Site Plan for a Permit in Tyler, Texas

Tyler is the Rose City of East Texas, with rolling, wooded lots where grading and retaining walls are common. Setbacks depend on zoning, so the first step is looking up the property’s district.

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

Who reviews permits in Tyler?

Permits are reviewed by the City of Tyler Development Services and Planning Department. Applications are submitted and tracked through the City’s eTRAKiT portal.

Zoning, setbacks and development standards are set by the Tyler Unified Development Code (UDC).

What a Tyler site plan needs to show

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

• Property lines and dimensions
• Setbacks from the UDC dimensional standards table
• Existing and proposed structures
• Driveway approaches
• Retaining walls and grading
• Easements

Local rules that affect Tyler projects

• Setbacks depend on zoning; check the parcel on the Smith County map site, then the UDC dimensional standards table.
• Retaining walls over 4 feet need engineered plans.
• Driveway approaches connecting to the street need permits.
• The City reports about 5 business days for residential review and about 10 for commercial.

Projects we draw site plans for in Tyler

In Tyler we most often prepare plans for new homes, additions, retaining walls, driveways, pools and commercial sites. Every plan is drawn for the actual lot, with dimensions the reviewer can check quickly.

Before you submit in Tyler

• Look up your zoning first
• Engineer walls over 4 feet
• Show the driveway approach
• Account for slopes and trees

Frequently asked questions

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

Most new buildings, additions and site improvements in Tyler need a drawing that shows where the work sits on the lot. Permits are reviewed by the City of Tyler Development Services and 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 Tyler?

Applications are submitted and tracked through the City’s eTRAKiT portal.

What should a Tyler site plan show?

Typically property lines and dimensions, setbacks from the UDC dimensional standards table, existing and proposed structures, driveway approaches, plus any items the reviewer asks for on your project.

Can Site Plans TX guarantee approval?

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