Driveway approach means an area, construction or improvement between the roadway of a public street to a definite area of the private property, such as a parking area, intended and used for the ingress and egress of vehicles. All residential approach (driveways) regardless of size, require an approved permit by the Building Inspections Division.
Residential driveways must comply with code articles 10.5.1.A & 10.6.7 of the City of Grand Prairie Unified Development Code. View Residential Approach (Driveway) Requirements(PDF, 2MB) .
The following is required prior to issuance of a Residential Approach (Driveway):
You can apply online for a building permit through the City of Grand Prairie's Customer Self-Service portal. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.
Apply Online
After completing the online application, permits are processed in approximately 5-10 business days. Depending on updates needed from the applicant, as this can result in longer approval times.
You are welcome to call or visit in person for help submitting your online application.
Phone: 972-237-8230
Email: information@gptx.org
Location: City Hall - Building Inspections Division 300 W. Main Street Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Physical Address:Building Inspections Division 300 West Main St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Mailing Address: Building Inspections Division P.O. Box 534045 Grand Prairie, TX 75053 Schedule inspection for current project Phone: 972-237-8230 E-mail: information@gptx.org Fax: 972-237-8234 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.