Commercial and Multi-Family Development

The Commercial and Multi-Family Residential development review and approval process typically includes a comprehensive plan submittal, staff review, public notification, and a public hearing. This  process occurs prior to submittal of final plans for review and permits being issued. Once the Final Plans have been submitted and, when applicable, City council has approved the project, permits can be issued. Final inspections and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy complete the process.

Step 1: Preliminary Planning Meeting

When exploring a project to pursue, use the Grayson Central Appraisal District Property Search tool and the City of Denison interactive map to verify that the land is in City Limits or in the City of Denison ETJ. 

  • If you determine the land is within City Limits, next check the Zoning Use Chart. This will tell you which zones particular projects will work in, and if a Conditional Use Permit is required.
    • If you are in the ETJ, zoning will not apply.
    • Land in the ETJ or in City Limits must be platted to be developed. 
  • Once you have determined if your project is in City Limits or the ETJ, please reach out to our One Stop Development Shop staff for a preliminary planning meeting.
    • We can answer questions, give you a good idea of your timeline based on your project, and offer suggestions based on other successful projects we've worked with. 
    • This can be a face-to-face meeting, done via email, or a conference call. 

Step 2: Platting and Zoning

In preparation for your plan submittal, you will need to identify whether the land your want to develop has been platted or not. You will also need to determine if the land use your project entails is permissible under the current zoning and future land use plan. 

  • Review and refer to the City of Denison interactive map and Zoning Use Chart determine the zoning requirements your project must meet. 
  • Determine is the property has bee platted and surveyed.  
    • If platting or replatting is necessary, fill out the appropriate Plat application and follow the checklist for required documents. 
  • Verify the utilities available to the property and who serves them. 
    • Use the City of Denison interactive map to view water and sewer access. 
    • Contact Oncor to determine access to electricity.  
    • Contact Atmos to determine access to natural gas service.
    • Determine access to telecom services. 

Step 3: Development Review Team Meeting

We have the option to bring your project before our Development Review Team once you have a concept to present and discuss. Planning and Zoning, Building, Utilities, and other applicable departments will be available. Our team can help you with requirements and ideas for:

  • Infrastructure development
  • Site plan requirements
  • Utility plans and availability
  • Stormwater and detention plan
  • Timeline estimates
  • Process explanation
  • Address other questions, feedback, and concerns. 

Please contact our One-Stop-Development Shop to schedule a meeting more information. 

Step 4: Infrastructure Development

  • Plan the development's public infrastructure. Your infrastructure plan must meet the City's infrastructure standards, and must take into account ALL public infrastructure:
    • Street surfacing, lights, and signs
    • Sidewalks
    • Detention and stormwater
    • Water 
    • Sewer
    • Electricity
    • Gas
    • Telecom
  • Once the infrastructure has been planned, it will need to be approved and inspected by City staff. 

Step 5: Site Plan and Commission Approval

Once all elements have been planned and any comments already received from City staff addressed, a formal Site Plan can be submitted. 

  • Be sure to include all required elements in order for your Site Plan to be considered administratively complete. 
  • The Site Plan and required elements will be evaluated by all relevant City departments, and staff will return comments to you as they come up. 
  • Once all Staff comments have been addressed, "Clean Plans" can be submitted for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 

Step 6: Permitting and Inspections

Permits can be applied for once the site plan has been approved, and building can begin. Once all inspections have been done, the process concludes with a Certificate of Occupancy being issued. 

 

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