(a)
For projects requiring a permit and
that impact the plumbing system, plumbing permits must also be obtained
from the water service provider.
(b)
Additional permits may be required
for commercial food or beverage services or health care facilities
through the Austin/Travis County health department.
(c)
Before permits of any type will be
issued for any construction on an unimproved lot in the city, the
applicant shall first apply for and receive an official letter or
certificate of approval for either a proposed private sewage system
or for connection to public wastewater collection and treatment system.
A copy of the new installation certificate (septic system) and “as-built”
plans must be presented to the BDS office prior to scheduling an inspection
for a certificate of occupancy.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)
When located on the exterior of a
residential structure, tankless water heaters must be recessed into
the wall so that the cover is flush with the exterior of the home
and the covers must be painted to closely match the color of the exterior
materials.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)
(a)
Irrigation permits must be obtained
directly from the water service utility company, if required by them.
(b)
Copies of commercial irrigation plans
and permits must be submitted to the city along with the landscaping
plans.
(c)
Water from yard irrigation or sprinklers
shall not project into any public or private street or sidewalk.
(d)
Grey water storage and landscape irrigation must be approved by the
water utility serving the property and shall be totally isolated from
the water utility. Rainwater harvesting can be guided by the Texas
Water Development Board publication Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting.
Grey water systems shall comply with Texas Commission for Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) regulations in 30 TAC 210 subchapter F and 30 TAC 285
subchapter F.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19; Ordinance 2023-10-16-03 adopted 10/16/2023)
