Building & Planning

Building & Planning Department

The Building and Planning Department is responsible for all duties associated with building inspections, code enforcement, and planning and zoning. Respectively, these departments are responsible for insuring compliance with all adopted building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and gas codes, as well as all state and federal regulations related thereto. This is done through a system of construction plan reviews, permit issuance and tracking, and on-site inspections.

Other Responsibilities of the Department

In cooperation with the Lampasas Police Department, this department is responsible for investigation of complaints related to public health and safety regulations, minimum housing standards, and for the abatement of public nuisances. This department coordinates all activities related to the administration and enforcement of the zoning, Subdivision and Flood Protection Ordinances, and is responsible for processing all subdivision plat proposals, rezoning requests, and related matters.

Mission

The mission of the Building and Planning Department is to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment by reasonable enforcement of the adopted codes and ordinances, providing efficient customer service, and ensuring quality in the design, construction, and use of properties within the City of Lampasas.

EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025- BUREAU VERITAS WILL CONDUCT ALL PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS AND VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES.

Building Department Information & Forms:

Planning and Zoning Information & Forms:

Current Adopted Codes

City of Lampasas has adopted the following Building Codes as defined in the Lampasas Code of Ordinances Chapter 18- Buildings and Building Regulations, Section 18-1- Adoption of Technical Codes. These are the minimum required standards.

2021 International Building Code
2021 International Fire Code
2021 International Fuel Gas Code
2021 International Mechanical Code
2021 International Plumbing Code
2021 International Residential Code
2021 International Property Maintenance Code
2021 International Energy Conservation Code
2020 National Electric Code

The adopted ordinance, amendments and key changes are accessible on our website.

City Adopted Codes and Ordinances

Dig Safely

Whether you are planting trees and shrubs, installing a fence or deck, doing it yourself or hiring a professional, call 811 before you dig! Don't rely on memory or markings. There may be multiple utility lines in an area and they may vary in depth.

Digging without calling may disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, harm you and those around you and potentially result in fines and repair costs. Calling 811 before every digging job gets your underground utility lines marked for free and helps prevent undesired consequences.

For more information, go to Texas 811