Permit Ready Shed Site Plans, Drawn to Your Lot
We draw your proposed shed onto a clean, scaled site plan using county GIS data and satellite imagery. Delivered to your inbox in 24 to 48 hours, ready to submit.
See PricingWhat's On Your Shed Site Plan
Real shed-permit plans we delivered, with the proposed shed drawn, dimensioned, and set back from each property line. Address details redacted.
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Your proposed shed, drawn and dimensioned. Footprint and size placed exactly where you plan to set it, the detail accessory-structure permits hinge on.
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Setback to every property line. Distance from the shed to each lot line and to the house, labeled, since sheds usually have their own setback rules.
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Lot-coverage context. Existing structures shown so a reviewer can confirm you stay under the accessory-building or impervious-coverage limit.
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Real property boundaries. Plotted from county parcel records and verified against satellite imagery, not eyeballed.
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Submittal-ready format. Title block, north arrow, scale, and vicinity map on an 11x17 sheet, ready to file.
What Your Building Department Checks on a Shed Site Plan
Most shed rejections have nothing to do with the shed itself. They happen because the site plan for a shed permit does not prove the placement rules are met. Reviewers check these five things.
Setbacks to property lines. The distance from the shed to your rear and side lot lines. Small accessory structures usually have their own setback table, and the reviewer verifies your dimensions against it.
Separation from other structures. The distance between the shed and your house, garage, or other buildings. Many codes require a minimum separation, or fire-rated construction when it is not met.
Shed footprint. The shed's dimensions and square footage, drawn to scale. Permit exemption thresholds like 120 or 200 square feet are checked against the drawing, not just the application form.
Easements. Utility and drainage easements. A shed placed inside one is the classic avoidable rejection, because moving it later means moving the whole building.
Lot coverage. Your lot size and existing structures, so the reviewer can confirm accessory buildings stay within the coverage and count limits for your zone.
Show all five clearly and the placement review becomes a formality. Every shed site plan we deliver includes them, dimensioned and to scale. Not sure if your shed even needs a permit? Check the shed permit rules by state first. 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
Every Order Is a Permit-Ready Starter Pack
You are not buying a drawing file. You are buying an application that goes through. Every tier includes the same four things:
Your permit-ready site plan. Drawn to scale from county GIS and satellite imagery, with your project dimensioned and every setback labeled.
The Pre-Submission Checklist. The seven checks reviewers run on your drawing. Six arrive already done on your plan; the last takes thirty seconds. See the checklist →
Plain-English permit guides. Our free guides for your project type and state, so you know what your building department expects before you submit.
Free revisions until accepted. If your reviewer asks for changes, we revise at no charge, usually within one business day, backed by the approval guarantee.
Choose Your Tier
Basic
$89
- Property lines
- Lot dimensions
- House roofline, drawn to scale
- North arrow
- Scale
- Parcel ID
- Driveway
- Your proposed shed drawn and dimensioned
Standard
$169
- Everything in Basic
- Setback dimensions labeled on plan
- Sidewalks
- Trees
- Accessory structures
- Fence (if present)
- 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)
Homeowners Who Got Their Shed Approved
A few recent shed-permit orders.
Backed by our approval guarantee
Order today and we draft your 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. Here is exactly what that looks like:
- Reviewer wants changes? We revise it free, no extra charge.
- Can't be made to work for your jurisdiction? Full refund.
- 30 day refund window from your delivery date.
- No fine print and no back and forth.
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, shed 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.
Not sure if your shed needs a permit? Read our free Shed permit guide for the rules in your state, then order the site plan your application needs.
Read the Shed permit guide →Frequently asked questions
Does my shed permit require a site plan?
Yes in most cases. Building departments want to see where the shed will be placed on your property, how far it sits from property lines, and its relationship to the existing structure. A site plan with your proposed shed drawn on it provides all of this in a format they can review quickly. For a full breakdown of when sheds require permits and the rules in your state, see our shed permit guide.
Is the proposed shed drawn on the plan?
Yes. Every plan we prepare includes your proposed shed drawn and dimensioned in its correct position on the lot. You provide the shed dimensions and planned location when you submit your order details and we draw it onto the plan based on your property's GIS data and satellite imagery.
How close to the property line can my shed be?
Setback requirements for sheds vary by jurisdiction, typically ranging from three to ten feet from property lines. Some areas have different setbacks for side versus rear property lines. Your site plan will show where the shed sits on the lot so your building department can verify it meets local setback requirements.
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 standard shed 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 complex lot configurations.
What information do you need to prepare my plan?
After selecting your tier you will complete a short form with your property address, your proposed shed dimensions, and where on the lot you plan to place it. If you have an existing survey you can upload it to improve accuracy. We handle everything else using GIS data and satellite imagery.
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 requests specific changes after submission, contact us and we will update the plan.