Site Plan for a Permit in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo anchors the Texas Panhandle, where wind, cold winters and wide lots shape construction. Shops, garages, additions and new homes are common projects, and the Building Safety Department expects an approved, stamped plan set on site.

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

Who reviews permits in Amarillo?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Amarillo Building Safety Department in the Simms Municipal Building, 808 S. Buchanan Street, Suite 104. Applications are submitted and tracked through MGO Connect.

The City enforces the 2021 International Residential Code with local amendments in Ordinance 7101, and zoning is set by the Amarillo Code of Ordinances.

What a Amarillo site plan needs to show

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

• Property lines and lot dimensions
• Existing and proposed buildings
• Setbacks
• Easements and alleys
• Driveways and flatwork

Local rules that affect Amarillo projects

• An approved set of plans stamped by the department must be on the job site during inspections.
• Structures over 600 square feet need a foundation depth of at least 24 inches.
• Foundation anchor bolts are spaced no more than 6 feet apart.
• Masonry inspections are required before veneer goes on.

Projects we draw site plans for in Amarillo

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

Before you submit in Amarillo

• Plan footing depth for larger buildings
• Show alleys and utility easements
• Keep a stamped set on site
• Confirm Potter or Randall County parcel data

Frequently asked questions

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

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Amarillo need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are reviewed by the City of Amarillo Building Safety Department in the Simms Municipal Building, 808 S. Buchanan Street, Suite 104. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in Amarillo?

Applications are submitted and tracked through MGO Connect.

What should a Amarillo site plan show?

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

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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