Site Plan for a Permit in Midland, Texas

Midland’s Permian Basin economy drives new homes, shops and commercial buildings. The City’s residential checklist lists exactly what the plot plan must include, from north arrow to exterior lighting.

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

Who reviews permits in Midland?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Midland Building Department. Applications are filed through the City’s PermitMidland online system.

Zoning and development standards are set by the Midland Code of Ordinances.

What a Midland site plan needs to show

Requirements vary by project, but Midland reviewers commonly look for:

• North arrow, scale and date
• Property dimensions and size
• Dimensioned building footprint and total building area
• Building height and number of stories
• Setbacks to property lines
• Ground-mounted equipment and screening
• Existing and proposed utilities and easements
• Sidewalks and driveways with dimensions
• Abutting streets and alleys
• Exterior lighting
• Floodplain and floodway data if applicable

Local rules that affect Midland projects

• The plot plan checklist covers footprint, height, setbacks, equipment, utilities, driveways, streets, lighting and floodplain data.
• Plans are submitted as electronic PDFs.
• Manual J or equivalent load calculations and energy compliance are required.
• A portion of the fee is due at submittal.

Projects we draw site plans for in Midland

In Midland we most often prepare plans for new homes, shops, garages, additions and commercial buildings. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Midland

• Include height and story count
• Show ground-mounted equipment
• Dimension sidewalks and driveways
• Add exterior lighting locations

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a site plan for a permit in Midland?

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Midland need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are reviewed by the City of Midland Building Department. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in Midland?

Applications are filed through the City’s PermitMidland online system.

What should a Midland site plan show?

Typically north arrow, scale and date, property dimensions and size, dimensioned building footprint and total building area, building height and number of stories, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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