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Verify if Lot is Platted Properly (Lot, Block, Subdivision Name):
Verify Availability of Utilities to the Site
Apply for a Building Permit
Submit completed Energy Conservation Compliance Code
Must be completed by licensed architect, engineer or
APPLYING FOR A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT
Tree Preservation Plan or letter certifying no protected trees affected by project by Qualified Person (Separate Permit)
Submit 2 sets of plans to Building Official
Include all the following as applicable
Architectural Site plan Driveway/Sidewalk layout Property fencing Tree preservation Pools Foundation Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Domestic water/sewer requirements Irrigation backflow prevention devices Exterior wall coverings Accessory buildings Erosion control
Engineering is required for the following:
Foundations Steel buildings Tilt walls Retaining wall - 4' or taller (measured from base of footing to top of wall) Trusses, I-Joists, Flooring system Form survey Elevation certificate
Residences over 10,000 square feet require sprinkler system Special driveway requirements for deep lots Fences with driveway gates may require "knox" boxes
On-Site Sewerage Facility
Completed TNRCC Authorization to Construct Form On-Site Evaluation Report Irrigation Design TNRCC Final Approval
Irrigation requirements by licensed irrigator
Separate irrigation permit Issue permit to licensed irrigator
Backflow report Register backflow company (No Fee) Return backflow report to City Building Inspection Office
Swimming Pools (Separate Permit)
Signed off by TXU Pay permit fee $175.00 - In ground pool $75.00 - Above ground pool $75.00 - Spa only
Pay fee (based on cost of construction)(water fees, sewer fees, and pro-rata if applicable) Register and Validate sub-contractors to City of Duncanville Register backflow testers Provide paving bond for work on public right-of-way
$2,000.00 bond payable to City of Duncanville
Street cut & barricade permit (no fee) All utility locates (no fee) Submit form survey Elevation certificate (if required)
Call for required inspections at appropriate time - Building Inspection Department and Backflow Department
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Comprehensive Zoning Ordinances
Building A Non-Residential Project
Process for Zoning Change And Application (.pdf)
Process For Preliminary & Final Plat And Application (.pdf)
Process For Replats And Application
