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General Notes
Outlines all applicable civil and environmental codes, design criteria, and project specific standards. Includes keynotes for drainage, grading, and utilities to guide both reviewers and contractors.
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Civil Drawings
“At County Permit Drawings, we lay the groundwork for your project’s success delivering precise civil drawings that integrate design, compliance, and site performance.”
01Overview
Civil drawings are essential for planning, developing, and managing the site related aspects of your construction project. They ensure proper land use, grading, drainage, utility placement, and environmental compliance. At County Permit Drawings, our civil drawing packages are developed to meet city or county requirements while coordinating seamlessly with architectural and structural plans. Whether for a new build, addition, or site upgrade, our civil sets provide the clarity and compliance needed for smooth approvals and effective construction.
02Deliverables
What we provide
Our civil drawing packages are detailed, code compliant, and customized to meet your city or county’s specific requirements, ensuring a smoother approval process and safer site development.
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Survey Plan
Provides a detailed representation of the land, including boundaries, topography, and existing features. Essential for understanding site conditions and informing design decisions.
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Site Plan
A complete map of the property showing boundaries, building footprint, setbacks, driveways, walkways, and access points. Designed to highlight spatial planning and compliance with zoning laws.
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Grading Plan
Displays existing and proposed ground elevations, slopes, and contour lines. Ensures proper drainage, stability, and integration with surrounding land features.
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Storm Water Management Plan
Cross-sectional diagrams of stormwater features showing construction details, depth profiles, slopes, and material specifications for accurate implementation.
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Site Utility Plans
Shows the precise location of water, sewer, gas, and electrical service lines with connection points to municipal or private infrastructure.
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Erosion & Sediment Control Plans
Specifies silt fences, sediment traps, and temporary erosion measures to prevent soil loss and protect nearby waterways during construction.
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Fire Safety Plan
Lays out hydrant locations, fire lane access, sprinkler system connections, and clear paths for emergency vehicles to ensure life-safety compliance.
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Drainage Plan
Lays out the network of inlets, culverts, channels, and pipes that safely redirect stormwater away from structures and critical areas.
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Emergency Plan
Identifies evacuation routes, muster points, and on-site safety provisions to protect workers and visitors during emergencies.
03Project inputs
What we need from you
To prepare accurate and permit-ready civil drawings, we’ll require the following:
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Site Survey
Current boundary and topographic survey showing property lines, contours, easements, and existing features.
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Flood Report
FEMA flood zone determination or local floodplain analysis.
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Soil Report / Geotechnical Report
Includes soil bearing capacity, composition, and stability data for grading and foundation planning.
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Utility Information
Existing utility maps and connection details (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecom).
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Architectural Site Layout
Proposed building footprint and any hardscape/landscape design intent.
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Environmental or HOA Requirements
Any special environmental reports, tree surveys, or HOA landscape guidelines.
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Local Agency Forms
Applicable permit application forms, stormwater checklists, or erosion control templates.
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Any Special Project Constraints
Sloped sites, protected trees, heritage features, or existing structures to be retained.
04How we work
From first sketch to approval
Our civil drawing process is structured and compliance focused:
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Project Input
We gather all site data, reports, and project requirements from you or your consultants.
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Preliminary Review
We assess zoning, drainage, and utility feasibility before detailed drafting.
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Civil Plan Development
We prepare site, grading, drainage, and utility layouts to integrate with architectural and structural sets.
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Coordination & Revision
We refine drawings after review with your design team and address any permitting authority feedback.
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Final Delivery
You receive a complete, permit-ready civil drawing set in PDF and CAD formats for submission.
05Role in permit drawings
Civil drawings are the foundation for site approval. They guide how land is shaped, serviced, and protected during and after construction. Permitting authorities rely on these documents to ensure safety, accessibility, environmental compliance, and proper utility coordination. Without them, projects risk delays, rejections, or costly field changes.
06Why choose us
Why choose County Permit Drawings?
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Expertise in site planning, drainage, and utility coordination.
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Knowledge of zoning, environmental, and infrastructure regulations.
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Seamless integration with architectural and structural designs.
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Experience with both residential and light commercial site development.
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Fast, accurate, and permit-focused delivery.
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Ready to Start Your Project?
A short 30-minute meeting with our experts could be the start of your dream project. We’ll listen to your ideas, share our insights, and show you exactly how we can bring your vision to life: quickly, beautifully, and with full approval in mind.