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Permits are needed for various activities across the City of Lake Dallas to
ensure safety and cohesion in our community. See below for examples of
what projects require a permit and how to apply. Permit applications will list
all required documentation to accompany your submission(s) and can be
found here: http://lakedallas.com/526/Permits
Please visit the Lake Dallas
City Code Section(s) listed
for detailed information on
permitting and project
requirements.
or contact:
Development Services:
Daniel Rusnak
Code Compliance Officer
817-403-5477
Hayden Scarnato
Code Compliance
Coord./Management Asst.
940-497-2226 ext. 104
Angie Manglaris
Director of Development
Services
940-497-2226 ext. 401
Location :
City Hall
212 Main St.
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Website:
www.lakedallas.com
DO I NEED A PERMIT?
Registration
o Prior to starting work, all contractors need to register
with the City.
o Homeowners conducting work for projects not
requiring a license are exempt from registering if they
are claiming a homestead exemption on that property.
Residential:
o Accessory Structure
Buildings less than 120 sq. ft. will not be
charged a fee.
Setbacks and height requirements found in
Sections 122-578(b) and 122-606(2).
Plot plan, building plan and foundation plan
(if any) required for structures greater than
120 sq. ft.
o Driveways
Site plan required.
Per engineering standards, residential
driveways are required to be a minimum
width of 10ft.
All work must be inspected and approved
prior to backfill.
o Fences
A permit is required for all fences being built,
altered, repaired or replaced in the City.
A permit fee will be waived in several
circumstances listed in Sec. 22-242.
Height and other requirements can be found
Sec. 22-246.
Plot plan required.
o Garage Sales
Please visit the Lake Dallas
City Code Section(s) listed
for detailed information on
permitting and project
requirements.
or contact:
Development Services:
Daniel Rusnak
Code Compliance Officer
817-403-5477
Hayden Scarnato
Code Compliance
Coord./Management Asst.
940-497-2226 ext. 104
Angie Manglaris
Director of Development
Services
940-497-2226 ext. 401
Location :
City Hall
212 Main St.
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Website:
www.lakedallas.com
DO I NEED A PERMIT?
o HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing/Trades
A permit is required for any mechanical,
electrical or plumbing work being done.
Plans are not required except for irrigation
projects.
o Patios
Plot plan and building plan required.
Repairs can be made without a permit
unless repairs are being made to a structural
component, such as a roof support.
o Pools
Required for new builds/repairs/remodels.
Required plans must show the proposed
layout, mechanical plans, materials and
additional items listed in Section 22-280.
o Roofing
o Solar Panels
Engineered plan required with structural
certification of roof supporting the load.
Commercial:
o Certificates of Occupancy
Required for all businesses, and for
businesses changing
ownership/management.
o Health Permit
Required annually for all businesses selling
food or beverages to customers.
Also required for public pools and applicable
special event vendors.
o Mobile Food Vendor
Signed private property permission and
commissary health permit required.
Route information and site plan required.
o New Build (residential and commercial uses):
Plot plan, building plan, foundation plan,
drainage plan and energy code compliance
reports are required.
Please visit the Lake Dallas
City Code Section(s) listed
for detailed information on
permitting and project
requirements.
or contact:
Development Services:
Daniel Rusnak
Code Compliance Officer
817-403-5477
Hayden Scarnato
Code Compliance
Coord./Management Asst.
940-497-2226 ext. 104
Angie Manglaris
Director of Development
Services
940-497-2226 ext. 401
Location :
City Hall
212 Main St.
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Website:
www.lakedallas.com
DO I NEED A PERMIT?
Other Permits
o Demolition
Asbestos report and other requirements
outlined in application.
Plat required to be submitted.
o Grading/Fill
Permit is needed anytime dirt is added or
removed, which may impact the flow of
water.
o Platting
See checklist on permit application for
required documents.
o Right-of-Way Projects
Permit needed to access and perform work
in this zone, commonly used for utilities.
o Signs
Plot plan and profile with design required.
See Section 80-12 for more permit
application requirements and zoning
information.
o Temporary Signs
May precede events 30 days prior and must
be removed 5 days after.
o Tree Removal
Trees located on a property that is
developed with an existing single-family or
two-family that is the person’s residence are
exempt from permitting requirements.
Applies to “Protected Trees” as defined in
Section 42-92.
With permit, trees can only be removed
within the ‘buildable area’.
See Section 42-86 for application
requirements.
o Zoning
Owner or representative required to attend a
Public Hearing.
See permit application for list of
requirements.
