Site Plans & Permit Drawings for Charlotte Projects.
Site-plan drafting and coordinated permit documents for Charlotte home additions, ADUs, pools, decks, new houses and commercial projects, with City residential-lot reviews distinguished from Mecklenburg County building review.
Find drawings that fit your Charlotte property.
Site placement and building design are related, but City land review and County building review may request distinct sheets. The proposed site, reviewer and actual building work determine which sheets belong in the application.
ADU & Garage Conversion Plans
Plan new dwelling space and clarify location, occupancy and trade-system changes.
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Pools, Patios & Coverage
Illustrate pool placement, hardscape dimensions and surface-area calculations when needed.
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Commercial ADA & Code Plans
Coordinate tenant plans, life safety, accessibility and permitted use information.
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Site plans and lot placement
For Charlotte: Charlotte lists specific residential improvement types subject to local lot review. We map the proposed improvement to reliable parcel dimensions and easements.
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Structural plans and details
For Charlotte work, Survey or plot plan with lot dimensions, easements and existing features Framing, footings and engineering are scoped separately if the review calls for them.
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Grading and drainage
Consider Charlotte site elevations, runoff and any grading impacts using reliable property data. Protected trees, right-of-way trees and preservation obligations can influence the site design.
Explore Grading and drainageChoose the right local review path.
Because Charlotte's City and Mecklenburg County have separate roles, identifying the correct review path can prevent documents being prepared for the wrong agency. Final checklist selection remains with the reviewing authority.
Listed projects require City residential-lot review distinct from Mecklenburg building plan review.
Town guidance ↗Protected trees, right-of-way trees and preservation obligations can influence the site design.
Town guidance ↗Drainage infrastructure, flood exposure and changes to runoff can be relevant review topics.
Town guidance ↗The City's Unified Development Ordinance determines applicable setbacks, lot standards and use permissions.
Town guidance ↗Plan new dwelling space and clarify location, occupancy and trade-system changes.
Drawing scope ↗
Show the proposed work. Keep boundaries accurate.
The site information needs to reflect where work is proposed, what existing trees and drainage features may be relevant and the parcel dimensions supplied by the owner or surveyor. A land-use drawing should not be mistaken for a structural set.
If your permit reviewer provides comments from either City Accela or Mecklenburg Code Enforcement, send the complete written response and the current plan set. We can identify the affected drawing scope without promising that a drafting correction resolves every engineering or zoning issue.
- Use available survey or plat dimensions and show the proposed footprint.
- Record easements and property setbacks from reliable sources.
- Separate draftable site graphics from legally certified boundaries.
Four questions to answer before we draw.
Because Charlotte's City and Mecklenburg County have separate roles, identifying the correct review path can prevent documents being prepared for the wrong agency.
Is the parcel under the City LDIRL program?
Charlotte lists specific residential improvement types subject to local lot review.
Which County building drawings are required?
Mecklenburg reviews applicable construction plans through its residential process.
Is tree or stormwater review relevant?
Urban forestry and stormwater factors depend on proposed work and site conditions.
Are the site and building submissions coordinated?
Dimensions, footprints and descriptions should match across City and County packages.
Prepare the relevant records. Actual street address and City jurisdiction · Survey or plot plan with lot dimensions, easements and existing features · Proposed building or paving area, access and nearby trees. Survey and licensed professional services are separate when required.
Get a document review ↗Check property conditions before finalizing placement.
Separate City Accela filing: Listed projects require City residential-lot review distinct from Mecklenburg building plan review.
Urban forestry: Protected trees, right-of-way trees and preservation obligations can influence the site design. Drainage infrastructure, flood exposure and changes to runoff can be relevant review topics.
A coordinated Charlotte site submittal may contain these elements.
The exact documents vary by application and reviewer. This example highlights why a City plan and a County building drawing set should agree.
Charlotte submissions should be scoped against the published review guidance. The exact documents vary by application and reviewer. This example highlights why a City plan and a County building drawing set should agree. Survey certification, regulated design and permit decisions are separate.
Request your sheet list ↗Take a closer look at the information your plans need.
The exact documents vary by application and reviewer. This example highlights why a City plan and a County building drawing set should agree. The photographs below are representative illustrations, not completed client projects in Charlotte.
Request a sample that matches your proposed Charlotte project type. We share client documents only where permission and privacy safeguards allow it.
From your Charlotte property details to organized drawings.
Share what you plan to build
Provide your Charlotte property address, project type and any City or County plan-review instructions so we can coordinate the correct drawing scope.
Confirm the Charlotte permit route
Because Charlotte's City and Mecklenburg County have separate roles, identifying the correct review path can prevent documents being prepared for the wrong agency.
Review the drawing scope
Review the Charlotte drawings for Stormwater and drainage and coordinate the current plan set before final revisions.
Receive your project files
Receive your agreed PDF package and optional CAD files for Charlotte. The City's Unified Development Ordinance determines applicable setbacks, lot standards and use permissions. Permit acceptance remains a government decision.
Explore permit drawing services for Charlotte projects.
Charlotte residential and commercial permit drawing support. Site placement and building design are related, but City land review and County building review may request distinct sheets. For a Charlotte address, confirm the Town or county permit jurisdiction, plan-review route and project dimensions before ordering extra sheets.
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SITE & CIVILSite Plans & Plot PlansScaled parcel layouts showing existing structures, proposed improvements and setback dimensions.Explore service 
SITE & CIVILResidential Site PlansProperty-focused plans for homes, driveways, outdoor improvements and accessory buildings.Explore service 
SITE & CIVILDriveway & ParkingDriveway extensions, parking spaces, vehicle access and circulation layouts.Explore service 
SITE & CIVILGrading & DrainageGrading concepts, ground elevations, drainage paths and site surface changes.Explore service 
SITE & CIVILRetaining WallsWall placement, grade transitions and related structural details when required.Explore service 
SITE & CIVILLand Planning & SubdivisionsEarly lot layouts, building envelopes, access and subdivision feasibility concepts.Explore service 
SITE & CIVILAs-Built RedraftingClean CAD plans based on measured conditions, source drawings and marked PDFs.Explore service 
SITE & CIVILPermit CorrectionsFocused plan revisions responding to building department review comments.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORNew Home ConstructionCoordinated site, architectural and selected construction drawings for new homes.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORHome Addition PlansFloor-area extensions, roof connections, updated layouts and related details.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORADU & Garage ConversionsPlanning drawings for garage conversions and accessory living spaces.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORAddition & ADU PlanningCompare attached additions and detached dwelling options for your property.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORManufactured & Modular HomesSite-placement and permit coordination for factory-built or modular residences.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORDecks & PorchesSite placement and framing details for decks, porches and steps.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORPatio Covers & PergolasPost layouts, shade structures, roof covers and footing details.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORPools, Patios & PaversPool placement, deck areas, paving and backyard impervious coverage.Explore service 
RESIDENTIAL & OUTDOORFences & GatesFence alignments, gate locations, heights and relevant property clearances.Explore service 
ACCESSORY STRUCTURESGarages & CarportsPlans for garages, covered parking, foundation placement and access.Explore service 
ACCESSORY STRUCTURESSheds & WorkshopsAccessory storage and workshop layouts, dimensions and construction details.Explore service 
ACCESSORY STRUCTURESAccessory Structure PlanningExplore garage, shed and carport options for the available lot.Explore service 
ACCESSORY STRUCTURESMetal BuildingsMetal building placement, framing coordination and foundation information.Explore service 
ACCESSORY STRUCTURESPole BarnsPost-frame storage, workshop and rural building plans.Explore service 
TECHNICAL & COMMERCIALFull Permit Drawing SetsCoordinated floor plans, elevations, building sections and required discipline sheets.Explore service 
TECHNICAL & COMMERCIALStructural Plans & CalculationsFraming plans, foundations, connections and calculations when included.Explore service 
TECHNICAL & COMMERCIALMEP Permit DrawingsMechanical, electrical and plumbing layouts for affected building systems.Explore service 
TECHNICAL & COMMERCIALEngineer Review & SealingCoordination of licensed professional review and sealing when appropriate.Explore service 
TECHNICAL & COMMERCIALCommercial ADA & Life SafetyLife-safety, egress, accessibility and code drawing support.Explore service 
TECHNICAL & COMMERCIALCommercial Tenant ImprovementsTenant build-outs, interior alterations and change-of-use drawings.Explore service Charlotte building and site-plan questions
These answers refer to published Charlotte guidance and the project types discussed on this page. Confirm current requirements for your individual parcel with the relevant authority.
Ask about your Charlotte project ↗Can I use one site plan for Charlotte and Mecklenburg applications?
One coordinated site drawing may support both, but each agency defines its own content and submittal requirements. Confirm the City LDIRL and County building lists.
Does Charlotte separately review pools and decks?
Its published LDIRL examples include pools and decks, subject to the review criteria for the proposed site.
Are urban forestry and stormwater reviews automatic?
The City explains that the applicable teams depend on project type and site characteristics; not every project requires every review.
Can you coordinate a Charlotte commercial tenant plan?
Yes, through a written architectural, life-safety and MEP drafting scope with licensed professional review when legally required.
Is a drafted site plan the same as a boundary survey in Charlotte?
No. For a Charlotte project, use Actual street address and City jurisdiction as a starting point, then confirm boundary evidence and setbacks. We prepare drawings but do not establish or certify boundaries; a North Carolina licensed surveyor must do that.
Who decides if my Charlotte permit plans are acceptable?
Review the Charlotte: Individual Residential Lot Reviews instructions for this Charlotte project. Approval remains with the applicable regulator, and any professional seals or licensed design are separate unless specifically arranged.
Ready to plan your Charlotte project?
Provide your Charlotte property address, project type and any City or County plan-review instructions so we can coordinate the correct drawing scope.
Useful project information
- Lot survey, parcel dimensions and proposed improvements
- City LDIRL checklist or Accela comments
- Mecklenburg County building-plan review notes
- Actual Charlotte property address and any available survey or recorded plat
Site Plans NC is operated by Site Plans LLC. We provide remote drawing and professional-review coordination; this page does not represent a Town office or a physical office in Charlotte.
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Planning outside Charlotte?
Properties near Charlotte may be reviewed by other municipalities or county departments in Mecklenburg. Use the recorded parcel and applicable zoning boundary to choose the correct reviewer.
NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT GUIDEGreensboroGreensboro explains when a residential site plan is required.Explore Greensboro guide NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT GUIDEWinston-SalemWinston-Salem uses a defined electronic residential review process.Explore Winston-Salem guide NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT GUIDEAshevilleAsheville organizes residential permit guidance by the work being built.Explore Asheville guide NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT GUIDEFayettevilleFayetteville separates zoning site information from building review.Explore Fayetteville guide Photographs illustrate possible Charlotte project types such as ADU & Garage Conversion Plans; they are not claims of local completed client projects. View all North Carolina locations ↗