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Planning a Florida construction project can get confusing fast. Start with your property address, what you're planning to build, and whatever documents you already have \u2014 we'll help identify the right drawing scope from there.
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Site Plans FL is a Florida-focused permit drawing and drafting service. Depending on the project, we prepare or coordinate site plans, architectural drawings, structural plans, MEP drawings, foundation details, flood and drainage information, lot-coverage calculations, engineering review and permit revisions. Our goal is to identify the correct drawing scope before unnecessary work is added.
Our contact office is 1317 Edgewater Dr #2175, Orlando, FL 32804. Most projects begin remotely using the property address, survey, photographs, existing drawings, manufacturer information and other available documents.
Yes. We support projects throughout Florida and maintain county-specific site-plan pages for all 67 counties. Always provide the exact property address because incorporated municipalities can have different reviewing authorities and permit procedures from the surrounding county.
Florida residential permit drawings
No. We work with homeowners, contractors, builders, developers, property managers, designers, business owners, commercial tenants and other construction-industry clients.
No. Start with the property address, project type and approximate size. Then send whatever you already have, such as a survey, sketch, photographs, existing plans, manufacturer drawings, engineering or permit comments. We can review the information and help identify the likely drawing scope.
Many permit-drawing projects can begin and often be substantially completed remotely using surveys, photographs, measurements, property records, existing plans and manufacturer documents. Some scopes may still require a licensed survey, field verification, inspection, testing or other site-specific professional services.
A site plan is a scaled drawing showing how existing and proposed improvements relate to the property. Depending on the project, it may show property boundaries, structures, setbacks, easements, driveways, parking, pools, accessory structures, lot coverage, drainage, flood information, septic/well information and other site conditions.
Florida site plan requirements
No. A survey is generally prepared by a licensed surveyor and establishes certified property information such as legal boundaries and existing site conditions. A permit site plan uses property information to show proposed construction and its relationship to the lot. GIS, parcel records and aerial imagery may assist research and drafting, but they do not replace a licensed survey when certified boundary, topographic or elevation information is required.
Site plan vs survey in Florida
Sometimes the project can begin without one. County parcel records, GIS mapping, aerial imagery, owner measurements, existing plans and prior surveys can help with preliminary research. The reviewing authority may still require a current licensed survey for final submission. Send the property address first before ordering additional documents.
Possibly. An older survey can still provide useful boundary and property information if site conditions have not materially changed. Whether it is acceptable for final permit submission depends on the project and reviewing authority. Send the existing survey before ordering another one.
Google Maps, aerial imagery and GIS are useful research tools, but they are not certified boundary surveys. They should not be represented as a licensed survey when the permit or project requires certified property information.
The exact requirements vary by jurisdiction and project, but a complete site plan may show property lines, dimensions, streets/right-of-way, existing structures, proposed work, setbacks, easements, driveways, parking, pools, accessory structures, coverage, drainage, flood information and septic/well locations.
Florida permit site plan guide
The property address is the starting point. A parcel can be in a county but inside an incorporated city that has its own building or planning department. We research the reviewing authority as part of defining the drawing scope.
Florida Permit Requirements Checker
We prepare or coordinate permit drawings for pools, sheds, garages, metal buildings, decks, porches, patio covers, screen enclosures, lanais, sunrooms, fences, driveways, carports, additions, ADUs, guest houses, garage conversions, new homes and structural alterations.
Residential site plans and permit drawings
No. A fence or pool may primarily need a site plan and supporting documents. A garage, addition, ADU, garage conversion or new home may require site, architectural, structural, MEP, energy and engineering documentation.
Residential permit drawing services
A site-plan-only service focuses on property placement and site constraints. A full permit package can add floor plans, elevations, sections, foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, energy documentation and engineering. The project type and jurisdiction determine the final scope.
Yes. A sketch can communicate the owner’s intent, but dimensions, existing conditions, construction and permit requirements still need to be coordinated before final permit drawings are issued.
A pool site plan may show the existing residence, proposed pool/spa, pool deck, setbacks, easements, equipment location, screen enclosure, property boundaries, barrier/fence information, lot coverage, impervious area and drainage information where required.
Florida pool permit site plan guide
Yes, when applicable to the permit scope. Equipment location can matter for placement, setbacks, access, flood conditions, electrical coordination and other local requirements. If your contractor already selected the equipment location, mark it on the survey or send a sketch.
Where a pool barrier is part of the permit requirements, the site-plan package should coordinate the barrier, gates and access conditions. Exact barrier requirements depend on the project and reviewing authority.
Common issues include missing setbacks, omitted equipment location, incomplete barrier information, easement conflicts, inconsistent dimensions, missing deck information, lot-coverage calculations or flood/site data.
Florida pool permit rejections
Yes. Send the correction notice and current plan set. If comments relate to drawings we prepared and remain within the original agreed scope, revisions can be addressed as part of the correction process.
Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction, shed size, construction, installation, use, utilities and site conditions. Do not assume a small or prefabricated shed is automatically permit-exempt.
Depending on the project, the permit package can include a site plan, floor plan, elevations, setbacks, foundation/support, anchorage, manufacturer documentation, wind information and engineering.
Yes. Existing structures may require after-the-fact or legalization drawings. The process can involve existing-condition site plans, floor plans, elevations, zoning/setback review, structural verification, manufacturer information or permit corrections.
Not always. Manufacturer documents may describe the product, while the local permit authority may still require property-specific site, setback, support/foundation, anchorage or wind information.
Not necessarily. Drawings can document the existing condition, but zoning conflicts may require relocation, modification, removal, an administrative process or other approval where available. The drawings should accurately show the condition rather than hide it.
Permit corrections and resubmittals
A fence site plan may show property boundaries, the proposed fence line, height, gates, street frontage, corner-lot conditions, easements, existing structures and pool-barrier conditions where relevant.
Do not assume that. A physical fence may be offset from the legal property boundary. For setback-sensitive work, appropriate survey/property information should be used.
They can. Corner lots may involve additional street frontage, visibility, sight-distance, height or setback considerations. The exact property and reviewing jurisdiction should be checked.
Yes. We can prepare plans for new driveways, widening, parking pads, driveway extensions, aprons and curb-cut related work.
Additional concrete or pavers may increase impervious surface. Some jurisdictions review impervious percentage, drainage, front-yard coverage, driveway width and parking configuration.
Florida Lot Coverage Calculator
Yes. Depending on the site and jurisdiction, reviewers may ask how a driveway affects runoff, swales, curb/sidewalk conditions, roadside drainage or adjacent property.
Florida grading and drainage guide
A garage may require a site plan, floor plan, elevations, foundation, wall/roof framing, headers, structural connections, electrical drawings and engineering where required.
Often, structural information is required so the reviewer can understand the foundation, framing, roof construction, large door openings, load path and anchorage. The actual scope depends on the project.
Yes, where electrical is part of the agreed scope. Electrical drawings may include lighting, receptacles, panel/circuit information, garage-door equipment and other loads.
Potentially. A garage conversion can affect egress, fire separation, floor elevation, insulation, openings, structural framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and zoning.
Not always. A manufacturer may engineer the proprietary steel building system while the local permit package still needs a site plan, foundation, slab/footings, base plates, anchors, manufacturer reactions, wind coordination, MEP or local engineering.
Florida metal building permit guide
Possibly, but an existing slab should not automatically be assumed adequate. The project may need verification of slab thickness, reinforcement, footings, concrete strength, anchor locations, building reactions, uplift and edge distances.
Metal building on existing slab
Ideally provide building dimensions, column spacing, base-plate details, anchor requirements, structural reactions, wind criteria, roof/wall framing and the complete manufacturer engineering package.
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Not every project has identical requirements. Engineering needs depend on the manufacturer package, foundation, modifications, project use, local review requirements and other site-specific conditions.
Florida PE Stamp and engineering review
A deck package can include a site plan, deck dimensions, footings, posts, beams, joists, ledger attachment, lateral connections, stairs, guards, handrails and structural details.
It can. A roof adds gravity and wind loads and introduces posts, beams, rafters/trusses, roof-to-house connections, uplift and foundation considerations.
Deck and porch structural plans
Yes. Depending on the project, the package can include site, architectural, structural, electrical and PE coordination.
Depending on the scope, drawings may need to show stair width, rise/run, stringers, landings, handrails, guards, post attachment and connection details.
Yes. Screen enclosure projects can involve site plan, pool/deck coordination, enclosure footprint, foundation, structural system, anchorage, wind design, lot coverage and PE review where required.
No. A screen enclosure is generally open to outdoor air through screening. A sunroom or enclosed porch can involve windows, walls, insulation, HVAC, electrical, energy requirements and potentially conditioned space.
Yes. If a formerly open or screened area becomes conditioned or gains electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems, the permit package may expand to include additional disciplines and energy documentation.
Yes. We can prepare or coordinate site, foundation, post/beam, roof-framing, attachment, anchorage and wind-related information for attached, detached, metal and specialty carports.
Possibly, but the slab should not automatically be assumed suitable for structural posts or anchors. Existing support conditions and proposed loads may need review.
They can. Solar panels and racking add loads and connection requirements, and the supporting structure still has to address wind, foundations, posts, beams and anchorage.
A complete addition package may include existing conditions, demolition plan, proposed floor plan, roof plan, elevations, sections, foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, energy documentation, site plan, lot coverage and engineering.
An addition changes the building footprint. The site plan may need to show setbacks, coverage, impervious area, easements, flood conditions, septic/well constraints and relationship to existing structures.
Florida site plan requirements
Yes. Structural scope can include foundation, beams, headers, floor/wall/roof framing, existing-to-new connections and calculations or PE review where required.
Yes. Depending on the project, we can prepare or coordinate site feasibility, site plan, floor plans, elevations, structural drawings, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, energy documentation, utilities and engineering.
A site plan shows the ADU location on the property. A full permit package can additionally require architectural plans, foundation, structural framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, energy compliance, utility connections and engineering.
Potentially, depending on zoning and building requirements. The conversion may require review of habitable-space requirements, egress, fire separation, floor elevation, insulation, openings, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural changes and parking/zoning conditions.
Yes. On properties using private systems, the proposed ADU and utility connections may be constrained by the existing septic tank, drainfield, reserve area, well and applicable health-department requirements.
Architectural permit drawings describe the building layout and construction configuration. They may include floor plans, roof plans, elevations, building sections, wall sections, door/window schedules, demolition plans and construction details.
Florida architectural permit drawings
Yes. A client sketch can be used as design information, but dimensions, site conditions, construction and permit requirements must still be coordinated before final drawings are issued.
Yes. Send the complete PDF package. Existing drawings can often be used as a starting point, though some projects require updated field information, survey data, CAD reconstruction or additional verification.
DWG files can be provided where they are included in the agreed project scope. Final permit packages are typically delivered in PDF for submission.
Structural drawings explain how loads are carried through the building. Depending on the project, they may show foundations, footings, slabs, posts, columns, beams, headers, joists, wall framing, roof framing, connections, anchors and calculations.
Structural permit drawings Florida
Common situations include metal buildings, garages, decks, covered porches, carports, additions, structural wall removal, foundation work, long spans and existing structural modifications. The actual requirement depends on the project and jurisdiction.
Foundation drawings and calculations can be prepared or coordinated where they are part of the structural scope. The design may depend on building reactions, soil information, uplift, bearing, reinforcement, anchorage and other project conditions.
Yes. Structural review can involve the existing framing, beam design, posts, connections, point loads and support/foundation below. Beam sizing should not be based on opening width alone.
A Florida PE seal and signature indicate that a licensed Professional Engineer is taking professional responsibility for engineering within their scope. A PE stamp is not simply an image that can be placed on any drawing.
Florida PE Stamp & Engineering Review
Potentially, after engineering review. The engineer may require additional calculations, dimensions, loads, manufacturer reactions, foundation information, structural revisions or other documentation before signing and sealing.
No. The engineer must be able to take professional responsibility for the applicable engineering work and may need to independently verify, revise or recreate portions of the design.
Signed and sealed permit plans
No. Engineering needs depend on project type, structural complexity, professional-practice requirements, existing conditions, manufacturer documentation and local review requirements.
A scanned image of a stamp is not the same as a digitally signed and verifiable engineering document. Some jurisdictions accept physical signed/sealed documents while electronic permit portals may require a specific digital or electronic signing method.
Digital PE signature coordination
Where required and included in the engineering scope, we can coordinate digitally signed and sealed engineering files suitable for electronic permit submission. The exact filing format should be confirmed with the reviewing jurisdiction.
No. A signed and sealed engineering document does not guarantee approval. Zoning, architecture, MEP, flood requirements, product documentation, administrative requirements and other reviewer issues can still affect the permit.
MEP stands for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. These systems often become part of the permit package for additions, ADUs, garage conversions, new homes, commercial build-outs and projects involving building systems.
Depending on the project, electrical drawings may show lighting, receptacles, switches, panel information, circuits, equipment connections, smoke/CO alarms and specialty loads.
Depending on the scope, plumbing drawings may include water supply, sanitary drainage, venting, fixtures, water heater, kitchens, bathrooms and riser information.
Depending on the project, HVAC drawings may show equipment, supply/return air, ductwork, ventilation, exhaust and other mechanical information.
No. MEP requirements depend on the scope. A fence or unconditioned shed is very different from an ADU, addition or conditioned garage conversion.
Residential permit drawing scope
Yes. Flood-prone projects may require FEMA flood-zone information, BFE, FFE/DFE, freeboard, flood openings, equipment elevations, elevated construction, site grading and other project-specific information.
Florida flood-zone permit drawings
BFE generally refers to Base Flood Elevation. FFE means Finished Floor Elevation. Permit drawings may need to demonstrate how proposed finished floors and equipment relate to applicable flood elevations and local requirements.
A formal Elevation Certificate is typically prepared/certified by an appropriately licensed professional within their scope. We can use supplied survey/elevation data in permit drawings and coordinate the plan set around it.
A grading and drainage plan shows how water is intended to move across and away from the property or proposed improvements. It may include existing/proposed grades, drainage arrows, swales, finished-floor elevations, driveway grades and impervious/pervious areas.
Florida grading and drainage guide
No. The required level of drainage documentation depends on the project and jurisdiction. A small fence project has different needs from a new home, major addition, large driveway or commercial development.
Lot coverage is generally a measurement of how much of a property is occupied by defined structures or improvements under the applicable zoning rules. Definitions vary by jurisdiction.
Florida Lot Coverage Calculator
Depending on local definitions, buildings, concrete driveways, pavers, patios, pool decks, walkways and other hard surfaces may be included. Do not assume every jurisdiction calculates impervious coverage identically.
Coverage can affect zoning compliance, drainage, maximum development and open-space requirements. It is commonly requested when adding pools, driveways, sheds, additions, pavers or other improvements.
A proposed structure cannot always be placed freely on property with septic systems. The site may need to account for the tank, drainfield, reserve/replacement area, well, pool, driveway and proposed construction.
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If your project is on septic, send any septic permit, as-built drawing, health-department document or previous site plan you have. That information can be important before determining final building placement.
Yes. Placement can be constrained by septic components and required separation distances. Exact requirements should be verified for the property and applicable health authority.
Yes. Commercial work can include site plans, tenant improvements, warehouse/retail/office build-outs, change-of-use projects, parking/ADA layouts, architectural plans, structural plans, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and engineering coordination.
A tenant improvement modifies an existing commercial space for a tenant’s use. The package may include existing plan, demolition, proposed layout, occupancy, exits, accessibility, restrooms, MEP, structural changes and life-safety information.
A change of use occurs when an existing space will be used differently from its previous approved use. It can trigger review of occupant load, egress, accessibility, restrooms, fire/life safety, parking, MEP, structure and zoning.
Commercial permit requirements
Many commercial projects require accessibility coordination. Depending on the scope, plans may need to address accessible parking, routes, doors, ramps, restrooms, clearances and other accessibility requirements.
Yes, where included in the agreed scope. Commercial MEP can involve electrical, plumbing, HVAC, equipment and coordination with occupancy/use and architectural plans.
Commercial MEP permit drawings
Yes. Send the permit correction notice, current plan set, survey, calculations, manufacturer drawings and other supporting documents. We can identify which sheets or disciplines are affected and determine the revision scope.
Florida Permit Corrections & Resubmittals
Not necessarily. Many permit comments affect only specific sheets or details. The correction notice should be reviewed before assuming an entirely new drawing package is required.
Florida permit correction notice guide
Common comments involve setbacks, property information, coverage, flood data, foundation details, structural connections, wind criteria, MEP, accessibility, inconsistent dimensions, manufacturer documents and engineering signatures.
Florida permit rejected site plan guide
If the reviewing authority requests corrections to drawings we prepared, revisions are included within the original agreed project scope. Major redesign, added disciplines, owner-requested changes, new engineering or work outside the original scope may require a separate quote.
Potentially. Send the complete plan set and reviewer comments. We can determine whether the existing drawings are usable and whether additional drafting, engineering or coordination is required.
Yes, depending on the project. Examples can include sheds, porches, screen enclosures, garage conversions, additions and accessory structures. The package may require existing-condition site plan, floor plan, elevations, structural information, survey coordination, PE review or permit corrections.
Permit corrections and legalization support
No. Existing work may have zoning, setback, structural, flood or code issues that cannot simply be solved by producing drawings. Final approval is determined by the reviewing authority.
Available options depend on the property and jurisdiction. Possible outcomes can involve relocation, modification, removal, administrative adjustment, variance or another zoning process where available. A permit drawing should accurately document the condition.
Site plan and property boundary guidance
Send the property address, current survey if available, photos, dimensions, existing drawings, manufacturer documents and any permit/code-enforcement notices.
Get an after-the-fact project review
Pricing depends on project type, property complexity, available survey information, drawing scope, research, revisions and whether additional disciplines are required. Use the cost calculator for an initial estimate or send the project for review.
Florida Site Plan Cost Calculator
Yes. A site plan is one drawing discipline. A complete package for an addition, garage, ADU, new home or commercial project may require architecture, structure, MEP, calculations, energy documentation and engineering.
No. Professional engineering review is not automatically included with every site-plan or drafting service. If engineering is required, the scope and fee are confirmed as part of the project.
Many straightforward site-plan scopes can be completed in approximately 12–24 hours after the required project information is available. This does not automatically apply to complete architectural, structural, MEP, commercial or engineering packages.
Timeline depends on project size, complexity, available documents, number of disciplines, required calculations, engineering, client decisions and existing conditions. A project-specific schedule is confirmed after scope review.
Rush scheduling may be possible for some projects depending on workload and complexity. Send the address, scope, documents and required deadline so availability can be reviewed.
Final permit drawing packages are generally delivered in PDF. Editable DWG files can also be provided where included in the agreed project scope.
Ask about PDF and DWG delivery
The final package is prepared for permit use based on the agreed scope. The applicant or contractor still needs to make sure the overall submission includes required application forms, owner/contractor documents, surveys, product approvals, engineering, fees and other jurisdiction-specific items.
Call +1 (385) 885-5362 or +1 (321) 359-3465, email drafting@siteplansfl.com, or use the website contact form. Our contact office is 1317 Edgewater Dr #2175, Orlando, FL 32804.
For most projects, start with the property address, what you are building and approximate size. Then send any available survey, photos, sketch, current plans, manufacturer drawings, permit comments, flood documents or engineering.
That is okay. Start with the property address and describe what you want to build. Photographs, approximate dimensions and reference images can help us understand the project.
Send the complete set. We can review what is already available before recommending additional drafting or engineering.
Yes. Email the current plan set and reviewer comments to drafting@siteplansfl.com, or use the contact/permit-correction intake process.
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