Site Plan for Permit Case Study

749 Spillsbury Drive – Peterborough, Ontario

When applying for a building permit or zoning review in Canada, municipalities often require a
site plan for permit approval. These plans help planning departments verify lot coverage,
setbacks, impervious surfaces, and overall zoning compliance.

In this case study, we prepared a professional site plan for permit submission for a residential
property in Peterborough, Ontario after the city requested additional information to determine whether a
minor variance might be required.

Project Location

Address:
749 Spillsbury Drive
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

The property owner contacted us after the city requested a detailed property layout to review zoning compliance
and determine whether a minor variance application would be required. The municipality needed a complete
site plan for permit review showing the lot boundaries, driveway footprint, structures,
impervious surfaces, setbacks, and landscaped areas.

What the City Requested

Before reviewing the application, the city requested the following:

• Accurately plot the driveway footprint
• Show all structures and impervious surfaces
• Confirm lot dimensions in metric units
• Identify required and proposed setbacks from relevant lot lines
• Prepare a zoning compliance matrix outlining required versus proposed standards
• Confirm lot coverage calculations
• Show areas of grass or landscaping

To help prepare the drawing, reference materials included the property survey, GeoWarehouse dimensions,
aerial imagery, sketch drawings, and floor plans for the house and outbuildings. Using these materials, we
created a clear, permit-ready site plan suitable for municipal submission.

Completed Site Plan for Permit Submission

Below is the completed site plan prepared for the property at 749 Spillsbury Drive in Peterborough, Ontario.

The drawing includes property boundaries and lot dimensions, the existing house, detached garage, shed,
bunk house, driveway footprint, patios, hardscape areas, landscaped areas, setback measurements, and zoning-related calculations.

Lot Coverage and Impervious Surface Analysis

A key part of this site plan for permit application was verifying lot coverage and impervious surface area.
The final drawing included the following calculations:

These calculations help municipalities determine whether a property meets zoning bylaws or whether further
planning review, including a minor variance application, may be required.

Why Professional Site Plans Help

Many applications are delayed because homeowners submit hand sketches or incomplete drawings. A professional
site plan for permit approval provides municipalities with the clear information they need to review
setbacks, lot coverage, driveway placement, and all other structures on the property.

• Faster permit processing
• Clearer zoning compliance review
• Accurate setback verification
• Detailed lot coverage and impervious surface calculations
• Reduced risk of permit rejection or revision requests

Site Plans for Permit Applications Across Canada

At siteplans.ca, we prepare professional site plans for permit applications across Canada, including
plans for decks, pools, sheds, garages, home additions, zoning compliance reviews, and minor variance submissions.

Most plans are completed within 24 hours and delivered digitally for convenient submission to your municipality.