Site Plan for a Permit in Odessa, Texas

Odessa is the twin city to Midland in the Permian Basin. Pipeline easements are common here, so knowing exactly where easements cross a lot matters before placing a shop or addition.

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

Who reviews permits in Odessa?

Permits are handled by City of Odessa Development Services at City Hall, 411 W. 8th Street. Applications can be submitted online or at City Hall.

Zoning standards are set by the Odessa Code of Ordinances.

What a Odessa site plan needs to show

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

• Lot dimensions
• Existing and proposed structures
• Setback distances
• Utility and drainage easements
• North arrow and scale
• Base flood elevation information where applicable

Local rules that affect Odessa projects

• Properties in or near a floodplain may need an elevation certificate.
• Attached decks or decks elevated over 30 inches generally need permits.
• Pipeline easements are common in the Permian Basin and must be shown.
• HOA approval is separate from the City permit.

Projects we draw site plans for in Odessa

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

Before you submit in Odessa

• Locate pipeline easements
• Check floodplain status
• Get HOA approval separately
• Show scale and north arrow

Frequently asked questions

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

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Odessa need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are handled by City of Odessa Development Services at City Hall, 411 W. 8th Street. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in Odessa?

Applications can be submitted online or at City Hall.

What should a Odessa site plan show?

Typically lot dimensions, existing and proposed structures, setback distances, utility and drainage easements, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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