Site Plan for a Permit in Laredo, Texas

Laredo’s border-city growth means steady demand for new homes, additions and commercial buildings. The City’s Building Development Services team asks for a site plan with measurements to every side of the property, so an accurate drawing saves a round of comments.

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

Who reviews permits in Laredo?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Laredo Building Development Services department. Residential projects are submitted through the City’s Avolve system, and payments are handled through Click2Gov.

Permitted land uses are governed by the Laredo Land Development Code.

What a Laredo site plan needs to show

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

• Measurements from the structure to all sides of the property
• Property boundaries and lot dimensions
• Existing and proposed structures
• Easements and driveways
• Setbacks for the zoning district

Local rules that affect Laredo projects

• The site plan must show measurements to all sides, or a survey can be provided.
• Construction documents are submitted in PDF format.
• Review can take up to 21 days under city ordinance.
• Pre-development meetings are offered on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
• Permits expire after six months if work has not started, and the permit must be posted visible from the street.

Projects we draw site plans for in Laredo

In Laredo we most often prepare plans for new homes, room additions, carports, commercial buildings and site improvements. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Laredo

• Show distances to every property line
• Send clean PDFs in one set
• Book a pre-development meeting for larger work
• Start work within six months of issuance

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Where do I submit permit drawings in Laredo?

Residential projects are submitted through the City’s Avolve system, and payments are handled through Click2Gov.

What should a Laredo site plan show?

Typically measurements from the structure to all sides of the property, property boundaries and lot dimensions, existing and proposed structures, easements and driveways, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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