Site Plan for a Permit in Round Rock, Texas

Round Rock is one of the fastest-growing cities north of Austin. Many homeowner projects only need a survey marked with the new structure, but setbacks and easements are checked closely.

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

Who reviews permits in Round Rock?

Permits are reviewed by the Building Inspection Division of Planning and Development Services at 301 W. Bagdad Avenue, Suite 100. All applications are submitted at permits.roundrocktexas.gov.

Round Rock enforces the 2024 IBC, IRC and ISPSC, the 2023 NEC and the City’s Code of Ordinances.

What a Round Rock site plan needs to show

Requirements vary by project, but Round Rock reviewers commonly look for:

• Property survey marked with the proposed structure
• Distance in feet between the structure and property lines
• No encroachment into easements
• 5-foot side and rear setbacks where applicable

Local rules that affect Round Rock projects

• Homeowner projects use a survey marked with the proposed structure and its distance to property lines.
• Work cannot encroach into easements or 5-foot side and rear setbacks.
• Carports are allowed only in side or rear yards.
• Garage conversions are allowed only on lots platted before 2002.
• Permits become invalid if work does not start within six months.

Projects we draw site plans for in Round Rock

In Round Rock we most often prepare plans for pools, patio covers, sheds, carports, additions and new homes. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Round Rock

• Mark the survey with the new structure
• Measure to every property line
• Check the plat date before a garage conversion
• Keep carports out of the front yard

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a site plan for a permit in Round Rock?

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Round Rock need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are reviewed by the Building Inspection Division of Planning and Development Services at 301 W. Bagdad Avenue, Suite 100. Smaller projects may only need a marked survey, so confirm the requirement for your specific scope.

Where do I submit permit drawings in Round Rock?

All applications are submitted at permits.roundrocktexas.gov.

What should a Round Rock site plan show?

Typically property survey marked with the proposed structure, distance in feet between the structure and property lines, no encroachment into easements, 5-foot side and rear setbacks where applicable, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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