2017-NEW-residential-Submittal-docsJan-18
New Residential Plan Submittal Requirements
All New Residential plans are required to be submitted online. All lots shall be properly platted before a
permit will be issued, unless the property conforms to section 35.16.6.A.3 of the Denton Development
Code.
Site Plan
Drawn to scale
Drainage directions, with arrows
North arrow
Easements
Building set-back lines
Driveway location, including the required
18’ x 18’ minimum parking pad.
All structures on site, including accessory
buildings, fences, sidewalks (include
width), retaining walls, etc.
Distances to other structures and
property lines
Legal lot description and address
Include percentage of lot coverage by
impervious surface (area not landscaped).
This includes private sidewalks on private
property, house, driveway, decks, and
other structures.
Energy Plans
2015 IECC Energy Code Compliance Projects
shall comply with one of the following:
Prescriptive Approach
Glazing = U-Factor 0.35 or less
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient = SHGC -0.25
or less
Attic Insulation = R-value 38 or more
Cathedral ceiling with no attic = R-value
38 or more
Wall Insulation = R-Value 20 or more OR
R-13 (cavity) + R-5 (continuous)
Floor Insulation = R-value 19 or more
Performance Approach
Signed City of Denton 2015 IECC Residential
Energy Compliance Certificate
Compliance Report – Energy Star, IC3,
ResCheck, HERS/Remrate, or other as
approved by Building Official
***Energy Code Compliance Testing Form required
prior to final inspection
Foundation Plans
Engineered Slab/Foundation Layout
Engineered Foundation letter
Floor Plans
To scale
Dimensions
Door and window sizes and locations
Label all rooms
Elevation Plans
All sides of house, street facing elevations
to show all architectural features including
exterior finishes, windows and doors, plate
height for each story, and overall plate
height
Roofing materials
Roof pitch
Overhangs, including depth
Department of Development Services
Building Safety
215 W Hickory St.
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 349-8360
www.CityofDenton.com
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Roof, Ceiling & Floor Framing Plans
Rafter, joist beams & header sizes,
spacing and spans
Watershed Protection Compliance
Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP)
State (TPDES) Stormwater Permit (TXR150000)
compliance is needed if disturbing >1 acre of
land, or part of a common plan of development
>1 acre
NOTE: TCEQ Stormwater Permit (TXR150000)
compliance is only needed once per builder, per
SWPPP.
If disturbed area of a site is greater than
five (5) acres, or part of a common plan
of development greater than five acres:
Submit a NOI (Notice of Intent) to TCEQ
and send a copy to the City of Denton’s
Watershed Protection Division.
If disturbed area of a site is greater than
one (1) acre, or part of a common plan of
development greater than one acre,
submit a SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan) to the City of Denton’s
Watershed Protection Division for review
If disturbed area of a site is greater than
one (1) acre, or part of a common plan of
development greater than one acre, post
Construction Site Notice on site
Online Survey
As a condition of approval, applicants
conducting land disturbing activities shall
complete the online construction site survey.
This survey can be found at
https://surveymonkey.com/r/HT2BDHZ.
NOTE: Only one survey is needed per builder,
per SWPPP. Otherwise, individual lots will be
standalone construction sites (<1 acre) and
each applicant shall complete this survey.
Erosion Control Initial Inspection
To begin construction, install first phase
perimeter erosion and sediment controls and
contact Watershed Protection for an initial
inspection at
Contacts: (940) 349-7153 or (940) 349-8203
See the TCEQ website for required stormwater
permits: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permittin
g/stormwater/construction/TXR15_AIR.html
Wind Bracing Plans
Braced wall panel types and locations
Hardware specifications
Alternative Engineered Design if design
does not meet minimum code
requirements