Residential Site Plans That Get Your Permit Approved — First Time
Your building department rejected "good enough" a long time ago. Whether it's a fence permit, a pool, a deck, an ADU, or a new addition — you need a site plan that's drawn to their exact spec, formatted the way they want it, with every required element in the right place.
At Permit For SitePlan, we've delivered 58,000+ residential site plans across every state. We know what your building department requires. We build that into your plan before you ever submit.
Starting at $79. Delivered in 24 hours. 98% first-time approval rate.
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A Site Plan Is What Stands Between Your Project and Your Permit
A residential site plan is a scaled, bird's-eye drawing of your property. It shows your lot boundaries, existing structures, the proposed project, and the distances from every structure to every property line. Your building department uses it to verify that your project complies with local setback and zoning rules — before issuing your permit.
Here's what most homeowners don't realize: it's not the drawing that gets rejected — it's missing a setback dimension, using the wrong scale, or leaving out the parcel ID. Details that take a professional 5 minutes to check cost you weeks when they're missed.
We check all of it. Every plan. Every time.
Why Homeowners Keep Getting Their Permit Rejected — And How We Fix It
We've reviewed hundreds of rejected residential site plans. The same five mistakes come up over and over — and every one of them is preventable.
- ✗ Drawing isn't to the scale your city requires — instant rejection
- ✗ Setback distances shown but not labeled with actual numbers
- ✗ Missing parcel ID or legal description in the title block
- ✗ No bar scale — or wrong scale for the jurisdiction
- ✗ Proposed structure not labeled "PROPOSED" — reviewer can't tell what's new
Each rejection adds days or weeks to your timeline and, in many jurisdictions, a re-submission fee. The $79 professional plan almost always costs less than the time and fees of a single rejection.
If your plan has already been rejected, we can fix it. Send us the rejection letter — we'll have a corrected plan back to you in 24 hours.
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Every Residential Permit Type — One Service
Every permit type has different site plan requirements. We know them all and research your specific jurisdiction before drafting.
Fence Permits
The most common residential permit. We show fence location, setbacks from all property lines, street right-of-way, and visibility triangle for corner lots — all with labeled dimensions.
Pool & Spa Permits
Pool location, distance to house and all property lines, barrier/enclosure fence with gate locations, equipment pad placement, and utility clearance notes.
Deck & Patio Permits
Deck footprint with dimensions, connection to the main house, setbacks from all property lines, and any grade change or step notation required.
ADU Permits
Both the primary residence and ADU shown with setbacks, utility connections, required parking space, and any special notation your county's ADU ordinance requires.
Room Additions
Existing house footprint plus proposed addition with dimensions and all setback distances clearly labeled — most common trigger for back-setback rejections.
New Home Construction
Full lot layout with proposed home footprint, garage, driveway, all setbacks, utility connections, and any flood zone or easement notations required by your jurisdiction.
Sheds & Accessory Structures
Shed or accessory structure location, dimensions, and setback distances — simple plans, fast delivery, starting at $79.
Septic System Permits
Tank and leach field locations with required setbacks from house, property lines, wells, and water features as specified by your county health department.
Garage Conversions
Converted garage shown as living space with all required setbacks, utility connections, and ADU-specific notations if the conversion qualifies as a junior ADU.
Your Residential Site Plan in 5 Simple Steps
You shouldn't have to understand drafting or building codes to get a permit. Here's exactly what happens after you contact us:
Submit Your Details
Property address, permit type, and any project details. An existing survey or sketch helps but isn't required.
We Research Your City
We pull your jurisdiction's site plan requirements — required scale, title block format, all required elements.
CAD Drafting Begins
Our team drafts your plan in professional AutoCAD — not a template or sketch tool.
You Review for Free
We send a PDF for your review. Request any changes — unlimited revisions at no extra cost.
Submit & Get Approved
Your permit-ready PDF is ready to attach to your application. 98% pass first submission.
Most residential plans are delivered within 24 hours. Simple plans (fence, shed) are often done in under 8 hours.
What's Included in Every Residential Site Plan
Not a template. Not a sketch. A professionally drafted CAD drawing with every required element for your specific jurisdiction.
Property Lines & Lot Dimensions
All boundary sides drawn and labeled with exact dimensions from your parcel records
All Existing Structures
House, garage, shed, pool, driveway, fence — every existing structure shown and labeled
Proposed Structure (Clearly Labeled)
Proposed improvement labeled "PROPOSED" with dimensions — exactly as reviewers require
Setback Dimensions (Numbered)
Every setback distance labeled with the actual number — not just shown visually
North Arrow & Bar Scale
Both required by virtually every jurisdiction — correctly placed and formatted
Complete Title Block
Property address, parcel ID, legal description, scale, preparer name, date — all formatted to your jurisdiction's spec
Street Labels & Easements
Adjacent street names, utility easements, and rights-of-way as required
Jurisdiction-Specific Formatting
Scale, paper size, and title block format researched for your specific city or county
Transparent Pricing for Residential Site Plans
Every plan includes unlimited free revisions and a 100% money-back guarantee. No surprise fees.
24-hr delivery
- Property lines + setbacks
- All existing structures
- Proposed improvement
- North arrow + bar scale
- Complete title block
- High-res PDF
24-hr delivery
- Everything in Basic
- Pool / spa location + barrier
- ADU + primary home
- Driveways + walkways
- Septic system layout
- Utility + easement notes
24-hr delivery
- Everything in Advanced
- Full landscaping layer
- Parking space notation
- Retaining walls + grading notes
- Vicinity map
- Custom formatting
<12-hr delivery
- Everything in Professional
- Rush under 12 hours
- AutoCAD DWG files
- Topography layer
- Multiple new structures
- Priority drafter
| Permit Type | Typical Complexity | Recommended Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fence permit | Simple — property lines + fence location | Basic | $79 |
| Shed / accessory structure | Simple — location + setbacks | Basic | $79 |
| Deck or patio permit | Simple-medium — footprint + setbacks | Basic / Advanced | $79–$99 |
| Room addition | Medium — existing + new footprint + setbacks | Basic / Advanced | $79–$99 |
| Pool / spa permit | Medium — pool + barrier + equipment | Advanced | $99 |
| ADU permit | Medium — two structures + utilities + parking | Advanced | $99 |
| New home construction | Medium-complex — full lot + all structures | Advanced / Professional | $99–$119 |
| Rush delivery (any type) | Any — under 12 hours + DWG files | Elite | $199 |
What affects your price?
- Permit type and lot complexity
- Number of existing structures on the property
- Jurisdiction-specific format requirements
- Turnaround speed needed
Residential Site Plan Problems We Solve Every Day
These are the rejection reasons we see most often. Every one is preventable — and fixable if it's already happened.
Problem: "Not drawn to scale"
The single most common rejection reason. A hand sketch or incorrectly scaled drawing gets rejected before any reviewer even looks at the content.
Problem: Missing setback numbers
Showing the gap between fence and property line visually isn't enough. Reviewers need the actual distance labeled in feet and inches.
Problem: Incomplete title block
Missing parcel ID, wrong legal description format, no preparer name, or incorrect date — any one of these causes immediate rejection in most jurisdictions.
Problem: Corner lot visibility triangle missing
Corner lot fence permits require a visibility triangle at the intersection. Most DIY plans and many generic services miss this entirely.
Problem: Pool enclosure requirements not shown
Most states require specific barrier details for pool permits — enclosure fence, gate type, distance from pool edge. Missing any of it fails safety review.
Problem: Plan already rejected — need fast fix
You got the rejection letter. Now the clock is ticking and you need a corrected plan before you lose your place in the queue.
Why 58,000+ Homeowners Have Chosen Permit For SitePlan
There are dozens of ways to get a site plan. Here's why the ones that end in approved permits come from us.
Jurisdiction Research Before Every Drawing
We don't use one-size-fits-all templates. Before we draw your plan, we look up your specific city or county's requirements — required scale, title block format, mandatory elements. Your plan is built for your building department, not a generic standard.
$79 Beats Any Surveyor or Architect
A licensed surveyor charges $400–$2,000+ for the same site plan most residential permits require. For fence, pool, deck, ADU, and addition permits, you don't need a surveyor — you need a professionally drafted site plan. That's exactly what we deliver, starting at $79.
Unlimited Revisions Until Approved
Reviewer requests changes? We revise. You want to adjust the structure location? We revise. Your neighbor dispute means you need a second version? We revise. Everything is included in your plan price — no revision fees, ever.
24-Hour Delivery — Because Your Project Can't Wait
Building departments move slow enough. We don't. Most residential plans are delivered within 24 hours — many simple plans in under 8 hours. Rush delivery under 12 hours is available with our Elite plan when you have a hard deadline.
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What Homeowners Say
58,000+ plans delivered. Real results from real homeowners.
"Fence permit approved first try. The site plan was exactly what the city wanted — right scale, all setbacks labeled, proper title block. I'd been trying to figure it out myself for a week. Wish I'd just done this from the start."
"Pool permit for Orange County came back in 20 hours. They knew exactly what OCDS requires — the barrier setback distances, the gate notation, all of it. First submission approval. Couldn't believe how easy it was."
"My ADU permit had been rejected twice by another service. Permit For SitePlan looked at the rejection letter, fixed all four issues, and delivered a revised plan the next morning. Approved on resubmission."
Get Your Residential Site Plan Started Today
Your permit timeline starts the moment you submit. And the fastest way to get through that process is to submit a correctly formatted site plan the first time.
Don't spend a week trying to figure out what your building department wants. Don't get rejected and lose your place in the review queue. Start with a plan that's built to pass.
$79. 24 hours. 98% first-time approval.
Our Guarantees
- Permit-ready plans accepted by your local building department
- Delivery within 24 hours (rush under 12 hrs available)
- Unlimited free revisions until approved
- 100% money-back guarantee
- All 50 states — every jurisdiction researched
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