Did you receive a Notice of Violation and/or Stop Work Order at your construction site? Learn what steps to take to correct the issue and get back to building.
Resolution Process
Receive a Notice of Violation and/or Stop Work Order
If a suspected violation of the code has occurred, a notice would be posted prominently on your property to ensure that you’re aware of the violation.
Review the notice carefully
Make sure you understand what the violation is and what you need to do to correct it. Contact the code enforcement office if you have any questions or need clarification.
Perform temporary correction (if On-Site Sewage Facility)
This step only applies if the violation involves an On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF), also know as the septic system.
If there is exposed sewage, it must be cleaned up/corrected within 24 hours.
Temporary mitigation may involve capping of sewer pipes and/or voluntarily shutting off water to the project site.
Schedule an inspection of the temporary correction (if applicable)
Complaints involving OSSF require a Health Hazard Inspection.
Daily inspections and inspection fees will accrue until violations are satisfactorily corrected, or you will be referred to the County Attorney for civil penalties and/or criminal charges.
Inspection Team Contact Information:
- Phone: (512)854-4438
- Email Address: [email protected]
Fill Out an Application
This applies to all types of code violations.
Take the necessary steps to correct the violation within the specified deadline. If you need more time or resources to do so, contact the code enforcement office to discuss your options.
Corrective action usually consists of applying for the necessary permits
Select the permit type relevant to you and follow the steps.
Related
Apply for a Development Permit
Gain an understanding of what to expect during your development project, and start you application process.
Travis County Code
Browse the administrative code and the regulations ordered by the Travis County Commissioners Court as they relate to land development.
Permitting Center
Get started on a development project, file a complaint, or resolve a code violation.
References
Visit the Definitions subchapter of Travis County Code to learn common enforcement terminology.
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