Building Permits, Code Enforcement,
Zoning, Health Department
and Nuisance Abatement

The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on publicized holidays. Questions can be directed to 281-261-3940 or 281-261-3945.

Building Permits

The City's Building Permit Department is responsible for issuing construction permits and ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes and ordinances.

Click here to get complete information related to Building Permits.

Health Department

Food permits are necessary to protect the public health by establishing and enforcing requirements for food service operations including caterers working within the city limits. The City's Health Inspector makes on-site inspections on a rotation basis and by report/request. All catering operations must be permitted through the City of Stafford. Roadside and mobile vendors are prohibited.

Click here to get complete information related to the Health Department.

Click here to go to the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Texas food Establishement rules.

Nuisance Abatement

The abatement of nuisances such as high grass and weeds, substandard buildings, trash and debris, junk vehicles, signs in disrepair, etc., is a primary goal of the City to protect the health and welfare of its citizens and also to make the city more aesthetically pleasing. For more information contact Scott McElrath or Marcia Fouts for more information.

Code Enforcement

The Building Permit Department is responsible for code enforcement to protect property valuations and to improve the overall quality of life for the citizens of Stafford.

In February of 2001, City Council adopted enhanced building standards for the city which, most notably, eliminate metal exteriors on new commercial buildings and specify acceptable and unacceptable exterior wall finishes for all buildings in the City. These standards will be posted on the web site soon. Currently, copies are available at City Hall for a minimum copy charge.

For Builiding Code questions, contact Irby Rico

Zoning

Zoning is necessary to accommodate a mixture of new commercial and residential development that will strengthen the City's existing dynamic character of diverse land uses. The City has seven designated zones for development:

• Single Family Residential
• Multi-Family Residential
• Arts and Education
• Mixed Use
• Mixed Use 1
• Light Industrial
• Residential, Commercial & Technology
  
Click here to go to the CIty Code of Ordinances for more Zoning information. For Zoning questions contact Gene Bane.

Departmental Programs

• Annual Citywide Pride Spring Clean Up - Held on the 3rd Saturday of April. See photos
  
  
• Quarterly Beautification Awards. See photos