Application for Building Permit
City of Princeton
123 W. Princeton, Princeton, TX 75407
214-960-5653
development-info@princetontx.us
The following steps must be followed in order to obtain a grading or building permit for new construction that
changes the use or adds to the development footprint:
1. Submit the following documents in PDF format in individual file folders by address. Acceptable format for the submittals
include disk, flash drive, email or other digital transfer means. Site Plans to include the following:
Complete address
North arrow
Footprint of building
Setbacks to all property lines
All easements
Location of fence
2. Construction Plans
Framing plans
Floor plan
Elevation drawings
Electrical and plumbing plans
3. Sub-Contractors to be registered i.e.: HVAC, ELECT, PLUMBING, IRRIGATION BACKFLOW TESTER
4. Engineered Foundation Plans with letter
5. Square footage breakdown
6. Energy Code submittal letter
Builder’s name
Plan number
Address specific
Energy Code Certification Number
7. Letter of intent for termite protection
PRE-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SITES
The following items are required to be in place FOR THE PLUMBING ROUGH INSPECTION
PORTA-LET (on commercial sites, one porta-let per 10 persons and on residential sites, one per lot.)
TRASH RECEPTACLE (four-sided plywood or OSB nailed well) or commercial container
SILT FENCE (properly trenched, see SWPPP for details)
CURLEX (if less than 70% vegetation exists)
COMPANY SIGN W / PHONE # AND ADDRESS OF SITE
City of Princeton ordinances require that these systems remain in place and in good repair for the duration of the project.
Exceptions:
No porta-let required after there are working toilets in the structure that workers can use.
Trash receptacle may be removed when brick package and sheet rock is completed (use garage for trash and debris).
SILTFENCE and CURLEX may be moved in order to excavate for utilities and flatwork but must be back in place upon completion of
the work. It can be removed only when there is sod on site or hydro mulch is completed.
I have carefully examined and read the completed application and know the same is true and Correct and hereby agree that if a
permit is issued, all the provisions of the Building Ordinances and State Laws will be complied with, whether herein specified or not. I
further agree to comply with all property restrictions. I am the owner of the above property or his duly authorized agent. I agree to
conform to and to abide by all regulations and restrictions imposed upon construction by agencies of the United States Government.
Signature_______________________________________________Date____________
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
Submittal Date_________________________________________
INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR ALL PERMITS: The Contractor should call in inspection requests for work done on private property at
214-960-5653 or email to development-info@princetontx.us. Any inspection called in or by email by 12pm midnight will be
scheduled for the next business workday.
NOTE: INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED OVER THE CELL PHONE!!!
NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION BUILDING CLASSIFICATION CHART
1. One (1) set of building plans (1) Single Family Dwelling (9) Commercial Add/Alterations)
2. One (1) set of Site Plans (2) Res. Add/Alterations (10) Commercial Accessory Building
3. One (1) Engineered Foundation Plans (3) Res. Accessory Building (11) Commercial Roof Repair
with letter (4) Res. Swimming Pool/Spa (12) Commercial Fence/Ret. Wall
(5) Res. Roof (13) Commercial Patio/Deck
(6) Res. Fence/Retaining Wall (14) New Apartment
(7) Res. Patio/Deck (15) Hotels/Motels
4. Square footage breakdown
5. Energy code submittal letter
6. Letter of intent for termite inspection
(8) New Commercial Building
(90) Other
PERMIT NO.
202____ ____ ____ ___
BUILDING
PROJECT DESCRIPTION________________________________________
PURPOSE (See Building Classification Chart above right) #_________
FLOOR AREA (√) AREA VALUE
________SFD Under Roof _________x $70.00= $_______________
________ Comm. Under Roof _________x $85.00= $_______________
________ Foundation _________________ $_______________ FEES
________Swimming pool/spa_________________ $_______________ SUBTTL $ _________________
________Patio _________________ $_______________ []Plan Rev.$ ________________
________Accessory Building _________________ $_______________ [] Impact $ _________________
________Driveway/Flatwork _________________ $_______________ [] Misc. $ _________________
________Other/Site Dev. _________________ $_______________ [] Red Tag $ _________________
________ _________________$_______________
___________________________________Total$____________________TOTAL FEES $___________________________________
I II III IV V N A B 1 2 3 Type of Construction
A-B-E-F-H-I-M-R-S-U-1-2-3-4-5-6-7 Occupancy Use
ROOF only
Type Installed
__________ 3-Tab
__________ Metal
__________ Other___________
Type Removed
__________ 3-Tab
__________ Metal
__________ Other
__________ None
Times over-laid___________
Width ______________
X
Length _______________
=
Total Sq. Ft.______________
TOTAL$__________________
FENCE only
Type_____________________
Adjoins River/Drainage
___________ Yes
___________ No
Total Length_______________
Fence Height______________
TOTAL$__________________
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Address___________________________________________
Lot _____ Block ____ Subdivision _________________Unit____
OWNER INFORMATION __________________________________
Name___________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________
City/State/Zip____________________________________________
Telephone _____________________Cell______________________
By signing, you hereby certify that you have met all HOA
requirements/approvals.
Signature_______________________________ Date____________
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION Builder (__) Owner (__)
Name ___________________________City Registration#_____________
Company____________________________________________________
Address/City/ST/Zip____________________________________________
Telephone ______________________Cell__________________________
Signature ______________________________Date__________________
SUB-CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
HVAC ___________________________City Registration#______________
Plumbing ________________________City Registration#______________
Electrical ________________________City Registration#______________
Irrigation Backflow ________________City Registration#______________