Site Plan Creator Blog

Tips, guides, and best practices for creating professional site plans. Learn about building permits, property surveys, and site plan requirements.

• Site Plan vs Plot Plan: What's the Difference?

  Site plans and plot plans are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct purposes in the permitting and property development process. Understanding the difference can save you time, money, and permit rejections before your project even breaks ground.

• How to Draw a Site Plan for a Shed Permit (Complete Guide)

  Getting a shed permit requires more than just a building sketch — you need a proper site plan showing your property boundaries, setbacks, and structure placement. This guide walks you through exactly how to draw a shed site plan that meets permit requirements and gets approved the first time.

• What Is a Site Plan? The Complete Homeowner’s Guide (With Examples)

  Confused about what a site plan is or why the city is asking for one? Here’s a simple, clear guide that explains what a site plan includes, why it matters, and how to get one approved fast.

• Software vs Hand Drawn vs Professional Drafting: How to Create a Site Plan

  Not sure whether to draw your site plan by hand, use CAD, use site plan software, or hire a professional? This guide compares the most common options, including accuracy, time, cost, and when each method makes sense for permits.

• Common Reasons Site Plans Get Rejected (And How to Avoid Them)

  Getting a site plan rejected by a city or county can feel frustrating, especially when the feedback is short or vague. The reality is that most site plan rejections happen for the same handful of reasons, regardless of location. After reviewing thousands of permit comments and resubmittals, a clear pattern emerges. Cities are not looking for perfection. They are looking for clarity, consistency, and compliance with basic requirements. Below are the most common reasons site plans get rejected, along with simple explanations of what reviewers are actually looking for.

• The City Asked for a Site Plan. Here’s What That Actually Means (and How to Do It)

  Got an email from the city asking for a site plan? This homeowner-friendly guide explains what a site plan really is, why cities require it, and how to create a permit-ready site plan using SitePlanCreator.com.

• How to Draw a Site Plan for a Permit Using SitePlanCreator.com (Step-by-Step Guide)

  Learn how to draw a permit-ready site plan using SitePlanCreator.com. This step-by-step guide shows homeowners and contractors how to create a scaled site plan with property lines, measurements, setbacks, and a clean PDF export for permit submission.