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City Permits

MyGov is a government and community partnership.  The City of Sweeny urges citizens of Sweeny to use the MyGov Web Portal to report problems or issues with city services or to report code enforcement concerns.
SWEENY MYGOV PORTAL

PERMITS & APPLICATIONS
Permit Applications, Guidelines, and Additional Information can be found below.
For help and information regarding contractor registration, permits, applications, or other questions, please contact Kaydi Smith at (979) 548-3321 or via e-mail at kdsmith@sweenytx.gov.

BUILDING CODES
The City of Sweeny does not have the authority to enforce deed restrictions.  Identify any property specific information such as deed restrictions or restrictive covenants on the property prior to applying for permits.  The applicant is responsible for any conflicts between property specific information and the request for the proposed development.  
PERMITS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WORK IS BEING COMMENCED.  

CONTACT US
City permits are obtained through City Hall.  City Hall is open Monday through Friday (8:30am-4:30pm). 
Physical Address: 102 W. Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny, Texas
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 248, Sweeny, Texas, 77480
Phone: (979) 548-3321
FAX: (979) 548-7745
E-mail: info@sweenytx.gov


REGISTERED CONTRACTORS

The City of Sweeny Does NOT endorse contractors.  These listed have simply registered and submitted the required documentation to work in the City of Sweeny.   Please check references before selecting a contractor.  Please confirm they have pulled a permit for your location prior to work commencing. 
Contractors information is what was provided to us upon registration.
Registered Contractors
Notice to Contractors:  You must haul off all building materials or contract a Roll Off Disposal Dumpster with Waste Connections at 979 864 4600.  Our trash company does not pick up building materials without a scheduled and paid pickup or roll off. 

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Contractors Registration1 document

  • Contractors Registration Application
    document Header Contractors Registration Application
    General Liability Insurance minimum $300,000.00, State License (if applicable), and Copy of Drivers License MUST accompany

Permits & Applications22 documents

  • Building Move Permit Application
    document Header Building Move Permit Application
  • Building Permit- ELECTRICAL Application
    document Header Building Permit- ELECTRICAL Application
  • Building Permit- MECHANICAL
    document Header Building Permit- MECHANICAL
    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)
  • Commercial Building Permit Application
    document Header Commercial Building Permit Application
  • Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application
    document Header Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application
  • Culvert Permit Application
    document Header Culvert Permit Application
  • Electrical Reconnect Permit Application
    document Header Electrical Reconnect Permit Application
  • Fence Permit
    document Header Fence Permit
  • Manufactured Home Permit Application
    document Header Manufactured Home Permit Application
  • Peddler and Solicitor Permit Application
    document Header Peddler and Solicitor Permit Application
  • Permanent Food Unit Annual Registration
    document Header Permanent Food Unit Annual Registration
    Permanent Mobile Food Vendor Registration ** Must include Annual City Fire Marshal Inspection
  • Plumbing Permit Application
    document Header Plumbing Permit Application
  • Residential Building Permit Application
    document Header Residential Building Permit Application
  • Residential Building Permit- DEMOLITION
    document Header Residential Building Permit- DEMOLITION
    Residential Demolition Permit
  • Residential Certificate of Occupancy Application
    document Header Residential Certificate of Occupancy Application
  • Right-of-Way User Registration Form
    document Header Right-of-Way User Registration Form
  • RV Park Permit Application
    document Header RV Park Permit Application
  • Sign Permit Application
    document Header Sign Permit Application
  • Small Cell Permit Application
    document Header Small Cell Permit Application
  • Temporary Mobile Food Unit
    document Header Temporary Mobile Food Unit
    24 Hour Permit - **Must Include City Fire Marshal Inspection
  • Tree Cutting/Removal Permit Application
    document Header Tree Cutting/Removal Permit Application

Building Guidelines3 documents

  • Guidelines – Commercial New Builds/Renovations Packet 
    document Header Guidelines – Commercial New Builds/Renovations Packet 
  • Guidelines – Remodeled or Change in Occupancy
    document Header Guidelines – Remodeled or Change in Occupancy
  • Guidelines – Residential New Builds/Renovations Packet
    document Header Guidelines – Residential New Builds/Renovations Packet

Fire Information5 documents

  • Fire Contractor Packet/ Information
    document Header Fire Contractor Packet/ Information
    Information required for Plan Submittal
  • Fire Inspection Request Instructions
    document Header Fire Inspection Request Instructions
    Instructions for MyGov Requests including Annual, Daycare, School Inspections
  • Fire Marshal Plan Process Summary
    document Header Fire Marshal Plan Process Summary
  • Fire Permit Application
    document Header Fire Permit Application
    Must Accompany any Plans Submitted
  • Food Vendor Annual Inspection Information
    document Header Food Vendor Annual Inspection Information
    ** Must register on MYGOV For Mobile and/or Temporary Food Vendors

Planning & Zoning5 documents

  • Re-platting Agenda Request
    document Header Re-platting Agenda Request
    Re-platting ONLY- Agenda Request * Must Accompany Re-plat Requests
  • Zoning and Replat Guidelines
    document Header Zoning and Replat Guidelines
    Guidelines, Instructions, and Required Supporting Documentation when filing a Zoning Application
  • Zoning Application
    document Header Zoning Application
    Application for Zoning Change, Planning and Zoning Variances, Special Exceptions, and RePlats
  • Zoning Ordinance
    document Header Zoning Ordinance
  • Zoning Ordinance Amendment/Addition; Section 110-76 (16)
    document Header Zoning Ordinance Amendment/Addition; Section 110-76 (16)
    R2 Permitted Uses in a C1 zone;  approved 12/15/2020

Maps5 documents

  • City Limits and ETJ Map (2019)
    document Header City Limits and ETJ Map (2019)
  • FEMA FIRM Map
    document Header FEMA FIRM Map
    FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map
  • Fire Hydrant Map (2019)
    document Header Fire Hydrant Map (2019)
  • Zoning Map
    document Header Zoning Map
  • Zoning Map- Industrial Park
    document Header Zoning Map- Industrial Park

Drainage District Information3 documents

  • Contact Information
    document Header Contact Information
    Contacts and Submittal Information
  • Drainage District County Map
    document Header Drainage District County Map
    County Map Jurisdictions
  • Sweeny City Limits Jurisdictions Map
    document Header Sweeny City Limits Jurisdictions Map
    Jurisdictions Justifications