Concrete and flatwork · Lubbock, TX
Concrete permits and rules in Lubbock, TX
When driveways, approaches, sidewalks, and slabs need a permit here, and who can pull it.
Concrete permits and rules in Lubbock
In Lubbock, driveways, patios and walks inside your property line usually need no permit unless over 30 inches high or over a basement. Approaches, curb cuts and public sidewalks are in the right-of-way and need a ROW permit, an 811 ticket, and work to the city's Standard Details. Contractors must register with Building Safety.
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- Work in the right-of-way
- Height or structures under the slab
- Historic districts and zoning
- Contractor registration
Rules in Lubbock
In Lubbock, a driveway or sidewalk inside your property lines usually needs no permit unless it is over 30 inches high or over a basement or other underground structure. Work outside the property line needs a permit, and driveway approaches and most street-side sidewalks are usually in the right-of-way. Historic districts and zoning can add requirements.
Contractors pulling permits in Lubbock register with Building Safety, with proof of general liability insurance (at least $100,000) or a $20,000 compliance bond. Work in the right-of-way also needs right-of-way user registration with the Engineering Department.
Source: City of Lubbock, Building Safety FAQs; Lubbock Code Chapter 37