How to Draw a Site Plan for a Shed Permit
Permit size thresholds, typical accessory-structure setbacks, the eight elements every reviewer looks for, and why shed permits get rejected.
FenceHow to Draw a Site Plan for a Fence Permit
Height limits by yard, corner-lot sight triangles, how to show fence height per segment, and why locating your lot line accurately matters more for fences.
Deck & patioHow to Draw a Site Plan for a Deck or Patio Permit
The 200-square-foot, 30-inch model exemption, what the plot plan must dimension, and how an on-grade patio is treated differently from a deck.
GarageHow to Draw a Site Plan for a Detached Garage Permit
Footprint, distance to the house and lot lines, driveway surface, and lot coverage for a garage that is larger than a permit-exempt shed.
PoolHow to Draw a Site Plan for a Pool Permit
Pool location, the 48-inch barrier and gate swing, equipment, and why cities measure the setback to different edges.
AdditionHow to Draw a Site Plan for a Home Addition Permit
Existing versus proposed footprint, principal-building setbacks, and how to show lot coverage when the house gets bigger.
ADUHow to Draw a Site Plan for an ADU Permit
Detached, attached, and conversion units, what the site plan must label, and what California statewide rules change about setbacks and size.