CHAPTER 15

Site Plan Layout

I N T R O D U C T I O N zoning department. Figure 15-1 is a plat from a surveyors

Site plans can be drawn on media ranging in size from map that can be used as a guide to prepare the site plan.
8 1/2" 11" up to 34" 44" depending on the purpose of the The scale of the surveyors plat may vary, although in
plan and the guidelines of the local government agency or this case the scale is 1" = 200' (1:1000 metric). The site
lending institution requiring the plan. Many local jurisdictions plan to be drawn can have a scale ranging from 1" = 10'
recommend that site plans be drawn on an 8 1/2" 14" sheet. (1:50 metric) to 1" = 200' (1:2000 metric). The factors
that influence site plan scale include the following:
Sheet size.
Before you begin the site plan layout, you need some
Plot size.
important information. This information can often
be found in the legal documents for the property, the Amount of information required.
surveyors map, the local assessors office, or the local Amount of detail required.

10.00'
130.86' 10'
73.00'
96.07'
110.53'

129.32'

10' 20' 30'

75.74'

65.07'
7
111.44'

5 6
N 153'46" E

N 153'46" E

N 8830'12" W
106.53'
309.98'

53.58'

STREET
N 8830'12" W L=68.92'
16

=79 R=50.00'
79.28'

75.00'
.7

L=22.78' 8
8'

S 3302'56" E 40.09'
L =1 =28
'
80.00'

L=48.39' R=25.00'
.00

=1

4 =55 L=30.77'
GATLIN
R =50

32

=71
N 129'48" E 61.19'
25.00'

25.00'

R=10.00' L=15.17' =89

N 130'31" E

N 8830'12" W
25' 25'

50.00' N 8830'12" W 171.90'

117.99'
R=25.00' MIBRADA LOOP
L=32.10'
=75 66.90' 90.00'
118.54'

R=25.00'
S 129' 48" W
93 " W

R=10.00'
L=7.17'
3
2

L=13.70'
N 129' 48" E
11 9' 2

=16
'

=89
85.70'
95.00'
0
2.

2
34

1
S

10.00'

CL

75.00' 134.92' 100.00'

N 8806' 14" W 20' 30'
319.92'
1/2 IRON ROD END
IN CONC.

FIGURE 151 Plat from a surveyors map.

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Additional information that should be determined
before the site plan can be completed usually includes
the following:
Legal description.
North direction.
All existing roads, utilities, water, sewage disposal,
drainage, and slope of land.
Zoning information, including front, rear, and side
yard setbacks.
Size of proposed structures.
Elevations at property corners, driveway at street, or
contour elevations.
SITE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Several issues that can affect the quality of the con-
struction project and adjacent properties should be
considered during site design. Some of these factors are
outlined as follows:
Provide a minimum driveway slope of 1/4" per foot.
The maximum slope depends on surface conditions
and local requirements.
Provide a minimum lawn slope of 1/4" per foot if
possible.
Single-car driveways should be a minimum of 10'
(3 m) wide, and double-car driveways should be a
minimum of 18' (5.5 m) wide at the garage opening
but can taper to 10' wide at the street entrance. Any
reduction of driveway width should be centered on
the garage door. A turning apron is preferred when
space permits. This allows the driver to back into the
parking apron and then drive forward into the street,
which is safer than backing into the street.
The minimum turning radius for a driveway should
be 15' (4.5 m). The turning radius for small cars can
be less, but more should be considered for trucks. A
turning radius of 20' (6 m) is preferred if space per-
mits. Figure 15-2 shows a variety of driveway layouts
for you to use as examples. The dimensions are given
as commonly recommended minimums for small to
standard-sized cars. Additional room should be pro-
vided if available.
Provide adequate room for the installation of and
future access to water, sewer, and electrical utilities.
Do not build over established easements. An ease-
ment is the right-of-way for access to property and
for the purpose of construction and maintenance of
utilities.
Follow basic grading rules, which include not grad-
ing on adjacent property. Do not slope the site so as
to cause water drainage onto adjacent property. Slope
the site away from the house. Adequate drainage of at
least 10' away from the house is recommended.

10' MIN 18' MIN 18' MIN

10' MIN 10' MIN

R12'

MINIMUM MINIMUM ONE MINIMUM

ONE CAR CAR WITH PARKING TWO CAR

24'

18' R15' 12'

24'

R10'

17' R 20'
10'

R 12'
10' MIN 10' MIN

10' TO12' MIN

TURNOUT APRON SIDE GARAGE U-SHAPED DRIVEWAY
PREFERRED

FIGURE 152 Typical driveway layout options.

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Identify all trees that are to remain on the site after
construction.
Establish retaining walls where needed to minimize the
slope, control erosion, and level portions of the site.
RURAL RESIDENTIAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACCESS AND SITE PLANNING
Special considerations need to be made when designing
driveways and turnarounds in rural areas. In urban and
suburban areas, fire truck access is normally designed
into the subdivision plan and each residence is fairly
easy to access for firefighting purposes. Rural locations
pose special problems for firefighting because they are
often larger pieces of property that frequently have long
gravel driveways where access can be limited. Check
the regulations for your location. The guidelines gov-
erning the site design can differ from one location to
the next, but the following are common standards:
Road clearances: A 15' (4500 mm) minimum width
all-weather surface driveway must be provided, with
an additional 5' (1500 mm) width clear of vegeta-
tion. The driveway must also be clear of vegetation
to a height of 13'6" (4000 mm). All-weather means
gravel or paved surface. Figure 15-3 shows several
basic driveway design options.
Road load capacities: The driveway must be engi-
neered for a 12,500 lb (5680 kg) wheel load and
50,000 lb (22720 kg) gross vehicle load.

90'

'
20
'
45
20'

R2 5'
5' R2

20' 20'

HAMMERHEAD
TURNAROUND
Y TURNAROUND

R4
R2 5'

20'
5'
45'

R2
65' 5'

CORNER
20'

ALTERNATE
HAMMERHEAD
TURNAROUND

0'
9

5'
R2
20'

CUL-DE-SAC
TURNAROUND

FIGURE 153 Driveway turnaround options for rural residential fire department access.
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Grade: A 10% average minimum road grade is preferred,

N
but up to 15% for 200' (60000 mm) is acceptable.
Dead ends: Provide a turnaround if the driveway is
longer than 150' (945000 mm). W E

Turnouts: Provide a 20' (6000 mm) wide by 40'

93 "W
long passage space at the midpoint of every 400'

2. '22
112.93'

11 09

'
(122000 mm) length.

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Bridges and culverts: These features must be designed

to support a minimum of 50,000 lb.
Fire safety zone: Provide a firebreak at least 30'
(9000 mm) around all structures. A firebreak requires
ground cover no more than 24" (600 mm) in height
and all dead vegetation removed. Steep terrain around
the structure can require a greater firebreak.
Property identification: The property address shall be
posted on a fire departmentapproved sign where the
driveway meets the main road.
Firefighting water supply: On-site water supplies, such
as a swimming pool, pond, or water storage tank,
must be accessible within 15'. A fire sprinkler system
designed and installed in the home can be substituted
for a water supply. Additional information about fire
sprinkler systems is provided in Chapter 20.
Roof coverings in wildfire zones: Wildfire zones are
heavily wooded areas. The use of wood roofing mate-
rial or other combustible materials is restricted in
these areas.
LAYING OUT PROPERTY LINES
In Chapter 14, you were introduced to the methods for
describing properties. Look at Figure 15-1 and notice that
the property lines of each lot and the boundaries of the
plat are labeled with distances and bearings. An example
S
349'22"
A B
S
FIGURE 154 (A) Drawing a property line. (B) Labeling a prop-
erty line with the distance and bearing.
is the west property line of Lot 2, which is 112.93' for the
length and S 3409'22" W for the bearing. This property
line is set up to be drawn as shown in Figure 15-4A.
After the property lines are drawn, they are labeled with
the distance and bearing, as shown in Figure 15-4B.
Many plats have property lines that curve, such as the
lines around the cul-de-sac in Figure 15-1. For example,
the largest curve is labeled R = 50.00' L = 140.09'. R is
the radius of the curve, and L is the length of the curve.
There are three sublengths in this curve: L = 48.39' is
for Lot 4, L = 68.92' is for Lot 6, and L = 22.78' is for
Lot 8. Figure 15-5A shows the setup for drawing this
curve using the radius and arc lengths. Plats also typi-
cally show a delta angle for curves, which is represented
by the symbol . The delta angle is the included angle
of the curve. The included angle is the angle formed
between the center and the endpoints of the arc, as
shown in Figure 15-5B. Figure 15-5C shows the final
labeling of the curve.

L=140.09' =162

L=68.92' =79

L=48.39' L=22.78' =55 =28

R=50.00'

L=68.92'
A =79 B
CENTER
R = 5 '

L =14 0 .09'
9

L=22.78'
=58.3

'
00 = =28
0.
4
L=

16
2

FIGURE 155 Drawing and labeling curved property lines. (A) The setup for drawing the curve. (B) The included angle, the
angle formed between the endpoints and the arc, is 162. (C) Final labeling of the curve.
Chapter 15: Site Plan Layout
CADD APPLICATIONS
Using Surveyors Units
Generally, the plat or legal description provides metes
and bounds coordinates for property line boundaries. For
example, the south property line for Lot 2, in Figure 15-1,
has the coordinates given with the bearing and distance of
N 8806'14" W and 134.92'. CADD systems used for either
general or architectural applications have a surveyors
units setting. When the CADD system is set to draw lines
based on surveyors units, the south property line of Lot 2
is drawn with this computer prompt: @134.92' < N 88d06'
STEPS IN SITE PLAN LAYOUT
Follow these steps to draw a site plan.
STEP 1 Select the paper size. In this case the size is
8 1/2" 11". Evaluate the plot to be drawn. Lot 2
of Sandy Estates, shown in Figure 15-1, is used for
this example. Determine the scale to use by consid-
ering how the longest dimension (134.92') fits on
the sheet. Always try to leave at least a 1/2" margin
around the sheet. CADD scale applications are used
as described in Chapter 7.
STEP 2 Use the given plat as an example to lay out
the proposed site plan. If a plat is not available,
then the site plan can be laid out from the legal
description by establishing the boundaries using
the bearings and dimensions in feet. Lay out the
entire site plan using construction lines. If errors
are made, the construction lines are very easy to
erase, or use CADD layers so construction lines
can be frozen when finished with the drawing (see
Figure 15-6).
FIGURE 156 Step 2: Lay out the plot plan property lines.
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14" W. Notice that the degree symbol () is replaced with
the lowercase letter d when entering a bearing at the
computer prompt.
Most CADD programs have options for drawing arcs that
allow you to create the curves in Figure 15-5. The commands
typically allow you to draw arcs with a combination of radius,
arc length, and included angle. This provides you with the
flexibility needed to use the R, L, and information provided
on the plat or in the surveyors notes.
STEP 3 Lay out the proposed structure using construc-
tion lines. The proposed structure in this example
is 60' long and 36' wide. The house can be drawn
on the site plan with or without showing the roof. A
common practice is to draw only the outline of the
floor plan. In some cases, the roof overhang is con-
sidered in the setback. In these situations, the house
outline is drawn as a dashed line under the roof and
dimensions are given for the house and the overhang.
The front setback is 25', and the east side is 15'. Lay
out all roads, driveways, walks, and utilities. Be sure
the structure is inside or on the minimum setback
requirements. Setbacks are imaginary boundaries
beyond which the structure may not be placed.
Think of setbacks as property line offsets established
by local regulations. Minimum setbacks can be con-
firmed with local zoning regulations. The minimum
setbacks for this property are 25' front, 10' sides, and
35' back from the property lines to the house (see
Figure 15-7).
FRONT SETBACK
K
AC
TB
SE
SIDE SETBACK
DE
SI
REAR SETBACK
FIGURE 157 Step 3: Lay out the structures, roads, driveways,
walks, and utilities. Be sure the structure is on or within the
minimum required setbacks.
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MIBRADA LOOP
W
CL

21'
S

25'
R=25.00' L=7.71'
EL 100' CURB
36" WALK
66.90' EL 100'

25'-0"

18' DRIVE

S
W
E
93 " W
11 9'22

36'-0"
'
PROPOSED

0
3 BEDROOM HOME 5'

2.
34
EL. MAIN FL. 101.5'

N 129'48" E
60'-0"
FIGURE 158 Step 4: Darken boundary lines, structures, roads,

95.00'
driveways, walks, and utilities.
134.92'
STEP 4 Complete all property lines, structures, EL 102' N 8806'14" W EL 101.2'
roads, driveways, walks, and utilities, as shown in PLOT PLAN
SCALE 1"=20'
Figure 15-8. Some drafters use a thick line or shad- LEGAL:
N
ing for the structure. Draw each feature on the LOT 2 SANDY ESTATES
CITY OF HOUSTON,
appropriate CADD layer. COUNTY OF HARRIS,
STATE OF TEXAS
STEP 5 Add dimensions and contour lines (if any) or
elevations. The property line dimensions are gener- FIGURE 1510 Step 6: Complete the plot plan. Add title, scale,
ally placed on the inside of the line in decimal feet, north arrow, legal description, and other necessary information,
such as the owners name if required.
and the bearing is placed on the outside of the line.
The dimensions locating and giving the size of the STEP 6 Complete the site plan by adding the north
structure are commonly in feet and inches or in deci- arrow, the legal description, title, scale, clients name,
mal feet. Try to keep the amount of extension and and other title block information. Figure 15-10 shows
dimension lines to a minimum on the site plan. One the complete site plan.
way to do this is to dimension directly to the house
and place size dimensions inside the house outline.
Add all labels, including the road name, property SITE PLAN DRAWING
dimensions and bearings (if used), utility names, CHECKLIST
walks, and driveways, as shown in Figure 15-9. Check off the items in the following list as
you work on the basic site plan, to be sure that you
MIBRADA LOOP have included all of the necessary details. Site plans for
W special applications may require additional information.
CL
Refer to this chapter for features found in special plans
21'

S such as a grading plan, subdivision plan, site analysis

25'

R=25.00' L=7.71'
EL 100' 36" WALK
CURB
plan, planned unit development, and commercial plan.
66.90' EL 100'
25'-0"

18' DRIVE

Site plan title and scale.

S
W

Property legal description.

E
W

Property line dimensions and bearings.

2"
9'2

36'-0"
'
93

PROPOSED

0

3 BEDROOM HOME 5' North arrow.

2.
34
11

EL. MAIN FL. 101.5'

S

Existing and proposed roads with the elevation at the

N 129'48" W

60'-0" center of roads.

95.00'

Driveways, patios, decks, walks, and parking areas.

134.92' Existing and proposed structures with floor-level
EL 102' N 8806'14" W EL 101.2' elevations.
FIGURE 159 Step 5: Add dimensions and elevations; then
Public or private water supplies.
label all roads, driveways, walks, and utilities. Public or private sewage disposal.
Chapter 15: Site Plan Layout 291

Location of utilities.
A B C D E F
Rain and footing drains and storm sewer or drainage. 0+00
Topography, including contour lines or elevations
at property corners, street center line, driveways, and
floor elevations. 0+20

Front, side, and rear setbacks dimensioned and in

compliance with zoning. 0+40
Specific items on adjacent properties, if required,
such as existing structures, water supply, sewage
disposal, trees, or water features. 0+60

Existing and proposed trees (may be required).

0+80
DRAWING CONTOUR LINES
Contour lines represent intervals of equal elevation, 1+00
as explained in Chapter 14. The following discussion
shows you how to lay out contour lines on a construc- FIGURE 1511 Draw a grid at a desired scale. Label the vertical
tion site. Surveyors use various methods to establish lines with letters and the horizontal lines with station numbers,
elevations at points on the ground. This information as shown in this example.
is recorded in field notes. You then use the field notes
to plot the contour lines. This discussion explains the by a plus (+) sign. This means that you add the first
grid survey method. Another common technique is the number to the second number to get the actual distance
control point survey, which establishes elevations that to this station. The second number is in tens of feet. For
are recorded on a map. You then lay out the elevations example, 0' + 20' = 20', or 1' + 20' = 120'. The inter-
for the contour lines based on the given elevation section of vertical line B and station 0 + 40 is identified
points. The radial survey is also a common method, as station B0 + 40. The field notes record the elevation
used for locating property corners, structures, natural at each station, as shown in Table 15-1. For example,
features, and elevation points. This system establishes the elevation at A-0 + 80 is 105'.
control points using a process called radiation in which
measurements are taken from a survey instrument Station Elevation Station Elevation
located at a base known as a transit station. From the A-0 + 00 101' D-0 + 00 95'
transit station, a series of angular and distance mea-
A-0 + 20 104' D-0 + 20 97'
surements are established to specific points on the
A-0 + 40 108' D-0 + 40 99'
ground. You then establish the property lines, land
features, and contours based on these points. A-0 + 60 112' D-0 + 60 105'
A-0 + 80 105' D-0 + 80 100'
Using the Grid Survey to Draw A-1 + 00 102' D-1 + 00 94'
Contour Lines B-0 + 00 100' E-0 + 00 94'
B-0 + 20 102' E-0 + 20 96'
A grid survey divides the site into a pattern similar to
a checkerboard. Stakes are driven into the ground at B-0 + 40 105' E-0 + 40 98'
each grid intersection. The surveyor then establishes B-0 + 60 110' E-0 + 60 100'
an elevation at each stake and records this information B-0 + 80 104' E-0 + 80 95'
in field notes. The spacing of the stakes depends on the B-1 + 00 100' E-1 + 00 92'
land area and the topography. The stakes are placed in a C-0 + 00 98' F-0 + 00 92'
grid 10', 20', 50', or 100' apart, for example. The exam- C-0 + 20 100' F-0 + 20 93'
ple in Figure 15-11 shows a grid with lines spaced 20'
C-0 + 40 102' F-0 + 40 95'
apart. The vertical lines are labeled with letters, and the
horizontal lines are labeled with numbers called stations. C-0 + 60 108' F-0 + 60 98'
The station numbers are in two parts: for example, C-0 + 80 102' F-0 + 80 90'
0 + 20. The first number is hundreds of feet. Zero rep- C-1 + 00 95' F-1 + 00 85'
resents 0 hundreds, or 0'. The first number is followed TABLE 151 Grid Survey Field Notes
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A B C D E F A B C D E F
101 100 98 95 94 92 101 100 98 95 94 92
0+00 0+00

104 102 100 97 96 93 104 102 100 97 96 93

0+20 0+20

108 105 102 99 98 95 108 105 102 99 98 95

0+40 0+40

112 110 108 105 100 98 112 110 108 105 100 98
0+60 0+60

105 104 102 100 95 90 105 104 102 100 95 90

0+80 0+80

102 100 95 94 92 85 102 100 95 94 92 85

1+00 1+00

FIGURE 1512 Use the field notes in Table 151 to label the FIGURE 1513 Connect the points at the elevations for each
elevation at each grid intersection. contour interval.

the contour line (see Figure 15-13). Do this for the

Steps in Drawing Contour Lines elevation at each contour interval.
Contour lines are drawn from grid survey field notes STEP 6 Darken the contour lines. The intermediate
using the following steps: lines are thin. The index contour lines are broken
STEP 1 Draw a grid at a desired scale similar to and labeled with the elevation and are generally
Figure 15-11. Use construction lines if you are drawn thicker than intermediate lines, as shown in
drafting manually, or establish a GRID or CON- Figure 15-14.
STRUCTION layer if you are using CADD. Label
the vertical and horizontal grid lines.
STEP 2 Use the field notes to label the elevation at each
grid intersection. The elevations, labeled on the grid
in Figure 15-12, are based on the field notes found in
Table 15-1.
STEP 3 Determine the desired contour interval and con-
nect the points on the grid that represent contour
lines at this interval. The contour interval for the 98
grid in Figure 15-12 is 2'. This means that you will
establish contour lines every 2', such as at 92', 94',
96', and 98'.
STEP 4 Establish the contour lines at the desired con-
106
tour interval by picking points on the grid that
represent the desired elevations. If a grid intersec-
tion elevation is 100', then this is the exact point
90

for the 100' elevation on the contour line. If the 98

elevation at one grid intersection is 98' and the
next is 102', then you estimate the location of 100'
between the two points. This establishes another
100' elevation point. FIGURE 1514 Darken the contour lines. The intermediate
lines are thin, and the index contour lines are thick. The index
STEP 5 When you have identified the points for all of contour lines are broken and labeled with the elevation of the
the 100' elevations, then connect the points to create contour line.
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DRAWING PROFILES PROFILE

LINE
As described earlier, a profile is a vertical section of
the surface of the ground, and/or of underlying earth
that is taken along any desired fixed line. The profile
of a construction site is usually through the building
excavation location, but more than one profile can be
drawn as needed. The profile for road construction
98
is normally placed along the center line. Profiles are
drawn from the contour lines at the section location.
The contour map and its related profile are com- 106

90
monly referred to as the plan and profile. Profiles
can be used to show road grades and site excavation,
among other things. Projecting directly from the 98

desired cut location on the contour map following 90

these steps creates the profile:

110

SCALE: 1" = 20'

STEP 1 Draw a straight line on the contour map at the 105
location of the desired profile (see Figure 15-15). 100
STEP 2 Set up the profile vertical scale. The horizontal 95
scale is the same as the map, because you are project-
90
ing directly from the map. The vertical scale can be
SCALE: 1" = 100'
the same, or it can be exaggerated. Exaggerated scales
are used to give a clearer representation of the contour FIGURE 1516 Project the profile 90 from the start of the pro-
when needed. Establish a vertical scale increment that file line. Set up the vertical scale. Label the vertical scale and the
is above the maximum elevation and one that is below elevation of each contour along the vertical scale. Draw a hori-
the minimum elevation. Figure 15-16 shows how the zontal line at each contour interval. Label the horizontal scale.
vertical scale is set up. Notice that the profile is pro-
jected 90 from the profile line on the map.
PROFILE
STEP 3 Project a line from the location where every con- LINE

tour line crosses the profile line on the contour map

(see Figure 15-17).

PROFILE
LINE
98

106

90

98
98
90

110
106
SCALE: 1" = 20'

105

100
98
95
90
90

SCALE: 1" = 100'

FIGURE 1515 Draw a straight line on the contour map at the FIGURE 1517 Project a line 90 from the location where every
location of the desired profile. contour line crosses the profile line.
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PROFILE EXCAVATION AT
LINE 100' ELEVATION

98 98

106

90

106
98

90

98

90
110
SCALE: 1" = 20'

105

100
FIGURE 1519 Site plan location for the desired level excava-
95 tion at 100'.

90

SCALE: 1" = 100'
FIGURE 1518 Draw the profile by connecting the points
where every two vertical and horizontal lines of the same eleva-
tion intersect.
STEP 4 Draw the profile by connecting the points where
every two vertical and horizontal lines of the same
elevation intersect, as shown in Figure 15-18.
DRAWING GRADING PLANS
If you have a specific location on a site where a level
excavation must take place for the proposed construc-
tion, you can lay out a grading plan. The grading plan
shows the elevation of the site after excavation. This
plan shows where areas need to be cut and filled. This
One unit of rise to one unit of run is specified as 1:1
(see Figure 15-20). The actual angle of repose for
cuts and fills is normally determined by approved
soil engineering or engineering geology reports. The
slope of cut surfaces can be no steeper than is safe
for the intended use and cannot exceed 1 unit
vertical in 2 units horizontal (1:2). Alternative
designs may be allowed if soil engineering and/or
engineering geology reports state that the site has
been investigated and give an opinion that a cut at a
steeper slope is stable and does not create a hazard
ORIGINAL
PROFILE
LEVEL
1 EXCAVATION
1

is referred to as cut and fill. Cut and fill is the excava- CUT CUT
FILL
tion process involving the removal of earth, which is 1
the cut, and moving earth to another location, which 1
is the fill. Figure 15-19 shows the site plan location for
the desired level excavation. The following steps can
be used to draw the grading plan for a level construc-
tion site:
STEP 1 Determine the angle of repose, which is the ANGLE OF REPOSE
slopes of cut and fill from the excavation site mea-
sured in feet of horizontal run to feet of vertical rise. FIGURE 1520 Angle of repose.
Chapter 15: Site Plan Layout 295

EXCAVATION AT EXCAVATION AT
100' ELEVATION 100' ELEVATION

94 94
96 96
98 98
104

104
98 98
102

98

98
102
96

96
106

106
94

94
106 106

102 102
104 104
98 98

90
90
106 106

FIGURE 1521 Draw parallel lines around the excavation site, FIGURE 1522 To establish the cut and fill, mark where the
with each line representing the elevation at the cut and fill. elevations of the parallel lines around the excavation match the
corresponding elevations of the contour lines.
to property. Fill slopes cannot be constructed on
natural slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 2 units STEP 4 Connect the points established in Step 3, as
horizontal (1:2). In order to provide a bond with shown in Figure 15-23. The cut and fill areas can be
the new fill, the ground surface must be prepared to shaded or left unshaded.
receive fill by removing vegetation, previous unstable
fill material, topsoil, and other unsuitable materials.
Other requirements include soil engineering where
stability, steeper slopes, and heights are issues. Soil EXCAVATION AT
100' ELEVATION
engineering can require benching the fill into sound
material and specific drainage and construction
94
methods. A bench is a fairly level step excavated into
96
the earth material on which fill is placed. Any grading 98
plan with a cut and fill design must be properly engi-
neered. A civil engineer is responsible for the proper FILL
FILL
104

design and construction. 98

STEP 2 Draw parallel lines around the excavation site,

102

98

with each line representing the elevation at the cut

96
106

and fill. If the angle of repose is 1:1 and the contour

CUT

94
CUT

interval is 2', then these parallel lines are 2' from the
106
level excavation site. This is determined by multi-
plying rise times contour interval (1 2 = 2 in this
102
example). Look at Figure 15-21.
104
98
90

STEP 3 The elevation of the excavation is 100'. Elevations 106

above this are considered cuts, and elevations below
this are fills. To establish the cut and fills, mark
where the elevations of the parallel lines around the
excavation match the corresponding elevations of the
contour lines, as shown in Figure 15-22.
FIGURE 1523 Complete the cut and fill drawing by connect-
ing the points. The cut and fill areas can be labeled, and they
can be shaded or left unshaded.
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Using CADD to Draw Site Plans

INTRODUCTION property boundary in just a few minutes. Such features

There are CADD software programs specifically
designed for drawing site plans. Also available are
complete CADD mapping packages that allow you to
draw topographic maps, terrain models, grading plans,
and land profiles. It all depends on the nature of your
business and how much power you need in the CADD
mapping program. One of the benefits of CADD over
manual drafting is accuracy. For example, you can draw
a property boundary line by giving the length and
bearing. The computer automatically draws the line,
and labels the length and bearing. Continue by entering
information from the surveyors notes to draw the entire
increase the speed and accuracy of drawing site plans.
A residential site plan, drawn using CADD mapping
software, is shown in Figure 15-24.
The needs of the commercial site plan are a little
different from the residential requirements. The
commercial CADD site plan package uses the same
features as the residential application and, additionally,
has the ability to design street and parking lot layouts.
The commercial CADD drafter uses features from symbol
libraries, including utility symbols; street, curb, and gutter
designs; landscaping; parking lot layouts; titles; and
scales. A commercial site plan is shown in Figure 15-25.

96.3'
ELEVA
VATION:
UPPER RIDGE 12'
NORTHWEST
R CORNER 73.' 47'
SOUTHWEST CORNER 9. 3'
NORTHEAST
R CORNER 85.' 35'
3'-6"

45'-"

SOUTHEAST CORNER 99.' 21'

A
AVERAGE HEIGHT 33.25'

85.'

73.' LINE OF DECK

102.
17."

LINE OF
DECK 9'-"
TO RESIDENCE
6'-6"
MIN.
13'-"
'
LINE OF RESIDENCE
LINE OF UPPER FLOOR
6'-6"
MIN.
LINE OF 2'-"
FRONT SETBACK
2'-"
21'-"

MIN.

9.' 99.'
LINE OF
FOOT BRIDGE
LINE OF
P
PARKING
PROPERTY
R LINE
BRIDGE

COURT
CL S. W. MICHAEL AARON

PLOT PLAN
1" 1'-"

FIGURE 1524 A CADD-drawn site plan.

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S.E. 122nd AVE.

SCALE: 1" = 40'

336
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8
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338

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FIGURE 1525 A CADD-drawn commercial site plan. Courtesy Soderstrom Architects.

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FIGURE 1526 A topographic site plan to be used for develop-
ing a terrain model. ArchiCAD images courtesy of Graphisoft, planned
by architects Csaba Szakl and Gergy Pchy.
DEVELOPING A CADD TERRAIN MODEL
CADD programs are available that allow you to include
site work, landscaping, roads, driveways, retaining
walls, and construction excavation as part of the
project. A terrain model can be created from survey
data or from a topographic site plan. A terrain model
is a three-dimensional (3D) model of the earth surface
or terrain, and is also referred to as a digital terrain
model (DTM). A digital terrain model of a topographic
surface uses information on height, slope, aspect,
breaks in slope, and other topographic features.
Figure 15-26 shows an example of a topographic
site plan to be used for developing a terrain model.
The CADD program recognizes the contour lines or
survey data and creates a 3D model in wireframe
or as a 3D-terrain model, as shown in Figure 15-27.
The terrain model can be viewed from any angle
to help you fully visualize the contours of the site.
Additionally, the terrain model can be used for any of
the following design applications:
Define borders and property lines.
Find the elevation at any point, contour line, surface
object, or feature and modify the elevation to
determine how this affects the model.
Modify the terrain model by editing the contour
shapes.
Define and display building excavation sites, roads,
and other features.
Show and calculate cut and fill requirements.
Display the model in plan or 3D view.
Architectural Drafting and Design
FIGURE 1527 The CADD program recognizes the contour
lines from the site plan in Figure 15-26 and creates (A) a 3D
wireframe model or (B) a 3D-terrain model. ArchiCAD images cour-
tesy Graphisoft, planned by architects Csaba Szakl and Gergy Pchy.
When the site is designed as desired, the 3D
rendering of the house can be placed on the site, as
shown in Figure 15-28. This is an excellent way to
demonstrate how a clients home will look when it
is finished.
CADD LAYERS FOR SITE PLAN DRAWINGS
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) CADD Layer
Guidelines establish the Civil (C) category of layers,
which uses a level-one C discipline designator. This
designation is used to group civil content or drawings
prepared by a civil engineering contractor, such as the
objects on a site plan. For example, the C-ESMT layer is
used to draw easement lines. Level-two designations
are also available, and can be used to further classify
specific civil drawing content. The designation CU
(Civil Utilities) is used when it is necessary to place
utility objects, such as sewer lines, in a specific category.
An S (Site) level-two designation is also available and
can be used with the Civil designator (CS) or a non-
civil discipline. For example, the AS (Architectural Site)
designation is used to distinguish site content drawn
by the architect or architectural designer. Figure 15-29
lists several common civil drafting layers for site plan
applications.
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FIGURE 1528 When the site is designed as desired, a 3D rendering of the

house can be placed on the site. ArchiCAD images courtesy Graphisoft, planned by
architects Csaba Szakl and Gergy Pchy.

Additional layers are used to categorize drawing
content related to, or sometimes shown on, site plans.
The Survey/Mapping category uses a level-one V
discipline designator to group content associated with
surveying, such as the survey of a site, or drawings
created by the surveyor. For example, the V-CTRL-BMRK
draws a benchmark control point located during a
survey. Survey and mapping layers often use the same
major and minor groups as civil layers, because much of
the information used to prepare a civil drawing comes
from a survey.
The Landscape category uses a level-one L
designation to contain objects associated with a
site landscape, or drawings prepared by a landscape
architect or designer. For example, trees are drawn on
the L-PLNT-TREE layer, an irrigation system is drawn
using an L-IRRG layer, and walkways are drawn on
an L-WALK layer. Landscape plans generally show
the suitable plants for the site, and specify the plants
by their proper Latin names and sometimes their
common names. The architect or designer often
sends the site plan computer drawing file to the

Example Purpose Name Line Type Line Weight

Dimensions C-ANNO-DIMS Continuous 0.25 mm
Borders and title blocks C-ANNO-TTLB Continuous 0.70 mm
Buildings and primary structures C-BLDG Continuous 0.50 mm
Drain fields C-DFLD DASHED 0.35 mm
Driveways C-DRIV Continuous 0.35 mm
Easements C-ESMT Continuous 0.35 mm
Fences C-FENC FENCELINE2 0.35 mm
Underground natural gas lines C-NGAS-UGND GAS_LINE 0.35 mm
Power line poles C-POWR-POLE Continuous 0.35 mm
Property lines C-PROP PHANTOM 0.50 mm
Roads C-ROAD Continuous 0.35 mm
Underground sanitary sewer lines C-SSWR-UGND DASHED 0.35 mm
Index contour lines C-TOPO-MAJR Continuous 0.50 mm
FIGURE 1529 Examples of common CAD site plan line formats. Based on the U.S. National CAD Standard recommended line weights
and AIA CAD Layer guidelines.
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landscape architect or designer where the file is used
to specify the size, type, and location of the plants.
Details for maintaining the plants, such as a water
sprinkler system and other care requirements, are
also provided on the landscape plan. Figure 15-30
shows a CADD landscape plan without detailed
plant information given on the drawing. In this case,
the plant information is given in a set of written
specifications.

curb line

LOT AREA
88321 sf.
property line
retaining wall

SITE PLAN LANDSCAPE

1 1" = 5'-"

FIGURE 1530 A landscape plan showing the location of all trees and plantings. Plant types can be included on the landscape plan
or in separate documents. Courtesy Soderstrom Architects.

GOING
GREEN
Designing an Ecosystem
The content for this Going Green feature is taken in part
from Mascord Efficient Living, Building a Sustainable Lifestyle.
ECOSYSTEM
The ecosystem is important to our lifestyles and it is
fragile. An ecosystem is an ecological community that
functions as a unit with its environment. Site disturbance
from construction practices unbalance the local system in
ways that may not be apparent at first glance. Minor site
changes can have a large impact locally and regionally.
Clearing landscape for construction can cause
problems with the management of stormwater, dust,
and erosion. The site can become unstable, and
landslides can occur if the ground becomes saturated
and cannot deal with stormwater. In addition, local
stormwater systems can be flooded with runoff
containing dust, debris, and silt.
Plants imported for landscaping can be invasive
and may not blend with local conditions, causing the
home owner unnecessary maintenance costs. Plant
species introduced into areas where they are not native
can negatively impact local species. A strong invasive
species can eradicate a more delicate native species, and
possibly remove a food source for local wildlife.
Care is needed when working with the site to
prevent unnecessary disturbance of local systems,
and to reduce costs associated with clearing and
re-landscaping areas. Mature plants are well established,
and need less attention than freshly planted seedlings.
A well-designed, climate-appropriate landscape offers
substantial environmental and economical benefits.
Trees and other vegetation control erosion, protect water
supplies, provide food and habitat for wildlife, and clean
the air. Planting trees, shrubs, bushes and hedges can
also be an effective way to provide shade and reduce
your heating and cooling costs. Parallel to understanding
how your landscape works as an ecosystem, approach
your landscape with its unique visual appeal in mind.
The sights, textures, and scents of your homes landscape
might prove to be the most beautiful and inspiring of all
your homes efficient features.
Shading
Properly using landscape shade requires you to
understand the size, shape, and location of the moving
shadow that your landscaping elements cast throughout
the year, and as they mature. Landscaping elements can
be used to block sun from windows and shade your walls
and walkways from hot summer rays, providing a method
to reduce the cooling needs of your home. Trees can be
selected with appropriate sizes, densities, and shapes
for almost any shading application. Deciduous trees, for
example, can be planted to block solar heat in the summer
301
and let more heat in during the winter. Alternately, the
properties of dense evergreen trees or shrubs can provide
continuous shade and serve to disperse winds. Shading
and evapotranspiration from trees reduce surrounding
air temperatures by as much as 9F. Because cool air
settles near the ground, air temperatures directly under
trees can be as much as 25F cooler than air temperatures
above. Evapotranspiration is the process by which a plant
actively moves and releases water vapor.
Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is a term for low-water-use landscaping,
whereas designs using native plants are called
naturescaping. Xeriscape gardens have typically been
implemented in areas of the country where there is a hot-
dry climate. However, busy home owners everywhere are
finding the ease of a low-maintenance garden appealing.
Xeriscaping and naturescaping reduce the need for
watering, weeding, fertilizing, and spreading chemicals.
Xeriscape design does not need to consist of cactus-like
plants, rocks, and bark dust. Good design concentrates on
locating plants where the species can thrive naturally and
using defined areas of irrigation for water conservation
rather than eliminating water use altogether. Mixing
drought-tolerant plants with well-chosen areas of irrigated
plants can produce a beautifully colored and varied garden,
with low-maintenance and low-water requirement. For
example, instead of a large lawn expanse with a high-
volume sprinkler system, use a smaller lawn, bordered with
drought-tolerant plants. Add a side flower bed planted
with well-chosen species using an appropriately sized
irrigation system. This provides a much more interesting
landscape with a colorful array of flowers while using a lot
less waterwith less maintenance. Figure 15-31 shows
an example of xeriscaping and naturescaping.
FIGURE 1531 An example of xeriscaping and naturescaping.
Courtesy of Alan Mascord Design Associates, Inc.
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GOING
GREEN
Designing an Ecosystem (Continued)
Naturescaping
The use of native plants in your landscape can
balance the ecosystem of the garden, because native
plants have evolved over time to be tolerant of their
surroundings. Native plants can provide correct
nutrients to balance the soil, provide food for local
wildlife, prevent the intrusive behavior of weeds, and
also prevent erosion. However, you do not need to
limit yourself to native plants when designing a
landscape. Irises, roses, lavender, lambs ears, Oriental
poppy, Dusty Miller, and tulips are all examples of
plants that should survive in a low-maintenance garden
without overpowering native species. The greatest
pleasure of having a xeriscaped and naturescaped
garden is being able to enjoy the landscape without
spending too much time mowing, pruning, weeding,
and fertilizing.
Hydrozoning
Hydrozoning involves arranging flowers and plants into
areas that need similar amounts of water and nutrients.
Watering requirements are more easily managed if plants
can be placed in defined areas of foliage with similar
needs. Keeping thirsty plants away from your house also
prevents you from needing to soak the foundation wall
when watering.
Irrigation
When designing an automatic irrigation system, make
sure to use smart, programmable sprinkler systems with
moisture sensors that allow you to measure the amount
of water your garden needs at any given time. Typically,
these systems also allow you to control irrigation from
a central shut-off valve. Include a reliable rain sensor
so you do not water when raining. Combine this
system with a rain and wastewater collection system to
maximize efficiency. Choose landscaping elements that
are appropriate to the local climate and require minimal
additional water. The varying root systems of grass,
trees, and flowers all have different water requirements.
Group plants according to the amount of water they
need, and design the irrigation system to accommodate
the specific plants.
Insects
Insects can be beneficial and are often an essential
part of a garden ecosystem. Most plants can survive
losing more than 25% of their leaf surface. If the soil
is healthy, many plants outgrow the pests or diseases
that afflict them, and there may be a delay between
the initial damage caused by pests and the arrival of
beneficial insects that can control them. To determine
if an insect is a pest or a beneficial addition to your
landscape ecosystem, refer to gardening books or
take a sample to a nursery/garden center that has a
knowledgeable staff.
Pesticides
Pesticides and fertilizers used on landscaping end
up in the water system. Since many pesticides are
highly toxic to fish and other aquatic life, even a small
amount can be harmful and continues into the food
chain. If you determine that a pest or disease problem
requires intervention, make sure to use the safest
method possible. There are many ways to control pests
without using pesticides. For example, set up covers for
vegetables, put out traps for slugs, and remove aphids,
with water jets, while watering your plants.
Healthy Soil
Healthy soil is the foundation for thriving plants and a
healthy lawn. Healthy plants naturally resist diseases
and pests, and require less care. Adding organic
material to the soil improves drainage and provides
food to the microscopic creatures that provide plant
nutrients. Add 2 to 3 inches of compost or aged manure
every year by turning it into the soil and reuse it as
mulch around plants.
Yard Space
In addition to visual appeals, your yard and garden can
also serve a functional purpose by designating a section
of your yard space for planting herbs, spices, fruits, and
vegetables that pay back over time by reducing the
amount of produce you need to buy. You can keep it
simple by starting out with a few simple herbs. Your
garden will mature quickly and become sustainable.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES See CD for more information

The following Web sites can be used as a resource to www.softplan.com Building and rendering
help you find information related to site plan layout. applications
These Web site links are also provided on the Student www.eaglepoint.com Civil design solutions
CD where you can select a link and go automatically to www.graphisoft.com Design building series,
the specified Web site. virtual building
Company, Product, or www.bentley.com MicroStation, Geopak
Address Service www.carlsonsw.com Solutions for surveying, civil
www.autodesk.com AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land engineering, building, and
Desktop, Survey, Utility mining applications
Design

See CD
for more
Site Plan Layout Test information

QUESTIONS
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions with short, com-
plete statements or drawings as needed on an 8 1/2" 11" sheet
of notebook paper, or complete the electronic chapter test on
the Student CD.
1. Letter your name, Chapter 15 Test, and the date at the top of
the sheet.
2. Letter the question number and provide the answer. You do
not need to write the question. Answers can be prepared on
a word processor if approved by your course guidelines.
Question 151 What influences the size of the drawing
sheet recommended for site plans?
Question 152 What four factors influence scale
selection in drawing a site plan?
Question 153 List five elements of information that
should be determined before starting a site plan
drawing.
Question 154 Why are construction lines helpful in
site plan layout?
Question 155 Information used to prepare a site plan
may come from one or more of several available
sources. List four possible sources.
Question 156 List at least six types of information
that should be determined before the site plan can be
completed.
Question 157 Define setbacks.
Question 158 If you are using a CADD system to
draw a site plan, what would be a typical prompt in
drawing a 154.92' property line with a N 8806'14" W
bearing?
Question 159 Is it true or false that one of the
advantages of CADD over manual drafting is
accuracy?
Question 1510 Identify at least one difference between
residential and commercial site plans.
Question 1511 Define contour lines.
Question 1512 Describe the control point survey.
Question 1513 Describe the radial survey.
Question 1514 What is the transit station?
Question 1515 Explain how a grid survey is set up.
Question 1516 What is the distance to station point
0 + 40?
Question 1517 What is the distance to station point
1 + 60?
Question 1518 Explain the difference between index
and intermediate contour lines.
Question 1519 Define profile.
Question 1520 Why is the vertical profile scale
exaggerated?
Question 1521 In addition to the elevation of the
excavation site, what does the grading plan show?
Question 1522 Define angle of repose.
Question 1523 What are field notes?
Question 1524 Why is the horizontal scale of the
profile the same as the map scale?
Question 1525 In a grid survey, what is used to label
the vertical lines?
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PROBLEMS Problems 151 through 157 Begin the selected site

plan problem(s) by drawing the given information.
DIRECTIONS: The site plan will then be completed after you have
1. Use an 8 1/2" 14" drawing sheet unless otherwise specified selected a residential design project(s) in Chapter 18.
by your instructor. Two evaluations are recommended:
2. Select an appropriate scale. Site plan without structures, drives, and utilities.
3. Minimum front setback is 25'0".
Complete site plan after selection and placement of
4. Minimum rear-yard setback is 25'0".
structures, drives, and utilities. Structures selected in
5. Minimum side-yard setback is 7'0".
Chapter 18.
6. Select, or have your instructor assign, one or more of the plot
plan sketches or drawings that follow.

EL 108' 334 . 43' EL 86'

50 00' 20" E
UTILITY
A AREA ACCEPTABLE ALLEY
B
FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM
B AREA UNACCEPTABLE
FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM
15' 54.8'
R = 10'
PROVIDE WATER WELL
100' MINIMUM TO
N 89 31' 45" W

N 89 26' 35" W

SEPTIC SYSTEM
652 . 46'
652 . 65'

167 . 8'

147 . 8'
N

15'
EL 104' EL 100'
E E 333.44' E R = 10'
SOUTH BROOKS LN. S 54.8' S
MANCHESTER DRIVE
TAX LOT 2300, LOT 12 CLARKES ESTATES
SECTION 17, T. 4 S., R. 3E., SALT LAKE LOT 17, BLOCK 3, PLAT OF
MERIDIAN, TOOELE COUNTY, UTAH GARTHWICK, YOUR CITY,
COUNTY, STATE

PROBLEM 15-1
PROBLEM 15-2

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BLOCK 3
LOT 7, BLOCK 2, KYLEE ESTATES BARRINGTON HEIGHTS
SECTION 12, T. 12 N., R. 14 E., LOUISIANA YOUR CITY, COUNTY
MERIDIAN, RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA STATE

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ASHDOWN WOOD BARRINGTON HEIGHTS
YOUR CITY, COUNTY YOUR CITY, COUNTY
STATE STATE

PROBLEM 15-5 PROBLEM 15-6

PROPERTY LINE
N 31 59' 23" E 159.17'
R 1917.87'

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d 2 23' 24" L 8.'

VIEW DRIV
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HARBOR
LOT 23 OF TRACT # 366
BLOCK # 144
HARBOR VIEW ESTATES NORTH
YOUR CITY, COUNTY, STATE

PROPERTY LINE
N 34 42' 27" E 153.62'

PROBLEM 15-7
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PROBLEM 15-8
57" TH
1 15' SANITARY MANHOLE
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NOR
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BAC
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RD
E-YA EASEMENT
SID
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SETBACK LEGAL:

"
LOT 18 OF HIGHPOINTE
IN THE N.E. 1/4 OF SEC. 34, T15, R2E W.M.
HAPPY VALLEY, CLACKAMAS, COUNTY OREGON
Problem 158 Draw the complete site plan shown.

CRAWL
SPACE
7'
7.5

24" MAX DEC.

' 5
RETAINING ENTRY FIN FL.
18

WALL 135' "

LINE OF DECK ABOVE

97.3
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4" CONC DRIVEWAY
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WALL
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OVER GRAVEL

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FILL LOWER FIN FL.
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ENTRY DECK

ALLEN
GARAGE FIN FL. F.F. 194.88'
138' "
24" MAX DEC.

R=3
RETAINING WALL

DAVID
CURB
73'-'
48" HIGH MAX
RETAINING

FACE OF
WALL

32'-'
1' SIDE-YARD SETBACK
43.47'

784.62' S 71 16' 25" E

24" AND 48" HIGH RETAINING WALLS
TO BE RAILROAD TIE OR DEC. STONE
VERIFY WITH OWNER
PLOT PLAN
1" 3'-"
Architectural Drafting and Design
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57"
15'
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1 SANITARY MANHOLE
S4
for this problem as a guide.

NOR

16 '
2 20. K
BAC 15' PUBLIC
2' FRONT- SET SANITARY SEWER
YARD 180 RD
E-YA EASEMENT
SETBACK 185 SID
1'
190 LEGAL:
LOT 18 OF HIGHPOINTE
195 IN THE N.E. 1/4 OF SEC. 34, T15, R2E W.M.
HAPPY VALLEY, CLACKAMAS, COUNTY OREGON
200
CRAWL
SPACE
24" MAX DEC.
RETAINING ENTRY FIN FL.

5'
WALL 188' "
5'-' RETAINING LINE OF DECK ABOVE

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LOWER FIN FL.
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WALL
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ALLEN
GARAGE
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DAVID
RETAINING WALL

CURB
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RETAINING WALL

FACE OF
1' SIDE-YARD SETBACK
43.41'

205 200 195 190 185 180

264.67' S 21 16' 25" E

24" AND 48" HIGH RETAINING WALLS
TO BE RAILROAD TIE OR DEC. STONE
VERIFY WITH OWNER
GRADING PLAN
1" 1'-"
Problem 159 Continue the drawing started in Problem 158 by drawing the complete grading plan using the layout
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