City of Meadowlakes

Meadowlakes states permits are required for remodels, fences, decks, patio covers, arbors, playscapes, flatwork, boat docks, pools/spas, roofs, irrigation, hot water heaters, trailers/dumpsters, outside improvements involving plumbing or electrical work, and additions or remodeling.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the sources reviewed.

Building code

2012 editions of the adopted codes, except the International Energy Conservation Code follows the 2014 edition.

Permit validity

Permit is not valid until payment is made in full to the city.

Contractor requirements

Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractors must be licensed and copies of licenses must be on file at Meadowlakes City Hall.

1. 01
   Submit plans at least 14 business days before the next regularly scheduled Building Committee meeting, which is held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
2. 02
   Submit three sets of plans and specifications plus a digital copy emailed to the City Secretary.
3. 03
   If the project is in the 100-year floodplain, obtain a floodplain development permit before Building Committee review.
4. 04
   Attend the Building Committee meeting if possible to answer questions.
5. 05
   Pay the Meadowlakes fee at plan submission and the remaining permit fees after approval.
6. 06
   Do not begin work until the permit is paid and in the possession of the owner or contractor.
7. 07
   Request inspections through the City Secretary; ATS Engineers performs inspections.
8. 08
   Obtain final inspection and certificate of occupancy before occupancy or furniture placement.

Typical processing time: Dependent on Building Committee meeting cycle; plans must be in 14 business days before the next meeting.

Source: Building Committee ↗

Meadowlakes fee is due at plan submission. New construction also requires separate POA heavy road use impact fee and utility tap fees before permit issuance.

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

• Contact the City Secretary at (830) 693-6840; ATS Engineers for questions at (512) 328-6995 (phone)

Time windows

Requests submitted before 4 p.m. are done the next business day.

Typical sequence: Temporary electrical service; plumbing rough-in and foundation layout; water and sewer yard lines; combination frame and MEP rough; re-frame and insulation; wallboard; final combination and certificate of occupancy; gas test / electrical service; plus additional inspections as needed.