Planning, Permits & Inspections

The City of Rockport's Planning, Permits & Inspection Department is responsible for the following:

• Conducting building construction inspections
• Issuing building permits
• Issuing certificate of occupancy permits
• Reviewing building plans
• Working directly with the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Enforcing building codes for businesses only
• Enforcing zoning regulations
• Administering ordinances for permits and inspections for businesses only
• Enforcing dwelling standards ordinances
• Condemning and removing hazardous buildings
• Scheduling and conducting building inspections for businesses only
     

Our Building Codes and Inspections Department take on the  responsibility within our community of the following:

• Enforcing building codes and
• Ensuring the health, safety and general welfare of our citizens.

The city does not require permits for residential work.