City of Brazos Country

The city requires a development permit application for proposed residential or non-residential construction, fill placement, substantial improvements, and alterations of natural waterways or drainage courses.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found.

Building code

No public code-adoption page or ordinance was clearly identified. The verified public record supports a development permit and culvert permit program, with floodplain review embedded in the development form.

Permit validity

Permit expires one year after approval.

Owner-builder

No separate owner-builder rule sheet found. The culvert permit says homeowner/builders may choose to install a temporary culvert during construction, while the permanent culvert must be installed by Austin County Precinct 4.

Contractor requirements

Development permit form asks for contractor name and address, but no separate city contractor licensing program was publicly posted.

1. 01
   Download the Development Permit Application from the city permit forms page.
2. 02
   Complete the form with owner, property, and project details, including whether the work is residential, non-residential, fill placement, or natural waterway/drainage alteration.
3. 03
   Provide one copy of plans and specifications showing placement of structures on the lot.
4. 04
   Provide one copy of the approved culvert permit.
5. 05
   Submit the permit package to the city at the address or email listed on the permit form.
6. 06
   City review includes a flood-hazard-area check, review of whether other federal, state, or local permits are required, and approval or rejection by the city.

Source: City of Brazos Country; Flood Plain Administrator; City Secretary ↗

No public online payment workflow identified for permits.

Typical sequence: Public materials reviewed show administrative review of development and culvert prerequisites, including floodplain and other permit applicability checks.

Source: City of Brazos Country; Flood Plain Administrator; City Secretary ↗