Site Plan for a Permit in Mission, Texas

Mission is a Rio Grande Valley city west of McAllen, known for citrus history and steady residential growth. Flat terrain and irrigation districts make drainage and easements important on many lots.

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

Who reviews permits in Mission?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Mission Building Inspections Division, working with the Planning Department. The City publishes a residential building permit application through its Inspections Division.

Zoning standards are in Appendix A of the Mission Code of Ordinances.

What a Mission site plan needs to show

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

• Property lines and dimensions
• Existing and proposed structures
• Setbacks
• Easements, including irrigation easements
• Driveways and drainage

Local rules that affect Mission projects

• Residential work follows the City’s building permit application.
• Zoning rules are in Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances.
• Irrigation district easements can cross residential lots.
• Windstorm and drainage considerations apply in the Valley.

Projects we draw site plans for in Mission

In Mission we most often prepare plans for new homes, additions, carports, fences and commercial sites. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Mission

• Locate irrigation easements
• Check zoning in Appendix A
• Show drainage direction
• Have the recorded plat ready

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Where do I submit permit drawings in Mission?

The City publishes a residential building permit application through its Inspections Division.

What should a Mission site plan show?

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

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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