Accessory Structure Permits

submit permit application

Ensure all items listed on the

checklists are complete and submitted to the permit clerk. Do this in person or via email to mpeterson@newarktexas.com

Download Application

contractor registration

submit permit application

Ensure your contractor is registered with the city and has paid any applicable fees.

Contractor registration form

pay Permit fees

submit permit application

pay Permit fees

Once all parts of the permit are turned into the permit clerk you will need to pay for your permit before it can be sent to plan review.

Bureau Code: 4396370

Make a Payment

PLAN REVIEW

permit issued / work begins

pay Permit fees

Your plans & application will

be sent to plan review.

Your job is to wait now. (The hard part!) This can take up to 10 business days, the permit clerk will contact you as soon as your plans are accepted or if something further is needed.

permit issued / work begins

It is now time to issue your permit.

The permit clerk will contact you regarding picking up your permit packet. This packet will stay on the work site at all times during the project.

Work can then begin!

(Be sure to call in any inspection that are needed in the process.)

Project is finished

permit issued / work begins

At this point, all work has been

completed and you are ready to

enjoy your new structure, once you complete final inspections!

BUT do not forget you need to call City Hall for all final inspections BEFORE this permit can be closed out.

(See below for applicable inspections.)

§ 27ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS.

27.1 Height
No accessory building shall exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height, nor shall it be greater in height than the main structure.

27.2 Area Regulations for Accessory Buildings or Structures in Residential and Apartment Districts

27.2.1 Front Yard:
Attached accessory buildings, including garages and carports, shall have a front yard not less than the main building, or as specified in the particular district. Detached accessory buildings, except carports, shall be located in the area defined as the side yard or rear yard.

27.2.2 Side Yard:
There shall be a side yard not less than eight (8) feet from any side lot line, alley line, or easement line, except that adjacent to a side street, the side yard shall never be less than twenty (20) feet.

27.2.3 Rear Yard:
There shall be a rear yard not less than ten (10) feet from any lot line, alley line, or easement line. Carports, garages, or other accessory buildings located within the rear portion of a lot, as heretofore described, shall not be located closer than fifteen (15) feet to the main building nor nearer than eight (8) feet to any side lot line.

(Ordinance A-358 adopted 7/16/09; Ordinance A-377 adopted 7/21/11; Ordinance A-516 adopted 1/20/22; Ordinance A-544 adopted 5/18/2023)