Have you ever felt frustrated by building code inspections in Dallas, TX? You may wonder why building code evaluations in Dallas, TX are required. What is the importance of building codes anyway? Are they really necessary, or are they just more red tape? The fact is,...
The Basics of a Certificate of Occupancy in Dallas, TX
Do you plan to purchase property in Dallas? If you hope to invest in a property or have already purchased one, you should familiarize yourself with the basics of a certificate of occupancy in Dallas, TX. This certificate may be required before anyone can move into the...

The History of the Waterfall Billboard in Dallas
Residents of Dallas who frequent Interstate 35 headed toward downtown more than likely know of the eye-catching “waterfall billboard.” This billboard has cascaded for over 50 years and is a known and loved aspect of the Dallas cityscape. But did you know that the...

Our Work with Local Schools
At Masterplan, we are dedicated to serving a wide variety of clients in their land use and building endeavors. By working on zoning, approvals and building permits in Dallas, TX, we’ve helped thousands of clients make their projects a reality. One area we are...

What Is a Certificate of Occupancy?
In the most basic sense, a certificate of occupancy is a license to do business at a certain address within the city limits of Dallas. However, the process of obtaining a certificate can be confusing. If you’re unsure of how to navigate the process to obtain a certificate of occupancy, the professionals at Masterplan can help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Residential Work Permits in Dallas
Whether you’re adding on to your home or converting a garage into another bedroom, you likely need a residential work permit. Most homeowners have many questions when it comes to the process of obtaining a residential building permit in Dallas, TX. This collection of...

Masterplan Achieves Successful Zoning in Dallas, TX for Hotel Lumen
It’s not every day that a 50-year-old hotel undergoes major renovations to transform the building into a modern masterpiece. But that’s exactly the plan for the Lumen Hotel in Dallas—and Masterplan is helping make it happen. The hotel, established in 1963, is located...

Do I Need a Residential Building Permit in Dallas, TX for My Home Construction Project?
So, you’re ready to tackle those renovations you’ve been meaning to do for a while now. You have the materials, the time and the tools. But do you have a residential building permit in Dallas, TX? Do you need one? That depends. Some projects require permits, while you...

Successful Zoning Case: Wood Partners
Handling issues with zoning in Dallas, TX is a large part of what we do here at Masterplan, and recently we had the pleasure of working with Wood Partners, a nationwide company opening a Dallas location in Garland City. For Wood Partners, we were able to complete a...

How We Helped with Permitting for Candytopia in Dallas, TX
Many of you already know and have had the chance to experience Candytopia, which opened this April at The Hill in Dallas, TX. At Masterplan, we had the pleasure of making sure the event was able to run smoothly by obtaining a building permit and certificate of...