LotScan: Site Plan Builder

LotScan turns your location certificates (certificat de localisation) into professional site plans using artificial intelligence. Whether you need a plan for a building permit application, setback verification or renovation project planning, LotScan simplifies the entire process.

AUTOMATIC AI ANALYSIS

Import a photo of your location certificate and let artificial intelligence do the work. LotScan automatically detects lot lines, existing structures such as the house, garage and shed, as well as pools. OCR extraction reads measurements and dimensions directly from your survey plan. No more redrawing your property manually.

SITE PLAN EDITOR

Edit and complete your site plan with an intuitive editor. Add structures: house, garage, shed, storage, fence, pool, deck, patio, balcony or spa. Draw lot lines, easements and setback lines. Move, resize and reposition each element with precision. The editor lets you create a complete plan tailored to your construction or renovation project.

PRECISE MEASUREMENTS AND DISTANCES

Calibrate your plan using a known reference measurement on the location certificate. LotScan automatically calculates distances between structures and lot lines. Check front, rear and side setbacks required by your municipality. Display dimensions in meters or feet. Measure diagonals to validate structure alignment.

SETBACK VERIFICATION

Enter your municipality's regulatory setbacks and LotScan automatically checks compliance for each structure. Non-compliant distances are clearly identified. Ideal for preparing a permit application or validating a project before starting construction.

PROFESSIONAL PDF EXPORT

Generate a complete site plan in PDF format with legend, scale, north arrow and all measurements. The document includes distances between each structure and lot lines, setbacks and property dimensions. Professional format ready to submit with your building or renovation permit application to your municipality.

IDEAL FOR

- Building or renovation permit applications

- Municipal setback verification

- Adding a shed, pool, fence or deck

- Residential project planning

- Surveying, construction and inspection professionals

- Real estate agents and appraisers

- Property owners who want to understand their location certificate

FEATURES

- AI detection of lot lines, structures and pools

- Automatic OCR measurement extraction

- Complete editor with over 10 structure types

- Metric and imperial calibration

- Automatic distance and setback calculation

- Professional PDF export with legend

- French, English and Spanish support

- Works with all Quebec location certificates

WHAT IS A LOCATION CERTIFICATE

A location certificate (certificat de localisation) is a legal document prepared by a land surveyor that shows the exact boundaries, dimensions and structures on a property. It is required for most real estate transactions in Quebec, Canada. LotScan helps you digitize and understand this important document by converting it into an editable site plan.

WHY YOU NEED A SITE PLAN

A site plan (plan d'implantation) is required by most municipalities when applying for a building permit, renovation permit, pool installation permit or fence permit. It shows the position of all structures relative to lot lines and demonstrates compliance with municipal setback regulations. LotScan generates this document in minutes instead of hours.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Take a photo of your location certificate or survey plan

2. LotScan AI analyzes the image and detects all elements

3. Review and edit the detected structures, lot lines and measurements

4. Add new structures for your planned project

5. Verify setback compliance with your municipal regulations

6. Export a professional PDF ready for your permit application

SUPPORTED STRUCTURES

House, garage, shed, carport, storage building, fence, pool, above-ground pool, deck, patio, balcony, spa, hot tub, retaining wall, driveway and more.

Available in French, English and Spanish.