Built around your property
Start with the address, a survey or registered plan when available, and the measurements or property information you already have.
Instant site plans for building permits
Turn your property information and proposed work into a clear, scaled site plan in minutes, with local zoning requirements, dimensions, and setbacks coordinated for municipal review.
A site plan built around the real property
Bring together the boundary information, existing conditions, proposed project, and zoning distances a permit reviewer needs to understand.
Existing and proposed work stay clear
The house, driveway, garage, deck, shed, and other existing conditions are separated clearly from the work you want to add.
Setbacks shown to scale
Project dimensions and distances to property lines and nearby structures are kept measurable and easy for a reviewer to check.
Zoning checked automatically
HomeCat checks the property rules that can affect placement, setbacks, lot coverage, height, access, and permitted use.
Permit-ready property drawing
Get a clear, scaled site plan that fits into the rest of the permit package for a deck, shed, garage, porch, addition, or other project.
Survey questions and revisions supported
HomeCat helps identify usable property records, flags when a legal survey is still needed, and keeps later plan changes coordinated.
What your site plan can include
The exact content depends on the project and municipality. HomeCat focuses the drawing on the property information and zoning relationships that apply.
A site plan is not a legal survey. It uses accepted boundary information as the basis for showing the proposed construction and its relationship to the lot.
Property boundaries
Lot outline, property lines, dimensions, street frontage, north arrow, and scale.
Existing structures
The house, garage, driveway, decks, sheds, walkways, and other relevant features.
Proposed work
The new deck, shed, garage, addition, porch, pool, or other project shown clearly.
Setbacks and clearances
Distances from the proposed work to property lines and nearby structures.
Access and site features
Driveways, parking, gates, walkways, easements, rights-of-way, and utilities as needed.
Grade and drainage notes
Available grade, drainage, swale, and lot information when the project requires it.
Site plan examples
Each drawing uses the same clear sheet format while adapting the footprint and setbacks to the project.
From property information to permit site plan
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Add the property and project
Share the address, project type, available survey or registered plan, and the measurements, photos, or permit information you have.
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Map the existing conditions
HomeCat establishes the property basis and places the house, access, structures, and other relevant features to scale.
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Add the proposed work and setbacks
The new project is positioned on the property while zoning, clearances, dimensions, and review notes are coordinated.
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Export and revise the site plan
Use the measured drawing in the permit package and update it when the design or municipal comments change.
Site plan FAQ
Is a site plan the same as a property survey?
No. A survey is a legal boundary document prepared by a licensed surveyor. A site plan is a project drawing that uses accepted boundary information and adds existing conditions, proposed work, and setbacks.
Can I draw my own site plan for a building permit?
Many municipalities accept owner-prepared plans for straightforward residential work when the drawing is accurate, scaled, legible, and complete. HomeCat checks the property and zoning automatically and coordinates the survey basis, qualified design, and licensed professional work in the application package.
What should a permit site plan show?
Common requirements include property lines, lot dimensions, the street, existing buildings, proposed work, setbacks, scale, north direction, and project notes. HomeCat checks the property's zoning automatically and uses the applicable requirements to build the plan.
What should a deck site plan show?
A deck site plan should locate the house and proposed deck within the property, show the deck dimensions, stairs, property lines, setbacks, nearby structures, access, and other site information required by the local permit checklist.
Can I make a site plan without ordering a new survey?
Sometimes. An existing survey, municipal permit record, registered subdivision plan, or reference plan may provide enough boundary information. HomeCat identifies the available property basis and flags when a new legal survey is still required.
