Services: Town Ordinances and Permits

All permits are mandated and regulated by Town Council Members for the benefit and safety of all residents and assures a quality living environment.

Building Permits and Regulations:

Per TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) You  must   have  at least (3/4 acre) of land to have a septic  system installed.   ONLY TCEQ can grandfather your property for a traditional septic system. The Town Council requires a minimum of 10,000 Square feet of land to build.  You will need two of the smaller lots or at one of the 100' by 100' lot to build. An Engineered septic plan is required before a permit will be issued.

*Concrete culverts are required, and must be at least 18" in diameter. The minimum length for a standard driveway is 18' (3 of the 6' sections sold by the Town). If you have a doubt what size culvert you need please contact City Hall and someone will come to your location and make that determination. If you place undersized culverts they will be removed, confiscated and you can be cited. 

Also, you cannot build within 5 feet of neighboring property lines, or within 25 feet from the edge of property line on the roadside. Also, manufactured homes must wind zone 2, and be placed parallel to the road. All residential dwellings must be at least 900 sq. ft., and comply will all floodplain regulations (unless Town Council have approved a variance).

A certificate of elevation is required and the lowest floor of the home must be at least 38" above mean sea level. Also, it must be blocked up using an engineered block set, or placed on piers (Ask at Town Hall of Specifics).

Floodplain Development and Building Permits must be obtained for all houses, home additions, home demolitions, renovations, and manufactured homes. All properties within the Town are located in flood zone AE, and therefore must follow floodplain regulations.

The Town may approve and allow use of travel trailers, where a building permit has been issued only for use while a home is being built.  Otherwise travel trailer and RV are not permitted for use as a residence. Some Summer use may be allowed, however; City Council must approve prior to placement.

All permits must be approved by the Floodplain Administrator before construction may begin, or any manufactured home may be moved into the town.

A Certificate of Occupancy must be granted before any building/home may be utilized or lived in.

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