Site Permit Review

• Review the Land Development Review Process to understand the major steps. It helps applicants navigate the development process and decrease turnaround times.
• If you are seeking a land disturbance permit to clear and grade land without establishing a use or installing infrastructure, the Mass Grading process may be an option. 

SPR Types 

Tier One Site Plans must adhere to UDO Section 10.2.8.A and may require one of the following review processes before a building review takes place:

• Site Permit Review (Major)
  Typically used for projects with an approved development plan where an SPR (Minor) is not applicable. Major SPR generally includes one or more of the following:
  • 12,000 square feet or more of land disturbance
  • Increase in impervious surface resulting in stormwater treatment
  • Installation of public utility improvements
    • Examples of scopes of work:
      • Installation of new roads or sewer
      • Installation of sidewalk in the right-of-way
      • Installation of a public fire hydrant 

Applicants can update project information and upload plans using the Permit and Development Portal for faster processing.

For help, you can refer to the online application guide. Visit our tips page and use the Site Permit Review Checklist as a reference to help guide your plan submittal.

Required documents:

• Non-Residential Permit Application
• Financial Responsibility Owner Form
• Civil Drawings 

Your plans must include:

1. Cover Sheet containing:
   1. Project Data Sheet
   2. Traffic Control and Pedestrian Plan (TCPED) Notes
   3. Public Improvement Quantity Table required on ALL SPR Majors even if there are no improvements. Indicate "0" for each listed inspection type if there are no improvements.
      1. Raleigh Water permits all public mains
      2. Private water mains (4" and larger) permitted under private Infrastructure permit
      3. Private collection sewer mains permitted under private Infrastructure permit
      4. SPRs may require Plumbing Utility Permits for water/sewer services on private property
         1. Appendix D – Public Utility Notes
         2. Contractor Note (required for all water/sewer main extensions
         3. Standard Utility Notes (Utility Sheet)
         4. Sheet Index
         5. General Notes including owner and contact’s name, telephone numbers, mailing and email addresses 
            1. Administrative Action (AA) document (if tied to a Development Plan)
            2. Building Code Summary Sheet for retaining walls ≥5 feet
2. Current plat or boundary survey
3. Existing Conditions plan
4. Proposed Site plan
5. Proposed Grading and Drainage plans
6. Proposed Sediment and Erosion Control plans (if disturbing 12,000 square feet or more)
7. NPDES stabilization plan (if disturbing 1 acre or more)
8. Proposed Utility plan
9. Proposed Tree Conservation plan
10. A 3" x 3" open block in the lower-right corner of each sheet and maintained in a consistent location throughout the plan set for placement of the City's approval stamp. This area must remain free of all text, graphics, and plan details.

Depending on your project, you may also need:

• FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate
• Foundation Certification Statement Sample
• Hazardous Materials Summary
• Off-site recorded easements
• Standard Detail Drawings

Site Modification Steps:

• Submit pages 1 and 2 of the relevant application, along with a conceptual site plan and any supporting documentation, to the assigned site reviewer. Staff will determine whether the SPR can be updated directly or if the ASR or SUB must be updated first.
• Only one Minor Modification may be reviewed at a time. 

Additional information:

• Standalone SPR or Site Plan Minor Modification
• Subdivision Plan Minor Modification