1. Chapter 8
Plot Plans

2. Plot Plan
Plan view drawing which shows the site, location, and orientation of the buildings on the property.

3. Specific features of a Plot Plan
Length and bearing of each property line.
Location, outline and size of buildings on the site.
Contour of the land
Elevation of property corners and contour lines.
Meridian arrow (north symbol)
Trees, shrubs, streams and gardens.
Streets, driveways, sidewalks and patios.
Location of utilities.
Easements for utilities and drainage
Well, septic tank and field.
Fences and retaining walls
Lot number or address of the site.
Scale of the drawing.

4. Site plan vs. plot plan
Site plan has only information about the property and utilities, no proposed construction.
Plot plan shows both the property and proposed construction

5. Property Lines

6. Elevations

7. Contour lines

8. Symbols

9. Plot Plans

10. Landscape plot plans
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