Development & Builder Essentials

 

If in an HOA managed area, must show that plans have been submitted for their review and approval. There are also contractor registration requirements for most projects. 

Typical home inspection process

Plan review-  Ensure plans meet zoning category, codes, building line, set back and other requirements.

Temporary power pole-   Coordinated with TVEC. A meter is placed through which to provide power during the construction process. It is later discontinued when a meter is placed on the house and activated.

Plumbing rough-   Inspection of the plumbing which will be covered up under or within the foundation.

Prepours:

     Foundation:  This inspection ensures the framing, steel, widths, depths and other prep is correct and ready before slab concrete is poured. Sometimes, most often for accessory buildings, a pier and beam method is used. However, the purpose is still to ensure everything is prepped according to code and plans.

     Flatwork/Patio: Done to check driveways, sidewalks, patios or any other less extensive concrete work are done appropriately. This includes the thickness, correct rebar, use of the ‘chairs’ used to hold the rebar off the ground during the pour, etc.

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), Framing & Brick Ties-  Most often done together. Basically checks all items needing inspection before things get covered up with drywall and brick.

Final-   Done once everything, including appliances, are in place.

Accessory buildings:

Based on what is being done. Cost based on number of necessary inspections. Typically will still have a prepour, though it may be for pier and beam rather than a slab.

 

Typical pool inspection: (Can vary if a spa, fire pit, arbor or other amenity included.)

Plan review

Belly Steel & bonding- For purposes similar to a concrete prepour.  

     W/spa-  Includes look at spa connections to heater- Electric, gas

Electrical underground- Inspecting getting the power to pool equipment

Concrete deck steel- Check steel before deck concrete poured.

Final

Fiberglass pool:

Plan review

Electrical (No belly steel & bonding)

Concrete deck steel

Final

 

Building Codes-

2023 National Electric Code 

North Central Texas Council Of Governments (NCTCOG) Public Works Code

2024 International Residential Code
2024 International Building Code
2024 International Energy Conservation Code
2024 International Plumbing Code
2024 International Mechanical Code
2024 International Fuel Gas Code
2024 International Existing Building Code
2024 International Fire Code w/ Regional Option Bs

Subdivision Regulations-

Ordinance 2000-7- Original ordinance
Ordinance 2003-64- Procedures and fees for plats
Ordinance 2003-65- Maintenance bond requirements
Ordinance 2003-66- Reimbursement of engineering costs
Ordinance 2003-67- Ingress/egress requirements along major thoroughfares
Ordinance 2003-74- Requiring lots to face interior subdivision streets
Ordinance 2007-12- Requiring curvilinear streets
Ordinance 2022-05- Dedicating public streets, alleys and right-of-ways for HOA maintenance

 

Basic Single Family Residential 1 Acre Requirements
Minimum Lot Area-One acre
Minimum Area of Dwelling- 2500 square feet
Minimum Lot Width- 150 feet
Minimum Frontage on Cul-De-Sac or Turnaround- 60 feet
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling- One acre

Minimum Front Yard Setback From Street Right Of Way:
For all principal buildings and uses- 75 feet
For all accessory buildings and uses- 100 feet

Minimum Side Yard Setback From A Street Right Of Way For All Buildings and Uses- 45 feet

Minimum Side Yard Setback:
From an interior lot line for all principal uses- 45 feet, 3 stories
For All Accessory Uses- 10 feet

Maximum Height For Principal Uses- 35 feet
Maximum Height For Accessory Uses- 15 feet

 

Ordinance 2021-05 updated requirements and includes provisions for residential categories smaller than one acre. The smallest lots  included are 8500 square feet in developments where all lots average 9250 square feet and the minimum square footage is 2250 square feet. These and other single family or multifamily areas can only be considered when part of development including wastewater treatment facilities. The ordinance also includes more commercial categories. 

The City typically adopts the most recent versions of the International Code Package and National Electric Code following a recommendation of NCTCOG. 

Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances
We encourage developers to examine the following:
 

Subdivision Regulations-

Ordinance 2000-7- Original ordinance
Ordinance 2003-64- Procedures and fees for plats
Ordinance 2003-65- Maintenance bond requirements
Ordinance 2003-66- Reimbursement of engineering costs
Ordinance 2003-67- Ingress/egress requirements along major thoroughfares
Ordinance 2003-74- Requiring lots to face interior subdivision streets
Ordinance 2007-12- Requiring curvilinear streets
Ordinance 2022-05- Dedicating public streets, alleys and right-of-ways for HOA maintenance

 

Zoning Regulations-

Ordinance 1999-08- Original ordinance
Ordinance 2000-12- Pool fence height 4 ft.
Ordinance 2001-18- Materials & masonry requirements
Ordinance 2003-61- Planned development districts
Ordinance 2003-62- Meeting TxDOT ingress/egress requirements
Ordinance 2003-63- 180 day permit limit w/ one possible 90 day extension
Ordinance 2007-06- Zoning map
Ordinance 2007-08- Prohibiting billboards
Ordinance 2007-11- Multi-family category, 35 ft. side set back, masonry materials/requirements, subdivision/commercial entries, accessory buildings/garages, screening commercial from residential
Ordinance 2008-04- All residential exteriors 90% masonry

Ordinance 2021-05- Major update to zoning categories and requirements