Building & Development Department
Physical Address: 101 E Main St. Robstown, TX 78380
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 872 Robstown, TX 78380
Phone: 361-387-4589 Press 5 for Quality Control
Hours: 8a.m.-5p.m.
Permitting Hours: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Email: qc_hub@cityofrobstown.com
Staff:
Jerry Velasco, Building Official,
Cornelius Lucio, Assistant Building Official,
Ginny B. Perez, Administrative Manager,
Ludy Vasquez, Administrative Assistant,
Duties & Responsibilities
The Department of Building & Development is comprised of several divisions that include Minor Planning, Zoning Administration, Building Permitting & Inspections.
All requests for plats, rezoning, conditional use permits, variances, building permits, certificate of occupancy, and other related function are handled through this department, with related fees being collected by the Inspection’s Department.
The Building Department reviews and approves all building plans in accordance with building codes and the subdivision and zoning ordinances, and inspects residential, commercial and industrial building activity.
Mission Statement
To enhance the environment and economic development of the City of Robstown through an orderly program that seeks to educate the public on the purpose and goals of the Code Enforcement Inspection Program. Through this education, we hope to gain willing compliance and to encourage citizen participation and cooperation. A “Team” effort to eliminate nuisances by encouraging responsible property maintenance will assist in providing a safe, clean and disease-free environment for the citizens of Robstown.
INSPECTION SCHEDULING OPTIONS:
To schedule an inspection:
- You may send an email to QC_Hub@cityofrobstown.com
- You may contact our office at (361) 387-4589 Option 5 for Quality Control.
When scheduling an inspection please include the following information:
- Permit #
- Address
- Contractor
- Owner
- Phone #
- Type of Inspection
IMPORTANT NOTE: If fees are outstanding, they must be paid before any inspections will be scheduled. This includes any tap fees or administrative penalties assessed for work without a permit.
Any inspection requested before 7:00 a.m. will be scheduled for that day. Inspections requested after 7:00 a.m. will be made the following business day. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. An inspection may be delayed if any needed information is not given.
Method of Payment: Check or Money Order Only
APPLICATION
Any person desiring to engage in any activity mentioned in section 4.05.031 shall make written application to the city secretary for a license so to do, which application shall show the name and address of the person the applicant represents, the kind of goods offered for sale, and whether the applicant, upon any sale or order, shall demand or accept a payment or deposit of money in advance of final delivery, and the period of time the applicant wishes to sell or solicit in the city.
FEE
The fee for an itinerant merchant’s or itinerant vendor’s license shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for a period of one (1) year from the date issued or twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per quarter. When any person engages in any activity mentioned in section 4.05.031 through one or more agents or employees, he shall, in addition to such fee, pay a license fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for each agent or employee so engaged in. The fees provided for herein shall be deposited to the general fund of the city. (Ordinance 858, sec. I, adopted 12/9/91)