City of Lakeside City

A permit is required for all construction as defined by Article 3.02. That definition includes ground-up construction, alteration, enlargement, repair, equipment installation, demolition, and plumbing, electrical, or mechanical system work. All swimming pools and lawn irrigation systems require permits.

• Exempt Outbuildings less than 400 square feet do not require a permit unless a foundation slab is laid

Note: If electrical or plumbing work is done to an exempt outbuilding, a permit is still required. No broader public exempt-work list was identified.

Building code

2012 International Building Code; 2012 International Plumbing Code; 2011 National Electrical Code; and other codes referred to in those adopted codes

Permit validity

Permits are issued for a 6-month period. A new permit is required after 6 months.

Owner-builder

Property owners residing on the property or who will reside on the property and doing all construction are exempt from the liability-insurance requirement. Similar owner-occupant exemptions appear for electrical and plumbing licensing, but city inspection and approval still apply.

Contractor requirements

Applicants must provide proof of insurance. Electrical work requires a master electrical license from a town or municipality reciprocating with Lakeside City. Plumbing work requires the appropriate license before work starts.

1. 01
   Contact Lakeside City Administration or start from the official permits page.
2. 02
   Submit the applicable building plans, site design, elevation certification, licenses, proof of insurance, and pay the required permit fees.
3. 03
   For new construction, Lakeside City Administration coordinates the plans with the Code Enforcement Office and secures coordination from a minimum of two council members.
4. 04
   After approval and compliance with Article 3.02, Code Enforcement issues the permit.
5. 05
   Complete inspections and any required utility or septic inspection items before final use.

Source: Lakeside City Administration / Office of Code Enforcement ↗

The posted fee schedule also includes utility-related and septic-related charges that may accompany new construction, including water tapping and installation fees, sewer installation and tapping fees, septic inspection fees, and after-hours service fees.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• (940) 691-6603 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., closed weekends and federal holidays

Typical sequence: Code Enforcement functions as the building inspector. The posted fee schedule includes customer service inspection, septic inspection, and reinspection items.