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1. What documents do I need to submit for new residential construction?

Documents that will need to be submitted include:

• Two complete sets of stamped blueprints and calculations with a maximum size of 24" by 36" drawn to a scale of not less than 1/8" to one foot. (Architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC).
  
• Foundation plans and framing plans must have the seal of a structural engineer, registered in the State of Texas.
  
• Plot plan and site survey including a legal description. The survey must have been completed within the last 18 months and certified by a registered professional land surveyor.
  
• Electrical load analysis, plumbing and gas riser diagram, and mechanical layout.
  
  • FEMA Elevation Certificate
    
  • Tree survey / protection plan
    
  • Drainage and/or fill plan
    
  • Green space calculations (house / deck drip line must be less than 40% of building lot, dripline and non-permeable surfaces must be less than 50%). Make sure you ask the building inspector about these regulations and all setback requirements

2. Looking to find our City's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports?

On September 27, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided our community with Preliminary copies of the (FIRM) and (FIS) report for City of Clear Lake Shores, Galveston County, Texas. You can find them by clicking the link below
Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Insurance Study

3. Do I need a permit to cut down trees?

Yes. A permit application must be submitted and approved by the building official for all tree removals. A tree survey and/or tree protection plan is required upon submittal.

4. What are the regulations for fences in a residential district?

Regulations for fences in a residential district are:

• A fence may be erected and maintained on a building lot along or adjacent to a lot line within the required side and rear yards. Said fences may not exceed 6 feet 6 inches in height.
  
• Within these districts, a fence may also be erected in the front yard. A fence located in a front yard may not exceed 4 feet 6 inches.
  
• All fence heights shall be measured:
  
  • From the lowest ground elevation, within 3 feet of either side of the lot line that is along and nearest to the proposed fence
    
  • To the uppermost part of the fence structure

5. Do you have more questions?

Click this link below to read full Building FAQs

https://www.clearlakeshores-tx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/677/FAQS-BUILDING