Purchase a Plan - Chesapeake Cottages LLC

Here’s how to purchase a Cottage Plan

A streetscape of 10 traditional and sustainable Cottages

In a Nutshell:

Enter all required information
Agree to the contract
Select the Cottage Plan that you want to purchase
Pay the 50% deposit
Sign and Submit the form

You will then be emailed confirmation that CCLLC has received your order, along with the approximate delivery date for your Construction Documents, and a total for the remaining fees. When the Documents are ready to send, a minimum of 8 weeks from when the order was received, you will be invoiced, and when the final payment has been processed, your 8 sets of Construction Documents will be shipped to your address.

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Chesapeake Cottages LLC (“Seller” or “CCLLC”) is pleased to make the following licensing offer for one of its propriety sets of design document plans and specification packages.
Document Clarifications: Licensing and Copyright
All Chesapeake Cottages LLC Cottage Plans are protected under the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act, and all Federal and International copyright laws, as the intellectual property of CCLLC. The purchase of one of our Cottage Plans licenses the Buyer to build one dwelling unit, and in no way transfers any copyright or other ownership in it to the Buyer or to any third party. A maximum of 8 copies of Construction Documents will be provided for the construction of this dwelling unit; reproduction of the drawings, either in whole or in part, for any other reason, is strictly prohibited. The purchase of additional sets of documents for that Cottage Plan at a reduced price from the original set does not convey a license to construct more than one dwelling. If the intent is to build more than one dwelling unit, special arrangement must be made with CCLLC to license extended usage and avoid copyright or license infringement.
Copyright and licensing of CCLLC Cottage Plans for construction exists to protect all parties; it respects, supports, and protects the intellectual property of the original designer. Willful infringement could cause legal claims for statutory damages, attorney’s fees, and damages for loss of profits.
Because these plans are copyrighted, and prepared for and registered to each individual Buyer, refunds or exchanges cannot be allowed. All purchases are final and nonrefundable.
Scope Description: What is included in the Cottage Plan Sets
With this signed Agreement and final payment, the Buyer will receive 8 sets of Construction Documents, adequate for a General Contractor to price and build the Cottage. The Documents will be shipped to the Buyers address, and shall include:
- General Information Sheets, with a Sheet Index, Notes, and Written Specifications defining materials and basic guidelines for construction.
-Structural Sheets include Framing Plans and call-outs, which will need to be reviewed by a local Structural Engineer to assure compliance with structural requirements for the Buyer’s region, even if that local jurisdiction does not require a professional seal on the Documents.
-Architectural Sheets include detailed Floor Plans, Building Elevations and Sections, as well as detailed Wall Sections, Window and Door Schedules, and 3-D views of the exterior.
-Electrical Layouts are included for each level, and Interior Design Sheets include Finish Plans and Schedule, Kitchen Layout, Interior Elevations and Details to complete the package.
-In addition, preliminary pricing and layout information from the Foundation Panel and SIP Manufacturers specific to the Cottage, will be provided to aid a Contractor in preparing a preliminary bid.
Note: The plans call out specific products, systems, and materials to be used to assure a high level of quality for the finished Cottage. Any deviations from the design plans made by the Buyer or their contractor(s) are solely the responsibility of the Buyer. The Seller makes no warranties for coordination or fitness of use of materials not identified within the plans.
Specific Exclusions and Qualifications: What is not included with the Cottage Plan Sets
These Cottages are designed to conform with the International Residential Code (IRC) 2019 Edition, but as each local jurisdiction can decide to enforce various Editions of the IRC, and/or adopt various revisions or exclusions, CCLLC cannot warrant conformity. It will be the Buyer’s responsibility to consult with a local Structural Engineer and a local Civil Engineer to review the plans, determine if modifications will need to be made to meet local applicable Building Codes or Ordinances, as well as provide a Site Plan and professional seals and signatures guaranteeing conformity as required.
Details and Services not included:
-Layout and specifications for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) are not included, as local climate conditions will vary; it will be the Buyer’s responsibility to work with a local licensed Mechanical Contractor, who will design and install a complete HVAC system.
The Plans specify Warmboard Subfloor panels to incorporate tubing for an In-Floor Radiant Heat System; a piping layout and system design appropriate to the local climate can be procured directly from a Warmboard representative for a deposit from the Buyer.
- Layouts for piping are not included; it will be the Buyer’s responsibility to work with a local licensed Plumber, who will design and install a complete plumbing system.
-Layouts for electrical circuitry are not included; it will be the Buyer’s responsibility to work with a local licensed electrician, who will design and install a complete electrical system.
-Layout for a Residential sprinkler system is not included; If a Residential Sprinkler is required, it will be the Buyer’s responsibility to work with a local Contractor/Provider to design and install a complete sprinkler system.
-Shop Drawings are not included; The Plans specify the use of Precast Concrete Foundation Wall Panels and Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s) for exterior walls and roofs, and a preliminary layout and cost estimate from each manufacturer will be included with the Plan Set, but actual Shop Drawings will only be undertaken by the manufacturers with a deposit from the Buyer.
-Site visits or field consultations will not be included.
-Installation and field measurements will not be included.
-Materials of any kind will not be included.
-Axonometric or Isometric drawings or detailing will not be included.
-Input or advice for procuring Contractor or Consulting Services will not be included; it will be the Buyer’s responsibility to select qualified Contractors, and procure Consulting Services such as, but not limited to, surveying, geotechnical engineering, and environmental testing services, that are required for the project. The Seller assumes no responsibility for the discovery, presence, handling, removal or disposal of, or exposure of persons to hazardous or toxic substances in any form at the project site.
Use Of Documents:
Drawings, specifications, and other documents provided by CCLLC, are Instruments of Service, and are for the Buyer’s use solely with respect to constructing the Cottage. CCLLC shall retain all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights, including the copyright. Upon completion of the construction of the Cottage, CCLLC grants to the Buyer a license to use the Instruments of Service as a reference for maintaining, altering, or adding to the Cottage. The Buyer agrees to indemnify CCLLC from all costs and expenses related to claims arising from the Buyer’s use of the Instruments of Service in this manner, without contractual agreement with CCLLC.
Payment Terms for Purchasing Plan Sets:
-A 50% Deposit will be due when the Plan Sets are ordered.
-An email will be sent acknowledging the receipt of the order, setting a delivery date, and including an total for the remaining charges - the remaining 50% fee for the Plan Sets, printing and shipping charges, and any applicable taxes.
-When the Plan Sets are ready to ship, the Buyer will be invoiced for the remaining charges, and when payment has been received, the Plan Sets will be shipped.
-If the order is canceled before the Plan Sets are shipped, the deposit will be forfeited, but the remaining charges will not be due. Once the Plan Sets are shipped, the sale is final, and nonrefundable.

The parties waive any rights they might otherwise have to consequential or incidental damages against each other arising from or in connection with the purchase of these Plan Sets or its breach, whether predicated on theories of contract breach, tort, or any other legal or equitable theory. The Parties agree that no implied warranties shall apply to the goods, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose.