DWG NO. DK-2026-001 CAD DRAFTING FOR LAND SURVEYORS — NATIONWIDE / REMOTE CHK CLOSURE-VERIFIED
DEV-01Conceptual site plans · land developers

Present your development idea clearly.

Conceptual site plans for subdivisions, townhomes, and multifamily projects. DK Drafting turns your survey, building requirements, and municipal comments into clear drawings for early planning discussions.

Compare layouts, count units, and walk your team, lender, or municipal staff through the idea on one labeled sheet before anyone commits to engineered plans.

Packages from $750 · fixed quote before work begins
01Example Exhibit

What a concept package looks like

A labeled presentation exhibit: blocks, roads, retention, buffers, parking, site data, and legend on one sheet. Below is a recent DK Drafting concept package: a 174-unit townhome layout drawn on the county aerial for a pre-application rezoning discussion in Pasco County, Florida.

Conceptual site plan exhibit for The Reserves at Hudson Lake: 174 townhome units on a county aerial with a single entrance, loop fire lane, four rows of townhome blocks, clubhouse and pool, dry retention ponds, landscape buffers, site data table, notes and legend.
The Reserves at Hudson LakeConceptual site plan · Option 2 · 174 townhome units · Pasco County, FLOpen full-size sheet →
Format 34"×22" sheet · 1" = 50' · PDF + PNGBase your survey, on an aerial or plain backgroundShown with permission · more samples on request
EX-01

Layout development

Building placement, lot or block arrangement, road and access concepts, parking, and open space drawn to scale on the survey.

EX-02

Presentation exhibit

A labeled sheet with legend, site data, and notes, on an aerial or plain base, ready for a planning discussion.

EX-03

Alternatives

A second or third configuration to compare unit counts, access, and site coverage. Quoted separately as additional work.

EX-04

CAD delivery

The approved layout as a DWG file for your engineer or surveyor to carry forward. Optional, priced after approval.

02The Package

One concept, clearly drawn

Speed and clarity are the point. You get a drawing your team can discuss the same week, checked before it leaves the board.

One conceptual site layout drawn on your survey base
Labeled presentation exhibit: blocks, roads, ponds, buffers, parking
Site data summary: unit count, density, parking, setbacks as provided
PDF and PNG files sized for meetings, email, and screen sharing
One consolidated revision round on the agreed concept
Every sheet checked for consistency before delivery
Conceptual Development Plan · Starting package
PriceFrom $750
From $750, with a fixed quote before work begins. Complex sites receive a custom quote.
What you send
Your survey, building dimensions, project requirements, and any municipal comments you already have.
What you get
One conceptual layout, a labeled presentation exhibit, PDF and PNG files, and one consolidated revision round.
CAD file
Priced separately as an option and delivered after you approve the layout.
Additional work
Alternative layouts, changed requirements, and later municipal revisions are quoted separately.
Payment and timing
50% deposit to start, balance before final files. Turnaround is confirmed with your quote after we review your documents.
03How It Works

Four stations from idea to exhibit

The same fixed-quote workflow survey firms use with us, adapted for early development planning.

STA 01

Send your project

Share the survey, building sizes, requirements, and any municipal comments. No files are required to ask for a quote.

STA 02

Fixed scope and quote

You get a written scope, a fixed price, and a timeline. A 50% deposit puts the project on the board.

STA 03

Layout and exhibit

We develop the concept on your survey base, then draft the labeled presentation exhibit and site data table.

STA 04

Review and delivery

One consolidated revision round refines the agreed concept. Final PDF and PNG files follow, with CAD as an option.

04Pricing & Scope

Starting price and scope

Every concept package is quoted as a fixed price before work begins. Complex sites, multiple parcels, or heavy municipal comment sets receive a custom quote.

Conceptual Development Plan
One concept layout on your survey, labeled presentation exhibit, PDF + PNG, one consolidated revision round.
Packages from
$750
CAD File (DWG)
The approved layout as a DWG for your engineer or surveyor. Delivered after layout approval.
Option
Quoted
Alternative Layouts
A second or third configuration, changed requirements, or later municipal revisions.
Additional work
Quoted
Scope statement

Concept drawings support early discussion and comparison of layouts. They are not boundary surveys, engineered construction plans, or guarantees of municipal approval. Engineering decisions remain with the project's licensed professionals.

What a revision is: adjustments to the agreed concept. A different building type or several new configurations is additional work and is quoted before we start. Payment: 50% deposit to begin, balance before final files.

05FAQ

Common questions from developers

What do I need to send to get a quote?

A description of the property and what you want to build is enough for a quote. To start drafting we need your survey, the building dimensions or unit type, your project requirements, and any comments you already have from the municipality.

Do I need a survey first?

A boundary survey gives the concept a reliable base and is strongly recommended. If you do not have one yet, tell us in the inquiry form. We can discuss working from record information for early discussion drawings, with the limits clearly noted on the sheet.

What counts as a revision?

A revision is an adjustment to the agreed concept, such as shifting blocks, adjusting a road, or updating labels. A different building type or several new configurations is additional work, quoted before we start.

Is this an engineered plan or an approved plan?

No. Concept drawings support early discussion and comparison of layouts. They are not boundary surveys, engineered construction plans, or a guarantee of municipal approval. Engineering decisions stay with your licensed professionals.

Can I get the CAD file?

Yes. The DWG file is a separately priced option, delivered after you approve the layout, so your engineer or surveyor can carry the concept forward.

How long does a concept package take?

Timeline is confirmed with your quote once we have reviewed your source documents. Send the survey and requirements up front and the schedule is set quickly.

06Project Inquiry

Have a property and a development idea?

Send the basics and Dakota will reply within one business day with questions or a fixed quote. Files are welcome but not required to ask.

Packages from$750

Fixed quote before work begins. 50% deposit to start, balance before final files.

  1. We review your property and goals, then confirm scope, price, and timeline.
  2. You send the survey, building dimensions, requirements, and any municipal comments.
  3. Concept layout and exhibit are drafted, reviewed, and delivered as PDF + PNG.

Request a Concept Plan Quote

Concept packages start at $750. No files are required to submit.

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07When the Concept Moves Ahead

Also on the board

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