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Commercial Application Process


OBTAIN SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Contact Planning and Zoning Department at 956-388-8202 if you have questions regarding site plan approval process or online at https://cityofedinburg.com/commercialbuildingguide/
  • If Site Plan Approval is required, Planning and Zoning Department staff must receive all site plans prior to submittal of building plans for review.
  • A Site Plan Approval Letter to include all conditions and stamped approved plans must be submitted at building permit application submittal. 
Submit Commercial Permit Application
Submit a Building Permit application in person at 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX or online at: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
  • In person drop-off application to include one (1) detailed set of 11"x17" plans and/or electronic copy (.pdf) for site, structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical
  • Other documentation may be required such as Site Plan Approval Letter, asbestos survey for demolitions, Certificate of Elevation, Special Inspections Report, and/or variance approvals
Plan Review
Plan review is conducted for compliance of department codes, zoning and ordinances with Planning and Zoning, Engineering, Stormwater, Solid Waste, Health, Fire and Building Code.		   button_contact-us
 
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  • Within two (2) weeks or sooner, comments are compiled and a notice is provided to applicant
    Notification is made via email and/or via phone of approval or revision request
  • The notice will confirm one of the following: In Review, Request for resubmittal, Approved or Denied
  • If revisions are necessary, plans shall be revised and resubmitted for plan review. Process repeats.
Building Permit Approval Notice 
  • Upon granted approval of all departments, a notification is sent via email and/or phone call (if no email provided) to applicant
  • Notification will also indicate for applicant to contact Department of Building Safety at 956-388-8203 for insurance verification and permit fees due 
Building Permit Issuance
Applicant (or assigned General Contractor) submits insurance and pays permit fees
  • A Building Permit is printed and approved plans are returned to Permitee
  • A common inspection list is provided to Permitee and construction may begin
Building Inspections
  • Permitee is responsible to manage and arrange inspections in advance by contacting Department of Building Safety at 956-388-8203
  • Inspections requested will be conducted the following business day
  • IECC 2018 Commissioning documentation to be submitted prior to final inspection request
  • Final Report of Special Inspections as per 2018 IBC Section 1704 to be submitted prior to final
    inspection request (if applicable) 
Certificate of Occupancy
  • After all required inspections are approved, permittee may contact Department of Building Safety at 956-388-8203 to request a Certificate of Occupancy
  • Certificate allows legal occupancy of building
Next step:  Building Application

Types of Permit Processes

Sign Permit
signpermit

Document Submittal:
• Application
• Sign Elevations
Installation Plans – Existing and proposed to include installation details
• Site Plan

Inspections Request:

Certificate of Completion Request:
Addition Permit
additionpermitDocument Submittal:
• Application • Site Plan
• Construction Plans – Existing and Proposed to include details of proposed scope of work
• Other documentation may be required based on scope of work (i.e. COMcheck, TDLR registration)

Inspections Request:
Certificate of Completion Request:
Remodel/ Repair Permit
remodelpermitDocument Submittal:
• Application
Inspections Request:
Certificate of Completion Request:
Carport Permit
carportpermitDocument Submittal:
• Application
Inspections Request:

Certificate of Completion Request:
Finish Out Permit
finishoutpermitDocument Submittal:
• Application
  • Site Plan
  • Construction Plans – Existing and Proposed to include details of proposed scope of work
  • Mechanical Plan, Electrical Plan, Plumbing Plan
  • COMcheck, HVAC Load calculations
  • TDLR registration (if projects is over $50,000) - http://www.tdlr.texas.gov
  • Tenant separation wall assembly details to include UL Rating (if applicable)
  • If building is to be protected by a fire alarm system and/or fire suppression system, submit plans directly to the Fire Department
  • Environmental Health applications and documents for food establishments
Inspections Request:

Certificate of Occupancy Request:
White Box Permit
whiteboxpermitDocument Submittal:
• Application
• Construction Plans – Existing and Proposed to include details of proposed scope of work
• Below are other related plans and/or documents may be required based on White Box scope of work:
  • Mechanical Plan, Electrical Plan, Plumbing Plan (if applicable)
  • COMcheck - Electrical and Mechanical (if applicable)
  • Tenant separation wall assembly details to include UL Rating (if applicable)
Inspections Request:

Certificate of Completion Request:
Demolition Permit
demopermitDocument Submittal:
• Application
• Floor Plan - Existing
• Demo Plans – to include details of proposed demolition work
• Other documentation may be required based on scope of work (i.e. Asbestos Survey)

Inspections Request:

Certificate of Completion Request:
Portable Building Permit
portablepermitDocument Submittal:
• Application
• Site Plan
• Floor Plan – Existing and Proposed (if any changes to building)
• Other plans and/or documentation may be required based on scope of work

Inspections Request:

Certificate of Completion Request:
Fence Permit
fencepermitDocument Submittal:
• Application
• Site Plan
• Construction Plans – Proposed to include details of proposed scope of work
• Other documentation may be required based on scope of work (i.e. Engineered Design)

Inspections Request:
Certificate of Completion Request:
New Construction Permit
newconstructionpermitDocument Submittal:
• Application
  • In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
  • In person drop-off application to include one (1) set of 11"x17" plans and/or electronic copy
    (.pdf) for site, structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical
    • Construction Plans in PDF format. Please upload your drawings in a single,multi-sheet PDF, or group them by discipline (i.e. Architectural Plans, Structural Plans, MEP Plans)
    • Subcontractor Validation Sheet must be submitted based on the project’s scope of work. This item is not required at time of submittal, but must be received prior to permit issuance. Form and
    • Commercial Application may be obtain in person or online at: https://cityofedinburg.com/departments/planning_and_zoning/permits.php
  • If building is to be protected by a fire alarm system and/or fire suppression system,
  • submit plans directly to the Fire Department
  • Drawings and documents must be sealed, signed, and dated by a State of Texas
  • Registered Architect or Registered Engineer, where applicable, as required by the State
  • of Texas Engineering and Architecture Practice Act
  • TDLR Registration submittal to the State (if project is over $50,000) - http://www.tdlr.texas.gov

Plans to be designed to construction codes as adopted by the City of Edinburg:
2018 International Building Code  2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Plumbing Code  2018 International Energy Conservation Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code 2018 International Fire Code
2017 National Electric Code  City of Edinburg Unified Development Code

  • Drawings labeled "NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION" will not be accepted for review
  • Sign, fence and carport permits are permitted separately.
• Other documentation may be required such as Site Plan Approval, Certificate of Elevation, and/or variance approvals, Environmental Health applications and documents for food establishments

Inspections Request:

Certificate of Completion Request: