One of the most important uses for a site plan can be the overall approval of a project to start. The process of site plan approval is typically required as a means for local commissions to confirm that a project is compliant with local requirements before starting. Here we will be breaking down what site plan approval is, and why it is a crucial step in the development process.
What Is A Site Plan?
A site plan is a proposed drawing of a potential development that outlines various important features of the project such as building footprint, roadway access, parking, and street access. These have many uses from marketing to receiving permits. Site plans are the perfect first step for a project as a way to confirm a given plot of land will be suitable to build on while being compliant to local regulations.
What Is Site Plan Approval?
For a given project, site plan approval is the process of submitting a proposed site plan application to local zoning authorities for approval to begin construction. This is typically required, as construction needs various permits that must be issued before ground can be broken. Having a well-prepared site plan with proper due diligence performed can be the difference between development starting on time, or being delayed months by revisions and bureaucratic backlog.
Getting Your Site Plan Approved
The most important aspect of site plan approval is due diligence by the issuing engineers. Without proper knowledge of a given plot’s local requirements, it can be impossible to know that a design is compliant ahead of time. This is where working with experienced, knowledgeable, and hands-on Civil Engineers can make a difference. Instead of waiting to learn what is non-compliant after the fact, an experienced site plan issuer will know ahead of time what to expect and will help you receive final site plan approval that much faster.
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If you are looking to get approval for upcoming development, or have any questions about receiving a site plan, Click the link below to get in touch with the QCG team of Civil Engineers. Not only are we comprised of expert site plan creators, our experience across the field of engineering and construction provides our clients with unique resources to help jobs reach the finish line no matter the difficulty.