Oak Ridge North, TX

In observance of Juneteenth, City Hall will be closed Friday, June 19.

Regular business hours will resume on Monday.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Juneteenth as we honor this important day in our nation's history.

🏡 Planning a home improvement project or business renovation in Oak Ridge North?
Before you begin work, it’s important to know whether a permit is required. Permits help ensure projects are completed safely, meet building codes, and protect property owners and neighbors.
Common projects that typically require permits include:
✔️ New construction and additions
✔️ Roofing projects
✔️ Fences
✔️ Swimming pools
✔️ Generators
✔️ Irrigation systems
✔️ Signs and commercial improvements
✔️ Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas work that involves new installations, replacements, or modifications
Work that is generally exempt from permits includes:
• Interior painting, wallpaper, flooring, tiling, cabinets, countertops, and similar cosmetic finishes
• Playground equipment and swing sets
• Portable heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment
• Minor repairs such as clearing plumbing stoppages or repairing leaks that do not require replacing pipes or fixtures
• Replacing lamps and connecting portable electrical equipment to existing outlets
• Certain shallow prefabricated pools (less than 24 inches deep)
For commercial properties, some additional exemptions may apply, such as certain retaining walls under 4 feet, small water tanks, temporary stage sets, and limited agricultural shade structures.
Because every project is different, permit requirements can vary based on the scope of work. When in doubt, please contact the Building Department before starting your project.
📧 [email protected]
📞 (832) 381-3301
A quick call or email can save time, money, and potential code violations later.

Due to the weather, the pool will be closed for the remainder of the evening.

We hope to see everyone back soon—stay safe and enjoy the rest of your night! ☔️🏊‍♀️😊

For immediate release:

Tonight’s City Council meeting was filled with special recognitions and celebrations for members of the Oak Ridge North team and community leadership.

Congratulations to Lt. Craig on his promotion within the Police Department, and welcome to our newly sworn-in officers as they took their Oath of Office to begin serving the Oak Ridge North community.

We also recognized two employees for 20 years of dedicated service to the City:
• Lt. Ralph Craig – Police Department
• Luis Barcenas – Public Works Department

Additionally, Certificates of Election were presented to Mayor Paul Bond and Council Members Rick Moffatt and Alex Jones as they begin their new terms serving the residents of Oak Ridge North.

The City also welcomed John Planchard and Bruce Bernhoft, who were officially sworn in to serve on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board.

Thank you to each of these individuals for their dedication, leadership, and continued service to our community. Congratulations to all recognized this evening!