(THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE DOCUMENT SITE PLAN APPROVAL
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION FORM FOR FULL, MINOR AND STAMPED
PLAN APPLICATIONS)
Drawing C – Digital Submission - Letter Sized Site Plan
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One digital Site Plan file, formatted to print to letter-size (8 ½” x 11”), on disk or sent by
e-mail to [email protected], submitted in .dwg (AutoCAD); formatted
using the City of Kitchener standard title block and pen settings and following the Digital
Submission Requirements below.
PDF of the letter-sized (8 ½” x 11”) Site Plan on disk or sent by e-mail to [email protected].
The City of Kitchener’s standard title block contains a title block border, north arrow, site
statistics text, and title-block text. The file contains all required layers and their specific
properties including colour, line-type, and line-weight. The title block layer names and content
description can be found in the table Standard Title Block Layer Properties and Content
contained below.
Digital Submission Requirements
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All line-work for the site plan drawing should be contained within the The City of
Kitchener standard site plan title block (see example drawing below)
Submit the site plan, on The City of Kitchener standard site plan title-block in MODEL
SPACE
Use only the applicable layers of Proposed Site Plan on the City of Kitchener Standard
site plan title block.
The drawing must be specifically formatted to be CLEAR AND LEGIBLE in an 8 ½” x
11” (letter) format printout using the City of Kitchener pen settings.
The City of Kitchener Standard Site Plan Title-block must be scaled proportionally to fit
the site plan drawing.
Use only standard, true type, font types
Edit the Title-block text to enter the site owner’s name, site address, current date, site
plan number (if known), and property legal description.
Edit the Title-block text layer ‘Site Statistics’, as applicable,
Drawing units are to be in metric.
All data is to be contained on title block layers as described in the table entitled Standard
Title Block Layer Properties, as applicable.
Only the content described under each respective layer’s “Description of Content” shall
be allowed.
Purge all old or extra drawing layers
All line work should be closed. i.e. All lines that meet must be snapped together.
Use of hatch pattern in CAD files should be kept to a minimum.
Please Do Not:
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Do not overwrite the assigned symbology, or layer colours.
Do not redraw title-block
Do not use your own Site Statistics formatting.
Do not xref any files. (Bind xref files through the xref manager under the Insert menu.)
Do not attach any raster images to the CAD file submitted.
Do not include any layers other that those contained in the City of Kitchener standard site
plan title-block.
Do not include the following on the submitted 8 ½” x 11” (letter) Digital Site Plans:
(PLEASE NOTE: This does not apply to the other site plan drawings A and B)
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No Company Stamps or Logos
No Legends
No Key Maps
No Additional North Arrows
No References To Other Drawings
No Features ‘To Be Removed’
No Commercial Names
No Point Elevations
No Slopes
No Grading Lines
No Swales
No Trees
No Cross Sections
No Inside Building Details
Truck Turning Circles
Setback lines
Special Consideration:
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Label all Grassed or Sodded or Seeded areas as LANDSCAPED
Include car stacking illustration for drive-through establishments
Label all flush curbs and roll-over curbs
RESOURCES
Information regarding The City of Kitchener site plan submission requirements can be found on
the City of Kitchener website at:
http://www.kitchener.ca/city_hall/departments/devtech_services/planning/plan_dev_applic/site_p
lan.html
The City of Kitchener standard site plan title block (.dwg file) can be found at:
http://www.kitchener.ca/city_hall/departments/devtech_services/planning/plan_dev_applic/standa
rd_site_plan_title_block.zip
The City of Kitchener standard title block pen settings can be found at:
http://www.kitchener.ca/city_hall/departments/devtech_services/planning/plan_dev_applic/kitche
ner_pen_settings.zip
The City of Kitchener title block (.dwg file) and colour dependent plot style table (.ctb file) can
also be received upon request to [email protected] or by phone at 519-741-2851.
Standard Title Block Layer Properties and Content
Layer Name
Colour
Linetype
Layer Description
Entity Types
BEARINGS_DIST
Green-Index 3
(0,255,0)
Grey-Index 8
(128,128,128)
Red-Index 1
(255,0,0)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
Grey-Index 8
(128,128,128)
Grey-Index 8
(128,128,128)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
Red-Index 1
(255,0,0)
Cyan-Index 4
(0,255,255)
Continuous
Bearings and distances of the legal property boundary.
Text
Continuous
Contour lines and associated text.
Continuous
Standard arrows showing building entrance locations.
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline
Continuous
ESPA boundaries and associated text.
Continuous
Existing buildings, structures, forms and associated text.
Continuous
Existing buildings, structures, forms and associated text.
Continuous
Existing trees, shrubs, woodlots and associated text.
Continuous
Existing streams, creeks, ponds and associated text.
Fenceline2
Fence-location, height, and type.
Dashed
Location of hydrants, Siamese connections, and fire route and
associated text. (dashed line applies to the fire route)
CONTOURS
ENTRANCE_ARROWS
ESPA
EX_STRUCTURES
EX_USE
EX_VEGETATION
EX_WATER
FENCE
FIRE
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Continuous
FLOODLINE
LANDSCAPING
MISC
OUTDOOR_CONTAINERS
PARKING
PAVEMENT
PLAN_DIM
PLAN_TEXT
Cyan-Index 4
(0,255,255)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
Yellow-Index 2
(255,255,0)
Red-Index 1
(255,0,0)
Red-Index 1
(255,0,0)
Green-Index 3
(0,255,0)
Magenta-Index 6
(255,0,255)
Continuous
Flood-line boundaries and associated text.
Continuous
Proposed landscaped areas labeled 'Landscaped'
Continuous
Miscellaneous
Continuous
Proposed containers, vaults, facilities for waste collection and
associated text
Parking space lines, handicapped space symbol indicating
handicapped parking and associated text
Lines showing the edge of pavement, curbs and sidewalks and
associated text.
All relevant dimensions including building, yards, driveways,
parking in metric.
All relevant descriptive text and text leaders.
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Line/Polyline &
Text
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Text
PROPOSED_BUILD
Blue-Index 5
(0,0,255)
Continuous
RIGHT_OF_WAY
Yellow-Index 2
(255,255,0)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
Cyan-Index 4
(0,255,255)
Red-Index 1
(255,0,0)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
White-Index 7
(255,255,255)
Continuous
Lines showing the legal property boundary of the subject site
and associated text. All line work must be closed (snapped
together at meeting points).
Lines showing the proposed building and any new structure and
associated text. All line work must be closed (snapped together
at meeting points).
Lines showing existing right of ways.
Continuous
Existing and proposed service connections and associated text.
Continuous
Street Name text.
Continuous
Survey monuments, iron bars, and associated text.
Continuous
Storm water management areas (ponds etc) and associated text.
Continuous
Titleblock linework
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline
Continuous
Titleblock text and Site Statistics
Text
Continuous
Directional arrows on pavement. One way arrows, left turn
arrows, etc.
Wetlands, marshes and associated text.
Line/Polyline
PROPERTY_LINE
SERVICES
STREET_TXT
SURVEY
SWM
TITLEBLOCK_LINE
TITLEBLOCK_TXT
TRAFFIC ARROWS
WETLANDS
Center2
Continuous
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
Line/Polyline
Line/Polyline &
Text
Text
Line/Polyline &
Text
LEGIBLE AT 8.5 X 11
DIGITAL SITE PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS - EXAMPLE DRAWING
CITY OF KITCHENER STANDARD SITE PLAN TITLE BLOCK
LANDSCAPED
10
15
25
GENERATOR
ELECTRICAL
NG
REVISED:
WI
20
RA
MULTI-RESIDENTIAL
Number of UnitsNumber of Visitor SpacesFloor Space Ratio-
COMMERCIAL
Total Gross Floor Area
(including mezzanine)-
INDUSTRIAL
Total Gross Floor Area
(including mezzanine)-
INSTITUTIONAL
Floor Space RatioNOTE: ALL ASPHALT AREAS TO
BE DEFINED WITH 0.15M HIGH
POURED CONCRETE CURBING
SITE PLAN APPLICATION No.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
City of Kitchener
DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CAD FILE:
SP.dwg
Parking RequiredParking ProvidedParking Space Minimum Dimensions- 2.6m x 5.5m
ZoningC of A ApplicationLot Area- m²
Building Coverage- m² ( %)
Landscaped Area- m² ( %)
Asphalt / Hard Surface Area- m² ( %)
SITE STATISTICS
SCALE TITLE BLOCK PROPORTIONALLY TO FIT SITE PLAN DRAWING
DEEP WELL
GARBAGE UNIT
PRIVACY FENCE
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Use a standard metric scale such as
1:250, 1:400, 1:1000, etc.
(Generally use the largest scale
possible to ensure all drawing details
DATE: JANUARY 1, 2005
SCALE 1: 1,000
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SIDEWALK
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SITE PLAN
OWNER’S NAME
SITE ADDRESS
SITE PLAN
Update the title block to reflect the
site address and owner’s name.
E.g.
JOHN SMITH
123 ANYWHERE ST.
Adjust the
orientation of the
drawing to
maximize scale,
with preference to
North pointing to
the top of the page.
Site statistics to be
provided in square
metres and
corresponding
percentages.
Indicate number
of parking spaces
required and
provided, as well
as how parking
was calculated.
Complete only the
section that applies
to the site plan
application and
delete the others
from the title block.
Information Technology
Corporate Services Department
Phone: (519) 741-2851
Email: [email protected]
SECTION TWO: APPLICATION FORM
Prior to the submission of this application, applicants are strongly encouraged to pre-consult with
Planning staff in the Development & Technical Services Department. This pre-consultation can
result in the identification of matters that will significantly assist in the processing of the
application.
Failure to comply to any of the submission requirements will delay the processing and
completion of the site plan application.
Questions in respect to the application and process or requests for pre-consultation with staff may
be made in person at: Development & Technical Services Department, Planning - 6th Floor, 200
King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario or by telephone (519) 741-2426.