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Permit Process
Request an Inspection
To request an inspection, please call our 24-hour inspection request line at 972.291.5100 ext. 1093 or email for more information.
Requests must be made by 6:30 a.m. for same day inspection.
Requests must be made by 6:30 a.m. for same day inspection.
Permit Process for Single Family Dwelling and Remodel
- Complete a building permit application
- Include three complete sets of plans of the following:
- Floor plan
- Elevation plans
- Door and window schedules
- Foundation plans
- Plot plan
- Framing details
- Energy plan review (IC3 or Energy Star)
- Wall bracing details
- If in the Lake Ridge Subdivision, please submit the soils report and engineered foundation required.
- If in the Lake Ridge Subdivision, an engineered drainage plan is required.
- If in Eagle Ford Shale area, assure compliance with Eagle Ford Shale area requirements.
Permit Process for Commercial Buildings
- Complete a building permit application
- Include five complete sets of plans of the following:
- Site plan indicating all setbacks, parking spaces, sidewalks, fire lanes, landscaping and easements
- Site utility plan
- Floor plans
- Exterior and interior elevation plans
- Wall and building sections
- Stairways, hand and guardrails, toilet plans
- Door and window schedule and details
- Structural plans of columns, beams and framing
- Foundation plans and details
- Plumbing, electrical and mechanical plans
- Energy plan review (ComCheck)
- All other plans and details which may be necessary for review of the project
- Submit plan review fee (45% of the commercial permit fee)
- Site plan approval required from Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council prior to permitting any new structure
Permit Process for Pool, Spa or Hot Tub
- Complete a building permit application
- Include one complete set of plans of the following:
- Building contruction plans
- Site plan, with utility company release
Permit Process for Contractor Permits (Plumbing, Irrigation, Electrical, and HVAC)
- Complete a building permit application
- Include one set of plans specific to work to be performed
- Two sets of plans are required for irrigation submittals
Permit Process for Fences
- Complete a building permit application
- Include one complete set of plans of the following:
- Site plan showing the location of the fences on the property
- Fence height and direction of gate swing
Permit Process for Signs
- Complete a building permit application
- Include one complete set of plans of the following:
- Sign dimensions
- Sign specifications
- Structural design (with engineer’s seal)
- Plot plan showing sign location