City of Ivanhoe, TX NEW CONSTRUCTION/ADDITIONS AND MODULAR HOMES

The city is divided into districts. Location of the property will determine the district and the regulations that are in force. Refer to secs. 154.115 through 154.124.

(B)

The city uses the following codes:

(1)

The International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings and any revision to this code; and

(2)

The International Building Code (IBC), and any revision to this code.

(C)

For SF Single-Family Residential and MH Manufactured Home, the minimum floor area per dwelling unit shall be 600 square feet, or 800 square feet if the property is lakefront. Refer to § 154.008 DEFINITIONS for LAKEFRONT.

(Ordinance 2011-27(f) adopted 11/12/15; Ordinance 2023-8 adopted 6/15/2023)

§ 152.111 PERMIT REQUIRED.

Permits are required for all new construction and additions within the city. Permits are also required for a new roof or roof replacement. Permit applications are available at City Hall. Permits must be applied for and approved after site plan evaluation to assure compliance with current city codes by the City Secretary, Code Enforcement Official, or his or her designee, along with permit fee paid before construction begins. Permit fees will include City Building Inspection fees for two on-site inspections during construction and a final inspection to issue a Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to acquire the required construction permit(s) prior to the start of construction will result in a penalty, not to exceed $2,000.00. See 10.99 Penalty.