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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Frankston
Frankston's building permit ordinance requires a permit before construction or placement of any single-family residence, multiple-family residence, or any building used for business, commercial, manufacturing, storage, or warehousing. The ordinance also requires permits for remodeling or repair of those structures.
Above-ground or below-ground pools
Fencing
Replace central heat and air
Replace hot water heater
Driveway repair
Roof repair or installation
Sprinkler system
- Exempt Above-ground or below-ground pools
- Exempt Fencing
- Exempt Replace central heat and air
- Exempt Replace hot water heater
- Exempt Driveway repair
- Exempt Roof repair or installation
- Exempt Sprinkler system
Required documents
- Applicant's name, mailing address, and phone number
- Building type
- Site location and outside dimensions
- Construction materials for foundation, floor, and exterior walls
- Anchoring method
- First-floor elevation above ground at the highest point of the foundation level before and after grading
- Proposed start date
- Building code
- The city ordinances page lists a Building Permit / Construction Ordinance and a separate ordinance titled 'Standard codes relating to Inspections,' but a clearly identified currently adopted building-code edition was not located.
- Permit validity
- Permit valid for 120 days from issuance. Becomes void if construction has not begun within that period unless renewed within that period.
- Contractor requirements
- No public city contractor license or registration rule was clearly posted in the sources reviewed
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit the building-permit application to City Hall.
- 02 Include at minimum: applicant's name, mailing address, and phone number; building type; site location; outside dimensions; construction materials for foundation, floor, and exterior walls; anchoring method; first-floor elevation above ground at the highest point of the foundation level before and after grading; and proposed start date.
- 03 Pay the permit fee with the application.
- 04 The ordinance states the permit shall be granted unless the project violates any flood-zone ordinance or other city ordinance.
- 05 For commercial and non-residential construction, also comply with the city's Construction Ordinance 030816-2.
Source: City Hall ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Frankston building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25
02
Plan check fee
$300 application fee plus $0.20 per square foot of impermeable surface (roofing, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways) for commercial and non-residential permits
03
Permit fee formula
Flat-fee schedule by project type and size
04
Penalty (no permit)
Violations punishable by misdemeanor fine of not less than $50 and not more than $1,000 per day
The ordinance requires payment to accompany each permit application. Fee is returned if the application is denied.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- City Hall hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: No public inspection sequence was clearly posted. The ordinance references a separate construction ordinance for commercial and non-residential projects.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Frankston permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Frankston, TX? ▸
Frankston's building permit ordinance requires a permit before construction or placement of any single-family residence, multiple-family residence, or any building used for business, commercial, manufacturing, storage, or warehousing. The ordinance also requires permits for remodeling or repair of those structures.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Frankston, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Frankston, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Flat-fee schedule by project type and size. Plan check fee: $300 application fee plus $0.20 per square foot of impermeable surface (roofing, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways) for commercial and non-residential permits.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Frankston, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Frankston, TX, follow these steps: 1. Submit the building-permit application to City Hall. 2. Include at minimum: applicant's name, mailing address, and phone number; building type; site location; outside dimensions; construction materials for foundation, floor, and exterior walls; anchoring method; first-floor elevation above ground at the highest point of the foundation level before and after grading; and proposed start date. 3. Pay the permit fee with the application. 4. The ordinance states the permit shall be granted unless the project violates any flood-zone ordinance or other city ordinance. 5. For commercial and non-residential construction, also comply with the city's Construction Ordinance 030816-2.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Frankston, TX? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Frankston, TX. The following work is generally exempt: Above-ground or below-ground pools; Fencing; Replace central heat and air; Replace hot water heater; Driveway repair; Roof repair or installation; Sprinkler system. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.