Site Plan for a Permit in Grand Prairie, Texas

Grand Prairie spans Dallas, Tarrant and Ellis counties, with lakeside lots near Joe Pool Lake and new subdivisions to the south. The City’s Building Inspections Division spells out exactly what a residential plot plan must show.

Site Plans TX prepares permit-ready site plans for Grand Prairie properties across Dallas and Tarrant counties, drawn from your survey or plat and the scope of your project.

Who reviews permits in Grand Prairie?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Grand Prairie Building Inspections Division at 300 W. Main Street. Applications are submitted through the City’s Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal.

Accessory structures and lot standards are governed by the Grand Prairie Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 6.

What a Grand Prairie site plan needs to show

Requirements vary by project, but Grand Prairie reviewers commonly look for:

• Drawn to scale with dimensions
• Property lines, easements, roadways and driveways
• Existing and proposed structures with square footage
• Distances from the proposed structure to property lines and existing structures

Local rules that affect Grand Prairie projects

• Sheds, garages, shops and gazebos all require a permit from the Building Inspections Division.
• Accessory structures cannot extend outside property lines or into easements.
• Accessory structures over 200 square feet need a foundation design sealed by a Texas registered engineer.
• Typical processing is 5 to 10 business days.

Projects we draw site plans for in Grand Prairie

In Grand Prairie we most often prepare plans for shops and garages, sheds, patio covers, decks, additions and new homes. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Grand Prairie

• Show square footage of every structure
• Keep new work out of easements
• Plan engineering for buildings over 200 sq ft
• Follow the City’s sample site plan

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a site plan for a permit in Grand Prairie?

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Grand Prairie need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are reviewed by the City of Grand Prairie Building Inspections Division at 300 W. Main Street. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in Grand Prairie?

Applications are submitted through the City’s Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal.

What should a Grand Prairie site plan show?

Typically drawn to scale with dimensions, property lines, easements, roadways and driveways, existing and proposed structures with square footage, distances from the proposed structure to property lines and existing structures, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

No. The City of Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie official permit information. Requirements change, so confirm current rules with the City before you submit.