I ended up doing my own...sort of.
First I had to consider my code restrictions for square footage. After that calculation, I knew I wanted extra height for a lift, so taller walls...as tall as I thought I could go within the building code. Then I saw scissor trusses, and decided I wanted some of those in the bays where lifts would be. Then I saw a friends shop with storage trusses, so I through some of those into the mix. I knew I wanted one small window, way up in the gable end with the scissor trusses....enough natural light to move around by day, but not a security risk at all. Then I started thinking about doors, and ended up over-sizing the double to 18x8 instead of 16x7, and the single to 9x8 rather than 8x7. Studied the header design to know where I could pass romex through for exterior lighting. Planned outdoor outlets for the siding guy. Showed a framed opening for a permanently installed window air conditioner. Etc.
I then took all of these considerations to my building supply store of choice, they fed the info. into their computer, and it spit out the plans, which were acceptable to my building dept. Not all stores offered this service, which is part of why I chose to work with the company that I did.
I also chose to show the cement approach, so there would be no question or additional permit later.
I also showed a privacy fence. While code here does not require a permit for the fence, there is some grey area on placement. I showed it where I wanted it on the plans, in the hope that it will provide me some cover if any questions are ever asked ("It was on the building plans, which were approved"). It may not help, but I figured it could not hurt.
