Permits

Mission

Our mission is to assure the health, safety, and well-being of our citizens and community and to be models of professional, effective, and efficient service delivery. We strive to provide a high degree of protection in the building environment, increase awareness of all standards and regulations, and effectively enforce city ordinances.

Responsibilities

The City of White Settlement takes pride in providing our citizens with the services needed to build a safe and progressive community. The Building Department is steadfast in its commitment to improving the quality and value of the environment for the citizens and visitors of our growing city.     download

Responsibilities include:

  • Abating neighborhood nuisances      
  • Developing and enforcing construction codes
  • Enforcing the quality standards, as set forth by our elected officials, for working and living conditions.

Building Codes 5348482dbb2175563e30f8d453544af8

  • 2012 IBC                 
  • 2012 IRC
  • 2012IPC
  • 2012 IECC 
  • 2012 IMC
  • 2012 IFC
  • 2012 IFGC
  • 2012 ISPSC
  • 2011 NEC

Among local zoning regulations, and certain state statutes relating to construction.  All ICC codes can be found at https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/i-codes

Local zoning information for zoning districts, building setbacks, build requirements, parking requirements, etc. can all be viewed by following the link listed below.

 https://library.municode.com/tx/white_settlement/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADEOR

imagesInspection Information

To schedule an inspection please call by 2pm the day prior to when you are wanting to schedule the inspection.  Inspections are conducted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only. Email permits@wstx.us or call 817-246-4971

Plan Submittal: Plans can be submitted anytime via email to permits@wstx.us or in-person in the front lobby Mondays - Fridays from 8am - 5pm