Step 1 of 4
Collect Data
Step 2 of 4
Site Analysis
Step 3 of 4
Initial Design
Step 4 of 4
Complete the Plan
The Plot Plan
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The plot plan, also called the lot plan, is a scale drawing with a wealth of useful information. Among a few things this document can confirm are, structure dimensions, true north, easements, property lines, elevation and distances.
The plot plan for a property can be often obtained through the developer, or the city or county offices. If the information does not exist through these sources, then a surveyor could be hired to create a plot plan.
While it does simplify the process, a design can certainly be completed without a plot plan. The next two steps are the interview and survey, if the plot plan is not available, they will provide an opportunity to gather all the necessary information.
Here is an idea of what a plot plan might look like:
