To properly name the plans, click here to view the naming convention guide.

Note: All documents and plans must be submitted in a PDF format. 

Cover Page

The applicant shall provide a Cover Page that shows the project name, date of the drawing, a vicinity map and scale, revision dates, table of contents, contact information, and file number. Below are additional details for each requirement.

Contact Information:

• Agent and Applicant: Consultant Logo Box (name, address, phone number, fax, and e-mail, if applicable).
• Property Owner: name, address, phone number, fax, and e-mail, if applicable.
• Architect and Engineer of Record: name, address, phone number, fax, and e-mail, if applicable.

File Number: Provide a space for the city’s File No. to be included.

Table of Contents: Label in accordance with the naming convention guide.

Revision Dates: Each revision/resubmittal date pertaining to the application must be identified in a chart, (revised drawings which do not have revision numbers and dates shall not be accepted).

Vicinity Map clearly showing the subject property, adjacent properties, and their relationship to the streets located within one-half mile of the property (at a minimum). The vicinity map should be at a scale that is readable and includes sufficient landmarks to quickly identify location.

Relevant applications shall include a certified, signed, and sealed Boundary Survey to support the Site Plan, or plat and be prepared by a Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper and be less than one year old, prepared per Florida Standards of Practice (F.S. § 472.027 and Rule 5J-17.050-052, F.A.C.) for Boundary Surveys – https://www.fdacs.gov/Business-Services/Surveyors-and-Mappers/Standards-of-Practice

Boundary Survey:

All boundary surveys shall provide the following information unless otherwise provided in the application checklist or as determined by the Director pursuant to Section 2.3.2. 

• Legal description of the property depicted on the survey.
• Ties to section corners.
• Location of street centerlines.
• Title block and scale pursuant to the requirements for plans in (C).
• Location, extent and dimensions of all easements, reservations and rights-of-way of record based upon an abstraction of title.
• A Title Policy, Title Commitment, Title Search, Opinion of Title, or Property Information Report current to within one year must be shown on all surveys, including date, policy number, issuer’s name, address, and the disposition of all Schedule B-II encumbrances. Title information must be kept current to within one year throughout the entire approval process.

As-Built Survey:

In addition to the required components of a boundary survey, an as-built survey shall provide the following information:

• Location of all improvements on the property and on the abutting rights-of-way and easements.
• Horizontal and vertical dimensions, areas, and finished floor elevations of all structures; and
• Setback of all structures to property lines.
• The survey must be certified as reflecting conditions on the site as they existed within one year prior to the filing of the application. The Director may authorize exceptions to this requirement.

• The perimeter of the property described pursuant to the legal description contained in the submitted warranty deed.
• (The center line of the right-of-way of any adjacent street with the basis of the center line clearly stated; the center line of the existing pavement; the width of the street pavement; the location and width of any adjacent sidewalk; and the identification of any improvements located between the property and any adjacent street.
• The approximate location of intersecting lot lines of adjacent parcels and the approximate location of the nearest structures and/or significant improvements on those parcels.
• The location of the nearest driveway or point of access of adjacent properties (including property across a street, which shares a common street with the subject property). If there are no driveways within 50 feet, then they do not need to be shown; however, a note of this situation shall be provided.
• The approximate location of aboveground and underground utilities including water, sewer, drainage, power, gas, telephone, and cable television; poles and guy wires; transformer boxes, etc. The plan shall identify the disposition of all such existing utilities.
• The location of any other significant features, including vegetation and all trees which have a diameter of four inches or greater, measured at four and one-half feet above grade; water bodies and water courses; and other improvements. The plan shall identify the disposition of all such items. A separate tree survey may be required. If so, it shall be at the same scale as the site plan.Items required in (9) and (10) may be shown on one separate plan or survey sheet, and then only those items impacted by the proposed development need be shown on the site plan.
• The location of all proposed structures with setbacks dimensioned from the closest property lines.
• The intended use of each structure. This may be accommodated directly on the drawing or by referencing the structures by letter and providing a chart.
• The paths of ingress and egress for vehicles and pedestrians onto and through the site. Traffic flow shall be indicated with arrows. Standard Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) symbols shall be used to show control devices and pavement markings. A separate flow control plan may be required.
• The location of parking and loading zones. The number of parking spaces shall be shown on the plan. The plan shall show typical dimensions of parking spaces, landscape islands, and traffic aisles for each type of parking space which is provided. In addition, a detail showing parking space striping, space sizing, and method(s) of providing wheel stops shall be provided.
• The manner all utility services are to be provided to the site and to individual structures on the site.
• The location of any buffers, fencing, walls. A sketch of the type of such feature shall be provided.
• The location of proposed signing with an indication of proposed height and dimensions. Signage is approved by a separate application, however.
• The proposed location for solid waste disposal facilities. A note or detail shall be provided which identifies the height of required enclosures, the type of gating, and the type of materials to be used for the enclosure.
• The location of all landscape areas and an indication of the type of vegetation (trees, shrubs, hedges, groundcover) which is to be provided therein.
• Spot elevations showing changes of elevations of not more than two feet, existing and proposed, throughout the site and at a distance ten feet into adjacent property. Additional spot elevations and/or a topographic plan may be required.
• The F.E.M.A. Flood Plain designation for the property, the base flood elevation, and a statement as to how provisions of the Flood Damage Regulations will be met.
• If project phasing is proposed, such phases shall be clearly shown on the plan and a narrative describing the phasing program shall be provided.
• A site data table with the information identified in Project Data and Projects within the CBD under Supplemental Forms.
• Plans which are submitted for formal action shall be stamped with a raised seal and signed by the preparer.
• Location Map: A Location Map of the subject property (site) pertaining to the application shall be prepared and shown on the applicable plan, as follows:
  • Minimum Map Size: Shall be placed in a 2.5” x 2.5” box.
  • Site Location: shows the intersection of two nearest major streets with street names identified.
  • Street Names: identify the streets on which the site fronts.
• Legend: If symbols and acronyms are used on the plan. A chart must be prepared to identify all symbols and acronyms and define what they represent.
• North Arrow: Required for Master, Site, Subdivision, Landscape Plan(s) and Survey, and may be noted on other types of Zoning Plans, where applicable. The North Arrow should be oriented to the top or right of the page, as applicable.
• Graphic Scale: Prefer to be placed adjacent to the North Arrow or in a location of the plan where it is easily seen.
• Property Development Regulations: The Applicant shall provide the following chart on the Site Plan:

• Non-conformities: Applications with non-conformities shall include the following non-conformities chart of the Site Plan to identify the corresponding Development Order (DO) that vested the non-conformities:

• Variances or Waivers: The Applicant shall provide details of the proposed Variance(s) or Waiver(s) on the Site Plan using the following chart. For applications that have prior approved Variances or Waivers, the previously approved Variances or Waivers that are not the same as the current proposed requests must also be shown on the plan.

Final Engineering Plans

Engineering Plans, which include drainage, water, and sewer plans, are construction drawings which have been prepared by a Registered Engineer in a manner acceptable to permitting agencies and in accordance with the latest version of the City of Delray Beach Minimum Construction Standards and Specifications.

• Water and sewer plans must be prepared pursuant to requirements of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS)
• Drainage plans must be prepared pursuant to requirements of the South Florida Water Management District.
• Street improvement plans must be prepared pursuant to specifications as set forth by the City Engineer for local streets; and, per Palm Beach County or FDOT requirements for streets which are under the jurisdiction of those agencies.
• Plans shall be drawn on a topographic base (unless the use of spot elevations are previously approved by the City Engineer) with topographic features extended to ten feet beyond the site. All plans shall be drawn on a sheet which is 24 inches by 36 inches.
• Plans shall show the approximate location as shown in records of Delray Beach and/or field observations of all existing water, sewer, and drainage facilities along with streets, sidewalks, and above ground improvements which provide service to and on the site. Notes shall state the disposition of all existing facilities including service lines, meters, etc.
• Composite utility plans shall show the proposed location of all existing and proposed utilities (water, sewer, power, telephone, gas, cable, drainage devices) and shall be signed by a representative of each utility provider attesting to the fact that services can be accommodated as shown on the composite utility plan. The composite plan shall address the responsibility for relocation of existing services and installation of new services.
• Plans shall show the proposed location, sizing and design basis of water, sewer, fire suppression, and drainage facilities which are to serve the site, including pertinent calculations, and the method of providing service to the proposed structures.
• Plans shall show the method of providing service to proposed structures.
• Plans shall show the location of proposed streetlights and shall address the responsibility for installation.
• Surface water management calculation indicating the proposed system's ability to meet storm water quality and quantity requirements in accordance with South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) regulations.
• Plans may include a plan sheet which includes all proposed improvements on one plan sheet at a scale other than what is required. This additional submittal is considered supplemental, and provided in addition to plans submitted meeting the scale requirement.

For preparation of Architectural Elevations, the Applicant shall refer to (C) Plans, for format and other drafting standards. In addition to the above, the following shall also be identified on the plan or elevation:

• Location key showing footprint of building and elevation orientation; and
• Projects with multiple buildings shall provide separate pages and elevations for each building.
• A sketch plan showing existing conditions if the architectural review is not associated with an application that requires site plan or plat review, otherwise, the site plan or plat shall accompany the submission.
• All drawings shall be drawn to scale (architectural scale is permitted) and dimensioned.
• A drawing showing all elevations (east, west, north, south) of proposed structures or of the elevation(s) that is being modified when an existing structure is involved.
• Each elevation drawing shall show all architectural features of the structure and include the manner in which air conditioning, ventilation systems, and similar items are to be treated and screened.
• Exterior colors and the type of exterior surfaces, including roofs, shall be identified.
• Murals shall not be included as part of any proposed changes to elevations. A separate mural application and review process is required.
• A roof plan showing the location of equipment and features located thereon.
• Color and material samples.
• Additional detailed drawings and/or supporting documents may be necessary to meet the requirements or demonstrate compliance with applicable sections of this Code.

• A complete dimension of each room on all floors, including rooftop activation (if proposed), with labels for any permanent features.
• Proposed uses, with different parking ratios must be clearly defined and consistent with the site data table.

Roof Plan

• Mechanical equipment with screening
• Parapet Height
• Location of down spouts and drainage equipment

A formal landscape plan that complies with Section 4.6.16, shall:

• Be drawn to scale consistent with the site plan with crowded or tight areas provided in a larger scale presentation.
• Clearly delineate the existing and proposed parking spaces or other vehicular use areas, access aisles, sidewalks, building locations and similar features.
• Contain a Statement of Intent as to the method and coverage of irrigation (irrigation system requires a separate permit).
• Designate by name and location the plant material to be installed or preserved.
• Provide a legend including the botanical and common names, height, spread and spacing of all plant materials.
• Show all landscape features, including areas of vegetation required to be preserved by law, in context with the location and outline of existing and proposed buildings, and other improvements on the site, if any.
• Include a tabulation clearly displaying the relevant statistical information necessary to evaluate compliance with the provisions of this code. This includes the gross acreage, square footage of preservation areas, number of trees to be planted or preserved, square footage of paved areas devoted to parking and circulation, total square footage of interior greenspace and of perimeter greenspace, total number of interior trees provided, percentage of native plant materials and such other information that may be required to determine that the landscape plan meets the requirements of the Code. A separate exhibit which shows the location of areas upon which calculations are based may be required.
• Provide the name, address and telephone number of the person preparing the landscape plans and the owner or agent.
• Show proposed location of outdoor lighting.
• Show proposed location of refuse areas and methods of screening.
• Show proposed location of overhead lines and utility easements.
• Show proposed location of signage.
• Demonstrate that the proposed landscaping will be consistent with existing vegetation preserved on the property.
• Required management plan. For all areas of preserved plant communities larger than one-half acre in area, the owner shall submit with the landscape plan, a narrative management plan indicating the manner in which the native plant communities will be preserved. The narrative shall include:
• Whether or not the existing vegetation is to be preserved in the existing species composition.
• If applicable, the manner in which the composition of existing plant material is to be preserved, hand removal of invasive species, prescribed burning, etc.
• The maintenance schedule for the removal of exotics.
• The maintenance schedule for the removal of debris.

Irrigation Plan

• A plan scaled consistently with the site plan, showing all buildings, structures, landscape areas and on-site parking.
• The location of all zones showing their spread and overlap.
• An indication of water source, valves, pumps, backflow preventers, controllers, main line, lateral lines, sleeves, head types, specifications, spacing and general notes.
• An indication of methods used to achieve compliance with the University of Florida's "Florida Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection and Landscape Design" as required by F.S. § 373.185, unless provided for herein.
• Location and labeling of existing and proposed site lighting.
• Location and labeling of existing and proposed fire hydrants and fire department check valves.
• Location and dimensions of all easements and above ground utility lines, FPL boxes and other related structures.

A photometric plan showing a preliminary lighting layout including the location of all proposed lighting fixtures shall be provided for all development. A picture or sketch of the lighting fixture including height and a lighting coverage exhibit is required. This shall include details of wall-pack lighting and freestanding lights both proposed and existing. The plan shall show maximum photometric calculation patterns which shall not exceed ten feet spacing. Calculations shall include the average, minimum and maximum foot-candles, average to minimum ratio and maximum to minimum ratio on the site. Plans shall be signed and sealed by a licensed professional knowledgeable in lighting design.

• A plan scaled consistently with the site plan, showing all buildings, structures, landscape areas and on-site parking.
• A photometric layout of each proposed light fixture and light pole, showing its maximum to minimum foot-candle level.
• The plan must provide the minimum foot candle taken at the property line.
• Location of all existing and proposed easements, notating any above ground utility lines.
• The plan must show any existing off-site lighting, including rights-of-way lighting.
• Details of all proposed light fixtures and light poles, showing maximum height, building material and color.

New Construction 15,000 sf or more: A draft rating checklist from a green building certification entity, demonstrating compliance with minimum certification pursuant to LDR Section 7.11.1. 

Must be submitted with Building Permit Application.