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Public Works –

Development

Services

Mission Statement

We lead by exceptional customer service in partnering with the citizens and development community of the City
of Watauga in building and revitalizing our neighborhoods promoting quality development and planning services
to enhance the quality of life for all citizens and visitors.
Department Overview

The Development Services Division consists of several different sections, including planning & zoning,
engineering, building inspections, and permitting. The following are services provided within the Development
Services Division of Public Works:

• Provide quality oversight of development, revitalization, ordinance administration and enforcement.
• Engineering and Building Inspection ensure that all plans and projects submitted meet the city
specification through plan review and field inspections.
• Customer Service and attention to detail through the permit and inspection process.

Highlights/Achievements for FY2024

• Completed 608 single family rental inspections.
• Completed 768 plumbing inspections.
• Completed 266 mechanical inspections.
• Completed 466 electrical inspections.
• Completed installation inspection of Hightower Estates detention pond.
• Completed installation inspection of fleet building expansion fire suppression service tab.
• Completed water wastewater projects 1 & 4.
• Completed CDBG 48 – Emerson Drive.
• Completed Whitley Road Phase 4.

Goals/Objectives for FY2025

• Support the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
• Provide timely and accurate plan review for contractors and developers.
• Enhance technical knowledge of staff through in-house and outside training sources.
• Engineering inspection will ensure that all plans and projects submitted meet the city specifications
through plan review and field inspections.
• Building inspections will ensure that all construction, remodel, alteration plans, and projects submitted
meet city, state, and federal specifications through plan review and field inspections.
• Continue to maximize revitalization efforts (Tarrant County Home Program) within the city to allow for the
most effective use of funds allowed for repairing and maintaining housing.

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