Do I Need a Permit?

Please contact Permits & Inspections at 254-298-5640.

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• Site map showing location of structure – aerial google map will work as long as it is in color and clear.
• Clearly mark where structure will be on site map.
• Dimensions to the home (10') or commercial building (25’) and each property line (3’)
• Pamphlet or brochure of structure - if you are purchasing it.
• Framing details and material list - if you are building it.
• Carport – if connected to home - need to know how.
• If pouring a slab for structure, we will require same items as flatwork (see Flatwork/Driveway/Approach below) – concrete must not be in any utility easement.

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• Site map showing location of structure – aerial google map will work as long as it is in color and clear.
• Clearly mark where fence will be on site map.
• What is the material of fence – chain-link, cedar pickets ornamental iron?
• 6’-8’ in back – front can only be 4’ and every other picket must be removed for visibility.
  
  Permit Fees

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• Residential – need square footage and what type of material it is.
• Commercial – need an asbestos survey.
• Bond – will be refunded once site is inspected and clean after demolition.

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• Site map showing location of work – aerial google map will work as long as it is in color and clear
• Clearly mark where flatwork will be on site map
• Dimensions to any buildings and each property line
• If connecting to existing concrete how will it be connected
• PSI of concrete, rebar size , length, width depth of concrete, 12” on center
• Approach work – requires a $3,000.00 bond – once work is done and no damage it will be refunded

Off-street parking within the city is required to be paved with asphalt or concrete. Longer driveways on acreage may qualify for graded material.

• Download a complete list of Permit Fees (PDF)
• More information on Permit Applications

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• Amperage, Feeder Panels, outlets, etc.

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• What are you replacing?
• How many gallons, and is it electrical or gas?
• If replacing backflow – where are you replacing it?

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• Must have stamped signed drawing of zones
• How many heads?

City of Temple will only accept 1 layer for residential.

Please include the following information in your application:

• What type of material is existing and what are you replacing it with, including color?
• If in Historical District – provide photos.
• If commercial, we will need an asbestos letter showing no asbestos on roof.

Please include the following information in your permit application:

• Site map showing location of sign if on ground – aerial google map will work as long as it is in color and clear.
• Where will sign be placed? – if pole or monument we need distance from property line to outer edge of sign.
• Rendering of what sign will look like.
• If pole sign  - need overall height.
• Dimension of sign?
• Dimension from bottom of sign to ground if it is a wall sign – minimum 10’.
• How many signs are you permitting?
• How many signs are already there?
• Is it illuminated?

Please include the following information in your permit application:

• Site map showing location of where pool will be – aerial google map will work as long as it is in color and clear.
• Dimensions to the house and each property line -must be  a minimum of 5’.
• Show location of fence around pool – must be 5’ for residential and 6’ for commercial.
• Back door must have an alarm.
• Self-closing and self-latching gate?

Anything over 2’ must have engineered stamped drawings.

Please include the following information in your permit application:

• Site map showing location of where wall will be – aerial google map will work as long as it is in color and clear.
• What material will be used?

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• Site map showing location of where solar panels will be on roof or ground – aerial google map will work as long as it is in color and clear.
• Schematic’s on solar panels.
• How much of estimated cost is electrical portion of total?
• Who will be the electrician?
• Stamped signed letter from Engineer that roof can withstand the extra weight of the solar panels?

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• How much are you changing – portion or total?
• What material are you using?
• Color of material?

Please include the following information on your permit application:

• Will require a copy of the window sticker.
• How many windows?
• Framing details if window size has changed.

• Provide your business name, contractor first & last name, address, phone, type of contractor, and email address.
• $80.00 annual contractor fee which can be paid online, by phone, or in person. Must be paid prior to permits being approved.
• Registration must be renewed annually

The parking ratios are determined by use and are listed in UDC Section 7.5