Site Plan for a Permit in Arlington, Texas

Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, with established neighborhoods near downtown and newer subdivisions to the south. Fences, pools, storage buildings and additions are some of the most common reasons owners need a drawing that shows exactly where new work will sit on the lot.

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

Who reviews permits in Arlington?

Permits are coordinated through Arlington One Start, the City’s development center at 101 W. Abram Street. Applications, payments and inspection scheduling are handled online at arlingtonpermits.com.

Zoning, setbacks and lot standards are set by Arlington’s Unified Development Code (UDC).

What a Arlington site plan needs to show

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

• Property lines and lot dimensions
• Existing house and proposed work with distances to property lines
• Setbacks for the zoning district
• Easements and utility locations
• Driveways and flatwork
• Pool, fence or accessory structure locations where included

Local rules that affect Arlington projects

• Residential building, concrete and foundation, fence, swimming pool, storage building, irrigation and roofing or solar work are all permit types the City lists.
• Inspection requests made before 7 a.m. can be scheduled the same business day.
• When work is under a general contractor, only the GC should request inspections.
• Texas 811 must be called before any digging.

Projects we draw site plans for in Arlington

In Arlington we most often prepare plans for pools, fences, storage buildings, room additions, patio covers, driveways and new homes. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Arlington

• Locate easements before placing a pool or shed
• Have the plat or survey that shows your lot lines
• Confirm your UDC zoning district
• Ask your HOA for any separate approval

Frequently asked questions

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

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Arlington need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are coordinated through Arlington One Start, the City’s development center at 101 W. Abram Street. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in Arlington?

Applications, payments and inspection scheduling are handled online at arlingtonpermits.com.

What should a Arlington site plan show?

Typically property lines and lot dimensions, existing house and proposed work with distances to property lines, setbacks for the zoning district, easements and utility locations, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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