During Stage 1 or higher of drought conditions, the City requires that all developers and/or contractors working on a construction project complete and submit a Construction Site Water Permit for water use related to construction activities.  The completed application should be submitted to:

                                       City of Southlake 
                                       Public Works Department
                                       1400 Main St. Ste. 320
                                       Southlake, TX 76092

Final permit approval will rest with either the Director or Deputy Director of Public Works.  An approved permit will need to be posted or available at the construction site.

NOTE: The review process for applications is no more than 24 hours from submission date. Please plan accordingly.  

A step-by-step guide is provided below to walk you through the permit application process.                  

1. Is the City of Southlake under Stage 1 or higher drought restrictions?
     - Please check www.MySouthlakeNews.com for up-to-date information.
     - Visit Current Conditions page under the Water Conservation tab for more information on any
        applicable watering restrictions.

2. What is the definition of a construction site?
       For the purpose of applying for a Construction Site Water Permit, a construction site is 
       defined as either a multi-lot sub-division development or a commercial site that is using 
       water from a bulk meter attached to a fire hydrant.

3. Who is required to complete a Construction Site Water Permit?
       All developers or contractors working on a project that meets the 
        construction site definition in Question #2 above are required to apply for a permit.

4. What construction activities are exempt from the Stage 1 watering restrictions?
     - Allowed at any time on any day with an approved Construction Site Water Permit:
             •  Watering for dust control (Prohibited during Stage 2 except as required to protect
                 public health)
             •  Watering for sub-grade stabilization (road base preparation for paving of streets)
             •  Embedment for underground utilities
             •  Any other approved construction activity using a water truck
             •  Water line testing and cleaning
             •  Hand watering
      - Watering to control erosion in detention ponds is allowed before 10 AM or after 6 PM on
         any day with an approved Construction Site Water Permit.
      - Establishing new turf is highly discouraged at this time.The City recommends postponing 
         the installation of turf and/or landscaping until cooler temperatures. However, if hydro
         mulch, grass sod, or grass seed is installed for the purposes of establishing a new lawn, 
         the area may be watered any day of the week before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. for the first 
         30 days while it is being established with an approved Landscape Material Watering Exemption Request Application. After that, the twice per week mandatory watering schedule set forth in this stage 
         applies.

1. How do I apply for a Construction Site Water Permit
     - Complete and sign this permit application.
     - Return the completed form to the:
             City of Southlake Public Works Department
             C/O City Engineer
             1400 Main St. Ste. 320
             Southlake, TX 76092
      - The completed form may also be faxed to (817) 748-8077.

2. How will I know if my permit application is approved?
      Public Works staff will review the permit application and make a recommendation for 
      approval or denial.  Final approval authority rests with the Director or Deputy Director of 
      Public Works. Our office will contact you with a permit status.

3. What happens after your permit is approved?
     Once the application is approved. You need to do a few things:

• Come pick up the approved application from:

     City of Southlake Public Works Department              1400 Main St. Ste. 320              Southlake, TX 76092

• Complete the Utility Billing application for the temporary meter, which can be done online here, and pay the designated fee
• Pick up your temporary meter at the Public Works Operation building located at 1950 E. Continental Blvd

4. Does the Construction Site Water Permit need to be posted on-site?
     Yes.  An approved Construction Site Water Permit will be required to be posted or at least
     available at the construction site for review at the request of City Personnel.

5. Who may I contact with additional questions?

Contact the Public Works Inspector assigned to your construction project or Christi Upton, Environmental Coordinator at (817) 748-8638. If you are not sure which Inspector is assigned to your project, please call the Public Works Administration/Engineering offices at (817) 748-8098.