| House site plans are created after a survey is | | | | accurate or errors are discovered after a building |
| performed. These plans will be used to | | | | project is completed, the surveyor will need to |
| demonstrate the proposed development of a | | | | come back in and do a correction survey to |
| parcel of land. Typically, a these plans will include a | | | | determine which elements are out of place, |
| drawing of the land, to scale, including legal | | | | whether the build is legally and accurately |
| boundaries, as well as the following information: | | | | compliant, and what things need to be changed or |
| -Easements | | | | re-done in order to make the property legally |
| -Proposed and existing structures | | | | accurate and to meet the requirements of the |
| -Property lines with accurate dimensions | | | | regulating authorities. This can be a lot of hassle, |
| -Title, legal description, and scale of drawing | | | | which is why having accurate site plans done in |
| -North arrow to demonstrate property location | | | | the first place is often the better option for |
| -Roads, sidewalks, and driveways in existence | | | | builders and land owners. |
| -Drainage paths and bodies of water when | | | | House site plans have become much easier and |
| applicable | | | | more accurate in the past few years simply |
| In the event that a site plan is being developed | | | | because technology has provided surveyors with |
| for a property that is in a flood plain, graded area, | | | | better tools and resources to create the best site |
| or eroded location, engineers might be required to | | | | plans possible. Today, getting a site plan survey |
| develop a grading plan for the property, as well. | | | | and drawing done is easier, more accurate, and |
| House site plans are a necessary part of the | | | | more affordable than ever because there are so |
| construction process because they verify the | | | | many innovations used to complete the process. |
| accuracy of the land parcel, project the building | | | | Regardless of the cost or time required, though, |
| that is to be erected and ensure that it is built | | | | this is something that has to be done in order to |
| according to codes and regulations as to the | | | | ensure the accuracy and proper use of a land |
| proper use of a parcel of land. Building a house is | | | | parcel either before, after, or during the |
| a lot of work, but taking care of details like | | | | construction process. Having it done before is the |
| planning and surveying always make things easier | | | | best option because it can eliminate the need for |
| in the end. | | | | relocation of structures or other issues that can |
| In the event that house site plans are not | | | | arise. |