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Development Services
The Development Services Department is committed to creating a high-quality, sustainable community for citizens and businesses. We do this by planning, creating, managing, and applying the standards for development.
For your convenience and to better serve your needs, you may now email Development Services for the following:
- Submitting permit application forms
- Contractor Registration
- Building Inspections
- Code Enforcement
- Planning and Development
- Zoning
For specific questions regarding any of these areas, please be sure to include the property address or a survey/plat of the property.
Divisions
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Adopted Codes
View the international adopted codes in Princeton.
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Bids
View open bids for consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
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Building Inspections
The Building Inspection Division is responsible for issuing permits and performing inspections for new Commercial and Residential building construction, additions and remodeling projects for residential and commercial properties. Additionally, the Building Inspection Division enforces the following codes: building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, zoning ordinance, and certain state statutes relating to construction.
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Building Services Forms
Find inspection and permit documentation for the City of Princeton.
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City Ordinances
Find more information and documentation about city ordinances.
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Code Enforcement
The City’s Code Enforcement Department assists the residents of our city in providing an optimum environment conductive to good health and “naturally home” surroundings.
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EnerGov Citizen Self-Service Portal
The Citizen Self-Service Portal will be used for commercial and residential development, including permits and registrations. Contractors will need to link their active contractor registration to the new system. In the EnerGov system, contractors can submit applications, pay for permits and request inspections.
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Monthly Building & Occupancy Reports
View the monthly building and certificate of occupancy reports.
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Planning & Zoning
The Planning Department is responsible for guiding and regulating long and short-term local developments for the benefit of present and future generations.
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Planned Developments
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Public Improvement Districts
A Public Improvement District is a defined geographical area established to provide specific types of improvements or maintenance which are financed by assessments against the property owners within the area.
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Restaurant Health Inspection Scores
Development Services regularly inspects and scores all food establishments in the city.
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Texas Landowner’s Bill Of Rights
View Texas Landowner's Bill of Rights.
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Zoning Board of Adjustments
Zoning regulations determine what uses are permitted on a tract of property.