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New Commercial Construction Submittal RequirementsApril-2021 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 and complete the first round of reviews before an application for a building permit may be accepted by Building Safety for review. If you should have any questions concerning Site Plans, please feel free to contact the Planning division at 940-349-7716. Site Plan  Property Lines and dimensions  Easements  Building locations  Separation distance from all structures and property lines  Street and Streets fronting property  North arrow and scale  Fence, Irrigation, and Sign permits shall be permitted separately Electric Plans*  Electrical layout  Light fixtures layout  Panel & Riser diagram  Electrical load calculations Mechanical Plans*  Duct & Equipment layout  Exhaust/Ventilation/Outside Air calculations and specifications for each piece of mechanical equipment, including CFM Plumbing Plans*  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  For establishments serving food or drinks, grease trap specifications, location, and calculations  Plumbing Fixture Floor Plan Energy Plans  2015 Energy Code Compliance Reports for Envelope, Interior and Exterior Lighting, & Mechanical  Completed 2015 IECC Commercial Compliance Path Form Structural Plans*  Types of materials used  Size & Spacing of framing members  Ceiling joists/truss layout  Engineered plan for foundation design  Windbracing/Shear Wall plans Architectural Plans*  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 from the TDLR* *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 Building Submittal Requirements