Construction Law For Dummies In Bexar
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In the unincorporated areas of the County (any area not within a municipal city limits) there are no zoning regulations. However, there may be other development regulations that apply to the property. For example, an On-Site Sewer System permit may be required if there is no developed sewer system available.
Building Permits Unlike cities in Texas, the county has no authority to create or enforce building codes in unincorporated areas, nor to require building inspections. If you are constructing in a floodplain see Floodplain permitting below.
A building permit is required in the unincorporated areas of the county any time an individual, company, corporation, or group of individuals acting as an organization constructs, builds, or erects a new building to be used for commercial, public accessible, or multi-family residential purposes; OR a pre-built building ...
Most buildings in Texas need a permit; exceptions include sheds <200 sqft, decks <30 inches, and fences <7 feet. Permit is required for plumbing, electrical work, residential additions, pools, and concrete pouring. Non-permit projects can include landscaping and temporary structures, but must comply with zoning laws.
Stop work orders. And even legal. Action it's important to note that unincorporated. Areas may haveMoreStop work orders. And even legal. Action it's important to note that unincorporated. Areas may have different rules and regulations than nearby towns or cities.
Very generally speaking, the biggest you can build in Texas without a permit is 200 square feet.
(c) The International Building Code, 2021 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted as the Building Code of the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings Program.
Permit Activity for a Property Scroll down to the blue bar that says Building/Search Applications. Scroll down to enter an address or street name. Hit the blue search button.
Small Decks - Submittals for decks 1,000 square feet and less, AND only one story, use the Residential Improvements Permit Application in the BuildSA portal. Large Decks - Submittals for decks over 1,000 square feet, OR two-story decks, use the Residential Building Permit Application in the BuildSA portal.
