Site Plan for a Permit in Wichita Falls, Texas

Wichita Falls sits near the Red River on the Oklahoma border. The City’s Building Inspections Division updated its residential application checklist in January 2025, and a complete package keeps review simple.

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

Who reviews permits in Wichita Falls?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Wichita Falls Building Inspections Division. Residential and commercial applications with checklists are published on the City’s building forms, fees and applications page.

Development rules are summarized in the City’s Development Resource Guide and Code of Ordinances.

What a Wichita Falls site plan needs to show

Requirements vary by project, but Wichita Falls reviewers commonly look for:

• Property lines and dimensions
• Existing and proposed structures
• Setbacks
• Easements and alleys
• Driveways

Local rules that affect Wichita Falls projects

• Residential applications follow a submittal checklist revised in January 2025.
• Commercial new builds and renovations have separate checklists.
• Certificates of occupancy have their own application.
• Fees and forms are published by the Building Inspections Division.

Projects we draw site plans for in Wichita Falls

In Wichita Falls we most often prepare plans for new homes, additions, carports, storage buildings and commercial renovations. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Wichita Falls

• Use the current 2025 checklist
• Show alleys and easements
• Have your survey ready
• Confirm zoning setbacks

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a site plan for a permit in Wichita Falls?

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

Where do I submit permit drawings in Wichita Falls?

Residential and commercial applications with checklists are published on the City’s building forms, fees and applications page.

What should a Wichita Falls site plan show?

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

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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