Commercial Tenant Finish-Out (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.

Planning & Zoning Department

• Confirm proposed use per Zoning
• Signage - See Ordinance Number 1188 (PDF)
• Sign Fees - See Fee Schedule (Sign Permit)

Building Permit Requirements

• Commercial Permit Application (PDF)
• One (1) complete set of paper plans (no smaller then 24 x 36) 
• Ambulatory Health Care Facility - Statement of Disclosure (Medical Facilities only)
• Commercial Energy Compliance Checklist (ComCheck)
  • Envelope
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Interior Lighting
  • Mechanical
• TDLR Architectural Barriers (A/B) Project Registration Number
• Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) 
• Plan of Record  (once project is completed)

Request for 911 Location Address - Fire Marshal

• Request for 911 Location Address Application (PDF)
  • Provide overall building sheet with suite area shaded.
  • Provide detail floor plan
  • Contact Fire Marshal, Lee Perry, for any additional information at 210-566-7008 or lperry@cibolotx.gov

Plan Review

Building Plan Review - Minimum 45 business days 

• Building - See Fee Schedule
• Building Codes / Amendments

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: admin@firepcg.com

• Fire Reviews include, but are not limited to;
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Protection - Life Safety (as part of the Commercial Tenant Finish Out building permit process)
  • Fire Sprinkler
• 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:
  • Application - see applications below under Other Possible Fees
  • Copy of FPCG review letter
  • FPCG reviewed & stamped plans
    • Fire Alarm - 1 set
    • Fire Sprinkler - 1 set
  • No fee permits will be issued from the City for:
    • Fire Alarm
    • Fire Sprinkler

Building Permit Fees

• Fees - See Fee Schedule

Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA)

• CCMA provides to City plus $15 Administrative Fee

City Water Fees

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

Other Possible Fees

• See Fee Schedule
  • 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 permit once the review has been completed.  Please provide 1 (one) copy of stamped plans along with a copy of the Review Letter.
  • Fire Line Permit Application (PDF)
  • Fire Sprinkler / Suppression Permit Application (PDF)
    • You may apply for the permit once the review has been completed.  Please provide 1 (one) copy of the stamped plans along with a copy of the Review Letter.
  • Irrigation Permit Application  (PDF)
  • Mechanical (HVAC) Permit Application (PDF)
  • Mechanical - Commercial Cooking (Hood) Application (PDF)
  • Medical Gas Permit Application (PDF)
  • Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
  • Reclaim Waterline Openings Permit Application (PDF)
  • Sign Permit Application (PDF)
  • Tap Fees - by Service Request to Staff
  • Health Inspections