SITE PLAN

BASIC DESIGN I
ESSENTIALS OF SITE PLAN
 ESSENTIALS OF SITE PLAN
◦ because of the need to understand the functional, natural, and cultural aspects of the
land that's expected to be developed
◦ to conveying the site and building’s story.

◦ The following are some of the most important aspects of site plan:

• Property Lines and Setbacks • Construction Limits and Lay Down Areas
• Nearby Street /Ground Signs • Existing and Proposed Conditions(well ,tank,
• North Arrow tree, sewer line ,garage )
• Existing Structures • Landscape Features(front garden, kitchen
• Parking Areas garden, grass area, patio, fountain, stones)
• Access( Driveways and • Potential Hazards
Walkways)and Entry
 Right of
Proper setbacks and buffers Setback line way(ROW)

Every municipality has a set

of development standards
that dictate the required
spaces between buildings
and property lines and the
space between site
improvements and certain
terrain features. For
example, you can't build
within a certain distance of
jurisdictional wetlands or
streams.
Nearby Street /Ground Signs
North Arrow(Dimensions and orientation )
Existing Structures
Approach( driveways and walkways),
Entrance & Parking
◦ Frontal approach ◦ Flush Entrance
◦ Oblique approach ◦ Recessed Entrance
◦ Spiral approach ◦ Projected Entrance
Parking Turning Parking Space
Radius
Existing and Proposed Conditions(well ,tank,
tree, sewer line ,garage )
Landscape Features(front garden, kitchen
garden, grass area, patio, fountain, stones)
Potential Hazards
What is included in architectural site analysis?

Site analysis in architecture is a process that involves research and analysis of the social, historical, climatic,
geographic, legal and infrastructure aspects of a location. This work is delivered visually, such as site analysis
diagrams, which are then used when planning to build a structure or building.