What do plot plans typically show?

Plot plans primarily serve as an overview of the property and provide critical information about the layout of a site. They typically include property boundaries, dimensions, and the location of significant features such as driveways, sidewalks, and buildings in relation to the boundaries. One important aspect shown on plot plans is utility easements, which indicate areas where utilities, such as water, electricity, or sewer lines, are allowed to run. This information is essential for ensuring that any construction or landscaping activities do not interfere with existing utility lines. Understanding the location of these easements is crucial for compliance with local regulations and for avoiding costly mistakes during construction.

While floor layouts detail the interior design of each room within a structure, elevation details focus on the vertical aspects of a building's exterior, and site drainage plans are primarily concerned with how water collects and flows across a site, none of these specifically address the broader layout context of utility easements that plot plans provide.