- Zoning / site plan / entitlements (for ground-up or change of use) — can precede and exceed building-permit time.
- Building permit (the core) — full plan review of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing.
- Change of use — required when converting occupancy (e.g., retail → restaurant); often triggers added code requirements.
- Shell vs. TI permits — separate permits for the shell and the tenant finish-out.
- Trade permits — electrical, plumbing, mechanical.
- Health department (restaurants, some medical), TDLR accessibility review (Texas), fire marshal review, sign permits.
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