Site Plan for a Permit in Allen, Texas

Allen is a growing Collin County suburb with many master-planned neighborhoods. Owners doing their own work file a Homeowner’s Affidavit, and the Allen Land Development Code sets zoning and setbacks.

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

Who reviews permits in Allen?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Allen Building & Permitting Department at 305 Century Parkway. Applications and inspection scheduling run through the City’s Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal.

Zoning standards are set by the Allen Land Development Code (ALDC).

What a Allen site plan needs to show

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

• Property lines and dimensions
• Existing and proposed structures
• Setbacks under the ALDC
• Easements
• Driveways and flatwork

Local rules that affect Allen projects

• Homeowners doing their own work complete a Homeowner’s Affidavit.
• Some minor work is exempt, such as decks under 200 square feet and sheds under 120 square feet.
• Construction hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Texas 811 notification is required before digging.

Projects we draw site plans for in Allen

In Allen we most often prepare plans for pools, patio covers, additions, outdoor kitchens and new homes. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Allen

• Check if your project is exempt
• File the Homeowner’s Affidavit if needed
• Confirm ALDC setbacks
• Get HOA approval

Frequently asked questions

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

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Allen need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are reviewed by the City of Allen Building & Permitting Department at 305 Century Parkway. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in Allen?

Applications and inspection scheduling run through the City’s Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal.

What should a Allen site plan show?

Typically property lines and dimensions, existing and proposed structures, setbacks under the ALDC, easements, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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