• Hire a Design Professional (Optional, but recommended)

• Pre-Conference - Discuss all requirements of project and answer developer questions

• Verify proper zoning - if not:

• Zoning changes require

• $1,100.00 - Application fee/Zoning sign
• Application/Site plan/Background
• Public Hearings before Planning & Zoning Commission
  and City Council
• 6-8 weeks timeline

• Verify if lot is platted properly (Lot, Block, Subdivision Name) - if not:

• Preliminary & final plats and replats require:
• Application (fees vary)
• Submit drawings prepared by Registered Surveyor
• Planning & Zoning Commission approval
• 2-3 weeks timeline
• 4 week timeline for residential replat due to advertising requirements for public hearing
• File plat at Dallas County

• Verify proper utilities to the site and on-site - if not:

• Submit drawings prepared by a Professional Engineer
• Obtain easements, if necessary, and file paperwork at Dallas County
• Pre-Construction meeting
• Sign Three-Way Agreement
• Complete utility work prior to obtaining a building permit
• Provide city maintenance bond

• Apply for a building permit

• Demolition of existing structure (Applicable)
• Issue Separate Permit
• Pay $25.00 Permit Fee
• Compliance with State asbestos regulations

• Submit completed Energy Conservation Compliance Code Form
  • Must be completed by licensed architect, engineer or approved certified individual

• Submit 3 Sets of Plans to Building Official

• Include all the Following as Applicable

• Architectural
• Site plan
• Parking /Fire lane layout
• Driveway/Sidewalk layout
• Property fencing/ screening
• Building sprinkler systems
• Tree preservation
• Landscaping
• Storm water retention
• Signs
• Pools
• Compliance w/asbestos (remodels)
• Dumpster layout/ screening
• Texas Accessibility Standards
• Foundation
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Domestic water/Sewer requirements
• Backflow prevention devices
• Grease/Trap sand interceptors
• Food service details
• Exterior wall coverings
• Outside storage/Display area
• Accessory buildings
• Erosion control

• Engineering is required for the following:

• Dimensional control
• Foundations
• Steel buildings
• Tilt walls
• Retaining wall - 4' or taller (measured from base of footing to top of wall)
• Trusses, I-Joists, Flooring system
• Form survey
• Elevation certificate

• Building Sprinkler Systems

• Alarms, OSY, etc. (as required by Fire Department)
• 4 weeks timeline typically (Austin Reviews)

• Tree Preservation Plan or letter certifying no protected trees affected by project by Qualified Person (Separate Permit)

• Landscaping Plans by Qualified Person (Separate Permit)

• Separate irrigation permit
• Issue permit to licensed irrigator
  • Pay $15.00 permit fee
• Backflow report
• Register backflow company (No Fee)
• Return backflow report to City Building Inspection Office

• Storm Water Retention

• Retention plans must be prepared by Registered Professional Engineer

• Confirmation letter at end of job that retention was properly built by same Engineer who designed job

• Signs (Separate Permit)

• Engineering required for pole signs over ten feet (10') tall
• Issue separate electrical connection permit
• Pay permit fee
  • $25.00 - Sign
  • $10.00 - Electrical connection

• Swimming Pools (Separate Permit)

• Signed off by TXU
• Pay permit fee
• $175.00 - In ground pool
• $75.00 - Above ground pool
• $75.00 - Spa only

• Issue a building permit

• Pay Fee (based on cost of construction)(water fees, sewer fees and pro-rata if applicale)

• Register and validate sub-contractors to City of Duncanville
• Register backflow testers
• Provide paving bond for work on public right-of-way
  • $2,000.00 Bond payable to City of Duncanville
• Street cut & barricade permit (No Fee)
• All utility locates (No Fee)
• Submit form survey
• Elevation certificate (If required)

• Call for required inspections at appropriate time - Building Inspection Department, Health Department, Fire Department, Backflow Department, Utility Department

• Certificate of occupancy inspection by Building Inspection Department and Fire Department

• Issue health permit (If applicable)

• Pay permit fee
  • Full service restaurant - $425.00 per fiscal year
  • Fast food restaurant/convenience store - $250.00 per fiscal year
  • Seasonal establishments - $175.00 per fiscal year

• Issue Certificate of Occupancy

• Food Managers/Food Handlers (If Applicable)

• Manager Certification - Re-Certification Program/Food Handler's Class
  • Manager must complete within 45 Days from opening or taking ownership of establishment a Texas Department of Health approved Manager Certification or Re-Certification program
    • $50.00 - Certification Fee
    • $35.00 - Re-Certification Fee
  • All other employees must complete within 30 days from opening or taking ownership of establishment the City of Duncanville Food Handler Course
    • $10.00 per employee

City of Duncanville, Texas
P.O. Box 380280
Duncanville, TX 75138-0280
972-780-5000
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