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Detached Garages – Freestanding structures used for vehicle storage, often with additional storage or workspace.
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Sheds – Small buildings used for storing tools, equipment, or outdoor furniture.
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Carports – Covered structures designed to offer limited protection to vehicles, typically open on the sides.
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Gazebos and Pergolas – Outdoor, open-air structures used for recreation or aesthetics.
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Pool Houses – Small buildings adjacent to pools that may include changing rooms, restrooms, or storage.

Accessory structures are subordinate buildings or constructions located on the same lot as the principal structure. These are not intended for primary habitation but serve a supplementary role to the main building. Common examples include:​


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1. Site Plan
Shows the accessory structure's location on the property.
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Property boundaries
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Existing structures (house, garage, etc.)
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Location of the accessory structure
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Distances to property lines (setbacks)
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Driveways
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North arrow and scale
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2. Foundation Plan
Details the base/foundation system.
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Footing dimensions and locations
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Slab thickness (if slab-on-grade)
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Anchoring details (anchor bolts, hold-downs)
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Piers or posts (for raised floors)
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3. Floor Plan
A bird’s-eye view of the layout.
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Wall layout
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Doors and windows (with sizes and locations)
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Interior partitions (if any)
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Fixtures (if applicable—plumbing, utilities)
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Room labels and dimensions
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4. Elevations
Side views of the structure.
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All 4 exterior sides (front, rear, left, right)
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Roof slope/pitch
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Exterior finishes (siding, trim, roof material)
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Heights (overall and to eaves)
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Grade level shown
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5. Roof Plan
Shows shape and construction of the roof.
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Roof pitch and type
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Trusses (manufacturer) or conventional lumber
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Overhangs, gutters
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Roofing materials
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6. Structural Details
How the structure is built.
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Wall sections (framing details, insulation, sheathing)
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Roof and floor framing plans
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Beam, header, joist sizes and spacing
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Connection details (hangers, nails, bolts)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE DRAWINGS:
