RURAL ZONING DISTRICT – SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
 Owner’s name, preparer’s name, preferred scale (1”=20’), north
arrow, and date of preparation. Plans are not to exceed 24” x 36” in
size. Name, signature, and stamp of architect, engineer, or surveyor
may be required, depending on the type of application.
 A vicinity map indicating the location of the site relative to the
major roads in the area.
 Dimensioned boundaries of subject parcel(s), gross and net lot area,
City/County boundary limits, and all right-of-way easements of
adjacent streets (including width and whether County maintained or
Not County maintained).
 Location of existing and proposed improvements, including all
 Location and width of all easements for water, sewage, storm
drainage, utilities or other purposes.
 Accurate contour lines showing topography at reasonable
intervals on lands with slope greater than five percent.
 Existing drainage patterns and drainage patterns as a result of the
proposed improvements. Show areas of flooding (100-year
flood).
 Location, common name, diameter and number of trees to be
removed or located near improvements, measured 4.5 feet above
grade.
buildings, decks, swimming pools, arbors, landings, porches,
retaining walls (indicate top and bottom elevation of wall), fences,
power poles, water tanks, bridges, etc. Show dimensions, required
front-, rear-, and side-yard setbacks, and distances to property lines
and other buildings.
 Unusual topographic features including watercourses, swales,
 Location of existing and/or proposed septic systems and wells. Call
 Proposed earthwork quantities for grading located outside of the
(408) 918-3400 or visit the Department of Environmental Health’s
website at www.ehinfo.org for more information.
building footprint. Provide the breakdown of total grading
quantities (cut/fill, vertical height of cut or fill) for the various
improvements.
 Calculation of existing and proposed floor area (as defined in
ditches, culverts, creeks, streams, etc. Show setback from top
and centerline of bank (see Water Collaborative Handout).
 Any known soil or geologic hazard areas (faults, landslides, etc.).
Chapter 1.30 of the County Zoning Ordinance). See Floor Area
Calculation pamphlet for more information.
 If proposed access to the property is from a private road, show
 Existing and proposed access and parking areas including private
 For lots in HS zoning districts, the site plan must outline the
streets, driveways, carports and garages. Demonstrate how
proposed improvements comply with the Fire Marshal Office
(FMO) and Land Development Engineering’s (LDE) access
standards. Call (408) 299-5760 for information regarding FMO
standards. Visit www.sccbuilding.org for LDE standards.
proposed developed area and show topography using contour
lines that represent five-foot intervals in elevation. Average slope
computations must be shown on the site plan along with the
certification stamp and signature by a registered civil engineer or
licensed land surveyor (see separate Building Site Approval
handout for details).
how existing or proposed road meets FMO/LDE road standards.
July 2008
SITE
10”-15” Sycamores
24”-48” Live Oaks
SEPTIC FIELD
VICINITY MAP
10’ min.
Johnson
10” Sycamore
20” Live Oak
30’ Bldg
Setback Line (Typ.)
1500 gal.
tank
15” Sycamores
6’ min.
(N) Hydrant
TOW 379.0
BOW 376.0
Top of Bank
20” Live Oak
10” Sycamore
(N) Well
15” Sycamore
100’ radius
24” Live Oak
(N) 2-story
40’ Min
Residence
w/covered porch
FF 384.00 24” Live Oak
PAD 380.00
(N) Bridge
Top of Bank
(N) 3-car Garage
and Barn
PAD 380.00
48’ Min
(E)
Residence
to be
demolished
20” Live Oak
10’ min.
Winding Way
(NOT COUNTY MAINTAINED)
Trees to be Removed
1 - 24” Coast Live Oak,
located at driveway
TOW 376.0
BOW 372.0
10” Sycamores
Winding Way Creek
Nguyen
15” Sycamore
30’ Bldg Setback Line (Typ.)
Grading Quantities (Cubic Yds)
Cut
Fill
Height
House
0
150
4’
Driveway
500
500
4’
Site Plan for Mr. and Mrs. Smith
12345 Winding Way, My City
Lot Size (Gross): 20.4 acres
Zoning: AR
(N) 2-story Residence: 4,250 sq. ft.
Hernandez
(N) 2-story Garage & Barn: 1,450 sq. ft.
(N) Shed Structure: 600 sq. ft.
(N) Covered Porch: 1,200 sq. ft.
(2) 5,000-gallon
water tanks on pad (N) Driveway: 3,500 sq. ft.
ABC ENGINEERING SERVICES
100 STATE STREET
ANYTOWN, CA 95000
SAMPLE SITE PLAN – RURAL ZONING DISTRICT
For Residential Development
20” Live Oaks
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EXISTING
PAVEMENT
north
Scale: 1” = 20’
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URBAN ZONING DISTRICT – SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
 Owner’s name, preparer’s name, preferred scale (1”=20’), north
 Accurate contour lines showing topography at reasonable
arrow, and date of preparation. Plans are not to exceed 24” x 36” in
size. Name, signature, and stamp of architect, engineer, or surveyor
may be required, depending on the type of application.
 Unusual topographic features including watercourses, swales,
 A vicinity map indicating the location of the site relative to the
ditches, culverts, creeks, streams, etc. Show setback from top
and centerline of bank (see Water Collaborative Handout).
principal roads in the area.
 Dimensioned boundaries of subject parcel(s), gross and net lot area,
and all right-of-way easements of adjacent streets (including width
and whether County maintained or Not County maintained).
 Location of existing and proposed improvements, including all
buildings, decks, swimming pools, arbors, landings, porches,
retaining walls, fences, etc. Show dimensions, required front-, rear-,
and side-yard setbacks, and distances to property lines and other
buildings.
 Calculation of existing and proposed floor area (as defined in
Chapter 1.30 of the County Zoning Ordinance). See Floor Area
Calculation pamphlet for more information.
 Roof plan of existing and proposed improvements and dimensions
of all rooflines.
 Existing and proposed access and parking areas including private
streets, driveways, carports and garages. If driveway is longer than
150 feet, demonstrate that it meets the Fire Marshal Office’s (FMO)
standards. Call (408) 299-5760 or visit the FMO website at
http://firemarshal.sccgov.org for more information.
 Location and width of all easements for water, sewage, storm
intervals on lands with slope greater than five percent.
 Location, common name, diameter and number of trees to be
removed or located near improvements, measured 4.5 feet above
grade.
 Proposed earthwork quantities for grading located outside of the
building footprint. Provide the breakdown of total grading
quantities (cut/fill, vertical height of cut or fill) for the various
improvements.
 Existing drainage patterns and drainage patterns as a result of
improvements.
 If on septic, show proposed septic system. Call (408) 918-3400
or visit the Department of Environmental Health’s website at
www.ehinfo.org for more information.
 For lots in RHS and R1E zoning districts, the site plan must
outline the proposed developed area and show topography using
contour lines that represent five-foot intervals in elevation.
Average slope computations in the developed area must be
shown on the site plan along with certification stamp and
signature by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor
(see separate Average Slope for Building Site Approval handout
for details).
drainage, utilities or other purposes.
February 2008
PL
SITE
10’ Utility Easement
Proposed 225 sq. ft.
Storage Shed
18” Roof overhang
VICINITY MAP
18’-6” separation
betw. buildings
Proposed
500 sq. ft.
Addition
10’-0”
side setback
Existing
Drainage
Flow
3’-0” side setback for
accessory structures
APN: 123-12-123
Address: 1234 My Street, My City
Roof overhang
(24” typ.)
Lot Size (Gross): 9800 sq. ft.
140.0’
140.0’
Lot Size (Net): 9800 sq. ft.
Zoning: R1-10
(E) Main Res. Floor Area: 1,500 sq. ft.
Proposed Main Addition: 750 sq. ft.
Proposed Accessory Structure: 225 sq. ft.
Existing 1-Story Residence
w/Attached Garage
Total Main Res. Floor Area: 2,250 sq. ft.
Rear Yard Area (28’x70’): 1,960 sq. ft.
30% Rear Yard Coverage Allowed: 588 sq. ft.
Proposed Rear Yard Coverage: (15’x15’) 225 sq. ft.
PL
CL
NO GRADING PROPOSED
6’ tall (E) fence
Revisions
Driveway
70.0’
My Street
(County Maintained)
25’
8” Cedar
25’ front yard
Property Line
Walkway
Proposed
250 sq. ft.
Porch Addition
ABC ENGINEERING SERVICES
100 STATE STREET
ANYTOWN, CA 95000
70.0’
25’ rear yard
PL
Property
Corner
(E) Iron Pipe
Site Plan for Mr. and Mrs. Smith
1234 My Street, My City
SAMPLE SITE PLAN – URBAN ZONING DISTRICT
For Residential Development
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Scale: 1” = 20’
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