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| Residential Permitting Requirements
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Permitting requirements vary depending on property zoning designations. All information contained within these webpages assumes general zoning. For specific requirements it would be best if the homeowner / contractor contacted our offices either via telephone at 972-205-2300 or visit us in person at 800 Main Street on the second floor.
Additional permitting requirements / information may be obtained on each item by clicking on the blue underlined text.
Unless otherwise notated within the detailed information sections, all contractors must be registered with the City as a contractor. Exceptions: Homeowners who own the home, live in the home and homestead the home through the Dallas Central Appraisal District (www.dcad.org). All rental property must have State licensed and City registered contractors complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Important Information regarding permits /inspection process.
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Air Conditioning Repairs: A/C repairs do not require permits; however replacement of a condensing unit and/or the heating system does require permits.
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Accessory / Storage Building: Accessory buildings (storage buildings / arbors / detached patio covers) to the main structure.
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Additions: Additions to houses must conform to the edition of the International Residential Code in effect at time of permit submittal.
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Burglar Bars: Installation of burglar bars must meet specific requirements.
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Carport: Carports in the front yard are more restrictive than those allowed in the rear yard.
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Demolition: Permits are required for demolition of swimming pools, interior walls, and / or entire structures (including storage buildings with slab foundations).
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Driveway / Sidewalk: Expansion or installation of a driveway or sidewalk repair on City right-of-way.
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Electrical Repair / Meter Base Upgrade: Anytime electrical work is being conducted you should contact our offices for requirements.
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Fence: In most cases, replacement of an existing fence does not require a permit.
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Fire Repair: A scope of work must accompany permit submittal for all fire repairs.
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Foundation Repair: All foundation repairs that have a value of $2,000 or more must be accompanied by an engineers report or design detail when submitting.
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Garage Conversion: Conversions are allowed in most zoning designations; however, you are required to provide 50 square feet of storage accessible from the exterior of the house.
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New House: Requirements for submittal.
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Patio Cover: Rear patio cover and front porch cover requirements. Both must conform to side, front and rear yard setbacks.
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Plumbing Permit(s): Include irrigation installation, gas test, sewer repairs, gas relays, under slab repairs and new gas service.
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Re-Roofing: Permits are not required unless you are replacing 25% or more of the decking. Code allows two (2) layers of shingles.
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Retaining Walls: Permits are required when any part of the retaining wall is four feet (4') or taller (which will include the footing).
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Swimming Pool / Hot Tub: Any pool of water that is deeper than 24" requires a permit.
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Water Heater Replacement: Effective September 1, 2001 all hot water heater replacements require permits.
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