SCOTIA PLOT PLAN INSTRUCTIONS
Click HERE to view a sample plot plan

1.   Use paper at least 8 1/2” X 11”.

2.   Have a heading with property address, owners name & phone.

3.   Draw with straight edge to a scale no smaller than 1”= 50’ ( 1” = 20’ will usually work for a typical property).
            (Show the scale used on the plan)
4.   Distinguish between existing and proposed structures.

5.   Show:     -Street(s) that abut property
                    -Property lines with dimensions
                    -Front, rear and side yard setback dimensions for structures
                         (setback is the distance from structure to property line)
                    -Distances between structures
                    -Perimeter dimensions of structures
                    -Height in stories and feet of structures
                    -Location of signs (add more sheets with drawings and dimensions
                         of signs).
                    -Driveways  -Width at street or curbline,
                                       -Overall size of parking areas,
                                       -Outline and show size of all regular and handicap parking
                                         spots,
                                       -Indicate pavement types

6.   In addition to the above requirements indicate the following information for the specific structures:
                -Garages                    -automobile capacity
                -Porches                    -open or enclosed, type of foundation
                -Pools                        -above ground or inground, water depth, height of aboveground
                                                    pool walls, details of Code required enclosures

7.         You may be asked to provide more information to the Building Inspector or to any authorizing Board to
            help determine Code compliance.

   NOTE:    For vacant land and lot development, a land survey containing the seal and signature of a licensed
                 surveyor or engineer must be submitted.