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PLEASE NOTE: SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING,
MECHANICAL, AND IRRIGATION. A PENALTY FEE EQUAL TO 3X’S THE PERMIT FEE WILL BE
ASSESSED IF WORK IS STARTED WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT. APPROVED PERMIT BECOMES
VOID IF WORK OR CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 180 DAYS.
City of Rosenberg
The City of Rosenberg must receive with your permit application, two (2) sets of detailed drawings of any new
construction, alteration, or remodel project. A site plan is required with any new construction or addition. City
setback requirements must be met. The City of Rosenberg codes are available online at www.municode.com (Click
online library, Texas, and Rosenberg) or at www.rosenbergtx.gov.
The City of Rosenberg has adopted 2018 International Residential Code, 2015 National Energy Code, and
2017 National Electrical Code. All building construction plans should adhere to these building codes.
Insurance Requirements:
The City of Rosenberg general liability requirements for Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical contractors is
$500,000. Should the insurance be terminated or expire, no inspections will be performed until valid insurance is
received. This is a requirement for any permit that requires general liability insurance. The policy must show the City of
Rosenberg as a certificate holder.
General Information:
▪ Permits will only be issued for lots on approved subdivision plat, on file with the Planning Department.
▪ The City of Rosenberg collects water and wastewater impact fees in certain areas.
▪ Have your structure designed to meet 110 MPH-3 second gust wind speed.
▪ Approved plans with City Approved stamp must be available on site for the Building Inspectors to view when
necessary.
▪ Address must be visible from the street.
▪ Plan check fees are due upon submittal of information. All fees of building, water, sewer, and impact fees are
payable upon final approval of the building permit
▪ Standard turn around for Plan Review is 10-15 Business Days, non-cumulative. Resubmittals are subject to the
same timeframe.
CITY OF ROSENBERG ACCEPTS CASH, CHECKS, AND MONEY ORDERS.
VISA AND MASTERCARD ARE ALSO ACCEPTED WITH A 5% SURCHARGE.
I hereby certify I have read and examined this document and know the same to be true and correct. All provisions of law and
ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified herein or not. I further understand that plans
submitted for approval will be subjected to a comprehensive check against municipal ordinance and building code. Any set of
plans that must be returned for modifications or corrections in order to come into compliance with ordinance or code will be
subject to rechecking in order of submittal. Under no circumstances will paid fees be refunded or transferred.
Applications and plans will be held for 180 days. After 180 days this application and plans will be voided and disposed
of unless a valid building permit is issued. All 3 pages must be filled in and submitted when making application for New
Residential Permit.
Signature of Owner or Authorized Agent Date