Land Development

The Land Development Division oversees the design and construction of land development within the City of Allen. Under the direction of an engineering development manager, construction inspectors work with project contractors on a continuous basis to insure that quality standards are met for all infrastructure development. For information or questions concerning drainage, water or sewer issues, please call us at 214.509.4576.

Construction Plan Requirements & Checklists
Construction Plan Submittals - Commercial Construction Plan Submittals - Residential Insurance Requirements Pre-Con Request Checklist *Updated April 2011* Video Inspection Guidelines Walk-through Checklist

Design Standards & Details
Design Standards: Drainage Design Manual Water & Sewer Design Manual *Sept 2009* Details: Paving *Nov 2010* Project Signage *Oct 2007* Sanitary Sewer *May 2010* Screening/Retaining Walls*Feb 2009* Sign Specifications Storm Drainage *July 2010* Street Light *Updated Feb 2011* Traffic *Updated March 2011* Utility Water *June 2008*

Fees
Facility Agreement Map Fee Summary Table Pro-Rata Map (Sewer) Pro-Rata Map (Water)

Forms & Permits
Commercial Development Flow Diagram Development Permit (Release for Site-Civil Construction) Floodplain Development Permit Geodetic Monumentation (Benchmarks) Preliminary Clearing and Grading Permit

Record Drawings

Engineering Record Drawings are located in the Engineering Department on the First Floor at City Hall (305 Century Parkway). Appointments are not necessary, but appreciated to ensure prompt service. To set up an appointment, please contact the Engineering Department at 214.509.4576 or email Angie Suyo.

Copies of plans may be purchased at $4 per sheet.