Miscellaneous FAQs

The sales tax rate in the City of Godley is 8.25%.

Please call the Johnson County Tax Assessor's Office at 817-558-0122.

The City of Godley does not maintain residential street lights. Street lights are maintained by Oncor and United Cooperative Services.

To report a problem contact Oncor at 888-313-4747 or go to https://www.oncorstreetlight.com:8080/, or United Cooperative Services at 817-447-9292 or 817-556-4000.

The City of Godley requires a permit for storage buildings.

Requirements are as follows:

• Provide street address 
• Note location of adjacent street(s) 
• Identify primary structure 
• Provide dimensions of proposed accessory structure 
• Note location and width of any utility easements 
• Note location of any other accessory structures, including swimming pools 
• Note setbacks from property lines and adjacent structure(s)

Minimum setbacks are as follows:

• Rear: May abut, but not encroach into utility easement. If there is no rear yard easement, minimum rear setback is (3') three feet. 
• Side (interior lot lines): May abut, but not encroach into utility easement. If there is no side yard easement, minimum side setback is (3') three feet 
• Side (adjacent to side street): Structure must be set back at least 10 feet from a side property line adjacent to a side street. If a platted building line greater than 10 feet is in place, structure must be located at, or behind platted line. 
• Separation between primary and accessory structures: Separation between these structures must be at least 10 feet.

Permits may be purchased at City Hall. Call 817-389-3539 for more information.

The City of Godley requires a permit for garage sales; however, there is no fee.

No more than one sign shall be posted on any residential property advertising such sales.

No more than three signs shall be allowed for each permit issued.

Signs cannot be placed on utility poles or on any state rights of way and may not be closer than 10 feet to the street pavement. Signs cannot be placed on vehicles. Additional sign(s) placed off premise must be on privately owned, developed, occupied property, subject to permission of the property owner.

Sales are limited to two per calendar year and are not to exceed three consecutive days in length.

Any sign in violation of the regulations is subject to removal by City ordinance, and the related sale holder will be cited.

On-premise signs may be posted 24 hours before the sale, but must be taken down within 24 hours after the sale.

Permits may be obtained at City Hall. Call 817-389-3539 for more information. 

Yes, a permit is required if fence exceeds 6 feet. Privacy fences may be no more than eight feet in height. For additional regulations, see Code of Ordinances.

Both in-ground and above-ground pools require permits.  For additional guidance, see the Code of Ordinances.  

The City of Godley currently uses the following codes:

2015 International Building Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments,

2015 International Energy Conservation Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments

2015 International Plumbing Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments

2015 International Residential Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments

2015 International Property Maintenance Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments

2015 International Fuel and Gas Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments

2015 International Fire Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments

2014 National Electrical Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments

2015 International Code Council Performance Code with related NCTCOG RCCC amendments

2017 Public Works Construction Standards, North Central Texas, Fifth Ed.

 

 

Please contact the Johnson County Election Division at 817-556-6197.

Residential
Three (3) copies of the following documentation:

• Site plan (showing drainage arrows / grading, and elevations for all four walls)
• Floor plan (optional) 
• Foundation plans 
• Energy code compliance document
• Completed application

 

Commercial

Three (3) copies of the following documentation:

• Architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plans 
• Foundation plans 
• Floor plans showing each room, proposed use, square footage of each area, and exits 
• Wall section and elevations 
• Roof framing plan 
• Texas registered professional / engineer's seal and signature is required on structural pages
• Approved site plan 

Submit COM Check or other acceptable documentation to confirm the proposed building, lighting, and mechanical systems are in compliance with the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code

Provide project number to confirm that the construction has been registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards

Remodel or Interior Finish-Out Permits
Three (3) sets of construction plans containing:

• Plot plan showing off-street parking, existing building, and address key. 
• Floor plan showing each room, proposed use, square footage of each area, and exits 
• Typical detail of non-bearing walls to be constructed 
• Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plans 
• Written confirmation that an asbestos inspection/survey has been conducted of the space to be renovated

For information on soliciting, contact City Hall at 817-389-3539.