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REGULATIONS

GENERAL REGULATIONS

The County's official regulations on platting, drainage, construction and engineering standards.

Volume I: Subdivision & Development Standards (Order 398.23)

amended 8/22/2023; effective 9/01/2023

Volume II: Drainage Design Standards (Order 398.23)

amended 8/22/2023; effective 9/01/2023

Volume III: Standard Construction Details - (Order 398.23)

amended 8/22/2023; effective 9/01/2023

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Flood Damage Prevention & Permitting Regulations - Order No. 477.23 

The County's authority to regulate floodplains and require permits dates back to 1977.

amended 10/17/2023

Septic Regulations - Order No. 134.24

Regulates on-site sewage facilities (OSSF) or septic systems

amended on 2/06/2024; approved by TCEQ on 4/04/2024

For proposed Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks, and Multi-tenant Developments, please review the following:

 

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New Location Location
302 N Monroe St (2nd floor)
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-825-5200

dod@co.ellis.tx.us

Mailing Address
109 S. Jackson St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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