New Commercial Development (How-to)

Utility Providers

City of Cibolo Utilities - 210-658-9900
Green Valley Special Utilities District (GVSUD) - 830-914-2330
Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop (GVEC) - 800-223-4832
Utility Locates - Call "811"
Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA) - 210-658-6241
Republic Services - Waste Collection Services

Please contact Maggie Patterson, Utility Billing Manager, by Email or 210-658-9900, ext. 3131 for information concerning Waste Collection Services.

Request for 911 Location Address - Fire Marshal

• Request for 911 Location Address Application (PDF)
  • Provide site map, survey, building plan, and/or similar along with directions to the location
  • The address will be determined based on where the building and/or driveway makes contact with a public or private road. It is important that the driveway be marked if it does not already exist.
  • Provide the Guadalupe County Appraisal account number so that the parcel can be located.
  • If the land has just been purchased, provide previous owner's name,
  • Contact the Fire Marshal, Lee Perry, for any additional information at 210-566-7008 or lperry@cibolotx.gov.

New Commercial Development (Site Plan)

With Plat & Zoning Approval (Verify with Planning Staff)

• Pre-Application Conference - Unified Development Code (PDF) (UDC) - Article 12.2.4
• Universal Development Application (PDF) (Site Plan Application)
• Site Plan Cover Sheet (PDF)
• Site Plan Requirement Checklist (PDF) (Per UDC - Article 12)
  • Environmental Performance Standards - Article 7
  • Fencing and Screening - Article 8
  • Off-Street Parking - Article 10
  • Lot Design Standards - Article 14
  • Landscaping - Article 17
  • Streets, Driveways and Sidewalks - Article 18
  • Water, Wastewater and Drainage - Article 19
• Site Signage - See Ordinance Number 1188 (PDF)
• Applicable Fees - See Fee Schedule
• Review Process - Minimum 45 business days

New Commercial (Site Development Permit)

Site / Civil Development

• See Unified Development Code (PDF) (UDC) - Section 20.3.9 - Site Development Permit Required
• Site Development Application (PDF)
• Site Development - Top Soil - Gravel - Excavation Permit Application (PDF)
• Fee Calculation - See Fee Schedule (Site Development Permit)

Building Permit Requirements

• New Commercial / Industrial Permit Application (PDF)
• Contact City Staff for building plan submittal requirements
• Commercial Energy Compliance Checklist (CommCheck)
• TDLR Architectural Barriers (A/B) Project Registration Number (projects over $50,000.00)
  • Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)
• Fire Protection Review
• Plan of Record (once project is completed)
• GIS Shapefiles -  (once project is completed)
  • Submit final plans in Shapefile format projected to NAD 1983 State Plane Texas South Central FIPS 4204 feet.  Information may be sent on a CD / DVD or email (achurch@cibolotx.gov) as a zipped folder.  If a Shapefile cannot be created, a .DWG (AutoCAD) file may be accepted, but it must be properly projected to the aforementioned coordinate system and must contain basic information on infrastructure.
    • Specific items needed:
      • Building footprint(s)
      • Final location of all utilities along with each element's specifications (e.g. size, type, inverts, material, slope, etc.)

Plan Review  

• Building Codes / Amendments
• Building Review (City Staff) -  Minimum 45 business days
  • See Fee Schedule
• Fire Protection Review - Fire Protection Consulting Group (FPCG)
  • Plan Review Request Procedures
  • Contact Information:

    Fire Protection Consulting Group 339 Sandalwood Lane San Antonio, TX  78216 Phone:  210-858-2389 Email:  candace@firepcg.com

  • Fire Reviews include, but may not be limited to:
    • Fire Alarm
    • Fire Protection - Life Safety (as part of the Commercial building permit process)
    • Fire Sprinkler / Suppression
  • Fire Review Fees will be calculated by and paid directly to FPCG
  • Upon completion of the Fire Alarm,  Fire Sprinkler / Suppression FPCG review, please provide the below information to the City for permitting;
    • Appropriate application - see applications below under Other Possible Fees
    • Copy of FPCG review letter
    • FPCG reviewed & stamped plans
      • Fire Alarm - 1 set
      • Fire Sprinkler / Suppression - 1 set
    • No fee permits will be issued from the City for:
      • Fire Alarm
      • Fire Sprinkler / Suppression
    • Fire Line reviews will be completed by City Staff. For application, see below under Other Possible Fees.  4 sets of plans will be required for review.

Building Permit Fees

• Fees - See Fee Schedule

Impact Fees at Building Permit - Ordinance Number 1067 (Please contact City staff for calculations)

• Drainage - Section 3.3.3 Drainage
• Transportation - Section 3.3.4 Transportation
• Wastewater - Section 3.3.2 Wastewater
• Water - Section 3.3.1 Water

Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority Fee (CCMA)

• CCMA provides to City plus $15 Administrative Fee

City Water Fees - See Fee Schedule

• Water Meter - based on number and size of meter(s)
• Water Deposit - based on number and size of meter(s)
• Water Meter Install Fee - based on number and size of meter(s)

Other Possible Fees -  

• Contractor Registration
• Construction Trailer Permit Application (PDF)
• Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
• Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
• Fence Permit Application (PDF)
• Fire Alarm Permit Application (PDF)
  • You may apply for the Fire Alarm Permit once the review has been completed. Please provide 1 (one) stamped set of reviewed plans along with a copy of the Review Letter.
• Fire Line Permit Application (PDF)
  • Please provide 4 sets of plans along with the application.  City Staff will review Fire Line plans.  
• Fire Sprinkler / Suppression Permit Application (PDF)
  • You may apply for the Fire Sprinkler Permit once the review has been completed. Please provide 1 (one) stamped set of reviewed plans along with a copy of the Review Letter.
• Irrigation Permit Application (PDF)
• Mechanical (HVAC) Permit Application (PDF)
• Medical Gas Permit Application (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Reclaim Waterline Openings Permit Application (PDF)
• Sign Permit Application (PDF)
• Tap Fees - by Service Request to Staff
• Health Inspections