Development Services

Inspections & Code Division                                                                                                                                   

The Development Services Department consists of a building official, code compliance officer, and an administrative assistant to coordinate its efforts. The Assistant City Manager supervises this function. Our goal is to offer the citizens of Live Oak a safe environment by insuring compliance with building codes and city ordinances. 

Development Services enforces the building, residential, electrical, energy, gas, mechanical, plumbing and backflow and cross-connection codes adopted by the City through permits and inspections. Provides support and enforcement of the City's Codes in cooperation with Planning and Zoning and Economic & Community Development. Resolves complaints received by the public concerning alleged code violations. Conducts a careful plan review of all proposed residential and commercial construction within the city limits. Assists the Health Official by issuing food establishment permits, while providing information necessary for the maintenance of sanitation within food environments. Assists Public Works in maintaining records concerning backflow devices in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations.  Coordinates with the Fire Department for Knox Box installations, Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler permits and inspections.

 Staff Contact Information:

Kenneth Steiner – Building Official                     (210) 653.9140 extension 250
John Dalton – Code Enforcement                        (210) 653.9140 extension 245
Donna Lowder – Admin. Assistant                      (210) 653.9140 extension 244