Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Enchanted Oaks, Texas

Town of Enchanted Oaks’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Construction inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • Exceptions: roof repair/replace with like materials, painting and other routine maintenance
  • Solar installations and irrigation/sprinkler installations do not require permits; licensed contractors, electricians and plumbers must be used
  • Permit applications go to the town's third-party building firm; the town issues the permit

  “you must obtain a building permit before starting a project.”

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside Enchanted Oaks town (Henderson County)

  • Some city-owned areas are excepted
  • Business buildings are not allowed

  “with the exception of some city-owned areas, enchanted oaks is zoned single family residential. business buildings are not allowed.”

• Minimum dwelling sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

  New residences inside Enchanted Oaks town, by zone

  • Range is 1600-2400 sq ft of living area depending on zone
  • Zone names not stated on the FAQ; ordinance 60c 'zoning, minimums' not opened

  minimum living area, majority of town: >= 1800 sq ft · minimum living area, larger lots in north: >= 2400 sq ft · minimum living area, very limited number of lots: >= 1600 sq ft

  “the majority of town is zoned at 1800, larger lots in the north are zoned at 2400. a very limited number of lots are zoned at 1600.”

• Living in an RVProhibited

  Overnight stays in an RV/motorhome anywhere in Enchanted Oaks town

  • Motorhomes/RVs may be parked on a residence lot: limit 3 vehicles total, 1 of which may be a motorhome or RV, behind the front build line (usually 25 feet from the road)

  “overnight stays in an rv/motorhome anywhere in town is prohibited.”

• Camping on your landLimited

  Camping inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • Overnight stays in an RV/motorhome anywhere in town are prohibited

  “camping on a residence property is allowed. camping on a non-residential property is not allowed.”

• Manufactured homesLimited

  Prefabricated and modular structures inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • Restricted by zone and placement
  • FAQ summary; ordinance text not opened

  “prefabricated and modular structures are extremely restricted – by zone, placement, etc. these are not allowed in most zones.”

• Accessory dwellingsProhibited

  Detached accessory buildings inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • One detached accessory building per residence is allowed; size and other restrictions apply
  • Carports and RV covers count as accessory buildings

  “a detached accessory building may not be used as living area.”

• Mandatory utility hookupWater and sewer (with conditions)

  Residences inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • Water and sewer are provided by East Cedar Creek Fresh Water Supply District
  • No distance or availability threshold stated on the page

  “all residences must have water, sewer, and electric service.”

• Driveway accessRequired

  Driveways inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • Topography and drainage plans are required for driveways
  • Mailboxes and driveways are the only things allowed on a right of way

  “permits are required for most construction work, including driveways, porch/deck, and fences.”

• Building in a floodplainRequired

  Work below the 325-foot flood plain elevation inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • Permit from Tarrant Regional Water District for dredging, filling, retaining walls, boat docks, accessory buildings below 325 feet
  • Town participates in flood plain management programs

  flood plain elevation: 325 feet

  “work below the 325-foot flood plain must meet eo and tarrant regional water district code.”

• Short-term rentalsAllowed

  Short term rentals (30 days or less) inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • Council may reconsider and disallow or regulate if STRs cause excessive issues
  • Owners responsible for guests following all ordinances

  “short term rentals (30 days or less) are currently allowed and not licensed or taxed by the city.”

• Permit processPartial

  Building permits inside Enchanted Oaks town

  • Application goes to the town's third-party building firm
  • Town issues the permit and collects payment
  • Topography and drainage plans are required for new builds, significant remodels and driveways

  “you need to submit a permit application and supporting documents to our third-party building firm. upon approval, eo will issue the permit and collect payment.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Enchanted Oaks or Henderson County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Enchanted Oaks town
• Building code adopted — Building code inside Enchanted Oaks town
• Inspections — Inspections inside Enchanted Oaks town
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy inside Enchanted Oaks town
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Enchanted Oaks town

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.