HEATH, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) With spring right around the corner, it’s a great time to start all those exciting and fun home improvement projects. City of Heath residents are reminded that permits are required any time you or your contractor constructs, repairs, alters, erects, enlarges, converts, installs or replaces an existing building or its utility system(s). Work that begins without a permit is subject to fines up to $500.
Permit information and forms can be found at www.heathtx.com, where you can also access the new fence ordinance adopted in 2014 that includes several changes of which to be aware. If you have questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 972-961-4892 or Code Enforcement Department at 972-961-4893.
Some examples of projects that require a permit are:
- Fences — please review changes to the Fence ordinance in 2014
- Storage Sheds over 120 sq ft.
- Retaining Walls over 4’
- Swimming Pools & Irrigation Systems
- Interior Remodels & Additions
- Outdoor Kitchens/Fireplaces
- OSSF Replacements/Repairs
- Cabanas, Guest Houses
- Sea Wall Repairs/Replacements
- Roofing
- Window Replacements
- Foundation Repair
- Miscellaneous Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical work.
Source: City of Heath newsletter, Jan. 2015
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