Severance Drawings

Severance drawings support consent applications by showing how a property can be divided and serviced while maintaining safe grading, drainage, and municipal access.

At Reliance Engineering Canada Limited, we prepare civil severance drawings for new lots, retained lots, infill projects, and redevelopment sites.

We do not just split a lot on paper — we assess how each parcel will drain, connect, and function after severance.

Why Professional Severance Drawings Are Essential

A severance can be delayed if grading, servicing, drainage, access, or municipal connection requirements are not clearly addressed early in the process.

What's Included in Our Severance Drawings Services

  • Preliminary grading plans
  • Proposed servicing layouts
  • Driveway and access grading
  • Storm drainage strategy
  • Roof leader and surface drainage notes
  • Service connection locations
  • Existing service review
  • Easement and utility coordination
  • Civil notes for municipal submission
  • Engineer-stamped drawings, where required

Our Process

Lot Review: We review the survey, proposed severance sketch, municipal comments, and existing servicing conditions.
Feasibility Check: We assess grading, drainage, access, and servicing feasibility for each proposed lot.
Civil Drawing Preparation: We prepare grading and servicing drawings required to support the application.
Submission Support: We assist with municipal comments and revisions during the consent process.

Who We Design For

  • Residential Severances
  • Infill Lots
  • Retained and Severed Parcels
  • Corner Lot Severances
  • Semi-Detached and Detached Lots
  • Small Redevelopment Sites
  • Consent Applications
  • Committee of Adjustment Submissions

Stormwater, Drainage and Site Considerations

Our severance drawings focus on positive drainage, protection of neighbouring properties, separate service connections, driveway grading, and practical lot function after subdivision.

Code and Municipal Compliance

  • Municipal Consent Requirements
  • Lot Grading Standards
  • Servicing and Connection Standards
  • Driveway Grading Criteria
  • Stormwater and Drainage Requirements

Why Clients Choose Reliance Engineering

Practical Lot Review We identify grading and servicing issues before they become approval problems.
Clear Drawings Simple, complete civil drawings prepared for municipal review.
Infill Experience Designs tailored to tight urban lots and existing infrastructure.
Approval Support We respond to comments and help keep the process moving.

Let's Make the Severance Work

A successful severance needs more than a lot line. Contact us today to prepare civil drawings that support your consent application.

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