About Us
Whether you are just passing through or here to visit, you'll find Live Oak to be the hidden gem in South Texas. Our location is very convenient to all major shopping, outdoor activities and businesses. Located just northeast of San Antonio, within the I-35 and 1604 corridor. Our community is well-known for its family friendly atmosphere, great restaurants, and excellent shopping.
The City of Live Oak is located in ideal proximity to financial, healthcare, educational, and business services. Geographically located 15 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, Live Oak is located at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Loop 1604 North in Northeast Bexar County. The City of Live Oak offers close proximity to IH-35 and IH-10. Major destination centers such as Randolph Air Force Base, regional shopping and dining, and local tourism venues such as the Alamo, the San Antonio Riverwalk, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and Sea World are all easily accessible from Live Oak.
Demographics
| Population |
1990 |
2000 |
2012 |
| City of Live Oak |
10,023 |
9,156 |
14,200 |
| Randolph Metrocom |
61,017 |
74,789 |
115,000 approx. |
| Bexar County |
1,185,394 |
1,392,931 |
1,785,704 |
Things To-Do
The City of Live Oak makes it easy to stay, play and enjoy your time in our beautiful community. Centrally located to all the major attractions in and around the San Antonio and the outlying areas, you can be rest assured knowing that you are not far away from all the activities that you and your family love. Whether visiting for the day or making Live Oak your home, staying and playing in the City of Live Oak is the easiest choice you will make!
- Blue Bonnet Driving Range
- Blue Bonnet Palace
- City Park
- Cowboys Dance Hall
- Disc Golf Courses/Live Oak Park
- Glo Golf
- Laser Legend
- Live Oak Community Pool
- Live Oak Park & Lake Fishing
- Live Oak Regal 18 Theater
- Live Oak Soccer Zone
- Midnight Rodeo Dance Hall
- Morgan's Wonderland
- Olympia Hills Golf Course
- Retama Park
- Rolling Oaks Golf Course
- San Antonio Zoo
- Schlitterbahn
- Scorpion's Stadium
- Sea World
- Six Flags
- Splashtown
- Woodcrest Park
Lodging
Make the choice to stay overnight in Live Oak, Texas! Hilton Garden Inn, La Quinta, and Hampton Inn & Suites are just are few hotels located in The City of Live Oak for your convenience. Two of our hotels are pet-friendly! While here, enjoy shopping at The Forum at Olympia Parkway, prime dining, The Live Oak Cinema, The pet-friendly Live Oak Park and so much more.
Animal Control Advisory Committee
Pictured above, Councilwoman and Representative to the Animal Control
Advisory Committee accepts a donation of money raised by two Live Oak teenagers during the
summer of 2009.
Meetings of the Animal Control Advisory Committee are conducted 3 times annually. The Committee
consists of oneHumane Society Representative, One Council Representative, One Representative
from the City's Veterinarian and oneCity Staff member. The committee monitors the work that is
conducted at the Live Oak Animal Control Facility and brainstorms ways in which our citizens can
be better served in terms of animal care and control.
For additional information on Animal Control Advisory Committee, contact
Stephanie Kinney, Animal Control Supervisor - 210.653.9140 x 2228
Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting Information
- Agenda - Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting
December 11, 2018, 9 a.m.
- Agenda - Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting
June 5, 2018 - Click Here
- Agenda - Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting
October 24, 2017 Minutes - Click Here
- Agenda - Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting
May 23, 2017 - Click
Here Minutes - Click
Here
- Agenda - Animal Control Advisory Board
December 6, 2016 - Click
Here Minutes - Click
Here
Staff Directory
Board of Adjustment Roster
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is a board that provides a vehicle for citizens to appeal zoning interpretations and decisions of the Building Official, and request variances from the City’s zoning ordinance. The main purpose of the Board is to provide a “release valve” for those situations where literal enforcement of the City’s Zoning Ordinance may impose unnecessary hardship. The Board may also make final decisions regarding changes, the reestablishment, or termination of nonconforming uses within the City. The Board currently has four (4) members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council. The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the last Thursday of the month, as needed, at City’s Council Chamber.
Qualifications for Appointment
The City of Live Oak utilizes the services of citizen volunteers to serve on all City Boards and Commissions. Boards and Commissions are integral component of the governance of the City, and therefore require the service of interested individuals who have a passion for service. The City of Live Oak’s Code of Ordinances establishes that persons who have resided in the City for at least twelve (12) months shall be considered for appointment to City boards and commissions unless otherwise provided in the Code.
How to Apply
In order to facilitate these volunteer services, the City has included a link to the application form for service on the Board of Adjustment. You may also contact Donna Lowder at 210-653-9140, ext. 2219 or Debby Goza at extension 2213 for more information on how you can get involved.
Volunteer Application For Boards & Commissions
Selection Process
Nominations to boards and commissions, unless otherwise provided by the Charter or the Code of Ordinances, shall be made by the Council members. The City Council shall confirm nominations for appointment to the board or commission in order for an appointment to be effective.
Forms and Fees
Staff Contacts
Anas Garfaoui, Assistant City Manager
210-653-9140, ext. 2286
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Agendas & Minutes 2004-2007
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| (April 1, 2004) No agenda archived |
April 1, 2004 - Minutes |
| (July 8, 2004) No agenda archived |
July 8, 2004 - Minutes |
| May 19, 2005 - Agenda |
May 19, 2005 - Minutes |
| October 20, 2005 - Agenda |
October 20, 2005 - Minutes |
| November 02, 2006 - Agenda |
November 02, 2006 - Minutes |
| July 26, 2007 - Agenda |
July 26, 2007 - Minutes |
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Agendas & Minutes 2008 -2017
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| January 24, 2008 - Agenda (Workshop) |
January 24, 2008 - Minutes (Workshop) |
| February 21, 2008 - Agenda |
February 21, 2008 - Minutes |
| September 25, 2008 - Agenda |
September 25, 2008 - Minutes |
| October 01, 2009 - Agenda |
October 01, 2009 - Minutes |
| March 25, 2010 -Agenda |
March 25, 2010 - Minutes |
| September 22, 2011 - Agenda(Reg Mtg) |
September 22, 2011 - Minutes (Reg Mtg) |
| September 22, 2011 -Agenda(Workshop) |
September 22, 2011 - Minutes (Workshop) |
| March 22, 2012 - Agenda |
March 22, 2012 - Minutes (Reg Mtg) |
| July 26, 2012 - Agenda |
July 26, 2012 - Minutes |
| July 25, 2013 - Agenda |
July 25, 2013 - No minutes archived |
| February 20, 2014 - No Agenda archived |
February 20, 2014 - Minutes (Reg Mtg) |
| August 21, 2014 - Agenda |
August 21, 2014 - Minutes (Public Hearing) |
| August 20, 2015 - Agenda (Public Hearing) |
August 20, 2015 - Minutes (Reg Mtg) |
| August 20, 2015 - Agenda (Joint Public Workshop-PZ) |
August 20, 2015 - Minutes (Joint Public Workshop-PZ) No Minutes Necessary |
| October 22, 2015 - Agenda (Public Hearing) |
Oct 22, 2015 - Minutes (Public Hearing) |
| February 18, 2016 - Agenda- Public Hearing |
Feb. 18, 2016 - Minutes (Public Hearing) |
| May 25, 2017 - AGENDA (Public Hearing) |
May 25, 2017 - (Public Hearing) No Minutes archived |
| June 6, 2017 - Agenda (Workshop) |
June 6, 2017 - (Workshop) No Minutes |
Mayor Mary M. Dennis
Email
Mayor Pro-Tem/Councilman Ed Cimics
Email
Councilman Mendell D. Morgan Jr.
Email
Councilwoman Dr. Erin Perez
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Councilman Robert Tullgren
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Councilman Aaron Dahl
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Vision:
The premier community to live, learn, work, and play.
Mission:
Serving with excellence, cultivating innovative and strategic partnerships alongside public and private investments to ensure Live Oak is resilient, inclusive, and prosperous.
Goals:
Stable
Secure
Supportive
Beautiful
Mayor Pro-Tem/Councilman Ed Cimics
Email
Councilwoman Dr. Erin Perez
Email
Councilman Aaron Dahl
Email
City Council Meetings are held on the second and last Tuesday evenings of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Live Oak City Hall, 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak, Texas.
An agenda for each upcoming council meeting is posted at least 72 hours in advance in the display case located just outside City Hall's main entrance. As a convenience to our citizens, an electronic copy is posted to this Web site at the earliest possible opportunity.
All regular council meetings are open to the public. We welcome your participation!
For more information call 210.653-9140 ext. 2213
City of Live Oak
Fee Schedule
Amendments from Ordinance 1645 are in effect as of January 1, 2023
Ordinance 1645 and Revised Fee Schedule
Animal Control Department Fee Schedule
PET LICENSING FEES
| License Type |
Fees |
| Unaltered / not chipped pets | $5.00 annually |
| Altered pets / not chipped | $2.00 annually |
| Altered and chipped pets | No charge |
| All Renewals | No charge |
| Tag Replacement | No charge |
IMPOUNDMENT FEES
| Fee Type |
Fees |
| 1st Offense — Mandatory Microchip | $30.00/animal |
| 2nd Offense | $60.00/animal |
| 3rd Offense and any additional (with Citation) | $90.00/animal |
| Every day after first day of impoundment | $10.00/day/animal |
| Fowl / other animal | $10.00/day/animal |
| Livestock | $100.00/day/animal |
MISCELLANEOUS
| Fee Type |
Fees |
| Microchipping | $10.00/animal |
| Bite Case Quarantine | $150.00/animal |
| Adoption | $60.00/animal |
| No current rabies vaccine* | $30.00 |
| No current city license* | $30.00 |
| Vaccination fee | $10.00 |
| Owner surrender | No charge |
| Altered owner surrender | No charge |
| Military owner surrender** | No charge |
| No surrenders under 4 months old |
| No surrenders over 8 years old |
*Fees applied after 2nd impound.
**With With orders showing proof of no pets allowed.
Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule
FACILITY RENTAL FEES
| Rental Type |
Fees |
Clubhouse Rentals:
Saturday/ Sunday( Resident) |
$200.00 |
SWIMMING POOL FEES
| Fee Type |
Fees |
| Daily Admission: |
| Resident | $3.00/person |
| Non- Resident | $10.00/person |
| Season Passes: |
| Resident | $40.00/person |
MISCELLANEOUS
| Fee Type |
Fees |
| Organized Event Fee* | $250.00 Initial Fee |
*At cost as approved by the City Manager or his/ her designee.
Development Services Department Fee Schedule
Commercial Building Plan Review Fee
| Project Valuation |
Fees |
| $1.00 to $1,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $1,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $100.00 plus $3.50 per $1,000.00 |
| $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $132.50 plus $3.00 per $1,000.00 |
| $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $235.50 plus $2.50 per $1,000.00 |
| Greater than $500,000.00 | $832.65 plus $2.00 per $1,000.00 |
The plan review fee is in addition to the Commercial Building Permit Fee and is due at plan submittal.
Commercial Building Permit Fee Schedule
| Project Valuation |
Fees |
| $1.00 to $1,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $1,001.00 to $50,000.00 | $100.00 plus $7.00 per $1,000.00 |
| $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 | $265.00 plus $6.00 per $1,000.00 |
| $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 | $465.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000.00 |
| Greater than $500,000.00 | $1,665.30 plus $4.00 per $1,000.00 |
Residential Permit Fee Schedule
| Plan review fee, per square foot | $0.35 |
| New, Single Family Residence (one & two family dwellings) per square foot * | $0.65 |
| New additions to residences | $0.50 |
The plan review fee is in addition to the Residential Building Permit Fee and is due at plan submittal.
Square footage is calculated using all foundation area, any covered area at the first floor, plus any second floor footage.
Miscellaneous Fees
| Contractor's annual registration fee, including renewals | $100.00 |
| Demolition Permit | $500.00 |
| Certificate of occupancy | $250.00 |
| Pre- certificate of occupancy inspection | $150.00 |
| Failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy | $500.00 |
| Signs: |
| Permit fee * | $300.00 |
| Electrical Permit fee * | $200.00 |
| Working without permits | Double fee (per trade), $500.00 minimum. |
| Failure to post city issued permit on jobsite | $50.00 |
| Restamp fee - commercial plans | $200.00 |
| Restamp fee - residential plans | $50.00 |
Temporary Banners( 30 day permit)
Permit fee * | $20.00 |
Billboard Sign Permits shall be issued on an annual basis and will expire every January 31st. Billboard sign permits shall be One hundred dollars ($100.00) plus a permit issuance fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
| Electrical Permit Fees |
| New construction single family residential * | $200.00 |
| New construction per building/ unit * | $100.00 |
| Repair/ Replacement | $60.00 |
| Solar |
| Residential Solar | $60.00, Plus $10 per panel |
| Commercial Solar* | Based on Project Valuation |
| Mechanical Permit Fees |
| New construction single family residential * | $200.00 |
| New construction per building/ unit* | $100.00 |
| Repair/ Replacement | $60.00 |
| Plumbing Permit Fees |
| New construction single family residential * | $200.00 |
| New construction per building/ unit * | $100.00 |
| Repair/ Replacement | $60.00 |
| Irrigation Permit Fees |
| Residential | $100.00 |
| Commercial * | $250.00 |
| Reinspection fee( excludes health inspections) |
| First time, per trade | $75.00, per trade |
| Each thereafter | $100.00, per trade |
* Items with asterisks indicate an issuance fee of$50.00, in addition to the permit fee
| Flatwork/ Deck | $150.00 |
| Patios/ Patio covers | $200.00 |
| Carports | $200.00 |
| Roof replacement | $200.00 |
| Sheds | $200.00 |
| Above ground pools | $100.00 |
| In ground pools | $500.00 |
| Fences | $50.00 |
| Foundation repair | $250.00 |
| Health |
| Food establishment permit | $500.00 (Annual fee) |
| Mobile Food Vendor / Temporary Establishments / Seasonal Vendor Permits | $250.00 (Annual fee) |
| Health re-inspections | $150.00 |
| Public swimming pool (annual) | $300.00 |
| Pool re-inspections | $150.00 |
Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule
FEES
All fees shall be submitted along with the appropriate certification / submittal package.
| CERTIFICATION OF PLAT EXHIBITS |
Fees |
| Subdivision Master Plan | $1,500.00 |
| Amendments to Subdivision Master Plan | $750.00 |
| Preliminary Plat | $850.00 + $15.00 per acre + $10.00 per lot |
| Final Plat * | $1,000.00 + $20.00 per acre + $15.00 per lot |
| Replat * | $1,000.00 + $20.00 per acre + $15.00 per lot |
| Minor Plat | $850.00 |
| Amending Plat | $850.00 |
| Vacating Plat | $850.00 |
* Requires plan review fee
| ZONING APPLICATIONS |
Fees |
| Specific Use Permits, including amendments | $2,000.00 |
| Planned Unit Development, including amendments | $2,000.00 |
| Zoning Change | $2,000.00 |
| Board of Adjustment | $1,000.00 (50% for homestead, with proof) |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $150.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
Fees |
| Address Verification Letter | $50.00 |
| Will serve letter | $150.00 |
| Plat waiver, special exception, variance (each) | $500.00 |
| Plat recordation fee, in addition to Bexar County fee | $150.00 |
| Plan review fee | $400.00 initial submittal, $200.00 each subsequent review |
| Subdivision Improvement Agreement | $1,000.00 |
| City Consultant / Professional Service Fee ** | At cost |
| TIA review | $500.00 |
| Tree mitigation, per inch (DBH) | $50.00 |
| Parkland Dedication and Improvement | Land Dedication, one (1) acre per 100 dwelling units |
| Fee-in lieu of parkland dedication | Parkland dedication, per dwelling unit-$350.00 |
| Fee-in lieu of parkland improvement | Parkland improvement, per dwelling unit-$650.00 |
** Applicant may be responsible to pay additional fees for any application review or pre-development conference requiring consultation with City Consultants (such as contracted engineers, planners, attorneys, architects, plan reviewers, inspectors, etc.) To the extent passible, City Staff will provide the Owner / Applicant with an estimate of fees should outside consultation be required.
Police Department Fee Schedule
ALARM PERMITS
| Permit Type |
Fees |
| Residential | $10.00 annually |
| Commercial | $50.00 annually |
| False Alarm (up to two) | no charge |
| False Alarm (3-4) | $50.00 / incident |
| False Alarm (5+) | municipal court summons / incident |
SOLICITOR PERMITS
| Permit Type |
Fees |
| Application Fee | $10.00 annually |
| Annual Fee | $150.00 / year |
| Monthly Fee | $30.00 / month |
| Weekly Fee | $5.00 / week |
| Daily Fee | $2.00 / day |
MISCELLANEOUS
| Fee Type |
Fees |
| Police or Accident Report | $6.00 / report |
| Certified Copy of Police or Accident Report | $2.00 / report |
| Fingerprint Card | $5.00 each |
| Open Records Request | subject to TAC |
Fire Department Fee Schedule
RE-INSPECTION FEES
| Fee Type |
Fees |
| Re-Inspection Fee (up to two) | $100.00 / re-inspection |
Re-Inspection Fee (3- 4) | $200.00 / re-inspection |
Re-Inspection Fee (5+) | municipal court summons / incident |
FALSE ALARM FEES (Per calendar year, January 1 - December 31)
| Fee Type |
Fees |
| False Alarm (up to two) | no charge |
| False Alarm (3-4) | $50.00 / incident |
| False Alarm (5+) | municipal court summons / incident |
MULTI FLOOR AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM/ FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS
A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) PARTIAL INSPECTIONS ARE ALLOWED PER FLOOR. IF MORE THAN THREE (3) PARTIALS ARE REQUIRED PER FLOOR A $ 50. 00 FEE WILL APPLY PER INSPECTION
| Fire Sprinklers Per Unit | $50.00 |
| Fire Alarm System Per Building | $150.00 |
| Fire Line Per Building | $200.00 |
Office of the City Secretary Fee Schedule
ALCOHOL PERMIT FEES
| Permit Type |
Fees |
| Beer on premises | $187.50 |
| Wine and beer on premises | $187.50 |
| Wine and beer, late night | $250.00 |
| Beer off premises | $30.00 |
| Wine and beer off premises | $30.00 |
| Wine only package store | $125.00 |
| Mixed drinks on premises | $375.00 |
| Mixed drinks, late night | $250.00 |
| Package store | $150.00 |
| Local distributors | $50.00 |
| Beverage cartage | $10.00 |
Note: All fees are annually. Multiple fees may apply to individual establishments, dependent on services.
COIN OPERATED MACHINE FEES
| Permit Type |
Fees |
| Coin Operated Machine | $15.00 / machine |
Note: All fees are annually. List of current coin operated machines must be provided. As new machines are added or replaced, updates must be provided.
OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS FEES
| Fee Type |
Fees |
| Open Records Request (printed) | 10 cents / page |
| Open Records Request (digital) | $5.00 / DVD |
The City Charter is the document that establishes the form of Government for the City of Live Oak. It includes provisions for our Council-Manager form of government, legislative authority of the Mayor and Council, general elections provisions, finance provisions, and several other areas outlining the government of the City.
Live Oak City Charter
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Agendas & Minutes
Tree Care Board and Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings, October 13, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting November 24, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting July 14, 2020
City Council Budget Workshop July 14, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting June 30, 2020
City Council Goals Workshop June 30, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting May 12, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting April 28, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting April 14, 2020
Special City Council Meeting March 30, 2020
