Licenses, Permits, and Registrations

Submitting Plans

Both Residential and Commercial projects require two complete sets of scaled plans. Necessary proof of compliance from other agencies may be required at the time of submittal.

Example: Energy Code compliance via a third party.

Review time for residential, and miscellaneous projects is between seven to fourteen days. All residential plans require signoff by Planning & Zoning chairman prior to issuing permit. The review time for commercial plans are the same and must also be reviewed by the Fire Department at an offsite location. Additional information may be obtained by calling 713-465-8308.

Commercial Project Submittals

1. Site Plan: The site plan must show all setbacks, parking spaces, fire lanes, sidewalks etc.
2. Architect/Engineers Seals: Drawings must be signed and sealed by the design professional and accompanied by all required documents showing compliance with state law.

Example: Sprinkler systems, Energy Code Compliance, Architectural Barrier, Structural Engineer Seals, Architecture Seals etc.

Commercial Remodeling or Tenant “Build –Outs”

1. Overall site plan of the building begin remodeled.
2. Floor level and layout of the floor where the remodel is to take place.
3. Floor plan must be to scale and must indicate all proposed work. Professional design plans may be required depending on the scope of the work.
4. Any demolition within the structure must provide an asbestos survey complying with Texas Senate Bill 509.

Other Required Permits

• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Roofing
• Demolition
• Fence
• Signs
• Driveways/Culverts/Placem

Chapters of interest are as follows

• Chapter 12 for Zoning Districts and Regulations (setbacks, lot coverage, Specific Use Permits etc.)
• Chapter 9 for Subdivisions Regulations. (lot size, lot width, depth etc.)
• Chapter 3 for Building Construction. (adopted codes, tree survey and tree replacement ordinance etc.)
• Chapter 5 for Fire Protection for new construction and all type of additions

These are only a few city ordinance chapters and are mostly related to construction. Other chapters of interest may also be found by scrolling through the website.

The information provided shall not be construed as a complete list of provisions of all local laws or any other state laws regulating construction or the performance of construction.

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