Longview, TX · Gregg County

No notary required

Development Permit Application

Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Longview development permit covering drainage and erosion control for a project.

What this form is

The Development Services application is for residential and commercial new construction, remodeling, additions, timber cutting, and subdivisions. It asks for site, owner, contractor, and project details, plus acknowledgements about erosion control, drainage, and stormwater runoff. Depending on the project, applicants may need supporting documents, and commercial projects may require a professional engineer to complete and sign the designated section.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors applying for a development permit for residential or commercial work, timber cutting, or a subdivision in Longview need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document does not require a notary; the owner or applicant signs and dates it, and a professional engineer signs, seals, and dates the commercial-project section when required.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Development Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Select the project type and provide the requested site, owner, contractor, and project information.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach the submittals required by the applicable sections; commercial projects may require the professional engineer section.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Longview Development Permit Application for?
It requests a development permit covering drainage and erosion control for residential or commercial projects, timber cutting, or subdivisions.
Who completes the Development Permit Application?
The property owner or contractor provides project and site details and signs the acknowledgement section. A professional engineer signs the designated section for commercial projects as required.
Do I need a notary for the Development Permit Application?
No. The document does not require a notary. The owner or applicant signs and dates it; a professional engineer signs, seals, and dates the commercial-project section when required.
How do I submit the Development Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.