Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Tolar, Texas

Tolar’s own rules

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Construction or installation performed within Tolar city limits.

  • The ordinance adopts the 2012 International Residential Code together with NCTCOG recommended amendments.
  • The ordinance states that later modifications must be adopted by ordinance.

  adopted code: 2012 International Residential Code (with NCTCOG recommended amendments)

  “The 2012 Version of the International Residential Code and the recommended amendments by the NCTCOG (North Central Texas Council of Governments) thereto is hereby adopted and referred to as the Official Residential Code of the City of Tolar”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Permit and inspection activity administered by Tolar inside city limits.

  • Inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • No inspections occur outside normal business hours.
  • Re-inspection is $125 before the inspector can reinspect.
  • Plan revisions trigger an additional $125 review fee.
  • The posted schedule is marked Rev 11/2021.

  inspection fee: per 125 USD (each inspection) · new-home inspection total: 7 inspections (as listed in fee schedule)

  “Inspection fees are $ 125.00 each (total of 7 for new homes)”

• Permit processPartial

  Permit applications administered by Tolar inside city limits.

  • The official page provides a Building Permit form and Building Permits contact, but does not publish complete application instructions in opened material.

  “Building Permit [...] For any questions please contact : Anetta Hardy ​254-835-4390 Ext. 102 Building Permits email: Ahardycityoftolar@windstream.net”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Tolar or Hood County directly.

• Building permit — Residential construction inside Tolar city limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Tolar city limits.
• Inspections — Residential construction inside Tolar city limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Residential occupancy inside Tolar city limits.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Tolar city limits.

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.