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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). 
**Until further notice, all transactions are being completed within the drive thru as the lobby is closed.  
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
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Contractors Registration1 document

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

Permits & Applications21 documents

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

Building Guidelines3 documents

  • Guidelines – Remodeled or Change in Occupancy
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  • Guidelines – Residential New Builds/Renovations Packet
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  • Guidelines – Commercial New Builds/Renovations Packet 
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Fire Information5 documents

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

Planning & Zoning5 documents

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

Maps3 documents

  • Fire Hydrant Map (2019)
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  • Zoning Map
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  • City Limits and ETJ Map (2019)
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