Development Services

Our purpose is to encourage the appropriate use of land and buildings, including the location, development, preservation, construction and maintenance of properties under the jurisdiction of the City.

For convenience, monthly staff reports are linked here.


Know what you're looking for? Go to our permit homepage. Need further direction, call permitting.


OUR MAIN PHONE NUMBER:  (817) 598-4284


Select the following options to reach a specific division:

  • EXT. 1 - Inspections - Choose ext. 1 to schedule an inspection or to leave a voicemail for the inspectors. 
  • EXT. 2 - Building & Permits - Choose extension 2 for questions about building permit applications, submittals, building permit fees or current statuses of permit applications.
  • EXT. 3 - Planning & Zoning 
  • EXT. 4 - Code Enforcement & Consumer Health - Choose extension 4 to speak to a Code Enforcement Officer, report a property maintenance complaint, or check the status of a complaint.  You may also inquire about health and safety inspections that include food, childcare, and public swimming pools. 
  • EXT. 5 - Administration

Email Contacts:

***ZONING REGULATIONS***


Title XII Zoning Ordinance (Adopted 12.16.2025)

 Title XI Subdivision Regulations (Adopted 3.22.2022)

Landscape and Tree Manual


WHY DO I NEED A PERMIT?

There are many important reasons to obtain building permits and to have inspections performed for your construction project.

Protects Property Values

Your home is typically your largest investment.  If your construction project does not comply with the building codes, your investment could lose value.  If others in your neighborhood make unsafe or substandard changes to their homes, it could lower the resale values for the entire community.

Saves Money

Homeowners insurance policies may not pay for damages caused by work done without permits and inspections.

Makes Selling Property Easier

Listing associations require owners to disclose any home improvements or repairs and whether permits were obtained.  Many financial institutions will not finance improvements or repairs without proof of final inspection.  If you decide to sell a home or building that has had modifications without a permit, you may be required to remove the modification, leave it unoccupied or perform costly repairs.

Improves Safety

Your permit allows the building department to inspect for potential hazards and unsafe construction.  By ensuring your project meets minimum building code standards of safety, the building department can reduce the risk of fire, structural collapse and other issues that might result in costly repairs, injuries and even death.  Inspections complement the contractor's experience and act as a system of checks and balances that can result in a safer project.

It's The Law

Permits are required by ordinance.  Work without a permit may be subject to removal or other costly remedies.