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City of West Lake Hills, TX chevron_right chevron_right Title II Building and Development Regulations chevron_right Chapter 22 Building Regulations chevron_right ARTICLE 22.03 CONSTRUCTION CODE
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ARTICLE 22.03 CONSTRUCTION CODE

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Ordinance 2026-003  pdf
2026-04-08
Amends General Provisions: Code of Ordinances; Amends Building Regulations: Construction Code
Ch 1 Art 01, Ch 22 Art 03
Division 1 Generally
§ 22.03.001 Definitions.
§ 22.03.002 Purpose.
§ 22.03.003 Scope.
§ 22.03.004 Relationship to other laws.
§ 22.03.005 Penalties.
§ 22.03.006 Structures to have access.
§ 22.03.007 Visibility along streets and at street corners.
§ 22.03.008 Screening of nonresidential uses from residential district or use.
§ 22.03.009 Solar energy devices.
§ 22.03.010 Solid waste containers in setback area.
§ 22.03.011 Satellite dish antennas.
§ 22.03.012 Temporary storage unit.
§ 22.03.013 Reflective exterior building materials.
§ 22.03.014 Occupancy, use.
§ 22.03.015 Noise.
§ 22.03.016 Restoration of public street including right-of-way, shoulders, and borrow ditches.
§ 22.03.017 Removal of construction material.
§ 22.03.018 Site plan approval and fire flow.
§ 22.03.019 through § 22.03.040. (Reserved)
Division 2 Administration and Enforcement
§ 22.03.041 Building department.
§ 22.03.042 Enforcement.
§ 22.03.043 Deputies.
§ 22.03.044 Reports and records.
§ 22.03.045 Right of access/entry.
§ 22.03.046 Stop-work orders.
§ 22.03.047 Occupancy violations.
§ 22.03.048 Liability.
§ 22.03.049 Sanitation, pollution officer.
§ 22.03.050 Cooperation of other officials.
§ 22.03.051 Applications for building permits.
§ 22.03.052 Approval authority for building permits.
§ 22.03.053 Council approval for permits requiring a variance.
§ 22.03.054 Miscellaneous duties of city inspector.
§ 22.03.055 Fees.
§ 22.03.056 Construction hours.
§ 22.03.057 Ground survey.
§ 22.03.058 Site inspection for oak wilt diseased trees.
§ 22.03.059 Drainage and erosion control manual.
§ 22.03.060 Vegetation inventory.
§ 22.03.061 Construction schedules.
§ 22.03.062 through § 22.03.090. (Reserved)
Division 3 Technical and Construction Codes and Standards
§ 22.03.091 International Building Code.
§ 22.03.092 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
§ 22.03.093 International Plumbing Code.
§ 22.03.094 International Mechanical Code.
§ 22.03.095 International Fuel Gas Code.
§ 22.03.096 International Energy Conservation Code.
§ 22.03.097 International Fire Code.
§ 22.03.098 National Electrical Code.
§ 22.03.099 through § 22.03.120. (Reserved)
Division 4 Permits and Inspections
§ 22.03.121 Permits required.
§ 22.03.122 Building permit applications.
§ 22.03.123 Moving permit applications.
§ 22.03.124 Blasting permit applications.
§ 22.03.125 Excavation or grading permit applications.
§ 22.03.126 Site clearance and demolition permits.
§ 22.03.127 Temporary use of streets during construction or repairs permit.
§ 22.03.128 Utility development permit.
§ 22.03.129 Representations made by applicant and violation thereof.
§ 22.03.130 Licensing and registration of general and trade contractors.
§ 22.03.131 Insurance required.
§ 22.03.132 Construction permits in newly annexed areas.
§ 22.03.133 Applicant’s liability.
§ 22.03.134 Issuance.
§ 22.03.135 Retention of plans.
§ 22.03.136 Validity.
§ 22.03.137 Expiration.
§ 22.03.138 Dormant permit application expiration.
§ 22.03.139 Suspension or revocation.
§ 22.03.140 Permit fees.
§ 22.03.141 Inspections generally.
§ 22.03.142 Required inspections.
§ 22.03.143 Other inspections.
§ 22.03.144 Process and procedure for property compliance history.
§ 22.03.145 through § 22.03.160. (Reserved)
Division 5 Minimum Standards for Residential Buildings
§ 22.03.161 Compliance.
§ 22.03.162 Private sewage facility.
§ 22.03.163 (Reserved)
§ 22.03.164 Carports and garages.
§ 22.03.165 Modular prefabricated building or mobile home.
§ 22.03.166 Utility connections.
§ 22.03.167 Swimming pools.
§ 22.03.168 Location of absorption fields and/or evapotranspiration beds.
§ 22.03.169 Water fixtures.
§ 22.03.170 Site disturbance (excavation, grading or filling).
§ 22.03.171 Exterior compressors and other equipment.
§ 22.03.172 Culverts and ditches provided by abutting property owners.
§ 22.03.173 Fences.
§ 22.03.174 Use restrictions in R-3 districts.
§ 22.03.175 Off-street parking and parking pad requirements in residential areas.
§ 22.03.176 through § 22.03.200. (Reserved)
Division 6 Minimum Standards for Nonresidential Buildings
§ 22.03.201 Compliance.
§ 22.03.202 Private sewage facility.
§ 22.03.203 Solid waste container storage.
§ 22.03.204 Modular prefabricated buildings.
§ 22.03.205 (Reserved)
§ 22.03.206 Utility connections.
§ 22.03.207 Swimming pools.
§ 22.03.208 Location of absorption fields and/or evapotranspiration beds.
§ 22.03.209 Water fixtures.
§ 22.03.210 Site disturbance (excavation, grading or filling).
§ 22.03.211 Shielding of exterior compressors and other equipment.
§ 22.03.212 Landscape requirements for exterior compressors, solid waste containers and other equipment.
§ 22.03.213 Grease traps.
§ 22.03.214 Fire warning system.
§ 22.03.215 Culverts and ditches provided by adjacent property owners.
§ 22.03.216 Fences.
§ 22.03.217 Automatic sprinkler systems.
§ 22.03.218 Exterior surfaces of nonresidential structures.
§ 22.03.219 Underground utilities for nonresidential development.
§ 22.03.220 Design.
§ 22.03.221 Irrigation meters.
§ 22.03.222 through § 22.03.240. (Reserved)
Division 7 Off-Street Parking (Nonresidential)
§ 22.03.241 Schedule of minimum number of spaces.
§ 22.03.242 Parking dimensional and design regulations.
§ 22.03.243 Shared parking.
§ 22.03.244 On-site parking and circulation.
§ 22.03.245 Off-street loading space.
§ 22.03.246 Required spaces shall be maintained.
§ 22.03.247 Surfacing.
§ 22.03.248 Drainage.
§ 22.03.249 Driveway, parking and loading area setbacks.
§ 22.03.250 Access regulations.
§ 22.03.251 Screening, trees and landscaping.
§ 22.03.252 through § 22.03.270. (Reserved)
Division 8 Dimensional Regulations
§ 22.03.271 Applicability.
§ 22.03.272 Minimum lot dimensions.
§ 22.03.273 Nonconforming lots of record.
§ 22.03.274 How to measure lot area, width, depth.
§ 22.03.275 Building setback distances.
§ 22.03.276 Setbacks for accessory structures.
§ 22.03.277 Setback for parking areas.
§ 22.03.278 Lot coverage.
§ 22.03.279 Height of structures.
§ 22.03.280 Minimum floor area for dwellings.
§ 22.03.281 Schedule of regulations.
§ 22.03.282 through § 22.03.299. (Reserved)
Division 9 Trees and Vegetation
§ 22.03.300 Purpose.
§ 22.03.301 Definitions.
§ 22.03.302 Preservation of existing landscape vegetation and natural features.
§ 22.03.303 Required permits and tree survey.
§ 22.03.304 Tree and vegetation removal and replacement.
§ 22.03.305 Tree care and maintenance.
§ 22.03.306 through § 22.03.330. (Reserved)
Division 10 Unsafe Buildings
§ 22.03.331 Definitions.
§ 22.03.332 Continued use, occupancy of buildings.
§ 22.03.333 Declaration of nuisance; prohibition.
§ 22.03.334 Inspection of buildings.
§ 22.03.335 Initial notice to property owner or occupant of violations.
§ 22.03.336 Municipal court jurisdiction, powers and duties relating to unsafe buildings.
§ 22.03.337 Initiation of proceedings; petition requirements.
§ 22.03.338 Notice of hearing before the municipal court.
§ 22.03.339 Request for continuance of hearing.
§ 22.03.340 Hearing procedures before the municipal court; court orders.
§ 22.03.341 Noncompliance with court orders; civil penalties; liens.
§ 22.03.342 Modification of court orders.
§ 22.03.343 Appeal of court orders.
§ 22.03.344 Miscellaneous notice provisions.
§ 22.03.345 Posting of warnings.
§ 22.03.346 Securing unoccupied buildings.
§ 22.03.347 Statutory compliance by city.
§ 22.03.348 through § 22.03.360. (Reserved)
Division 11 Utility Development Standards
§ 22.03.361 Policy.
§ 22.03.362 Advance forecasting.
§ 22.03.363 Development of transmission route study areas criteria; public hearings; inventory.
§ 22.03.364 Designation of routes; procedures; considerations; emergency certification; exemption.
§ 22.03.365 Public hearings; notice.
§ 22.03.366 Public participation.
§ 22.03.367 Revocation or suspension.
§ 22.03.368 through § 22.03.390. (Reserved)
Division 12 Erosion Control
§ 22.03.391 Findings.
§ 22.03.392 Site and construction plans.
§ 22.03.393 Plats.
§ 22.03.394 Permits.
§ 22.03.395 Grading permits.
§ 22.03.396 Exception to grading requirements.
§ 22.03.397 Requirements.
§ 22.03.398 Stop-work orders.
§ 22.03.399 Standards for excavating, grading or filling.
§ 22.03.400 Prohibited excavation, grading or filling.
§ 22.03.401 Violations.
§ 22.03.402 through § 22.03.420. (Reserved)
Division 13 Blasting Permits
§ 22.03.421 Finding.
§ 22.03.422 Revocation.
§ 22.03.423 Comments from adjacent property owners and utilities.
§ 22.03.424 No smoking in vicinity of blasting.
§ 22.03.425 Blasting mat.
§ 22.03.426 Removal of blasting cap lead wires.
§ 22.03.427 License required.
§ 22.03.428 Blasting for soil absorption beds.
§ 22.03.429 When blasting prohibited.
§ 22.03.430 through § 22.03.450. (Reserved)
Division 14 Moving Permits
§ 22.03.451 Procedure, route permit, time, other regulations.
§ 22.03.452 Prohibitions.
§ 22.03.453 Inspections upon completion.
§ 22.03.454 Building standards.
§ 22.03.455 Bond and indemnification.
§ 22.03.456 through § 22.03.480. (Reserved)
Division 15 Use of Streets
§ 22.03.481 Procedure and standards for approval and disapproval.
§ 22.03.482 Issuance of permit.
§ 22.03.483 Signs.
§ 22.03.484 Mailboxes and other structures in the city’s right-of-way.
§ 22.03.485 Surface alteration in the city’s right-of-way.
§ 22.03.486 through § 22.03.510. (Reserved)
Division 16 Application for Variance; Appeal from Denial of Permit
§ 22.03.511 Procedure and notice.
§ 22.03.512 Appeal from denial of permits from city inspector.
§ 22.03.513 Proceeding without a permit or variance.
§ 22.03.514 Criteria and process required for granting variance.
§ 22.03.515 through § 22.03.530. (Reserved)
Division 17 Unified Development Agreements
§ 22.03.531 Definitions.
§ 22.03.532 Purpose.
§ 22.03.533 Notice and hearing.
§ 22.03.534 through § 22.03.570. (Reserved)
Division 18 Demolition
§ 22.03.571 Definitions.
§ 22.03.572 Demolition permit required.
§ 22.03.573 Permit application.
§ 22.03.574 Permit issuance; appeal of denial.
§ 22.03.575 Transferability; commencement of work; continuation of work; duration of permit; extension.
§ 22.03.576 Cost for changes in public property; equipment or utilities.
§ 22.03.577 Indemnification; bonding requirements.
§ 22.03.578 Demolition by city.
§ 22.03.579 Preparation of the demolition site.
§ 22.03.580 Protective devices.
§ 22.03.581 Dust and drainage.
§ 22.03.582 Hours of operation.
§ 22.03.583 Removal of material.
§ 22.03.584 Condition of the demolition site.
§ 22.03.585 Penalty.
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