The Double Oak Gazette (Double Oak, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 1, Ed. 1, January 1995 Page: 3 of 20
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read. Fortunately, Richard Campodonico, Ex-Building
Inspector, was there to answer some of the more
common questions that residents may have about
building on their property. He also pointed out that the
ordinance book for the T own ofDouble Oak has a P AC
list in front which offers a quick look at the basics of the
town.
Information on ordinances that he gave me includes
the following:
1) On Fencing: A fence has to be built on one’s own
property (property line) and must be a minimum of 4'
high and a maximum of 6' high. It may be made of any
suitable fencing material, and it must be behind the
front comers of the house. If the back of the house
faces a street, the fence has to be 40' in.
2) On Accessory Buildings and Roofing: A resident
is allowed (2) accessory buildings per lot. If an accessory
building is over 200 sq. ft., it has to be made ofbrick like
that of the house. Roofs for sheds and other accessory
buildings do not have to have 2 5-year warranty shingles
as that of the house, as long as the roofs are compatible
in color to that of the house. (No corrugated metal.)
3) On Horses: A resident is allowed (1) horse on (1)
acre with a house. For any adjoining acreage, one can
have (1) horse per (1/2) acre.
4) On Butane Tanks: A 250-gal. butane tank has to
be a minimum of 1 O' from anything combustible.
5) On Swimming Pools: There are strict rules and
ordinances about the grounding of pools, and whether
or not one decides to have a diving board also makes
a difference. For these ordinances, see the Town of
Double Oak Ordinances or Uniform Building Code
(and Electrical Outlets).
6) Electrical Wires: A #12 wire is the minimum size
that one can put in his, or her, house unless it is of low
voltage as, for example, in burglar alarms or sprinkler
systems.
7) Driveways. Building or adding onto a driveway
requires a permit and inspection.
8) Ham Radios and Flagpoles: There is a height
ordinance of 3 O'. All poles must be placed where, if they
fall, they will fall in one’s own yard and not in one’s
neighbor’s.
9) More on Septic Systems: Before a future resident
can be granted a permit to build, he or she must have
the septic system approved.
10) On Construction in General: All permits must be
issued before construction begins.
Dorothy McDaniel, Double Oak Town Secretary,
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Mulvey, Katherine. The Double Oak Gazette (Double Oak, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 1, Ed. 1, January 1995, newspaper, January 1995; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1004793/m1/3/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed July 13, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Flower Mound Public Library.