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Commercial Permit Requirements

Permitting requirements vary depending on property zoning designations.  All information contained within these WebPages assumes general zoning.  For specific requirements it would be best if the business owner / contractor contacted our offices either via telephone at 972-205-2300 or visit us in person at 800 Main Street on the second floor.
 
Additional permitting requirements / information may be obtained on each item by clicking on the blue underlined text. 
  
All contractors must be registered with the City as a contractor.  All commercial property must have State licensed and City registered contractors complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work.  NO EXCEPTIONS.


 
Important Information regarding permits /inspection process

 
Banner Permits:  Permits are required to display banners or any lighter than air devices (i.e. flags, pennants, etc.)

Certificate of Occupancy:  Certificates of Occupancy are required for every business within the City limits

Commercial Buildings:  Permits are required for new buildings as well as alterations/additions to existing buildings

Electric:  Permits are required for all electrical repairs / installations

 
Fences:  Permits are required for fence installation
Mechanical (air conditioning):  Permits are required for replacement of air conditioning units

Parking Lot Repairs / Sidewalks / Approaches:  Permits are required for some parking lot repairs; all sidewalk and approach repairs

 
Plumbing:  Permits are required for all plumbing work (including installation of RPZ and double check valves)

Screening Walls:  Permits are required for screening walls

 
Signs:  Permits are always required for new installation of signage and for reface / repair of existing signage

 
Special Events:  Include parades, bike races, marathons, walk-a-thons, festivals, revivals, public auctions, church bazaars, circuses, carnivals, etc.