Site Plans & Permit Drawings for Durham Projects.
Scaled property and permit drawings for Durham additions, decks, sheds, pools, garages and new houses, with the City's published plot-plan requirements and reviewer checklists considered before drafting.
Find drawings that fit your Durham property.
Choose the project category, confirm the City requirements and create a plan showing the actual lot and affected improvements. The proposed site, reviewer and actual building work determine which sheets belong in the application.
Deck & Porch Plans
Document footprint, connection, stairs and setbacks for proposed exterior construction.
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Sheds & Workshops
Show new accessory footprints and related elevations or construction sheets when needed.
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Retaining Wall Plans
Coordinate slope differences, wall placement and specialty calculations if contracted.
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Site plans and lot placement
For Durham: Durham identifies additions, decks, garages, sheds and pools among improvements that can require plot plans. We map the proposed improvement to reliable parcel dimensions and easements.
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Structural plans and details
For Durham work, Survey, available plat or measured property boundaries Framing, footings and engineering are scoped separately if the review calls for them.
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Grading and drainage
Consider Durham site elevations, runoff and any grading impacts using reliable property data. Restrictions may change where structures and improvements may be placed.
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Durham's instructions distinguish the information required on a property plot plan from structural and construction details provided on separate sheets. Final checklist selection remains with the reviewing authority.
The official Plot Plans resource describes footprint-changing residential permit projects.
Town guidance ↗Restrictions may change where structures and improvements may be placed.
Town guidance ↗Some applications may call for existing, proposed and maximum impervious-area figures.
Town guidance ↗A plot plan alone may not show roof loads, footing depth, structural connections or building-system details.
Town guidance ↗Document footprint, connection, stairs and setbacks for proposed exterior construction.
Drawing scope ↗Show the proposed work. Keep boundaries accurate.
Durham's plot-plan page asks for scaled property boundaries, features and relevant setback distances. Supplemental restrictions and site conditions such as streams, allowable impervious limits or floodplain information can change the required plan content.
We can prepare a clear CAD layout using source documents, but we do not certify property boundaries. For cases requiring a sealed survey, topographic analysis or engineered structure, a licensed professional remains responsible for that work.
- 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.
Durham's instructions distinguish the information required on a property plot plan from structural and construction details provided on separate sheets.
Does your project alter the building footprint?
Durham identifies additions, decks, garages, sheds and pools among improvements that can require plot plans.
Do you have a survey or self-drawn plan?
Where allowed, a self-drawn plan should be signed, dated and drawn to an acceptable scale.
Is a watershed or flood condition relevant?
Impervious calculations, flood zones, streams and easements may need to be indicated.
Which project-specific checklist applies?
The City's residential application forms vary for additions, decks, accessory structures and pools.
Prepare the relevant records. Durham property address and permitting jurisdiction · Survey, available plat or measured property boundaries · Existing and proposed structures with setback distances. Survey and licensed professional services are separate when required.
Get a document review ↗Check property conditions before finalizing placement.
Change-of-footprint test: The official Plot Plans resource describes footprint-changing residential permit projects.
Easements and streams: Restrictions may change where structures and improvements may be placed. Some applications may call for existing, proposed and maximum impervious-area figures.
Example Durham plot-plan information and supporting sheets.
Drawing content depends on which residential checklist and site conditions govern the proposed work.
Durham submissions should be scoped against the published review guidance. Drawing content depends on which residential checklist and site conditions govern the proposed work. Survey certification, regulated design and permit decisions are separate.
Request your sheet list ↗Take a closer look at the information your plans need.
Drawing content depends on which residential checklist and site conditions govern the proposed work. The photographs below are representative illustrations, not completed client projects in Durham.
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From your Durham property details to organized drawings.
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Send your Durham-area address, project dimensions, existing survey/plat and any Building & Safety plan-review notes. We'll identify the right drawings.
Confirm the Durham permit route
Durham's instructions distinguish the information required on a property plot plan from structural and construction details provided on separate sheets.
Review the drawing scope
Review the Durham drawings for Watershed impervious limits and coordinate the current plan set before final revisions.
Receive your project files
Receive your agreed PDF package and optional CAD files for Durham. A plot plan alone may not show roof loads, footing depth, structural connections or building-system details. Permit acceptance remains a government decision.
Explore permit drawing services for Durham projects.
Durham site plans for outdoor and residential projects. Choose the project category, confirm the City requirements and create a plan showing the actual lot and affected improvements. For a Durham 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 Durham plot-plan and building permit questions
These answers refer to published Durham guidance and the project types discussed on this page. Confirm current requirements for your individual parcel with the relevant authority.
Ask about your Durham project ↗Can I draw my own Durham plot plan?
The City explains that a signed and dated self-drawn plot plan may be used if an existing survey is unavailable, provided it meets the applicable scale and information requirements.
Does adding a patio or pool require a plot plan?
Durham lists pools and other new property improvements among the work types that may require plot-plan information.
Do I need impervious-area calculations for a deck?
That depends on the site and applicable watershed or zoning requirements; use the current project checklist and reviewer guidance.
Will structural design be included with my plot plan?
Not by default. Framing, foundations and engineering must be part of the agreed drawing scope if needed.
Is a drafted site plan the same as a boundary survey in Durham?
No. For a Durham project, use Durham property address and permitting 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 Durham permit plans are acceptable?
Review the City of Durham: Plot Plans instructions for this Durham project. Approval remains with the applicable regulator, and any professional seals or licensed design are separate unless specifically arranged.
Ready to plan your Durham project?
Send your Durham-area address, project dimensions, existing survey/plat and any Building & Safety plan-review notes. We'll identify the right drawings.
Useful project information
- Durham property address and survey or plat
- Existing and proposed building footprint dimensions
- Residential application checklist or plan-review comments
- Actual Durham 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 Durham.
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Planning outside Durham?
Properties near Durham may be reviewed by other municipalities or county departments in Durham, Orange and Wake. Use the recorded parcel and applicable zoning boundary to choose the correct reviewer.
NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT GUIDERaleighRaleigh allows several site-plan documentation routes for qualifying minor work.Explore Raleigh guide 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 GUIDEFayettevilleFayetteville separates zoning site information from building review.Explore Fayetteville guide Photographs illustrate possible Durham project types such as Deck & Porch Plans; they are not claims of local completed client projects. View all North Carolina locations ↗