Site Plan for a Permit in El Paso, Texas

El Paso sits at the far western tip of Texas, where desert lots, arroyos and fast-growing neighborhoods on the east and west sides all shape what a permit review looks for. Whether you are adding a room, building a new home or improving a commercial lot, the City expects drawings that clearly show the property and the proposed work.

Site Plans TX prepares permit-ready site plans for El Paso properties across El Paso County, drawn from your survey or plat and the scope of your project.

Who reviews permits in El Paso?

Permits are handled by the City of El Paso Planning & Inspections department through its One-Stop Shop at 811 Texas Avenue. Applications, plan uploads and inspection requests run through the City’s Citizen Access Portal (Accela).

Zoning and development rules live in the El Paso Code of Ordinances, and the City publishes an interactive zoning map along with current and preliminary flood zone maps.

What a El Paso site plan needs to show

Requirements vary by project, but El Paso reviewers commonly look for:

• Property lines and lot dimensions
• Existing and proposed structures with distances to each property line
• Setbacks for the property’s zoning district
• Easements, driveways and access
• Flood zone information where the lot is affected
• Drainage direction away from structures

Local rules that affect El Paso projects

• A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building.
• Flood zone mapping includes both current and preliminary maps, so a lot’s status should be checked before drawing.
• Historic Areas and Infill Development Areas can add review steps for some properties.
• Plan submittal deposits apply at the time of submittal.

Projects we draw site plans for in El Paso

In El Paso we most often prepare plans for home additions, new single-family homes, carports, patio covers, block walls, accessory buildings and commercial site improvements. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in El Paso

• Check the flood zone maps for your parcel first
• Confirm whether the lot sits in a historic or infill area
• Have your survey or plat ready
• Know your zoning district before setting setbacks

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a site plan for a permit in El Paso?

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in El Paso need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are handled by the City of El Paso Planning & Inspections department through its One-Stop Shop at 811 Texas Avenue. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in El Paso?

Applications, plan uploads and inspection requests run through the City’s Citizen Access Portal (Accela).

What should a El Paso site plan show?

Typically property lines and lot dimensions, existing and proposed structures with distances to each property line, setbacks for the property’s zoning district, easements, driveways and access, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

No. The City of El Paso and any other reviewing authority make the final decision. We draw the agreed site plan from your property information and fix covered drafting comments at no charge.

Source: City of El Paso official permit information. Requirements change, so confirm current rules with the City before you submit.