How are fence line and gate locations determined from a site plan?

• A. By random placement
• B. By measuring only the gate width
• C. By matching property lines and dimensions on the plan to the actual site and marking stakes accordingly
• D. By guiding by aesthetics and ignoring lines

Answer: (C)

The main idea is translating the plan directly onto the ground by matching the plan’s property lines and dimensions to the actual site and marking stakes at the corners accordingly. The site plan shows exactly where the lot lines, setbacks, and gate openings are, so you locate those lines on the real property, measure to the indicated distances and angles, and drive stakes at the corner points and gate locations. This ensures the fence sits on the correct boundaries, respects setbacks or easements, and lines up with the gate as designed.

Relying on random placement would likely encroach on neighbors or violate setbacks, and measuring only the gate width ignores boundary alignment. Building by aesthetics and ignoring the lines would similarly risk violations and misalignment.