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In order to ensure that appropriate information is provided on the site drawing for each of the varying types of projects applied for, Township staff have prepared this information sheet to assist in determining the type of site drawing document required with your application for permit submission.  \nWhile the unique requirements for each type of site drawing are provided below, all drawing types shall:  \n-be drawn to scale in metric units  \n- illustrate all existing buildings as well as their sizes and setbacks to property lines  \n- identify the location of any and all existing/proposed septic systems and their components  \n- illustrate the proposed building(s) the size and setbacks to property lines  \n-the total lot coverage of the property (percentage of the property covered by buildings)  \n-provide suitable information to identify general lot drainage, unless specific grading requirements are required below  \nImages from google maps or aerial photographs are NOT acceptable for use as site drawing  \ndocuments  \n\n| Legal Survey | Prepared by: Ontario Land Surveyor / Engineer |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | A legal survey shall:\u003Cbr>-be a legal plan of survey sealed and signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor or Engineer\u003Cbr>-be up to date and accurately represent all buildings and structures on site\u003Cbr>- identify and include all easements and legal lot information |\n\n\n| Grading Plan | Prepared by: Ontario Land Surveyor / Engineer |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | A grading plan shall include all of the requirements ofa Legal Survey as described above, as well as:\u003Cbr>- include sufficient lot grading information to confirm compliance with the requirements for lot grading provided in the Ontario Building Code with regard to the proposed building |\n\n\n| Survey Sketch | Prepared by: Qualified Design Professional |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | A survey sketch shall:\u003Cbr>-be referenced to a legal plan of survey and include all easement information\u003Cbr>-be prepared using autocad or another acceptable drawing platform\u003Cbr>-be pertinent to the area of the property subject to the proposed construction |\n\n\n| Site Sketch | Prepared by: Applicant |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | A site sketch shall:\u003Cbr>-be prepared in a clear and concise manner\u003Cbr>- include all pertinent information with regard to property subject to the proposed construction (easements should be identified if pertinent to building location) |\n\nApplicable Level of Site Drawing by Permit Type  \n\n| Residential Dwellings |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| New | Additions |  |  | New & Additions to Accessory Buildings (total building size) |  |  |\n| all sizes | \u003C 50m2 | ≥ 50m2 |  | \u003C 15m2 | 15m2 to 100m2 | ≥ 100m2 |\n| Grading Plan | Survey Sketch Grading Plan |  |  | Site Sketch Survey Sketch Legal Survey |  |  |\n| Non Residential Buildings |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| New | Additions |  |  | New & Additions to Accessory Buildings (total building size) |  |  |\n| all sizes | \u003C 50m2 | ≥ 50m2 |  | \u003C 15m2 | 15m2 to 100m2 | ≥ 100m2 |\n| Legal Survey | Legal Survey Legal Survey |  |  | Site Sketch Survey Sketch Legal Survey |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Agricultural Buildings |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>\u003C 15m2\u003Cbr>New & Additions\u003Cbr> 15m2 to 100m2 \u003Cbr>≥ 100m2\u003Cbr>Site Sketch Survey Sketch Legal Survey |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Swimming Pools and Residential Decks |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| In ground Pool\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>lot \u003C 1 acre lot ≥ 1 acre |  | Above Ground\u003Cbr>Pool |  | Seasonal\u003Cbr>Pool | Deck |  |\n| Grading Plan Site Sketch |  | Site Sketch |  | Site Sketch | Site Sketch |  |\n| Notes:\u003Cbr>1. Notwithstanding the information above, the Chief Building Official may request a higher or lower level of site document where it is deemed warranted to confirm grading, setbacks or building size on the property in question.\u003Cbr>2. A shipping container is deemed to be a building and as such any such applications fo","cbCaiuFTHG6Wz4rZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuFTHG6Wz4rZ","pdf",99755,"English","# Site Drawing Requirements\n## Required Information for All Drawing Types\n## Acceptable Drawing Sources\n## Types of Site Drawings and Prepared By\n## Applicable Level of Site Drawing by Permit Type\n## Notes and Exceptions\n## Ontario Land Surveyor Contact List","[{\"question\":\"What information must be included on all site drawing types?\",\"answer\":\"All drawing types must be drawn to scale in metric units, show all existing buildings with sizes and setbacks, identify existing/proposed septic systems and components, illustrate the proposed building(s) with sizes and setbacks, and provide lot coverage plus suitable information to identify general lot drainage.\"},{\"question\":\"Are Google Maps images or aerial photos acceptable for site drawings?\",\"answer\":\"No. Images from google maps or aerial photographs are NOT acceptable for use as site drawing documents.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required for a legal survey, grading plan, and survey sketch?\",\"answer\":\"A legal survey must be a sealed and signed legal plan of survey by an Ontario Land Surveyor or Engineer and accurately represent buildings and structures while including easements and legal lot information. A grading plan includes all legal survey requirements plus sufficient lot grading to confirm compliance with Ontario Building Code lot grading requirements. A survey sketch must be referenced to a legal plan, include easement information, be prepared using AutoCAD or another acceptable platform, and be pertinent to the property area subject to construction.\"}]","Site Drawing Submissions - Site Drawing Requirements | PDF"]