Building Permits - Residential

Work Requiring a Permit

  • Backflow
  • Pools/Spas
  • Electrical
  • Irrigation
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing
  • Grading
  • Accessory Buildings
  • Remodels/Additions to Building

Plans Required Upon Submittal

  • Site Plan
  • Building Plan Set
  • Drainage/Grading Plans
  • Wall Bracing Plans
  • Engineered Foundation Plans
  • Tree Conservation/Mitigation Plans
  • Energy Compliance Report
  • Landscape Plans

Fee Schedule

W3.CSS

Permit Submittal

  • Plans may be submitted in person with a complete application at the Town Hall or online through MyGov
  • All submittals must have a digital set accompanied with a hard copy of the plans
  • A plan review fee is required at the time of submittal
  • Refer to our Residential Project Guidelines for more criteria of submittals

Fire Sprinklers

Per Town ordinance, all buildings must be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system. Fire sprinkler plans must be submitted by the project’s licensed Fire Protection Contractor to:

Reed Fire Protection

Amberton Tower
4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 510
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 638-7599


The project applicant is responsible for review fees charged by the third party review service. Approved plans are forwarded to the Fire Marshal’s office.

Contact Us

  1. Permitting & Inspections

    building@westlake-tx.org
    Phone: 817-490-5718

  2. Dottie Samaniego

    Permit Technician
    dsamaniego@westlake-tx.org
    Phone: (817) 490-5745

  3. Pat Cooke

    Chief Building Official
    pcooke@westlake-tx.org

Documents

Forms

  1. Building Permit Application
  2. Contractor Registration Form
  3. Floodplain Permit Application
  4. Tree Removal Application

Checklists

  1. New SFR Submittal Checklist
  2. Outdoor Lighting Checklist
  3. Residential Remodel Checklist

Guides

  1. 2019 Fee Calculations
  2. Number of Copies and Sizes for Submittals
  3. Residential Project Guidelines 2019

Westlake Academy Admissions

After April 3, 2017, an applicant relying upon a contract to build a new residence to establish residency must provide the following: 

  • Approved building permit from the Town of Westlake 
  • Written notice from the builder confirming the slab/foundation was poured prior to submitting the application for enrollment (this inspection must be approved)
  • Estimated completion date for the new residence (must occur within the school year the student seeks to enroll)

In addition to these initial documentation requirements, the applicant will be required to submit verification, according to a schedule identified by the Town, of the completion of major construction milestones for the home including, but not limited to, framing, drywall, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical work.

Please click here for more details, effective dates, and contact information should you need further assistance.