Building Inspections

     

TAKE LINE ORDINANCE
The purpose of this zoning district is to permit the development of property along the shoreline of Lake Ray Hubbard under certain regulatory conditions governing permitted uses and development standards, setting forth procedures for the development of said property and establishing an appeals process for the terms of this ordinance. more...

 

TAKELINE MAP

 

RESIDENTIAL
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT SAMPLE

The purpose of this sublease agreement is to permit the development of property along the take area of Lake Ray Hubbard under certain regulatory conditions governing permitted uses and development standards, setting forth procedures for the development of said property and establishing an appeals process for the terms of Lake Ray Hubbard Overlay District Ordinance. more...

 

What properties will be eligible for a permit?
Those who have obtained a Takeline lease from the Building Inspections Department, prior to submission of any permit applications. Permits will only be issued for detached, Single-Family residential uses having a minimum lot width of forty-five (45) feet when measured at the front building line, or thirty-five (35) feet, when located on a curved street or cul-de-sac.

 

Specific Use permits
All structures must meet the requirements of the Takeline Overlay ordinance. Certain structures – decks / patios, gazebos and landing / stairs – may be allowed to exceed these requirements, but only after approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) by City Council. For questions or information about requesting a SUP, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (972) 771-7745 or click here.

 

 

PERMIT FEES
The following is a list of the typical permit fees for improvements within the takeline area.

 Barbeque Pit

 $50.00

 Outdoor Lighting

 $75.00

 Private Play Structures

 $50.00

 Security/Safety Fencing

 $50.00

 Sprinkler/Irrigation System

 $75.00

 Boat-Related Structures

 $0.48 per Ft

 Retaining Walls

 $50.00

 Sea Walls

 $50.00

 

BOAT-RELATED STRUCTURES
Prior to obtaining a permit for a boat related structure, a seawall permit must first be obtained from the Rockwall Engineering Department, also located at City Hall. Please call (972) 771-7746 for details.

A Structural Engineer’s design (sealed plan) is required for all boat related structures. A survey of the property will be required, once the four outer posts have been set, to verify the location of the improvements (i.e. elevations, side set back, length and width of the improvements, etc). A Structural Engineer's letter is required in order to finalize a permit.

 

BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIANS
permits@rockwall.com
(972) 771-7709

 

Click here to apply online for Takeline Improvement Building Permits or to make online Annual Takeline Lease payments.  For more information about our Building Permits and our Online Portal, click here to be routed to our Building Inspections Home Page.