General Requirements for Site Plans

 Building permit applications will require a site plan if any soil disturbance is involved with the project. 

Land Development and/or Planning & Zoning may require more detailed site plans on parcels encompassed by a stream buffer, undisturbed zoning buffer, floodplain, and/or the Chattahoochee River Corridor. This requirement will be noted in the Correction Comments. The applicant may check Creekview GIS or contact Community Development before applying at 678-512-3250. 

• Show existing and proposed conditions on separate sheets 
• Show property address and North arrow on each sheet 
• Show dimensions 
• Must be signed and dated by the preparer 
• Minimum sheet size: 11” x 17” – all sheets same size and orientation 

A Site Survey signed by a State-Licensed Land Surveyor or Engineer may be used as the basis for a proposed site plan only if: a) the name and seal are crossed out and b) the following statement is placed on the drawing – “This site plan was drawn by [the name and contact information of the person drawing on the survey].” 

Permits Requiring Site Plans – Simple

• Alteration – Exterior
• Deck – Simple
• Deck/Porch/Patio Cover (if proposed structure is in same footprint as existing)
• Temporary Structure

Permits Requiring Site Survey and Site Plans – Full

• Accessory Structure 
• Addition 
• Cell Tower – New 
• Deck/Porch/Patio Cover (new or expanded structure) 
• Demolition – Structure 
• Foundation-Only 
• New Building 
• Shell Building 
• Pool/Spa & Barrier 
• Retaining Wall 

Permits Also Requiring Site Survey

• Foundation-Only 
• New Building 
• Shell Building 
• Pool/Spa & Barrier 
• Retaining Wall 

Permits Requiring Location and Key Plans Only

A Location Plan shows location of work within the structure. A Key Plan shows location and orientation of structure on the parcel. Location and Key Plans are typically on the cover sheet of the plan set. 

• Residential Alteration – Interior (requires a Location Plan) 
• Commercial Alteration – Interior (requires a Location Plan plus a Key Plan) 
• Demolition – Interior (requires a Location Plan) 
• Cell Tower – Alteration (requires a Key Plan) 

Site Plan Checklists

Site Plan – Simple

Provide a plot plan (map of property) that shows: 

• Existing and proposed conditions on separate sheets. 
• Property boundaries and setbacks. 
• Existing structures, retaining walls, fences, paved areas, and any demolition. 
• Location and dimensions of proposed construction elements. 
• Distance of proposed structure from property lines, measured perpendicular to the boundary line. 
• Limits of soil disturbance and erosion control measures. 

An aerial photo or parcel boundary map from Creekview GIS may be used as the basis for a Site Plan–Simple but may not be sufficient if the proposed work is close to the setbacks, in a stream buffer, undisturbed zoning buffer, floodplain, and/or the Chattahoochee River Corridor. 

Site Plans – Full

Provide site plans, drawn to scale, that clearly and accurately show existing and proposed conditions on separate sheets.

• Property boundary and its dimensions, setbacks, and relevant buffers and easements. 
• Existing structures, retaining walls, fences, paved areas, and any demolition. 
• Dimensions of proposed construction and distances from proposed structure to property lines, measured perpendicular to the property line from the closest point of the proposed structure. 
• Limits of soil disturbance and erosion control measures. 
• Label construction entrance, dumpster placement, and staging area. 
• Note name and phone number of 24/7 emergency contact on plans. 
• Minimum scale of 1” = 20’ – indicate scale on plans. 

The following information is required as applicable: 

• Provide runoff reduction calculations and storm water management device location and details (if applicable under City Code). 
• If the Critical Root Zone (CRZ) of any tree will be affected by construction activity, show percentage (%) of CRZ affected, as well as notation detailing tree protection measures, including materials to be used. 
• Site plans for pools must show location of pool/spa, safety barrier and gates, decking, and pool equipment, with dimensions to property lines. Commercial pool site plans must meet ADA requirements. 
• Retaining wall site plans must show top-of-wall and bottom-of-wall elevations at several points along the length of the wall to indicate minimum and maximum wall heights. 
• For commercial projects, show all infrastructure, including parking lot markings and landscaping. 
• If there is an active Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) for the property, the approved LDP Site Plan sheet may be used as the permit’s Site Plan. 

Site Survey

• A Site Survey (also called a boundary survey) is required for new structures, additions, pools, and retaining walls, or as requested by Community Development staff. A Site Plan – Full cannot substitute for the Site Survey. Both must be submitted. 
• Survey must be signed, sealed, and dated by a Georgia-registered Land Surveyor.  Survey must show property lines, all existing structures (including retaining walls), and paved areas on the property; setbacks; buffers, easements, and utility lines; landscaping and topography; and contours at 2’ intervals.