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House & Map2The Building Developmental Services is committed to working with the building community to ensure all structures are built in compliance with the local building code. Our staff works diligently to ensure homes and non-residential structures are built with safety in mind.

The Building Developmental Services is subdivided into 6 divisions that oversee various aspects of permitting, construction, and enforcement of the Code of Ordinances

  • Building Permits
  • Inspections
  • Zoning Enforcement
  • Development Services
  • Right of Way Management
  • GIS Mapping

Mission Statement

Protect the Lives and Safety of the Public & to Preserve the Quality of Life, Contributing to the Economic Development of our Cities.

Council Approved Ordinances

Effective October 1, 2022

The City Council approved ordinance numbers 2021-O-198, 2021-O-199, 2021-O-200, 2021-O-201, and 2021-O-202 to upgrade the ICC 2018 as follows:

  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code
  • 2018 International Residential Code
  • 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2018 International Existing Building Code
  • 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
  • 2017 National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association
  • 2018 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
  • 2018 International Plumbing Electrical Code
  • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2018 International Private Sewage Disposal Code

Town Hall Meeting Presentation (September 11, 2024)

 

***COMING SOON***

 Effective September 22, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance numbers 2024-O-148, 2024-O-149, 2024-O-150, 2024-O-151, and 2024-O-152,  to upgrade to the 2021 ICC Codes as follows:

  • 2021 International Building Code
  • 2021 International Mechanical Code
  • 2021 International Residential Code
  • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2021 International Existing Building Code
  • 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
  • 2020 National Electrical Code of the National
    Fire Protection Association
  • 2021 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
  • 2021 International Plumbing Electrical Code
  • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2021 International Private Sewage Disposal Code
  • 2021 Building Valuation Construction Cost Table (Commercial Only)

A grace period will be given to comply with 2021 ICC Codes, ending on December 31, 2024

Popular Services

Garage Sale Permit
Online Services
Forms of Payment Accepted
New Business Permit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building Development Services Staff

StaffTitleDepartmentsEmail
Ornelas, Viviana M.Building Plans Examiner I (Residential)Building
Gonzalez, Jr., ValentinBuilding InspectorBuilding
Marquez, Sonia M.Residential Plans ExaminerBuilding
Linares, Sandra L.Building Plans Examiner Supervisor (Residential)Building
Degollado, SandraSenior Office AssistantBuilding
Rodriguez, RigobertoZoning Enforcement Officer IBuilding
Lozano, RolandActing Building OfficialBuilding
Olvera, RomanPlumbing Inspector IBuilding
Gutierrez, Jr., OctavianoConstruction InspectorBuilding
Peña, Nadia L.Building InspectorBuilding
Hernandez, Nadia L.Administrative Assistant IBuilding
Santos, IV, MarioBuilding Plans Examiner II (Commercial)Building
Rodriguez, MiguelZoning Enforcement Officer IBuilding
Montes, Monica A.Building Plans Examiner I (Residential)Building
Hinojosa, ElsaInterim Director Building Development ServicesBuilding
Hernandez, MiguelGIS AnalystBuilding
Camacho, MercedesStreet Cut InspectorBuilding
Maldonado, MyrnaSenior Office AssistantBuilding
Delgado, Miriam A.Building InspectorBuilding
Silva Hinojosa, LilianaBuilding Plans Examiner II (Commercial)Building
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