Site Plan for a Permit in Richardson, Texas

Richardson is home to the Telecom Corridor and many 1960s and 1970s neighborhoods, so patio covers, accessory buildings and remodels are common. The City offers an Express Permitting option for simpler residential projects.

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

Who reviews permits in Richardson?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Richardson Building Inspection Department. The City offers Express Permitting for qualifying residential projects alongside its standard permit process.

Zoning standards are set by Richardson’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

What a Richardson site plan needs to show

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

• Property lines and dimensions
• Existing house and proposed work
• Setbacks
• Easements and alleys
• Patio cover or accessory building location

Local rules that affect Richardson projects

• Patio covers and accessory buildings have their own residential permit types.
• Express Permitting is available for qualifying simple projects.
• Contractors must register with the City before pulling permits.
• The City spans Dallas and Collin counties, so confirm the parcel’s county.

Projects we draw site plans for in Richardson

In Richardson we most often prepare plans for patio covers, accessory buildings, additions, remodels and pools. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Richardson

• Check if Express Permitting fits your project
• Show alley lines
• Register your contractor
• Confirm your county

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Where do I submit permit drawings in Richardson?

The City offers Express Permitting for qualifying residential projects alongside its standard permit process.

What should a Richardson site plan show?

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

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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