Architectural Drafting ACD 521S 2017 Lecture 08

THE SITE PLAN A site plan is a large scale drawing that shows the full extent of the site for an existing or proposed development. Site plans, along with location plans, accompany most Municipal Applications and are used by Contractors to help set out the building. Typically, depending on the size of the project, site plans are likely to be at a scale of 1 : 500 or 1 : 200. However, for very small projects, larger scales may be used, and for large projects smaller scales, or even several drawings, perhaps pulled together on one very small scale plan.

THE SITE PLAN The information shown on a site plan will vary depending on the size and nature of the project, however, certain information is likely to appear on most site plans: Title block, giving the project name, drawing type, author, revision number, status, scale used and so on. Notes highlighting changes from previous revisions. Directional orientation. This could be a compass or a north-pointing arrow. Key dimensions. Key materials. Site boundaries and delineation of adjacent properties, including where necessary, adjoining or adjacent structures, and surrounding streets. The location of the building or buildings in relation to their surroundings. Trees, tree protection orders, and the main elements of the landscape. Parking areas with dimensions or capacities, traffic flows, and signage. Roads, footpaths, ramps, paved areas and so on. Easements such as right-of-ways, right of support, and so on. Property boundary lines and setbacks

THE SITE PLAN Site plans might also include information about: Buildings to be demolished or removed. The general extent of earthworks, included, cutting and filling, the provision of retaining walls and so on. The general layout of external services, including drainage, water, gas, electricity, telephone, manhole covers and so on. The layout of external lighting. Fencing, walls and gates. The location of miscellaneous external components such as; bollards, fire hydrants, signage, litter bins, and so on. Where the site is complex, some of this information might be shown on additional specialist site plans, such as; structural site plans, site history, site lines, services site plans, landscape drawings, access and traffic flows, ground conditions and geology and so on. Site plans may be accompanied by site sections, showing the topography of the site.

MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS

MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS

MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS What is a building line? A Building Line is an invisible line on your property demarking the point up to which you can build – garden / boundary walls are not included. Typically Building Lines are 3m at all sides on ground floor and 5m at first floor. However Building Lines may vary from street to street and it’s best not to make assumptions. A building line prevents building too close to neighbouring properties or the road. Building Lines can be relaxed – you will need your neighbours consent and the Municipal Town Planning Department approval. You may also need to draw up a section to show how the encroachment will affect the neighboring properties to submit along with your application Zoning, SG Diagrams & Coverage The Architect needs to obtain previous plans from Council and a copy of your SG (Surveyor General) diagram and Erf Zoning Details.  The SG diagram clearly demarks your properties boundaries / area and neighbouring stands.  The Zoning will tell you what the zone use of your property is – agricultural, business, commercial, residential 1, 2 or 3 and Special Use.  ] The Zoning will also tell you the square meterage of your property, how many storeys you are allowed, the coverage (building footprint) Coverage is the building footprint on the stand – in other words what percentage of the stand is covered by a roof.  Paving, driveways, swimming pools and boundary / garden walls do not count towards coverage.

MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS Title Deeds The Architects will also need to obtain a copy of the title deeds.  This not only to confirm the owners of the property; but also because title deeds usually have restrictive clauses within them; this could affect the outcome of your building plan application.  Typically title deeds indicate that there is a 2m servitude on two boundaries other than a street boundary or pan-handle.  Further restrictions such as prohibiting metal roofs or wooden buildings are common.  Title Deeds can be obtained from your transferring Attorney, the bank (if your property is mortgaged) or the Deeds Office. Restrictive Clauses within Title Deeds can be removed – this involves an application through the Town Planning Department.  Consent can also be granted for extra coverage. However this is a lengthy process and may involve the use of a Town Planner. Estates or Complexes If your property is within an estate or town house / cluster complex you will also need to get a copy of the Estate Guidelines from the Aesthetics Committee / Body Corporate / Residents Associate etc.  You will find a list of requirements that ensure aesthetic harmony and good building practice within the estate / complex.  In addition you will need your plans stamped and a letter from the Body Corporate for Council indicating that they are happy with your planned building.