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Plan Review (for building permits)
Q: Where can I get a copy of the code books? A: Most of the code books can be found in the library for reference or can be purchased at a large bookstore or ordered from the International Code Council. Q: What is the plan review/permit process? A: Clink on the link on the left that says Commercial Permits or Residential Permits. Q: Where do I find parking calculations? A: The Zoning Ordinance has that information.Speak to a Planner in Planning and Inspections at (972) 721-2424. Q: How many plans examiners are there? A: A total of five: two specialize in residential and the other three mainly review commercial plans. Q: I just applied for a new commercial permit. How do I get an address assigned? A: When you submit for a building permit, it is part of the plan review. It will be sent to the applicant with the plan correction list. Q: How do I document that my building plans are in compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code? A: Energy compliance for new commercial buildings and new single-family dwellings can be more easily determined by downloading and using free software available at www.energycodes.gov, a Department of Energy website. A ResCheck is required for residential and a ComCheck is for commercial projects. Q: Do you have a fast track process so that the plan review process can be sped up? A: Unfortunately, we do not have that process. We take plans on a first come/first serve basis. Q: How long will my permit take to get approved? A: Residential remodels/additions are done at the counter and new houses take about three to four days. Commercial remodels take about a week and new commercial buildings and additions take about three weeks. Q: What are the two biggest items that will hold up my permit? A: Platting and Zoning. If you are adding a building to a property, please check with a Planner in Planning and Inspections at (972) 721-2424 to make sure your property is platted and is zoned for what you want to do. Those two things can delay a permit for at least two months. Q: I have a question that I cannot find an answer to on this Web site. What do I do? A: Call us at 972-721-2371 or email us here: Question |