Commercial Alterations Submittal RequirementsApril-21
The City of Denton has instituted a site plan review process. For all new buildings or building additions over
1,000 square feet, the applicant must submit for a Site Plan through the Planning division be in review before
an application for a building permit may be accepted by Building Safety. If you should have any
questions concerning Site Plans, please feel free to contact the Planning division at 940-349-7716.
Site Plan, if applicable
Property Lines and dimensions
Easements
Building locations
Separation distance from all structures and
property lines
Streets fronting property
North arrow and scale
Fence, Irrigation, and Sign permits shall be
permitted separately
Electric Plans*, if applicable
Electrical layout
Light fixtures layout
Panel & Riser diagram
Electrical load calculations
Mechanical Plans*, if applicable
Duct & Equipment layout
Exhaust/Ventilation/Outside Air
calculations
Specifications for each piece of
mechanical equipment, including CFM
Plumbing Plans*, if applicable
Underground Plumbing layout for water,
sewer and gas
Plumbing Riser diagram for water, sewer
and gas
Sizing of meters & supply lines for water,
sewer and gas
Demand calculations for water and gas
Plumbing Fixture Floor Plan
Kitchen equipment layout for
establishments serving food or drinks
Grease trap specifications, location, and
calculations
Energy Plans, if changing building envelope or
HVAC
2015 Energy Code Compliance Reports for
Envelope, Interior and Exterior Lighting, &
Mechanical
Completed 2015 IECC Commercial
Compliance Path Form
Structural Plans*, if applicable
Types of materials used
Size & Spacing of framing members
Ceiling joists/truss layout
Engineered plan for foundation design
Windbracing/Shear Wall plans
Architectural Plans*, required
Code Compliance Statement
Listed Assembly specifications or code
reference for any required fire separation
assemblies and details on the type of fire
stop system used
Building Floor Plan
Building Elevation Plan
Egress Plan
Kitchen and equipment layout
Projects Valued over $50,000 must include
registration number or verification from the
TDLR*
Asbestos Survey as required by State of Texas, if
applicable
*All plans must comply with the Texas
Engineering Practice Act and Rules, Texas Board
of Architectural Examiners, and Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Department of Development Services
Building Safety
401 N. Elm St.
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 349-8360
www.CityofDenton.com/Building
Commercial Alteration/ Addition Submittal Requirements