General Information

All permit applications are handled online through the CityServe Portal. Complete construction documents may be uploaded to the Portal, or in the case of New Commercial projects, the construction documents may be uploaded through Dropbox, Sharefile, or similar services and the link provided in the Description of Work field when applying on the Portal. The following is a list of commonly required items, however this will vary based on the scope of work.

New Commercial/Multi-Family Buildings; Commercial Additions

At the time of permit application, the following shall be submitted to initiate plan review:

• Complete Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Landscape, and Interior Design construction documents.
  • Please provide each discipline as an individual bound PDF with straightforward file name.
  • All construction documents shall be signed, sealed, and dated for construction.
  • Maximum 30” x 42” sheet size is acceptable.
  • Note: A permit application may be opened with only Civil, or Civil and Landscape drawings, however once Architectural/Structural/MEPs have been submitted, all revisions should stay on the same revision cycle.
• TDLR TABS registration number (on the cover sheet is acceptable)
• Separate bound 8.5” x 11” PDFs of the following documents:
  • Envelope, Interior Lighting, Exterior Lighting, and Mechanical COMchecks
  • Executed SWPPP
  • Geotechnical Report
  • Special Inspection Form
  • Credible evidence that an asbestos survey has been conducted for renovations of, additions to, or demolition of, existing buildings on-site.

After all plan review comments have been resolved, the following shall be submitted for permit approval:

• Two (2) CDs or DVDs (not a USB drive) with all construction documents in PDF format.
  • Please include each discipline as an individual bound PDF with straightforward file name.
  • Please include all supporting documentation such as COMchecks, Geotechnical reports, SWPPPs, etc.

After construction is complete, the following shall be submitted prior to C.O. issuance:

• Two (2) Civil “As-Built” documents on 22” x 34” blueline or blackline prints.
• Two (2) Civil “As-Built” documents on CDs or DVDs in TIFF (tagged image file format) at 300 ppi monochrome, as well as CAD files.

Commercial Finish-Outs or Remodels

• Complete Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Interior Design construction documents.
  • Provide construction documents as a bound PDF with straightforward file name.
  • All construction documents shall be signed, sealed, and dated for construction.
  • Maximum 30” x 42” sheet size is acceptable.
  • Plans shall delineate existing and proposed conditions.
• TDLR TABS registration number (on the cover sheet is acceptable)
• Envelope, Interior Lighting, Exterior Lighting, and Mechanical COMchecks (bound 8.5" x 11" PDF preferred)
• Credible evidence that an asbestos survey has been conducted for modifications to existing buildings (bound 8.5" x 11" PDF preferred)

New Single Family Dwellings; Residential Additions

• Plot plan delineating the location of the house on the property, including setbacks, driveways and other flatwork, etc.
• Complete set of construction documents, including plans, sections, elevations and construction details
• Door and window schedule
• Third-party floor plans such as engineered trusses, I-joists, etc.
• Wind shear and wall bracing plans designed by a Professional Engineer
• Foundation plan and details designed by a Professional Engineer
• Engineer's letter indicating soil information and codes used to design the foundation
• Energy Code compliance information
• A termite certification letter is required prior to the 4063 Electrical & Building Final inspection.

Note: If a minimum finished floor elevation has been designated on the plat, a letter from a registered surveyor must be submitted prior to the foundation inspection indicating that a survey has been performed and the minimum finished floor is in compliance.

Residential Remodels

• Complete set of construction documents, including plans, sections, elevations and construction details.
  • The required information will vary based on the nature of the remodel. For example, if you are planning to remove an existing wall, you must either provide evidence that the wall is not load-bearing, or you must provide engineered structural plans.
  • Plans shall delineate existing and proposed conditions.
  • Plans shall be scaled, dimensioned, labeled, and clear as to the scope of work.
• The following may be required depending on scope of work:
  • Door and window schedule
  • Third-party floor plans such as engineered trusses, I-joists, etc.
  • Wind shear and wall bracing plans designed by a Professional Engineer
  • Foundation plan and details designed by a Professional Engineer
  • Engineer's letter indicating soil information and codes used to design the foundation
  • Energy Code compliance information

Residential Accessory Buildings (Sheds), Detached Garages, Patio Covers, Awnings, Canopies, Gazebos, Arbors, etc.

• Plot plan or property survey with dimensions delineating the location and nature of all existing and proposed structures on the property, including setback dimensions to property lines and proposed structures
• Complete set of construction documents, including plans, sections, elevations and construction details
• Include foundation and/or anchorage plans and details as applicable.
• Note: A maximum of one accessory building and one detached garage are permitted; i.e., two sheds are prohibited, however one detached garage and one shed is permitted.

• Plot plan or property survey delineating the location of the proposed carport, including setback dimensions to property lines and structures
• Scaled and dimensioned plans, elevations, and construction details of the carport

Demolition

Demolition permits are required to demolish an entire structure (renovation/remodel permits should be used for minor demolition work). The following items are required:

• Demolition phasing plan, including all structures, paving, utilities, landscaping, etc. to be demolished or removed, as well as a post-demolition plan delineating what will remain in their place (e.g. seeding to prevent erosion and runoff).
• Credible evidence that an asbestos survey has been conducted for modifications to existing buildings (bound 8.5x11 PDF preferred)
• Executed SWPPP if the demolition disturbs greater than one (1) acre of area.
• Tree preservation plan is required if there is a protected tree within 50 feet of the demolition work being performed.

Fences and Retaining Walls

• Plot plan or property survey delineating the location of the proposed fence or retaining wall
• Provide drawings or a detailed description of the proposed fence design.
• Retaining walls shall be designed, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer.
• Note: City staff does not inspect retaining walls. The design engineer shall perform an inspection of the retaining wall during construction and provide a letter stating that the wall was constructed in accordance with the construction documents.

Foundation Repair

• All foundation repair requires a permit, regardless of value.
• All construction documents shall be signed, sealed, and dated for construction by a Professional Engineer.
• Plans shall delineate the proposed repairs, including pier design and locations.

Irrigation

• Irrigation plans, which include:
  • Licensed irrigator’s seal
  • Locations of water meter
  • Sprinkler heads
  • Main line

Pools and Spas

• Plot plan or property survey with dimensions delineating the location of the swimming pool on the property, including setback dimensions to property lines and buildings
• Scaled and dimensioned pool plans, including the pool depth. Delineate the installation of a 3" P-trap on the drain line and a connection to the sanitary sewer.
• The plans must be stamped by the electrical service provider for the area (TXU Energy Delivery, CoServ, etc.) and gas service provider (Atmos) who will check the location of the electrical and gas service lines leading to the meter.
• Certificate of House-Pool Protection Device Installation, signed by homeowner and notarized on same date.

Signs

• Rendering of the sign with sufficient building context. Rendering shall include the height, width and area of the sign, and the height and width of the sign placement area. 
• Sign specifications / construction detail
• Site plan with sign location. In the case of freestanding signs, dimension the sign setback from the curb.
• Each sign requires a separate permit.

Solar Panels

• Complete set of construction documents, including plans and construction details
  • Roof plan delineating all solar panel locations, pathways, and setbacks, including other roof penetrations such as vent stacks, chimneys, etc.
  • Construction details delineating the solar panel mounting system
  • Equipment information for the solar panels, mounting system, and inverter, including manufacturer, model, and UL listing information
  • Electrical single-line diagram
• Structural analysis by a Professional Engineer