Does My Project Require a Permit?
Building Permits
Ensuring safety, structural integrity, and quality through professional standards
and code compliance.
📄 When is a Permit Required?
A building permit is required before constructing, altering, enlarging, moving, demolishing, or repairing any residential or commercial structure within the city limits.
✅ Standard Review Process
Applications are evaluated by Inspection Services and the Planning & Development Department to ensure all work meets building codes, zoning requirements, and City standards.
🛡 Specialized Review
Commercial applications undergo additional evaluation by the Fire Marshal and, where applicable, the Health Department.
Other Projects Requiring Permits
✓ Accessory buildings over 120 sq. ft.
✓ Demolition
✓ Drive approaches
✓ Fences over 8 feet high
✓ Irrigation systems
✓ Signs
✓ Structure moving
✓ Swimming pools & spas
ℹ Not sure if your project needs a permit? Please contact our department at 972-875-6442 before beginning work to verify requirements for your specific scope and location.
Assistant Director of Community Health and Development and Building Official
Troy Foreman
General Information
Phone Numbers
(972) 875-6442
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8 AM - 5 PM