Frequently Asked Questions

It is the responsibility of the property owner to determine the location of his or her property lines. The City may have documents such as a plat or plot plan, which will show the dimensions of the property; however, hiring a licensed land surveyor is the only way to accurately locate the property lines. Acquiring a survey of your property is also the best way to resolve a property line dispute with an adjacent property owner.  The City does not recommend any specific surveyor or survey company.  Please check your phone book for a list of surveyors. The City does not have a surveyor on staff that can assist with locating property lines.

At the public hearing, the staff planner will summarize the project and key issues, then the applicant speaks on the matter.  As a project applicant this is your opportunity to present your case to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. After the applicant speaks, anyone else in the audience can speak and then the applicant has the opportunity for rebuttal. The hearing is then closed. The decision making body then discusses the issue and makes their decision.

Yes, if you are not sure if you need a permit, you can always contact our office at 956-464-6911 and we can give you more information.

We base our fees by the improvement value and in some cases the total square footage when permit is for new construction only.

There are plans that you need to submit. You can find that information by reading the Building Requirements (PDF).

Yes, you do need a permit to move inside or outside city limits, but the fees are different. You can download the application (PDF). If you are moving it inside city limits, we will need pictures of the house/trailer. If you are moving outside of city limits, we don’t need any pictures, just the application to be submitted.

Depending on when you come in to get permit we will do inspections. If permit is obtained before noon inspection will be done after noon same day, if permit is obtained after noon inspection will be done the following day in the morning. However, inspections are completed in the order that they are received.

No, for new dwelling a licensed electrician needs to obtain permit. We do ask them for their liability insurance and State License.

No, for new dwelling a licensed plumber needs to obtain permit. We do ask them for their liability insurance and State License.

No, a licensed plumber needs to obtain the permit.