Site Servicing Plan

Site Servicing Plan Services

A site servicing plan shows how a proposed development will connect to water, sanitary, and storm systems. It also shows the location and layout of pipes, manholes, catch basins, hydrants, and other site services.

Elmid Design Inc. prepares site servicing plans for residential, commercial, and land development projects across Toronto and the GTA. In addition, our team coordinates servicing drawings with the site plan, grading plan, and other project documents.

When May You Need a Site Servicing Plan?

A municipality may request a servicing plan when a project adds or changes site services. However, the exact requirements depend on the project and location.

For example, a plan may be needed for:

• A new house or building
• A residential development
• A commercial or industrial site
• A site plan application
• A subdivision project
• A building addition
• A new water or sewer connection
• An upgrade to existing services
• A change in property use
• A project that affects storm drainage

First, our team reviews the proposed development and the available service information. Then, we can explain which plans, reports, and calculations may be required.

What Does a Site Servicing Plan Show?

Each project has different servicing needs. Still, a typical plan may show:

• Property boundaries and building locations
• Existing and proposed water services
• Existing and proposed sanitary services
• Existing and proposed storm services
• Service connection points
• Pipe sizes, slopes, and materials
• Pipe invert elevations
• Manholes and catch basins
• Fire hydrants and water valves
• Roof and foundation drainage connections
• Sump or ejector pump details, when required
• Roads, curbs, sidewalks, and driveways
• Utility crossings and separation distances
• Notes and construction details

In addition, some projects may require supporting calculations or a Functional Servicing Report.

Main Parts of a Site Servicing Plan

Water Servicing

The water design shows how the development may connect to the available water system. It may include the proposed water service, valves, hydrants, and other required features.

In addition, larger projects may need water-demand or fire-flow information.

Sanitary Servicing

The sanitary design shows how wastewater may flow from the proposed development to the available sewer system. Therefore, the plan may include pipe sizes, slopes, connection elevations, and maintenance access.

Storm Servicing

The storm design shows how rainwater may enter and move through the proposed drainage system. For example, it may include catch basins, maintenance holes, storm pipes, and outlet connections.

Site Coordination

Water, sanitary, and storm services must fit within the available site space. Therefore, the plan also considers buildings, roads, grading, landscaping, and other utilities.

Our Site Servicing Design Process

Review the Project

First, we review the survey, site plan, building information, and proposed land use. We also check available municipal records and review comments.

Review Existing Infrastructure

Next, our team reviews the known water, sanitary, and storm systems near the property. This step helps identify possible connection points and site limits.

Prepare the Servicing Layout

Then, we develop the proposed servicing layout. We also coordinate pipe routes, elevations, structures, and connections with the rest of the site design.

Coordinate the Drawings

After that, we compare the servicing plan with the grading, architectural, landscape, and utility information. As a result, the project team can identify conflicts before submission or construction.

Support Municipal Review

Finally, the municipality may provide comments on the proposed design. When needed, Elmid Design Inc. can revise its drawings within the agreed project scope.

Information We May Need

The required information depends on the project. However, the following items can help our team begin:

• The property address
• A current topographic survey
• The proposed site plan
• Building and floor plans
• Proposed grading information
• Available municipal service records
• Existing utility information
• Water-demand or fire-flow data
• Previous reports or approved plans
• Municipal review comments

First, send us the information you already have. Then, our team can identify any missing documents.

Site Servicing Plans Across Toronto and the GTA

Elmid Design Inc. prepares site servicing plans for projects in Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and other Ontario municipalities.

However, each municipality may use different design standards and submission requirements. Therefore, we prepare each plan based on the project location and current review needs.

Related Engineering Services

A site servicing plan often connects with other engineering documents. Therefore, Elmid Design Inc. also provides:

• Functional Servicing Reports
• Site grading plans
• Stormwater management reports
• Erosion and sediment control plans
• Site plan drawings
• Drainage plans

In addition, we can coordinate these documents when the agreed project scope requires them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Site Servicing Plan?

A site servicing plan is an engineering drawing that shows the proposed water, sanitary, and storm services for a development. It also shows how those services may connect to the available systems.

How Much Does a Site Servicing Plan Cost?

The cost depends on the project size, available information, number of service connections, and municipal requirements. Therefore, we review the project details before providing a quote.

Is a Site Servicing Plan the Same as an FSR?

No. A site servicing plan shows the proposed service layout and design details. A Functional Servicing Report explains the overall servicing approach and includes supporting analysis. However, many projects need both.

How Long Does the Design Take?

The schedule depends on the project and available records. In addition, requests for surveys, utility information, or municipal comments may affect the total time.

Does Every Project Need a Servicing Plan?

No. The municipality or reviewing authority decides which documents are required. Some smaller projects may only need limited connection details.

Does Elmid Design Inc. Install Site Services?

No. Elmid Design Inc. provides engineering design, drawings, reports, and review support. We do not provide excavation, pipe installation, construction, paving, or landscaping services.

Discuss Your Site Servicing Project

Do you need a site servicing plan for a building permit or development application? Contact Elmid Design Inc. and share your project information. Then, our team can review the scope and explain the next steps.