Building Permits & Zoning, Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement
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The City’s Building Permit Department office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on publicized holidays. Questions can be directed to 281-261-3940 or 281-261-3945.
Building Permits
The Building Permit Department is responsible for issuing construction permits and ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes and city ordinances. The various reports listing the permits issued are shown below. To view, simply select a month and click. Call 281-261-3940 to see reports from previous months.
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Monthly Residential Permit Report
Monthly Commercial Permit Report
Monthly Electrical Reconnect Report
Monthly Public Permit Report
Click here for complete information and forms related to Building Permits.
Current Building Code:
- 2003 International Building Code
- 2003 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2003 International Existing Building Code
- 2003 International Fire Code
- 2003 International Fuel & Gas Code
- 2003 International Mechanical Code
- 2003 International Plumbing Code
- 2003 International Residential Code
- 2005 National Electrical Code
Go to Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement
Zoning
Zoning is necessary to accommodate a mixture of new commercial and residential development that will strengthen the City’s existing dynamic character of diverse land uses. The City has nine designated zones for development:
- Single Family Residential
- Multi-Family Residential
- Arts and Education
- Island District
- Mixed Use
- Mixed Use 1
- Light Industrial
- Primary Corridor
- Residential, Commercial & Technology
Click here to go to the City Code of Ordinances for more zoning information. For zoning questions, Email Chris Riggs
.
Departmental Programs
- The Annual Citywide Pride Spring Clean Up is held the 3rd Saturday in April. See photos. Click here for forms and instructions.
- Quarterly Beautification Awards. See photos.
Code Enforcement
The Building Permit Department is responsible for code enforcement to protect property valuations and to improve the overall quality of life for the citizens of Stafford.
In February of 2001, City Council adopted enhanced building standards for the City which, most notably, eliminate metal exteriors on new commercial buildings and specify acceptable and unacceptable exterior wall finishes for all buildings in the City. These standards will be posted on the web site soon. Currently, copies are available at City Hall for a minimum copy charge.
For building code questions, contact Irby Rico.
Nuisance Abatement
The abatement of nuisances such as high grass and weeds, substandard buildings, trash and debris, junk vehicles, signs in disrepair, etc., is a primary goal of the City to protect the health and welfare of its citizens and also to make the City more aesthetically pleasing. Contact Scott McElrath or Marcia Fouts for more information.