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