Plot plans for permits, drawn to your city checklist.
Most Texas building permits start with a plot plan: a scaled drawing of your lot that shows what is there today and what you plan to build. We draw it to the scale, setbacks and details your city asks for, so the reviewer can approve it quickly.
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Every plan is drawn for your actual lot from your survey or plat, with the details your reviewer checks first.
- North arrow, scale and date
- Lot dimensions and property lines
- Existing structures with square footage
- Proposed work, hatched or labeled
- Distances to every property line
- Setbacks for your zoning district
- Easements and right-of-way
- Driveways, sidewalks and flatwork
- Lot coverage or impervious cover numbers
- Floodplain and finished floor elevation where needed
Example plot plan for a home addition
This is the kind of drawing your permit office reviews. Each numbered item is something we show on your plan.
- 1Property lines with lot dimensions
- 2Existing house with square footage
- 3Proposed addition, hatched
- 4Distance from the addition to each property line
- 5Front, side and rear setback lines
- 6Driveway and sidewalk
- 7North arrow and scale bar
Plot plans for every residential permit
Tell us what you are building and we draw the plan your city expects for that project.
Home additions
Existing house with the new area hatched and updated setbacks.
New homes and ADUs
Every structure, utilities, driveway and drainage on one sheet.
Garages, sheds and carports
Footprint, square footage and distances to lines and buildings.
Pools and spas
Pool, deck, barrier, equipment and electrical service location.
Fences
Fence run, height, gates and easements crossed.
Decks and patio covers
Size, height above grade and setbacks from property lines.
Plans and projects like yours
A look at the drawings and project types this service covers in Texas.
What Texas cities ask for on a plot plan
Rules change from city to city. These are examples from official city permit pages, and we check the rules for your address before drawing.
Requirements change. Always confirm current rules with your permit office before you build.
Why these plans get sent back
The most common review comments we see, and every one is checked before your plan leaves our desk.
- Drawing not to scale or missing a scale bar
- Distances to property lines missing
- Easements not shown
- Proposed work not clearly marked
- Lot coverage or impervious cover not calculated
What we need from you
Most orders start with just the first two items. We tell you if anything else is needed.
- Property addressSo we can confirm the city, county or ETJ rules.
- Survey or recorded platA photo or PDF is fine. No survey? We check what is on public record.
- Project detailsWhat you are building, its size and where it goes on the lot.
- Photos or a sketchOptional, but they help us place the work accurately.
Who we draw these plans for
Homeowners ordering one plan and contractors ordering every week get the same review and turnaround.
From address to permit-ready in four steps
No account to create and no forms to learn. Send the address and we handle the drawing.
Send your address
Share the property address, project details and any survey or plat you have.
Get scope and price
We confirm what your city or county requires and send a clear quote.
We draft the plan
Your plan is drawn to scale with every dimension the reviewer checks.
Submit with confidence
You get a permit-ready PDF, and we fix covered review comments for free.
If the city rejects it, we fix it free.
Covered drafting comments are corrected at no charge. If we cannot get it right, our money-back guarantee applies.
Questions about plot plan for permit in Texas
Straight answers to what Texas owners and contractors ask us most.
What is a plot plan for a building permit?
A plot plan is a scaled drawing of your lot showing property lines, existing buildings, the new work and the distances between them. Texas building departments use it to check setbacks, easements and lot coverage.
Is a plot plan the same as a site plan?
For most residential permits, yes. Cities use both names. Commercial site plans usually include more, such as parking, fire lanes and utilities.
Can I draw my own plot plan?
Some cities accept a homeowner sketch for small projects. Many reject plans that are not to scale or miss setbacks and easements, which is the most common reason for a resubmittal.
What do you need from me?
The property address, your survey or plat if you have one, and a short description of the work with its size and location on the lot.
How fast can I get a plot plan?
Most residential plot plans are delivered in 12 to 24 hours after we confirm the details.
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Serving every Texas city and county
Local permit guides for our most-requested cities. We draw for all 254 Texas counties.
Get your plan in 12 to 24 hours.
Send your address and project details. We confirm what your city needs and send a price, usually the same day.
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Takes 30 seconds. Tell us the project and address, we reply with what your city needs and a price.
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