(a) 
An owner may make minor improvements and repairs on any structure without a permit provided there is no structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing system alteration.
(b) 
Work requiring a permit includes but is not limited to:
(1) 
New construction;
(2) 
Additions such as screened-in porches, sunrooms, basement finish-outs, carports or garage conversions, outdoor living areas, swimming pools, boat docks, patios, deck enclosures;
(3) 
Alterations such as new siding or siding replacement, driveway replacement, flatwork, retaining walls, framing modifications;
(4) 
HVAC addition;
(5) 
Decks exceeding 200 square feet in area, attached to the main home and constructed more than 30-inches above the natural grade;
(6) 
New fence, fence extensions or fence replacement that alters the placement or design of the fence.
(7) 
Roof replacement or alteration that alters the design, material or slope of the roof.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)
The following codes, including all appendices unless otherwise noted, are hereby adopted by this article and made a part hereof as though fully recited herein to the extent that same are consistent with this article. These codes are promulgated by the International Code Council. Where a discrepancy arises between a code provision and this article, the code provision in this article rules.
(1) 
International Building Code 2021;
(2) 
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 2021, including appendices AJ, AO, AT;
(3) 
Uniform Plumbing Code 2021 or as adopted by the service provider;
(4) 
International Mechanical Code 2021;
(5) 
National Electrical Code 2023;
(6) 
International Energy Conservation Code 2021;
(7) 
International Fire Code 2021 or as adopted by Travis County Emergency Service District No. 6. or No. 8;
(8) 
International Fuel Gas Code 2021;
(9) 
International Existing Building Code 2021;
(10) 
International Property Maintenance Code 2021; and
(11) 
International Swimming and Spa Code 2021.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19; Ordinance 2023-06-20-02 adopted 6/20/2023)
(a) 
The city council shall establish fees to cover the cost of applications, inspections and other expenses incurred by the city in the administration of this article. See the city fee schedule found in appendix A of the Code of Ordinances.
(b) 
Where work for which a permit is required by this article is commenced prior to obtaining a required permit, the fees specified in the fee schedule found in appendix A of the Code of Ordinances, other than inspection fees, shall be doubled. The payment of such doubled fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this article in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)