• All new construction requires approval. New home construction, as well as additions, remodeling, and fences to present homes, will require a stamped city permit. Construction plans for the project must also be submitted to the Spanish Grant Beach Architectural Committee for approval before construction can begin.

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• All construction and remodeling require City of Galveston permits. The City of Galveston requires permits for all new construction AND remodeling.

  • Click to view these documents in Portable Document Format (PDF):

    • City of Galveston Building Permit Application

    • City of Galveston Building Permit Checklist

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• All fences, including repairs/replacements, require a city permit.​

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• All structures must maintain the required front, side, and rear yard setbacks from the property line. Spanish Grant setbacks are different from city setbacks and will override. (Please refer to deed restrictions for your lot and section.)

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• All construction south of FM 3005 requires a Beachfront Construction Certificate. Construction includes, but is not limited to, new structures, additions, dune walkovers, driveways/slabs, and sand fences.