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/
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
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. |
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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.
- 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
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
- 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)
- 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
Document Submittal:
• Application
- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
Installation Plans – Existing and proposed to include installation details
• Site Plan
Inspections Request:
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
Certificate of Completion Request:
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online:https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• Application
- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
• 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:
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• Application
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- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- 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)
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• Application
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- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- 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 Windstorm Design)
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
Certificate of Completion Request:
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• Application
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- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- 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
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
Certificate of Occupancy Request:
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• Application
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- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
• 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)
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
Certificate of Completion Request:
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• Application
- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
• 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:
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
Certificate of Completion Request:
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• Application
- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
• 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:
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
Certificate of Completion Request:
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• Application
- In person/mail: 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
• 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:
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
• 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.
Inspections Request:
- Request will be conducted the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203
Certificate of Completion Request:
- Request will be reviewed the following business day
- Online: https://development.cityofedinburg.com/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/home
- Phone: Department of Building Safety 956-388-8203