Scaled Site Map
A scaled, labeled drawing showing dock doors, ramps, staged areas, and adjacent roadways; include scale and orientation.
A clear dock layout reduces conflicts, speeds load-in/out, and helps meet permit and insurance requirements.
Typical users include venue operations staff, production managers, logistics coordinators, rental companies, and third-party freight handlers who need a common reference for access and timing.
The layout becomes the authoritative plan during load-in, and copies should be distributed to all vendors, security, and venue supervisors.
A scaled, labeled drawing showing dock doors, ramps, staged areas, and adjacent roadways; include scale and orientation.
Vehicle bay widths, door heights, ramp slopes, turning radii, and load capacities to confirm equipment will fit safely.
One-way flows, entrance/exit points, queuing lanes, and holding areas with arrows and expected vehicle types per lane.
Time-stamped dock slot assignments and staging zones for each vendor or freight company to prevent overlap.
Locations of fire lanes, emergency exits, temporary barriers, pedestrian walkways, and lighting for night operations.
Power drops, water hookups, waste access, and contact points for venue services and on-site technical staff.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Upload Base Map | PDF or DOCX at true scale |
| Add Slot Fields | Time fields and signer assignment |
| Approval Step | Venue sign-off required before distribution |
| Distribution | Email + secure link to vendors |
Use common file formats and integrations to reduce friction and ensure reliable access for all parties.
Choose a platform that supports audit trails, mobile access, and exportable signed PDFs so you retain an immutable record tied to each approved layout.
Submit layout per permit schedule, often 14–60 days before event
Distribute final layout at least 7 days prior to load-in
Enforce assigned time slots; late arrivals may be denied
Document amendments and redistribute immediately
Store the signed final for retention and incident review
Capture measurements and constraints before drafting the layout.
Circulate for comments and update the layout based on feedback.
Obtain signatures from venue and production leads.
Send to vendors and store the signed record for the retention period.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Varied | Varied | Varied | Varied |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |