Site Plan for a Permit in Garland, Texas

Garland is a large, mostly built-out city in northeast Dallas County, so much of the work here is additions, remodels and redevelopment. For commercial and new development, Engineering approval of the site plan comes before the building permit.

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

Who reviews permits in Garland?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Garland Building Inspection Department at 200 N. Fifth Street. Applications are filed through the City’s permit portal at my.garlandtx.gov.

Zoning and development standards are set by the Garland Development Code (GDC).

What a Garland site plan needs to show

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

• Property lines and dimensions
• Existing and proposed buildings
• Setbacks under the Garland Development Code
• Easements, alleys and utilities
• Driveways and parking
• Drainage information

Local rules that affect Garland projects

• For development projects, an approved site plan from Engineering is required before building plans can be approved.
• Building permits remain valid for 730 days when work progresses and inspections pass.
• Fence repairs may not need a permit if location, height and materials stay the same and no pool or alley is affected.
• A processing fee is due at submittal.

Projects we draw site plans for in Garland

In Garland we most often prepare plans for room additions, carports, fences, garage conversions, commercial redevelopment and site work. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Garland

• Check alley and easement locations
• Get Engineering approval first on development sites
• Confirm your GDC district
• Keep permit inspections moving

Frequently asked questions

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

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Garland need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are reviewed by the City of Garland Building Inspection Department at 200 N. Fifth Street. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in Garland?

Applications are filed through the City’s permit portal at my.garlandtx.gov.

What should a Garland site plan show?

Typically property lines and dimensions, existing and proposed buildings, setbacks under the Garland Development Code, easements, alleys and utilities, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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