Commercial Plan Review Procedure |
Building Plans:
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| Building Plans are submitted to the Development Center. The Building Plan submittal is separate from the Site Plan review process. |
 In order for commercial building plan review to begin:
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 Submit 3 sets of construction plans to scale (architectural or engineering
scale, minimum 18" x 24" page size)
Plan Review Application
Plan Review fee (based on the value of the development)
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TAS Submittal Required
All plans and specifications for commercial construction or for substantial renovation, modification or alteration of a building or facility that has an estimated construction cost of $50,000 or more and that is subject to provisions of the Architectural Barriers Act shall be submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation for review and approval. More information and online submittal is available at www.license.state.tx.us/ab/ab.htm.
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Asbestos Survey Requirements
Building owners and contractors must provide the city with evidence that asbestos surveys have been conducted on portions of buildings affected by the planned renovation or demolition by a person licensed under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act.
The Development Center can provide you with a current list of licensed asbestos inspectors or you may contact the Texas Department of Health’s Asbestos Program in Austin, Texas at 1-800-572-5548 or online at www.dshs.state.tx.us/asbestos.
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Building Plans will include the following:
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Foundation Plan
Architectural Plans
Structural Plans including Design Calculations (Live, Dead, Wind)
Elevations
Wall Sections & Cross Sections
Interior Finish Schedule
Room, Door, Window Schedules
Mechanical Plan
Electrical Plan
Plumbing and Gas Plan
Fire Resistive Assembly Listing (UL#)
Specifications
Energy Code Compliance
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If the proposed building is over 5,000 square feet, two stories in height or has a structural clear span over 24 feet, or the use of the building will be educational, institutional or an assembly occupancy, the plans must be sealed by an engineer or an architect. More information on when an engineer is required is available at www.tbpe.state.tx.us/downloads/Diagrammatic.pdf.
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The amount of time required for commercial building plan review varies depending on the size of the building, type of occupancy, hazardous occupancy, and other factors. A plan review generally takes up to 10 working days.
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Once the applicant has been notified that the plans have been reviewed and comply with all adopted codes and ordinances of the City of Victoria, the building permit can be issued. Permits are only issued to licensed general contractors. For licensing information contact the Development Center.
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In most cases, the plat, site plan and commercial building plan review process can be handled simultaneously. However, building permits will not be issued until the plat and site plan have been approved.
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| Other Items: |
 Water and sanitary sewer tap fees must be paid at the Utility Billing Office in 700 Main Center. For price quotations, call the Public Works Department at 485-3400.
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Check with the Floodplain Administrator to see if the Property is located in the floodplain. They can explain any additional requirements that may apply to floodplain development. Please call 485-3320 for more information.
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Food establishments must complete a "Food Establishment Questionnaire" provided by the Pretreatment Division of Public Works.
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A "Pretreatment Questionnaire/Application" must be completed and returned to the Development Center or the Public Works department for all commercial establishments. Please contact the Pretreatment Division at 485-3186 for more information.
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