Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Lometa, Texas

Lometa’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Construction, remodeling, fences, carports, storage sheds, driveways, and other work inside Lometa city limits.

  • The city states zoning requests and permits have been required since 2019.
  • Additional review and inspection charges may apply.

  base permit fee: 30 USD (Listed for fence, carport, storage shed, remodel, new construction, driveway, and similar work.)

  “The City of Lometa, as of May 2021, established a fee schedule for zoning requests and permits, with both being required since 2019. See below for the costs associated with”

• Owner-builder exemptionConditional

  Owners performing work on their own property inside Lometa city limits.

  • Owner must not use subcontractors.
  • Owner must adhere to all zoning and building regulations.
  • A basic permit and fee remain required.

  “not using any sub-contractors [...] only require a basic permit and fee.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Commercial building projects inside Lometa city limits.

  • Construction plans must be designed according to City of Lometa adopted codes.

  “Construction plans must be designed in accordance with the City of Lometa adopted codes.”

• InspectionsLimited

  Driveway construction inside Lometa city limits.

  • Open-ditch driveways require two inspections.
  • Curb-and-gutter driveways require one inspection.
  • All inspections must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.

  open-ditch driveway inspections: 2 inspections · curb-and-gutter driveway inspections: 1 inspection

  “will require 2 separate inspections. [...] will only require one inspection. [...] 24 hours in advance”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Lometa city limits.

  • The city’s permit page states that zoning requests and permits have been required since 2019.

  “Zoning Change reviews/requests [...] requires posting notification in newspaper and public hearing(s)”

• Driveway accessRequired

  New, replacement, or expanded driveways inside Lometa city limits.

  • The city’s required-permit statement applies to driveways.
  • Residential driveways are 12 to 30 feet wide; commercial driveways are 20 to 45 feet wide.
  • A site plan is required with the driveway application.
  • Open-ditch culvert size is determined by the city.

  residential driveway width: 12–30 feet · commercial driveway width: 20–45 feet

  “(Residential:12’ min, 30’ max) (Commercial: 20’ min, 45’ max)”

• Building in a floodplainLimited

  Commercial projects inside Lometa city limits that are in a floodplain.

  • If the property is in a floodplain, elevation certificates are required as part of the commercial building permit submittal.

  “If yes, elevation certificates will be required.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  City zoning and building permits inside Lometa city limits.

  • Additional charges apply for work requiring review and inspections.
  • The listed basic permit applies to fences, carports, storage sheds, remodels, new construction, driveways, and similar work.

  base permit fee: 30 USD (Fence, carport, storage shed, remodel, new construction, driveway, etc.) · additional review and inspection charge: 20 USD (Plan review, general contractors, other trade contractors, demolition, concrete slabs, and similar listed work.)

  “Base Permit [...] $30.00 [...] Additional Charges [...] $20.00”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Permit applicants for work inside Lometa city limits.

  • Applicant may print and complete the permit, then bring it to City Hall or email it to the city.
  • Commercial incomplete applications are denied.
  • Commercial applications receive written comments and requirement notifications within 10 business days.

  commercial written comments deadline: <= 10 business days (After submission of a complete application and necessary forms.)

  “You can print the permit, fill it out to the best of your ability, as we know some of the information asked for will not be applicable, and then you can bring it to City Hall or email it to cityoflometa@yahoo.com at your convenience.”

Still unanswered

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

• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside Lometa city limits.
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Lometa city limits.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Lometa city limits.
• Minimum lot size — Lots inside Lometa city limits.
• Setbacks — Structures inside Lometa 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.