pull the specific requirements for your city or county — parking ratios, fire lane specs, title block format, landscaping code. Every plan is built for your jurisdiction, not a generic standard.
24–48 Hour Delivery Without Cutting Corners
We know your contractor is waiting. We know your lease start date is real. We deliver fast — but never by skipping the research that prevents rejection. Speed and accuracy are both non-negotiable here.
Unlimited Revisions — No Nickel-and-Diming
Reviewer sends back comments? We revise. You want to change the parking layout? We revise. You need a different scale format for a second jurisdiction? We revise. All of it is included in your plan price, with no revision fees ever.
We Think Like Plan Reviewers
We've seen what gets flagged. We've seen what passes. Before we deliver your plan, we do a final internal check against your jurisdiction's commercial review criteria — the same checklist your reviewer will use. Most rejections never happen.
Commercial Site Plan FAQs
What Commercial Clients Say
58,000+ plans delivered. Here's what a few of those clients said.
"We had a restaurant permit rejected twice with another service. Permit For SitePlan fixed both issues and had a corrected plan to us in under 24 hours. Approved on the first resubmission."
"We use them for every commercial tenant improvement in our portfolio. The turnaround is faster than any local drafting service we've tried, and they know exactly what different counties require."
"Our contractor needed a commercial site plan to pull a permit by end of week. They delivered a complete, ADA-compliant drawing in 11 hours. We submitted that afternoon. Permit approved."
Get Your Commercial Site Plan Started Today
If your commercial project needs a permit, you need a site plan that passes. Not one that gets close. Not one that requires two or three rounds of corrections. One that passes.
We research your jurisdiction before we draw anything. We build every required element in from the start. And we deliver in 24–48 hours — because your project timeline doesn't have room for slow.
Start with a commercial site plan built for approval.
Our Guarantees
- Permit-ready commercial plans accepted by your local authority
- 24–48 hour delivery (rush options available)
- Unlimited free revisions until approved
- 100% money-back guarantee
- AutoCAD DWG files available with Elite plan
Get your commercial site plan started now
Free & no obligation. We respond quickly with a tailored quote for your project.