Salt Lake City, UT. Alley-lot fence with the proposed runs marked along the boundary and the neighbor's garage located.
Permit-ready fence
site plan
We draw your proposed fence onto a clean, scaled site plan using county GIS data and satellite imagery. Delivered to your inbox in 24 to 48 hours, ready for your building department or HOA.
Choose your tier — from $89Revised free until your building department accepts it, or your money back
On every fence plan we draw
- Your proposed fence line, drawn to scale
- Distance to property lines and corners
- Corner and sight-triangle detail
- Existing structures and boundaries
- 11 × 17 sheet
- Drawn by a drafter
- 24 to 48 hours
- All 50 states
Three tiers. Pick what your department asks for.
Every tier includes your fence drawn and dimensioned on the plan. The difference is how much of the rest of the lot comes with it.
Basic
$89
- Property lines
- Lot dimensions
- House roofline, drawn to scale
- North arrow
- Scale
- Parcel ID
- Driveway
- Your proposed fence drawn and dimensioned
Standard
$169
- Everything in Basic
- Setback dimensions labeled on plan
- Sidewalks
- Trees
- Accessory structures
- Swimming pool (if present)
- Measurements between major features
- Vicinity map
Premium
$259
- Everything in Standard
- Impervious surface calculations
- Topographic contour lines
- Easements shown on plan
- Shrubs and paths
- Well and septic system (if present)
- Distances labeled from all existing structures to property lines
- Adds DWG file (CAD format)
Backed by our approval guarantee
Order today and we draft your site plan within 24 to 48 hours. If your reviewer asks for changes, we revise it free, usually within one business day, until your building department accepts it. In the rare case we cannot make it work for your jurisdiction, you get a full refund.
Trusted by contractors
Plans professionals are comfortable submitting.
Deck builder serving Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio.
PermitsGuide may cost a little more than some providers, but the quality is worth every cent. Their plans are clearer and more professional than the alternatives we've used, and every plan we've submitted has been accepted.
About 40 plans now, zero rejections. The DWG in the Premium tier works with my CAD setup.
Carlos T. · Contractor, Austin, TXI run a fencing crew and most of my clients have no survey. Fifteen so far this year and none rejected.
Dwayne F. · Fencing contractorIt comes back overnight, permit goes in the next morning. Keeps my schedule from slipping.
Ashanti M. · Deck builderWhat Your Building Department Checks on a Fence Site Plan
A site plan for a fence permit answers the questions the reviewer must sign off on: where the fence runs, how tall it is, and whether it creates a safety problem. Here is what they look for.
Fence line placement. The fence route drawn along your property lines, showing which sides of the lot it covers. The reviewer checks that the fence sits on or inside your boundary, not your neighbor's.
Height by section. Fence height labeled for each run. Most cities allow taller fences in the back and side yards than in the front, so one number rarely covers the whole fence.
Corner visibility. On corner lots and near driveways, reviewers check that the fence stays out of the sight triangle so drivers can see oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Gates and openings. Gate locations along the fence line, which matter for emergency access and for pool enclosures.
Pool barrier rules. If the fence encloses a pool or spa, the reviewer applies barrier requirements on top of the normal fence rules, and the plan needs to show the enclosed area clearly.
A clean, scaled drawing with the route, heights, and gates marked answers every one of those checks at a glance. Every fence site plan we deliver is drawn that way. For whether your fence needs a permit at all, see the fence permit rules by state. New to site plans? Start with the complete guide to site plans for permits.
Hear it from a homeowner
A surveyor quoted me $650 and a three week wait for a site plan. For a drawing of my own backyard. Then I found PermitsGuide for $169. The form took maybe five minutes, and the finished plan was in my inbox the next day. Property lines, setbacks, my deck drawn exactly where I wanted it. Every single number the city reviewer needs. I submitted it. Permit approved on the first try. First try. And if the city rejects your plan, they fix it for free. Still rejected? Full refund. You cannot lose. Need a permit? Stop overthinking it. PermitsGuide.com
Homeowners Who Got Their Fence Approved
A few recent fence permit and HOA orders.
"My HOA needed a site plan before they would approve the new fence. I tried to draw one myself and the architectural committee laughed. Ordered Standard here, had it Tuesday, approved Wednesday."
"They drew the full fence line with the 6-foot height noted and the corner sight triangle the city asks for. Approved on the first try."
"The HOA wanted the fence shown exactly on the property line. The plan made it obvious it was on my side. Completely painless."
"I run a fence crew and order plans here when a client has no survey. Fast turnaround and the setbacks are always labeled the way reviewers want."
"big corner lot, over a thousand feet of fence. every run drawn with the height on it. city approved as submitted , no changes asked for"
"Corner lots are the tricky ones here cause of the visibility triangle at the driveway. Plan showed it, showed the height, San Antonio approved it without a single question."
How it works
Three steps. No phone calls. No back and forth. Submit details today, hold your plan tomorrow.
Choose your tier
Pick Basic, Standard, or Premium based on what your building department or HOA needs.
Submit your details
Enter your property address, fence dimensions, and where on the lot you plan to build. Takes about 4 minutes.
Receive your plan
We draft, review, and email your finished plan within 24 to 48 hours. Submit to your building department or HOA.
Questions
Fence site plan FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a site plan for a fence permit?
Building departments use the site plan to verify that your proposed fence meets local setback requirements, does not encroach on easements, and is located within your property boundaries. Without a plan showing the fence location and its relationship to property lines, most building departments will not accept the application. For a full breakdown of when fences require permits and the rules in your state, see our fence permit guide.
Is the proposed fence drawn on the plan?
Yes. Every plan we prepare includes your proposed fence drawn and dimensioned in its correct position on the lot. You provide the fence location and length when you submit your order details and we draw it onto the plan based on your property's GIS data and satellite imagery.
Can I use this plan for an HOA submission?
Yes. Many HOAs require a site plan showing the proposed fence location before approving an installation. Our plans show property lines, the proposed fence location, and relevant dimensions in a format suitable for HOA review. If your HOA has specific requirements, note them in the additional information field when you submit your order details.
Will my building department accept this plan?
Our plans are prepared to meet standard building department requirements. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and some building departments require plans to be stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect. We recommend verifying your local requirements before ordering.
Which tier should I choose?
Basic covers what most building departments need for a straightforward fence permit application. Standard adds more existing property detail and impervious surface calculations which some jurisdictions require. Premium adds setback dimensions and distances labeled directly on the plan and a DWG file, useful for strict jurisdictions or HOAs with detailed requirements.
What information do you need to prepare my plan?
After selecting your tier you will complete a short form with your property address, the proposed fence length and location on the lot, and any specific requirements from your building department or HOA. If you have an existing survey you can upload it to improve accuracy.
How do revisions work?
Once we send your draft plan you can review it and request changes. We will update the plan at no additional charge within your revision allowance. Premium orders include unlimited revisions. If your building department or HOA requests specific changes after submission, contact us and we will update the plan.
Before you go
The permit office wants a fence site plan. We draw it overnight.
- Your fence dimensioned to every property line
- Revised free until your building department accepts it
- 98% pass review with no correction notice
Delivered in 24 to 48 hours
