Which plan would you use to verify the building's placement relative to property lines?

• A. Plot Plan
• B. Site Plan
• C. Floor Plan
• D. Elevations

Answer: (B)

Placing a building correctly on the lot and making sure it sits within the required setbacks is shown clearly on a site plan. This plan lays out the building footprint in relation to property lines, shows distances to boundaries, and includes other site elements like driveways, utilities, drainage, and landscape features. It’s the drawing you use to confirm that the building’s location complies with zoning and setback rules and fits properly on the site.

A plot plan also shows property lines and the footprint, but its primary purpose is to map the legal boundaries and overall lot layout, not to coordinate the building’s exact position on the site. A floor plan focuses on interior rooms and layout, not exterior placement. Elevations depict the exterior faces of the building, not how it sits on the property.