Development Services provides the following:
- Coordinate the development review process concerning new residential and commercial development.
- Pre-development review process-meeting with owners/developers to review their proposed ideas for development and providing advice on how their development will interface with the current development and the City’s stated goals, objectives, and regulations.
- Plat and plan review coordination with other staff to ensure that the proposed platting request and building plans are in compliance with the City ordinances, building regulations, and state and federal minimum standards.
- Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance administration and enforcement.
- Administrative support for the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of adjustments, City Manager and Director of Public Works.
- Assist with Floodplain Administration and development review.
- Provide 911 addressing for properties and structures within the City.
- Building Inspections (Residential / Commercial)
- Capital Project Construction Inspections
- Permit and Inspection Administration
Contact Planning & Zoning Staff to determine which applications are required for your project. Click here for more information on Planning and Zoning.
The City of Watauga is currently under the following modeled Codes for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Building: Click here to see the overview of building code information.
If you have Building Code questions please call 817.514.5806 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to speak to a permit technician. Messages may be left at any time during regular business hours and will be returned at the earliest convenience.
Before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued, a building must pass several inspections.
The following is the Certificate of Occupancy process:
- Apply for lights on inspection through Public Works at 817.514.5806. This will allow a safety inspection by the City of Watauga Building Inspector before power is released.
- Once power is on at that location, call for a Certificate of Occupancy Inspection. This will allow the Building Inspector to check outlets, switches, emergency lighting, exit signs and lighting.
- Call the Fire Marshal at 817.514.5880 to set up for a Certificate of Occupancy Inspection. After his inspection is made your Certificate of Occupancy will be printed up by the Administrative Assistant/Planning and Zoning.
- Do not open to the Public until you have received your permanent Certificate of Occupancy. Your Certificate will be made available for pickup at the City of Watauga Water Tower (7800 Virgil Anthony Blvd.)
Proper zoning of property is required to receive a Certificate of Occupancy. Platting may be required as well.
Inspections are available Monday through Friday and will be completed by the next day after requested, excluding weekends.
Please call 817.514.5806 to schedule an inspection. Do not leave Inspection requests on a voicemail.
