Site Plans

What is a site plan?

• A detailed drawing of a construction project, showing the location of buildings, roads, utilities, and other elements.
• A plan for landscaping a garden.
• A plan for conducting archaeological excavations.
• A plan for organizing a company's website.

What is a setback in a site plan?

• The required distance between a building and a property line or another structure.
• A designated area for outdoor recreational activities.
• The location of a site's main entrance.
• A temporary construction fence on the site.

What is a key element in a site plan?

• The scale or measurement ratio used to represent distances on the plan.
• The type of paper used to print the plan.
• The placement of walls, doors, and windows.

• The footings for the foundation walls.

What does setback refer to in a site plan?

• The required distance between a building and a property line or another structure.
• The amount of time it takes to complete a construction project.
• The number of floors a building will have.
• The placement of furniture in a building.

What is the purpose of zoning on a site plan?

• To designate specific areas for different types of land use or activities.
• To indicate the direction of prevailing wind on the site.
• To determine the color scheme for a construction project.
• To organize the construction materials on the site.

What is typically included in a site plan?

• The location and dimensions of buildings, parking lots, roads, landscaping, utilities, and other site features.
• The names and contact information of project stakeholders.
• The architectural details of the buildings.
• Zoning regulations for the site.

What is the purpose of a site plan?

• To provide an overview of a construction project and guide its development.
• To outline the marketing strategy of a company.
• To create a layout for a website.
• To design the floor plan of a building.

All of the following are appropriate scales for a site plan EXCEPT?

• 1 : 2500

• 1 : 1000

• 1 : 500

• 1 : 50

What is the key element in a site plan that shows the orientation of a property?

• North Arrow

• Scale Bar

• Title Block

• Legend

What is typically included in a site plan?

• Location of structures, parking areas, roads, and landscaping.
• Average temperature of the site.
• Zoning regulations for the site.
• List of nearby amenities.