Frequently Asked Questions

Any Burleson youth between the ages of 13-19. They must reside within the city limits or ETJ (extra-territorial jurisdiction) of Burleson and have completed an application. (Note: Addresses will be verified for each applicant). In addition, there are three (3) adult voting positions on the Mayor's Youth Council.

Submit your application for the Mayor's Youth Council. 

Forms are available online on an ongoing basis and will be accepted throughout the year. Mayor's Youth Council terms are from June 1st through May 31st. Complete forms will be considered for official appointment each Spring. From time to time, positions may become available in the middle of a term and complete forms received will also be reviewed for those interim positions.

All topics discussed by the Mayor's Youth Council are listed in each meeting's official agenda, which is available online prior to each meeting. Minutes are posted online after each meeting and detail actions taken by the Youth Council at its previous meeting.

The City of Burleson currently uses the following codes: 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 International Existing Building Code, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, and the 2020 National Electric Code (NFPA 70).

View the interactive zoning maps here. 

Submit an application for a plat and go before the Planning & Zoning Board and City Council for final approval. The process takes between 6 to 8 weeks from start to final approval.

View the Development Application Calendar on the Applications and Forms page. 

Article III Zoning Districts of the Zoning Ordinance lists all of the uses permitted in a particular zoning district. To verify that a use is permitted in a particular zoning district is it recommended to contact the Planning & Zoning 817-426-9611.

A pre-development meeting is a preliminary informational meeting between an applicant and the Development Assistance Committee (DAC). This meeting is used to assist the applicant prepare to submit a development application, and/or identify any major issues that the proposed project may encounter after submittal. A pre-development meeting is recommended when submitting for any commercial site plans or specific use permits to assist in the process. To schedule a pre-development meeting please contact development services at 817-426-9611.

Planning and Zoning is available to answer any questions you may have related to development in the City of Burleson.

Email: DevServ@burlesontx.com
Mail: 141 West Renfro Street, Burleson TX 76028-4261
Office: 817-426-9611
In-person: City Hall Annex (135 West Ellison Street)

City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at City Hall, located at 141 West Renfro Street.

All city councilmembers are at-large, which means they do not represent a particular portion of the community. All Burleson councilmembers represent the entire community. 

The Office of Economic Development maintains up to date demographics on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit

For a listing of properties available in Burleson, please visit the

Check out the anyone of the city’s social media accounts or YouTube channel. The City Focus newsletter is sent to all City utility customers quarterly. You can also sign up for the weekly City E-Newsletter, News Releases or calendar events. Staff also publishes Weekly Reports, Quarterly Reports, an Annual Report and the city-wide Strategic Plan. We also stream public meetings live, the video is available after the meetings for users to watch at their convenience. 

Go to the Notify Me page, then scroll down to News Flash. Click on the envelope icon next to “City Updates,” under the News Flash heading. If you have not signed in to the website (you must create a profile to use the Notify Me feature), it will ask you to sign in, then you can subscribe to receive News Releases.

The City Focus newsletter is a quarterly newsletter that is mailed to all city residents who have an account with the utility customer service division. The newsletter is also posted on the city website and can be viewed here. 

The City E-Newsletter is e-mailed to subscribers every Friday morning and you can subscribe here. 

The AARP Foundation offers free tax help to low- and moderate-income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older. AARP representatives will be at the Library and the BRiCk to offer assistance by appointment only. Current information about this year's assistance can be found here.

The conference room and meeting room are available for reservation. The conference room usage fees for non-Cardholders, businesses, and other for-profit groups is $25 minimum (1st 2 hours) plus $10 for each additional hour.  The meeting room usage fees for non-Cardholders, businesses, and other for-profit groups is $50 minimum (1st 2 hours) plus $25 for each additional hour.

You can find more information about meeting room rentals here.

Library cards are free if you live or own property within the city limits of Burleson, as well as for students, teachers and administrative staff of K-12 schools within the city limits of Burleson. Opportunities are available for non-residents to qualify for a library card through volunteer service to the library. Please contact us for more information about volunteer opportunities. For information on how to get a library card, please visit

Yes! Many digital formats are available through Libby, CloudLibrary, or Hoopla. You will need a Burleson library card to access these services through our

Yes. The Burleson Public Library offers computer sessions to library card holders. 30-minute passes are available at the library services desk for guests.

Late fees are not charged for Burleson Library materials. If an item is lost, the charge is the cover price of the item.

You may request items from other libraries by locating the item in the online catalog, then clicking on "Place Hold."

Library Catalog

Regular hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Household hazardous waste events are generally held two times a year in the City of Burleson. The events always take place on a Saturday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Only household hazardous waste from Burleson residents will be accepted. 

Residents who do want to wait until the next collection event in Burleson can take their household hazardous waste to the Environmental Collection Center (ECC) in Fort Worth. The ECC is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located at 6400 Bridge Street in Fort Worth. For directions, call 817-392-EASY (3279). 

There is no fee for dropping off your household hazardous waste, however, residents must present a water or solid waste bill as proof of residency. 

For more information, please call 817-426-9848 or visit the Household Hazardous Waste page.

HB 2305 was passed during the 83rd legislative session (2013). This bill eliminated the inspection sticker resulting in a single-sticker system and makes vehicle registration dependent on obtaining a passing vehicle inspection.

See our Drug Take-Back Program page for upcoming events. Please visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website for information on the proper disposal of medication.

As part of the Burleson Police Department's commitment to providing a safe community, a drug drop box is available in the lobby of the police department, 1161 SW Wilshire Blvd. This box is available to the public Monday through Sunday, 24 hours a day, to deposit unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications. 

• Friday, 4:30  a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday, 7  a.m. – 8  p.m.
• Sunday, 12–8 p.m.
• Monday, 4:30  a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Tuesday, 4:30  a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Wednesday, 4:30  a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Thursday, 4:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

No, you don't have to have a membership to use the facility. Day passes are available for purchase:

Children ages 10 and up can be on the lower level in the BRiCk without supervision; however, an adult guardian must remain in the building at all times and cannot leave the premises.

School-aged children are welcome to work out but must be accompanied and actively supervised by an adult at all times. Ages 16 and up can work out by themselves.

The City of Burleson utilizes Euna (formerly Bonfire), a free third party platform.

Supplier participation in the Euna (formerly Bonfire) system is not a requirement for doing business with the City of Burleson. However, it is the quickest and most efficient means for notification of bid opportunities. Bid notices are also advertised in these areas:

• On the bulletin board located at Burleson City Hall, 141 West Renfro Street.
• In the Fort Worth Star Telegram Newspaper and Cleburne Times-Review

If you have registered as a vendor you will be notified by email when the bid is awarded. Otherwise, you may contact Andrea Anderson at 817-426-9847.

The City of Burleson has adopted the 2021 International Fire Code, including our local amendments.

Complete an online request.

You must submit an application with the city secretary to run for council. During the election process the City Secretary's office announces when applications are available for pick-up.

• at least 18 years of age on the date application is made for a place on the ballot
• a citizen of the United States
• a qualified voter of the city (which in this charter shall mean a person who is registered to vote by the State of Texas, whose registration is effective in the City of Burleson)
• have been a resident of the city on the date of the election, for at least 12 months immediately preceding the date of the election
• not delinquent in the payment of taxes due the city; and
• not otherwise disqualified from serving on the City Council by any other provision of law.

Contact BTX311 to report a pothole. If you are calling after regular business hours, please leave a message.

Call BTX311 to report the location of the drainage ditch that requires maintenance. If you are calling after regular business hours, please leave a message.

Contact BTX311 to request the sweeper to come down your street.

Contact BTX311 to report this problem during regular business hours.

Contact BTX311 during regular business hours. After hours, call 817-426-9904.

Contact BTX311 during regular business hours.

Contact BTX311 during regular business hours.

Contact BTX311 during regular business hours. After hours call 817-426-9904.

The city offers weekly curbside recycling.

If your recycling was set out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day and it was not picked up, please call BTX311 during regular business hours to let us know. 

Contact BTX311 and report the damage. The department will coordinate the repairs to the cart with the service provider.

If the cold water is working then you may want a plumber or someone with plumbing experience to check it out for you. If you aren't getting any water service, contact BTX311.

Contact BTX311 during regular business hours. We may be able to help with your problem. After regular business hours call 817-426-9904.

Contact BTX311 during regular business hours. A crew will be sent to take care of the problem. After regular business hours call 817-426-9904.

Take the cap off of your sewer clean out and call us immediately. Your sewer clean out is a white (or sometimes black) pipe coming up from the ground and is usually located in your flowerbed near the outside faucet. Contact BTX311 during regular business hours and a crew will be dispatched to check out the problem. After hours, call 817-426-9904.

Not unless your meter is turning. In any case, you should contact BTX311 and let us send someone out to check.

Contact BTX311 and a crew will be dispatched to check out the problem.

• If your residential address ends in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) you can use an irrigation system to water your landscape on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• If your residential address ends in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) you can use and irrigation system to water on Thursdays and Sundays.
• All non-residential water locations (apartment complexes, businesses, industries, parks, medians, etc.) may water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Monday is a no-water day.

You have the following payment options: online through our payments website with an option for paperless billing via email; pay over the phone through our automated system at 1-877-218-6201; in person at the City Hall Annex located at 135 W Ellison St, Ste 109; mailing your payment to City of Burleson, Utility Customer Service, 135 W Ellison St, Ste 109, Burleson, TX 76028, or use the drop box on the east side of City Hall. If you have any further questions, please email the Utility Customer Service office at utilitybilling@burlesontx.com or call them at 817-426-9601. 

Visit the website www.burlesontx.com/paymybill

For bills generated from April 2024 onward, customers will need to create a new account at www.burlesontx.com/payonline, utilizing both the account number and customer ID from the updated bill. If a customer has ever created an account with Burleson Municipal Court online payment system they can use the same login for their utility bill.

You can access these bills by logging into www.burlesontx.com/paymybill as you previously did.

You can find your trash and recycling schedule using the interactive map. You may also contact BTX311 for more information.

All garbage, leaves, limbs and bulk must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the morning of collection.  Leaves are now part of your garbage collection. You no longer have to place them in the paper yard bags. Collection is twice a week for garbage and once a week for recycling.  Collection of tree limbs cut to 6-foot lengths or shorter are collected both during the weekly small bulk collection of 3 cubic yards or less (always set out on your second garbage collection day) and monthly in accordance to your respective zone on the Monday of your designated zone week. These collections are pre-set; therefore, there is no need to call for a scheduled collection. 

Contact BTX311 if you have any further questions.  Reasons for not collecting could be that the bags are over 35 pounds; there is an obstruction keeping them from getting to the collection, i.e., vehicle parked in front of item, tree or other obstruction preventing the use of the brush truck and/or late set out of these items.

No. The Solid Waste Fee is not based on frequency of collection. If the trash is set out by 7:00 a.m. and is missed, the resident may contact BTX311 and report the missed garbage.

The City's contractor will observe the following holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these holidays fall on a weekend, there will be no interruption of service. If City offices are closed for the holiday, please contact Waste Connections at 817-222-2221.

You can find your trash and recycling schedule using the interactive map. 

Contact Utility Customer Service at 817-426-9601, or in person at City Hall Annex, 135 W Ellison St., Suite 109.

There are now multiple opportunities to set out your Special Pick up items.  The monthly collection by zone for large bulk and the added weekly small bulk collection on every second garbage collection day.  Check here to determine your zone.  

For large bulk monthly collection dates, use the following:

• Zone 1 – Week of the First Monday of the month
• Zone 2 – Week of the Second Monday of the month
• Zone 3 -  Week of the Third Monday of the month
• Zone 4 – Week of the Fourth Monday of the month

Items must be set out no later than 7:00 a.m. of your zone collection week.  For weekly small bulk collection of 3 cubic yards or less, use you scheduled second collection day and set out with your garbage by 7:00 a.m. on those days.

Other disposal facilities are:

(NOTE: Fees may apply)

Southeast Landfill
898 N. Dick Price Road
Kennedale, TX
817-478-6462

City of Cleburne Transfer Station
2625 Pipeline Road
Cleburne, TX
817-641-2236

Turkey Creek Landfill
9100 South I-35W
Alvarado, TX
817-790-0311

The Household Hazardous Waste collection event is held once a year at the City Service Center. Items accepted are acids, aerosol cans, all batteries, antifreeze, brake fluid, craft chemicals, degreasers, drain cleaners, fertilizer, fluorescent lights, herbicides, household chemicals, motor oil, paints/stains, paint thinner, pest strips, pesticides, pharmaceutical, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, oil filters, solvents, transmission fluid and varnishes. There is no charge for this service, however, proof of residency will be required (i.e. photo ID and recent water bill). Please contact the Environmental Health Specialist at 817-426-9848 for more information concerning collection events or other needs.

You may also take your Household Hazardous Waste to the Environmental Collection Center (ECC) in Fort Worth. The ECC is open Thursday and Fridays from 11a-7p and Saturdays from 9a-3p. It is located at 6400 Bridge St, Fort Worth. For directions, call 817-392-EASY (3279). There is no fee, however, residents must take a City of Burleson water or solid waste bill as proof of residency. 

Outside companies can only provide commercial garbage collection service within the city limits. Any qualified commercial provider may operate within the City of Burleson. All providers must register with the City of Burleson prior to providing local commercial service. Please contact BTX311 to obtain a list of registered commercial garbage providers.

Items that crews cannot collect include, but are not limited to appliances that have not had the freon removed, automotive parts, brick, building materials, concrete, dirt, hazardous materials, oil, paint, railroad ties, rock, roofing materials, shingles, and treated lumber.

Grass clippings can go in regular bags but they cannot exceed the 35 lb. weight limit and can be set out weekly on your second collection day.

You can contact BTX311 to opt out of receiving a recycling cart.

They can be stored on the side yard, behind the building line or in a garage. 

To request a recycling cart, please contact BTX311. 

Dried-out trees should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. If you live inside the city limits of Burleson, it’s easy to recycle your Christmas tree when it begins dropping needles. Set the Christmas tree at the curb along with bulk trash, brush, limbs and yard waste during your zone collection week. The tree needs to be at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on the Monday of your zone collection week. Check here to determine your zone. You may also call BTX311.

No, recycling is taken to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Forth Worth, where items are sorted by type and prepared for recycling. It is important for residents to place only approved recyclable materials in their recycling carts to ensure proper processing. 

We accept online applications only for posted, open positions. 

• Click Career Portal for a list of open positions
• Select "Apply Now" by each desired position for which you want to apply.
• Follow the directions to complete the online application process for each desired job

No. You must complete an online application. We encourage you to upload a resume, which will pre-populate portions of your application.

The hiring manager will review submitted applications. The hiring manager will contact selected applicants for further information and to schedule interviews. Anyone that is selected to be hired will be made a contingent written job offer.

• Reference check
• Background check (including criminal history, driving record check, DOT clearing house (if CDL), education and employment verifications)
• Pre-employment drug screen/physical

You must reapply for any current and future openings.

No.

Yes.

The Wastewater Surcharge is determined and assessed by the volume of metered water consumption.

• Class 1 dischargers can anticipate a surcharge of approximately $5.95 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption.
• Class 2 dischargers can anticipate a surcharge of approximately $2.52 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption.
• Class 3 dischargers can anticipate a surcharge of approximately $3.27 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption.
• Class 4 dischargers can anticipate a surcharge of approximately $1.50 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption.

•Contact the public works department at 817-426-9830.

The City of Burleson Code Compliance Officers typically look for the following violations: 

• High grass and weeds 
• Junk and trash 
• Dilapidated fences 
• Prohibited signs 
• Temporary signs 
• Inoperable vehicles 
• Solid waste (bulk trash) 
• Parking violations (blocking sidewalk, yard parking) 
• Construction without a permit 
• All Ch. 34, Article II, Sec. 34-31 Specific Nuisances found here in the Code of Ordinances

Email: code@burlesontx.com
Call: 817-426-9600
When filing a concern about a code violation, please leave the following:

• (Optional) Your name and number/email so that we may respond back to you.
• Address of the violation 
• Description of violation (high grass, trash, fence, front, back, side, etc.)

A fence that has become dilapidated can be any or all of the following: •broken/ rotting pieces/gates •more than a 15 degrees lean •missing panels/ pickets All fences shall be maintained reasonably plumb and structurally sound and free from rotting wood or missing pieces. It is possible to remove all or portions of the fence. Call for more details, 817-426-9600

Please refer to our Household Hazardous Waste page for disposal information.

You may call 817-426-9283 or visit the shelter to inquire about animals available for adoption. Available animals can also be found on the City of Burleson’s website, or at 24Petconnect.com

State law requires that all animals that are adopted from animal shelters be spayed or neutered. Effective Oct. 1, 2015, all dogs and cats adopted from the Burleson Animal Shelter will be spayed/neutered, and have current rabies vaccinations, before leaving the animal shelter. The $140 adoption fee includes adoption ($20), basic vaccinations ($20), microchip ($15), and spay/neuter ($75) if they are under 4 months old; and the $140 adoption fee includes adoption ($20), basic vaccinations ($20), microchip ($15), rabies voucher ($10), and spay/neuter ($75) if they are 4 months and older. The adoption paperwork is filled out at the Burleson Animal Shelter, then the animal shelter staff transports the adopted pet to the contracted veterinarian where that adopted pet will be spayed/neutered and receive the rabies vaccination. You and your new pet are reunited at the veterinarian office, not at the animal shelter.

You have 20 business days from the date of the offense to take care of your citation. You can take care of it by mail or in person. A telephone call does not constitute an appearance.

Cash, Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Orders, Mastercard and Visa

You may use the Citation Search tool to find the amount of your citation. 

Burleson Fire/EMS is excited to announce that our new ambulance service will go live on October 1, 2023. Starting on this date, we will have three front-line ambulances staffed with a paramedic and EMT, providing service at the MICU (Mobile Intensive Care Unit) level, 24 hours a day. We are committed to enhancing emergency medical services for our community, and this expansion represents a significant step toward ensuring the well-being and safety of our residents.

Under the guidance of Dr. Cordova, our Medical Director, our policy is to transport patients to the closest and most appropriate emergency room while also taking the patient's choice into consideration. We prioritize the patient's condition and strive to accommodate their preferences if the requested emergency room is within a reasonable distance, such as the hospital district in Fort Worth.

In emergency situations, our primary goal is to transport the patient promptly to the nearest emergency room to stabilize their condition. Once the patient's condition is stable, further transport options with the emergency room staff may be considered to specialized facilities when necessary.

Our ambulance crews are trained to handle nuanced situations, and they have the option to consult with the Medical Director to make the best transport decision for each patient. We respect the patient's right to make informed decisions about their care and are dedicated to working closely with them to ensure they receive the best possible care. Your well-being is our priority.

Yes, Burleson Fire/EMS partners with Emergicon, a trusted third-party billing company, to process ambulance bills. Emergicon specializes in healthcare revenue cycle management and ensures efficient and accurate billing practices for our ambulance services. For more detailed information about Emergicon and the range of services they provide, please visit their website at https://emergicon.com/.

If you have specific billing inquiries or need assistance, you can reach Emergicon at 972-602-2060, and select option 1. We work diligently with Emergicon to maintain transparency and facilitate smooth billing procedures for our community members.

No, the City of Burleson Fire/EMS does not offer an ambulance subscription or membership program. Instead, our billing team is dedicated to collaborating with private insurance providers, Medicare, and Medicaid to facilitate payment arrangements for ambulance services. If you have any questions or require assistance with ambulance billing inquiries, please contact Emergicon at 972-602-2060 choose Option 1. Our commitment is to provide accessible and transparent billing practices for our community members.

Burleson Fire/EMS has a transparent fee schedule for ambulance services, ensuring our community members are aware of the associated costs. Here is an overview of our fee schedule:

• Advanced Life Support – Emergent (ALS-E): $1,600.00 to $1,750.00 - This fee applies when a patient is in a more critical condition, requiring the assistance of a paramedic for advanced life support.
• Basic Life Support – Emergent (BLS-E): $1,400.00 - This fee is for emergency transport provided by certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
• Specialty Care Transport: $2,200.00 - This fee applies to the interfacility transport of critically ill patients, which requires specially trained paramedics.
• Advanced Life Support Disposables: $400.00 - A bundled fee designed to cover supplies used during ALS-E or ALS 2 transports.
• Basic Life Support Disposables: $350.00 - A bundled fee designed to cover supplies used during BLS-E transports.
• Oxygen: $150.00 - This fee is for the provision of oxygen during transport.
• Mileage: $24.00 - A fee per mile of transport to account for the distance traveled.
• Treatment No Transport (TNT): $175.00 - This fee may be assessed when specific medical interventions are performed, but the patient is not transported to a medical facility.

It's important to note that the fees listed are subject to change, and any updates will be communicated to our community. Additionally, as mentioned any future changes to our service offerings will be made with the best interests of our residents in mind, as we remain committed to fair and transparent billing practices.

Balance billing is a practice where a healthcare provider bills a patient for the difference between the provider's charges and the amount covered by the patient's insurance, often resulting in an unexpected bill for the patient.

While Burleson Fire/EMS does engage in balance billing where approved by state and federal law, it is important to note that this practice is now tightly regulated through Texas Senate Bill 2476. The new Senate bill will eliminate most all balance billing situations, meaning that patients will not be responsible for paying any out-of-pocket costs above their deductible or payable responsibility for ground ambulance rides, even if they are transported by an out-of-network ambulance provider.

This is a significant improvement for patients, as the Senate Bill aims to protect them from surprise medical bills from ground ambulance care provided. It is also a positive development for ambulance providers, as it will ensure that they are paid for their services by the insurance provider. 

For more detailed information about Senate Bill 2476 and how it applies to ground ambulances, Burleson Fire Department provided a presentation to the council on August 21, 2023. To view the presentation, please follow this link: Council Meeting Presentation - August 21, 2023 and select option 7. F. We are committed to adhering to the regulations and guidelines set forth by this legislation to provide fair and transparent billing practices for our community members.

Yes, we have a mutual aid agreement with MedStar, and CareFlite ground ambulance will be in our city to provide backup and assist with non-emergency transfers.

Simply complete the online form and we will contact you to discuss your event. 

• Place needles and syringes in a hard plastic (ex: laundry detergent bottles) or metal container with a tightly secured lid. (The container should be labeled “Syringes,” “Sharps,” or “Needles.”)
• Keep the container out of the reach of children and pets.
• When the container is full, seal and reinforce its lid with heavy-duty tape.
• Dispose of the sealed container in the household trash. Learn more.

You can view the City of Burleson's Fire/EMS Detailed Notice of Privacy Practices here. 

There is no cost to attend the Burleson Senior Activity Center, however some programs do have a small fee.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Call for more information: 817-295-6611. 

The Burleson Senior Activity Center offers a variety of programs and events. Check out the monthly event calendar or pick one up at the Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson Ave.

No, it is not a requirement to reside inside city limits to use the Senior Center. Anyone ages 50 and older are welcome to attend classes, events and other activities put on by the center, regardless of where you live. 

The City of Burleson currently uses the following codes: 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Plumbing Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 International Existing Building Code, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC).

A Home Occupation, as defined by the City of Burleson's Code of Ordinances, is an occupation in a dwelling unit that meets the following qualifications: 

1. No person other than members of the family residing on the premises are engaged in the occupation on the premises. 

2. The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation is clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and not more than 250 square feet of floor area of the dwelling unit are used in the conduct of the home occupation. 

3. There is no visible evidence of the conduct of the home occupation from outside the building. 

4. The home occupation is not conducted in an accessory building. 

5. Any sales in connection with the home occupation are clearly secondary, and there are no sales from the dwelling. 

6. Traffic is not generated by the home occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of the home occupation is met off the street and other than in a required front yard. 

7. Equipment, processes or work is not used or conducted in the home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment, process or work is used or conducted which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises, or causes fluctuation in line voltage off the premises. 

8. The following occupations are specifically excluded as home occupations: operation of beauty culture schools, beauty parlors, barber shops, lawn mower or other small engine repair, automotive repair, television, radio, or electronic repair and bicycle repair. 

To find out where in Burleson Home Occupations are permitted, please see the Zoning section of the City's Code of Ordinances. You may contact the Development Services Department for assistance at 817-426-9611.

The City of Burleson requires registration for the following contractors: electricians, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation, back flow testers, and fire prevention. The following lists the required documents for each type of registration: 

Electrician: Copy of state license, Copy of current driver's license, Proof of insurance and Registration form

Mechanical: Copy of state license, Copy of current driver's license, Proof of insurance and Registration form

Plumbing: Copy of State license, Copy of current driver's license and Registration form 

Irrigation: Copy of State license, Copy of current driver's license, Proof of insurance and Registration form 

Back flow testers: Back flow certification card, Copy of current driver's license, Current meter calibration certificate, General liability insurance and Registration forms for Company and Tester.

Fire Prevention: $50 Fee (except for fire alarm), Copy of State license, Proof of insurance, Completed application form 

Please note: A completed form consists of business name, address, phone number, register's name, address, email address, and phone number.

The City of Burleson 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 6 feet.

Permits may be purchased at City Hall in the Building Permits and Inspections Department. Call 817-426-9632 for more information.

Yes, a permit is required. Privacy fences may be no more than eight feet in height. For additional regulations, see Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36.

Both in-ground and above-ground pools require permits as provided for in City Code of Ordinances.

There are two ways to request an inspection: Online through the City website or by calling the inspection request line number 817-426-9636. This is an automated line. You will need to provide your name, contact number, address being inspected, the type of inspection, and the application number. Your inspection request must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. the day before you need your inspection.

Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Inspections are performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you need to cancel or re-schedule a scheduled inspection please call 817-426-9632.

You can now view the requested inspections each day on one of our interactive maps.

The total height of a new or reconstructed retaining wall, and the proximity to permanent construction determines if a permit will be required.  This table provides the guidelines to determine when a permit is needed.  For more information on retaining walls, please contact Building Permits and Inspections at 817-426-9632.

Yes, permits are required. Please contact Building Permits and Inspections at 817-426-9632.

• If your residential address ends in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) you can use an irrigation system to water your landscape on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• If your residential address ends in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) you can use an irrigation system to water on Thursdays and Sundays.
• All non-residential water locations (apartment complexes, businesses, industries, parks, medians, etc.) may water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Monday is a no-water day.

Submit an application for a plat and go before the Planning & Zoning Board and City Council for final approval. The process takes between 6 to 8 weeks from start to final approval.

You go to Development Services page and go to the application & forms.

It is projected to be approximately $1.50 less than the current rate. 

The $1.50 savings assumes one 95-gallon cart for garbage and one 65-gallon cart for recycling.

There are options regarding trash that won't fit in the carts the specifics have yet to be determined; they will ultimately be decided by Council using survey data and the RFP.

We spoke with SurveyMonkey (the company who is providing the survey), and they said it did not appear to be a glitch and recommended that devices and web browsers be up-to-date before the survey is taken. Below are the images with the correlating question number. You can also contact (817) 426-9835 and request a hard copy be mailed to you or take the survey from a desktop computer, if you do not have access to a desktop computer the Burleson Public Library has computers you can use.

That is hard to say because it depends on what is inside of the trash bags and if the content in trash bags can be compressed or not. For instance if you are recycling cardboard boxes versus plastic bottles. The trash carts that are being proposed are 95-gallon and the proposed recycling carts are 65-gallons you could the gallon size of the trash bags used in comparison to the size of the carts. 

If the City continues with using trash bags and having service twice-a-week then your trash day would not be made up. Trash would be picked up on your next scheduled trash day of that week.

If the City moves to the bins with once-a week-collections than collection would shifts days but will still be picked up during that week. 

Yes! There are two types of wildflowers – annuals and perennials. Perennials come back each year on their own after becoming established. Annuals create seeds each year. Mowing annual wildflowers after they’ve created seed helps the seed drop to the ground for next year’s growth.

Plant Texas wildflowers in the fall for spring flowers. Wildflowers will begin growing leaves throughout the fall. Fast-growing annuals will start blooming in April. Perennials take longer to establish and will bloom in the first 1-2 years.

Most Texas wildflowers should be planted in late summer or early fall.

Wildflowers and native Texas grasses provide important habitat for birds, pollinators, and other small animals.

Burleson prairies are considered part of the Greater Fort Worth Prairie. These prairies contain the “big four” prairie grasses: big bluestem, little bluestem, Indiangrass, and switchgrass. Over a hundred other grass and wildflower species exist in our Burleson remnant prairies.

Since prairies have so many species of plants, there are interesting things to see year-round. Wildflowers can be observed spring through fall, Monarch butterflies can be found in large numbers during October, and migratory grassland birds often find nesting material and seeds in the winter.

A prairie refers to a plant community that is native to the ecoregion and is usually undisturbed by past farming and overgrazing from cattle. It can include rare plants that provide niches to wildlife, such as rare grassland birds.

A natural area may refer to a mixed plant community with native grasses as well as non-native plants like Johnson Grass or bushes and trees. Usually this is old farm or ranch land that still provides an important habitat for a wide range of wildlife.

College is waived for certified peace officers and for candidates that have verifiable military service with an honorable discharge.

An applicant must be at least 21 years of at the time of taking the police licensing exam. 

There is not a maximum age limit. Each applicant must meet all the hiring criteria and be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation to be considered.

If the City of Burleson recruits you prior to or while in the police academy, you will be paid while attending the police academy from your hire date forward with the City, which is set as soon as all pre-employment hiring steps are successfully completed.

The City will pay for the police academy if you are recruited and sent to the academy by the City. An employee must work for the City for two (2) years in order not to repay a portion of the academy tuition. 

The NCTCOG Police Academy is 22-24 weeks depending on holidays during the academy.

The academy is generally Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm and the two we use are located either in North West Fort Worth or Arlington. Cadets are not required to live at the academy, but must be able to transport themselves there each day. There are also some evening classes for night time practical exercises. The police academy is a paramilitary training environment with strict guidelines on uniform appearance, discipline, teamwork, and ethics. Cadets will be expected to perform physical tasks such as running, jumping, climbing, defensive tactics training, firearms training, and emergency driving training. Academic tasks will include classroom lectures to cover the various legal issues officers must comprehend. There is a lot of memorization of legal statutes and tables. The police academy classroom portion of the training is similar to that of college academics. Cadets will have to pass numerous exams and quizzes with minimum standards set by the state during the academy concluding with a state licensing exam.  

Currently the patrol division works 9 hour shifts.  Five on two off, four on three off; however, patrol schedules are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.  The department is currently evaluating a variety of 12 hour schedules. 

Yes, the City’s TMRS plan includes prior service credit, which is granted once the applicable TMRS prior service credit application is completed and approved. Two options are available, and TMRS and the City can assist in reviewing your options:

• Restricted Prior Service Credit - provides time credit for your active-duty military service or previous full-time employment with any U.S. public employer, including federal, state, county or city. There is no limit on the amount of time credit you can be granted.
• Military Service Credit - Military service credit grants you time credit for prior active-duty military service. The maximum time credit you can receive is five years.

Old Town Burleson

May 22-25, 2025

Thursday

5-10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday

Noon to 11 p.m.

Sunday

2-11 p.m.

BTX Honey Tour Carnival is a FREE community event, provided to the citizens and visitors of the City of Burleson. However, purchases will be required at particular locations. The carnival rides, games, and food & beverage areas will require a fee, purchase or sale. PLEASE NOTE: Carnival ride tickets are available for purchase on site. Tickets are $1 each and rides require 3 to 5 tickets per ride. There is also an option to buy a $30 armband for unlimited access to rides for one day. Some vendors only accept cash. 

Yes, however some activities may be postponed or rescheduled to a later time during the day if weather permits.

Please refer to the event map. A shuttle service will be offered offered every 10 minutes. 

Yes, please refer to the event map. A shuttle service will be offered offered every 10 minutes. 

The lost child area is located at the staff and volunteer tent. Please refer to the event map. This location is a good place for your family to plan to meet up if anyone becomes separated.

Yes. 

Yes, we encourage event participants to bring lawn chairs to enjoy stage concerts and performances.

Please contact the Parks and Recreation special events division for information on how to become a sponsor of the BTX Honey Tour Carnival.

Please sign up to volunteer at the City of Burleson website.

You can fill out and submit your vendor application online.

Height requirements vary by ride, ranging from 36" to 46" minimum height for solo riders. There are several rides can be ridden with an accompanying adult, regardless of height. 

Yes, but dogs are required to stay on leash at all times. 

The shuttle is a 2-3 minute ride From Burleson Collegiate High School, 517 S.W. Johnson Avenue, to the west side of the carnival grounds at W. Ellison Street.

Shuttle Schedule:

• Friday, 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 2 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
• Sunday, 4 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Contact BTX311

Utility Customer Service will be happy to assist you. 

The conference room usage fees for non-Cardholders, businesses, and other for-profit groups is $25 minimum (1st 2 hours) plus $10 for each additional hour.  The meeting room usage fees for non-Cardholders, businesses, and other for-profit groups is $50 minimum (1st 2 hours) plus $25 for each additional hour. The fees may be waived for Burleson Library Cardholders, non-profit groups (w/proof) and civic organizations.

Room reservations must occur during normal operating hours of the library. Rooms must be vacated at least 15 minutes prior to the library closing.

Youth groups are allowed to use the rooms if a responsible adult reserves the room and attends the meeting.

We require at least three business days advance notice for room reservations and allow reservations up to two months in advance.

Provide at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations. Call 817-426-9209 or email info@burlesontx.com

Check in at the desk with library staff.

The furniture may be moved, but it must be returned to the original room configuration before you leave the room. 

Burleson Parks and Recreation. For maintenance questions or concerns, please contact BTX311.

Burleson Cemetery Operators (Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home). For information on purchasing burial lots, burial services, rules and regulations, please contact Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home at 817-295-9000.

According to Cemeteries Chapter 18-56 (h) under “Cemeteries” in the City’s Code of Ordinances, the owner is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the memorial. This includes leaning monuments, changing of flowers, tidiness of décor, etc. For concerns of memorial maintenance or conditions, please contact BTX311.

The cemetery is mowed on a weekly basis. Trees are pruned annually and as needed. Landscape maintenance is performed bi-weekly. Litter and dead flowers (wilted and brown) are inspected for removal 5 times per week. Irrigation repairs are made as needed.

Only the new expansion section of the cemetery on the east side is irrigated.

The City has one official flag in the cemetery which is located on the south side at the center drive.

The cemetery is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

The City inspects for faded or outdated décor twice annually the first business days after daylight savings time adjustments.

Burleson Fire/EMS is excited to announce that our new ambulance service will go live on October 1, 2023. Starting on this date, we will have three front-line ambulances staffed with a paramedic and EMT, providing service at the MICU (Mobile Intensive Care Unit) level, 24 hours a day. We are committed to enhancing emergency medical services for our community, and this expansion represents a significant step toward ensuring the well-being and safety of our residents.

Under the guidance of Dr. Cordova, our Medical Director, our policy is to transport patients to the closest and most appropriate emergency room while also taking the patient's choice into consideration. We prioritize the patient's condition and strive to accommodate their preferences if the requested emergency room is within a reasonable distance, such as the hospital district in Fort Worth.

In emergency situations, our primary goal is to transport the patient promptly to the nearest emergency room to stabilize their condition. Once the patient's condition is stable, further transport options with the emergency room staff may be considered to specialized facilities when necessary.

Our ambulance crews are trained to handle nuanced situations, and they have the option to consult with the Medical Director to make the best transport decision for each patient. We respect the patient's right to make informed decisions about their care and are dedicated to working closely with them to ensure they receive the best possible care. Your well-being is our priority.

Yes, Burleson Fire/EMS partners with Emergicon, a trusted third-party billing company, to process ambulance bills. Emergicon specializes in healthcare revenue cycle management and ensures efficient and accurate billing practices for our ambulance services. For more detailed information about Emergicon and the range of services they provide, please visit their website at https://emergicon.com/.

If you have specific billing inquiries or need assistance, you can reach Emergicon at 972-602-2060, and select option 1. We work diligently with Emergicon to maintain transparency and facilitate smooth billing procedures for our community members.

No, the City of Burleson Fire/EMS does not offer an ambulance subscription or membership program. Instead, our billing team is dedicated to collaborating with private insurance providers, Medicare, and Medicaid to facilitate payment arrangements for ambulance services. If you have any questions or require assistance with ambulance billing inquiries, please contact Emergicon at 972-602-2060 choose Option 1. Our commitment is to provide accessible and transparent billing practices for our community members.

We are actively monitoring the need for a subscription plan. Any future changes to our service offerings will be made with the best interests of our residents in mind, as we remain committed to fair and transparent billing practices.

Burleson Fire/EMS has a transparent fee schedule for ambulance services, ensuring our community members are aware of the associated costs. Here is an overview of our fee schedule:

• Advanced Life Support – Emergent (ALS-E): $1,600.00 to $1,750.00 - This fee applies when a patient is in a more critical condition, requiring the assistance of a paramedic for advanced life support.
• Basic Life Support – Emergent (BLS-E): $1,400.00 - This fee is for emergency transport provided by certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
• Specialty Care Transport: $2,200.00 - This fee applies to the interfacility transport of critically ill patients, which requires specially trained paramedics.
• Advanced Life Support Disposables: $400.00 - A bundled fee designed to cover supplies used during ALS-E or ALS 2 transports.
• Basic Life Support Disposables: $350.00 - A bundled fee designed to cover supplies used during BLS-E transports.
• Oxygen: $150.00 - This fee is for the provision of oxygen during transport.
• Mileage: $24.00 - A fee per mile of transport to account for the distance traveled.
• Treatment No Transport (TNT): $175.00 - This fee may be assessed when specific medical interventions are performed, but the patient is not transported to a medical facility.

It's important to note that the fees listed are subject to change, and any updates will be communicated to our community. Additionally, as mentioned any future changes to our service offerings will be made with the best interests of our residents in mind, as we remain committed to fair and transparent billing practices.

Balance billing is a practice where a healthcare provider bills a patient for the difference between the provider's charges and the amount covered by the patient's insurance, often resulting in an unexpected bill for the patient.

While Burleson Fire/EMS does engage in balance billing where approved by state and federal law, it is important to note that this practice is now tightly regulated through Texas Senate Bill 2476. The new Senate bill will eliminate most all balance billing situations, meaning that patients will not be responsible for paying any out-of-pocket costs above their deductible or payable responsibility for ground ambulance rides, even if they are transported by an out-of-network ambulance provider.

This is a significant improvement for patients, as the Senate Bill aims to protect them from surprise medical bills from ground ambulance care provided. It is also a positive development for ambulance providers, as it will ensure that they are paid for their services by the insurance provider. 

For more detailed information about Senate Bill 2476 and how it applies to ground ambulances, Burleson Fire Department provided a presentation to the council on August 21, 2023. To view the presentation, please follow this link: Council Meeting Presentation - August 21, 2023 and select option 7. F. We are committed to adhering to the regulations and guidelines set forth by this legislation to provide fair and transparent billing practices for our community members.

It is a notification that advises customers to boil tap water used for drinking, cooking, ice-making and teeth brushing until tests verify the water is safe.  The City of Burleson also advises that you boil your pet’s drinking water. It is not necessary to boil water for showering or other external uses.

Water suppliers are required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to notify customers to boil water when water samples indicate contamination or when conditions exist that make the water supply vulnerable to contamination. These conditions include: 

• A drop in system pressure to below 20 pounds per square inch
• A break in a major distribution line
• A malfunction of the treatment system
• A cross-connection to a contaminated water supply

When service is interrupted and distribution lines are emptied, contaminants can enter the lines that transport water. Although waterborne diseases are extremely rare, they can be serious. The risk is higher for infants, the elderly and persons with immune deficiency disorders. The City of Burleson issues boil-water notices even if the possibility of contamination is remote because we do not want to take any chances with your family’s health.

Once a Boil Water Notice is issued, tests must be completed on the water system to ensure that the drinking water is safe for consumption. These tests take 24-48 hours to complete, and positive results are required before the boil water notice is lifted.

Boiling water is considered the safest and most effective method of water disinfection. Vigorous boiling for two minutes will kill any disease-causing microorganisms and parasites present in water. The flat taste of boiled water can be improved by aerating it (pouring it back and forth from one container to another. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or get water from another suitable source.

Even if someone has consumed potentially contaminated water from either a public water system or a private well before they were aware of the boil water advisory, the likelihood of becoming ill is low. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, with or without fever, should seek medical attention.

Yes, most pitchers that have a water filter do not filter out bacteria. If you have other filters on your refrigerator, on your faucet, or under your sink, read the package insert to see if the filter removes bacteria. If in doubt, boil the water before consuming it.

Vigorous hand washing with soap and your tap water is safe for basic personal hygiene. If you are washing your hands to prepare ready to eat food, you should use boiled (then cooled) water or bottled water with hand washing soap.

Do not use untreated tap water for oral hygiene. The CDC recommends brushing teeth with boiled water or bottled water.

The water may be used for showering, baths, shaving and washing, so long as care is taken not to swallow or allow water in eyes or nose or mouth. Children and disabled individuals should have their bath supervised to ensure water is not ingested. The CDC suggests considering a sponge bath to infants to reduce the chance of them swallowing any water. The time spent bathing should be minimized. Though the risk of illness is minimal, individuals who have recent surgical wounds, are immunosuppressed, or have a chronic illness may want to consider using bottled or boiled water for cleansing until the advisory is lifted.

The CDC recommends using disposable plates, cups, and utensils; if possible. Otherwise, household dishwashers are generally safe to use if the water reaches a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65.55°Celsius), or if the dishwater has a sanitizing cycle. Be sure to sterilize all baby bottles prior to use.

• To wash dishes by hand the CDC recommends first washing and rinsing the dishes as you normally would using hot water.
• Then, in a separate basin, soak the dishes for 1 minute in a disinfectant solution (1 teaspoon unscented household liquid bleach for each gallon of warm water).
• Let the dishes air dry completely before using again.

Yes, it is safe to wash clothes as usual.

Yes, we recommend you do. When service is interrupted and distribution lines are emptied, contaminants can enter the lines that transport water. Although waterborne diseases are extremely rare, they can be serious to humans and animals. The City of Burleson issues boil-water notices even if the possibility of contamination is remote because we do not want to take any chances with your family’s health.

Yes, it is safe to water household plants and gardens.

Permethrin breaks down quickly in the environment. The vapor phase reacts with sunlight to degrade the chemical within a few hours. If released to soil, permethrin is expected to have no mobility. Some will be broken down quickly as a vapor, while the remaining chemical will be absorbed by the soil and biodegraded in less than four weeks. If released into moving water, permethrin is expected to absorb to suspended solids and sediments. Degradation would occur within a few days.

Because the product is applied at very low concentrations, it is not likely to harm human health. At levels far higher than those used to control mosquitoes, permethrin can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. Very high doses may lead to loss of consciousness. Permethrin may make the skin and eyes redden, itch, or sting. However, the small amount used in spraying is not likely to be irritating. If you come in contact with the spray, wash your skin and clothing with soap and water.

Because mosquito control only presents a short-term exposure to very small amounts of permethrin, the EPA has concluded that its use to control mosquitoes would not present a cancer risk. Based on studies in laboratory animals, permethrin could possibly cause cancer in humans. However, the cancer occurred in animals only after being treated with very high levels of permethrin over very long periods of time.

Because the product is applied at very low concentrations, it is not likely to harm the health of adults, children, or pets. To help reduce possible contact with permethrin during spraying:

• Whenever possible, stay indoors during spraying.
• If you must go outside during spraying, wear clothing that limits skin contact with the spray.
• If you come in contact with the spray, wash your skin and clothing with soap and water.
• Wash any fruits and vegetables that were outside during spraying with water before storing, cooking or eating.
• Some individuals are sensitive to pesticides. Persons with asthma or other respiratory conditions are encouraged to stay inside during spraying since there is a possibility that spraying could worsen these conditions.
• Anyone experiencing adverse reactions to pesticides should seek medical care or call 911.
• Talk to your doctor if you have major health concerns.

It is recommended that you use products containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide). EPA has a search tool on their website that can help you search for a repellent that is right for you. Visit http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/insect/.

Because the product is applied at very low concentrations when spraying for mosquitoes, it is not likely to harm the health of pets, even if they are outside during spraying. As a precaution, pet owners are advised to remove pets, along with their food and water bowls, from outdoor areas during spraying if spraying occurs in their neighborhood.

Although the vast majority of infections have been identified in birds, WNV has been shown to infect dogs, cats, and horses. For more information, visit the CDC website.

Because the product is applied at very low concentrations, it is not likely to harm the health of livestock when used according to the label.

The amount of permethrin that is likely to enter an outdoor pond or any other body of water after spraying is very low. Therefore, it is not likely to harm the fish in your outdoor pond. At higher levels, permethrin can be toxic to fish. If you wish to reduce exposure, you can cover your fishponds with a tarp before spraying. Do not leave tarps on long enough to cause overheating or a decrease in oxygen. Some people may prefer to bring their fish to a tank inside.

Yes, permethrin is highly toxic to bees. Spraying will be performed between 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. During this time, the bees should be in their hive. However, it is recommended that beekeepers take steps to protect their colonies on nights when spraying is taking place. Practical methods include moving hives out of the treated area or covering hives with loose fabric, like wetted burlap, to keep the bees in the hive and protect them from drift. Wild bees generally nest in protected locations and should be mostly protected because they are in the nest when sprays are applied at night. Although the full impact of mosquito applications on honey bees and other wild bee pollinators is unknown, wild pollinator populations would not be expected to be harmed for long-term after sprays are discontinued.

Since permethrin droplets are designed to stay airborne for an extended period, little permethrin is expected to settle into your pool. If any permethrin does enter your pool, the water would quickly degrade it. If you choose, you can cover your pool before the spraying occurs. You do not need to take special steps or wait before you can use your pool again.

The purpose of smoke testing is to find potential points of inflow and infiltration in the public portion of the sanitary sewer system that could lead to high flows during storms. Smoke testing can also help locate the following:

• Points of groundwater or surface water intrusion into the sewer
• Any cross connections between sanitary sewers and storm drains
• Defective sewer connections that could allow sewer gases into a building

During smoke testing, field crews blow air and smoke into the sanitary sewer system in the street and monitor where smoke escapes the system. The smoke under pressure will fill the main line as well as any connections and then follow the path of any leak to the ground surface, quickly revealing the source of the problem. For instance, if smoke permeates up through a yard, it indicates breaks in the sewer line. Only enough force to overcome atmospheric pressure is required, and smoke should escape from building roof vents. If you have any doubt as to the source of the smoke in your home or yard, phone 911 immediately.

Smoke testing is the most efficient and cost-effective way to locate and identify where unauthorized water is entering the public portion of the sewer system. The smoke is harmless and will disappear after only a few minutes. The testing is also a cost-effective way to find areas of the sewer system that need improvement. Smoke testing will also help identify plumbing leaks in buildings. Sewer gases can cause health problems for building occupants. Smoke testing is becoming a requirement nationwide for locating unauthorized water problems that are threatening the ability to properly treat wastewater and costing wastewater treatment facilities millions of dollars.

NO. The "smoke" is not true smoke, but rather a mist containing a large percentage of atmospheric moisture that is highly visible at low concentrations. It will not harm your health or leave a stain and will disappear rapidly without leaving an odor. Since any vapor can be an irritant, direct contact with the “smoke” may cause minor respiratory irritation in some people.

Individuals with respiratory problems such as chronic asthma, emphysema or other respiratory conditions should avoid direct exposure to the smoke. Individuals with respiratory issues should contact BTX 311 at 817-426-9600 when smoke testing is announced.

If the smoke enters your home, the smoke is:

• Non-toxic
• Non-staining and odorless
• Harmless to humans, pets, plants, food and material goods
• Creates no fire hazard

The smoke is not harmful to pets. Any smoke that enters the building will dissipate in a few minutes.

No, provided that your plumbing is installed and functioning properly, and provided “traps” are filled with water. Drains that are used frequently should be okay. If you are not sure, simply run water down the drain for a minute to ensure that the trap is not dry. It is important to locate dry traps as they could allow sewer gases to enter the home. Dry traps are most commonly found in basement floor drains that are used only during rare flood events or in unused fixtures. Please thoroughly check your home.

If smoke enters your home during the test, it may indicate there are deficiencies in the plumbing that may allow potentially dangerous sewer gas to enter.

Since plumbing fixtures in your home or business are connected to the sanitary sewer system, there is the potential for the smoke to enter if the drains are not connected properly. This happens particularly under the following circumstances:

• The vents connected to your building's sewer pipes are inadequate, defective or improperly installed
• The traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers and other drains are dry, defective or improperly installed
• The pipes, connections or seals in the wastewater drain system in and/or under your building are damaged, defective, have plugs missing or are improperly installed

Do not become alarmed. Open windows to allow ventilation and note the location of the smoke emission; smoke will clear within a few minutes. Exit the building and notify smoke testing personnel in the area.

We recommend evacuating as a precautionary measure in case the smoke is due to a real fire rather than a test, and also since smoke in your house from this test indicates other sewer gases may also be entering the building.

The “gooseneck” or “snake” section of your drain pipe is the “trap.” The trap allows water to fill that section of the pipe completely. Since vapor and gas cannot travel through water unless under pressure, this effectively “traps” the gas in the sewer portion of the pipe. The vent on your system—the portion of pipe protruding from the roof of the building—prevents the gas from becoming pressurized and allows it to escape outside the structure. These two systems function together to keep potentially harmful sewer gases from entering your structure. If there is no water in the trap, the trap is not functioning properly. We recommend dumping water into building drains and fixtures prior to testing.

While crews might be in your area for a few hours, each actual smoke test setup takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Most houses will only be within the testing area for one or two tests.

When you receive notice that smoke testing will take place, you should check to see that all drain traps under basins, washing facilities and floor drains contain water, flush toilets and run or pour water into all drains, including unused fixtures and floor drains.

No. Inspection crews will not need to enter your home.

The purpose of the smoke test is to identify sources of unauthorized water entering the public portion of the sewer system. While it is also beneficial to note deficient plumbing connections on private property, this is not the main intent of the smoke test. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain private plumbing connections.

This testing cannot be conducted during rainy periods or very windy conditions, so it can sometimes be delayed. Also, other activities in the project may take less time than anticipated, so it can sometimes be sooner than expected. The schedule may also shift if more or fewer defects than expected are located and need to be documented.

No. However, the smoke may detect broken building sewers where there is a potential for rodent access.

Yes, smoke alarms may be activated during smoke testing. If you have any doubts about the origin of the smoke, please call 911.

There is no way smoke can plug the sewer. The smoke is made up of a vaporized substance.

Smoke may be seen coming from roof vents, building foundations, manhole covers or yard cleanouts. Smoke coming from roof vents on the roof of homes is a normal occurrence and indicates to the crews that smoke has filled all sewers. 

Smoke testing assists with locating underground connections and defects that are otherwise difficult to detect.

Yes. The city of Burleson has the legal authority to create a stormwater utility fee. This is allowed under State Law – Local Government Code 552, Subchapter C (Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act).

If approved, this fee would create a dedicated funding source to help the city maintain and improve its drainage systems—things like storm drains, culverts, pipes, and swales. These systems help prevent flooding, erosion, and other drainage problems across the community.

Everyone with a building or structure would pay the fee. That includes:

• Homeowners
• Businesses
• Schools and educational facilities
• Religious institutions
• Government buildings

Why? Because all buildings contribute to drainage runoff.

The amount you'd pay depends on how much hard surface is on your property—things like:

• Roofs
• Driveways (concrete or gravel)
• Sidewalks
• Parking lots
• Private streets and alleys
• Decks around pools

Why? Hard surfaces (also known as impervious surfaces) keep water from soaking into the ground. Instead, rain runs off and flows into the city's drainage system. The more runoff your property creates, the more it uses the system—and the more it contributes to wear and tear.

All 17,529 properties in Burleson were individually analyzed to measure the amount of impervious surface—like rooftops, driveways, and parking areas—on each one. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, along with aerial photos and site plans, the city calculated the total square footage of hard surfaces for every property.

This information was used to create the Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)—a standard unit based on the median impervious area of a typical single-family home in Burleson. The ERU provides a fair and consistent way to compare residential and non-residential properties when calculating the stormwater utility fee.

Ninety percent of residential customers would pay no more than $8 per month, and it would appear on their regular city utility bill.

If you are a resident who does not receive city utility services, the city will work with other local water providers to include the fee on their utility bills whenever possible. If that’s not an option, the city will bill you directly.

For non-residential properties (like businesses, schools, churches, and government facilities), the fee would vary based on the amount of hard surface on the property.

If approved, the stormwater fee would create a dedicated funding source to improve drainage across Burleson. It would allow the City to:

• Increase maintenance of ditches, inlets, and culverts to help prevent flooding and keep water flowing where it should.
• Free up other resources currently being used for drainage work, so the city can focus more on long-term system upkeep.
• Target upgrades to aging or undersized infrastructure, helping to reduce flood risk in neighborhoods and protect local streets and waterways.

Over time, the fee would help make Burleson's drainage system stronger, safer, and better prepared for heavy rains and future growth.

Stormwater is rain that doesn’t soak into the ground. Instead, it runs off hard surfaces like roofs, driveways, streets and parking lots. It flows into ditches, creeks or storm drains. This directly impacts the city's streets, businesses, park trails and residential properties that are next to drainage channels and beyond.

Drainage is how rainwater moves off streets, sidewalks, and homes. Pipes, ditches and storm drains help carry the water away so it doesn’t flood our neighborhoods or impact our commute. 

Flood prevention means stopping big rainstorms from causing water to collect where it shouldn’t—like in roads, yards or homes.  It also helps minimize damage to drainage channels and pipes where water flows out. 

• Some drains and pipes have decay and do not function properly during rain events, enabling water to pond, which can attract mosquitoes. 
• Many areas don't drain fast enough, so they flood during storms. 
• Creeks are washing away soil (called erosion), which damages land, undermining fences and physical property boundaries.  
• Some drain pipes and culverts are frequently clogged with mud and debris that need routine maintenance. 
• Citywide evaluations have revealed widespread drainage deficiencies. Several of the more severe locations are highlighted below.

Funding comes from several defined, approved sources — not from the city’s general street or maintenance budgets. The plan allows for funding through capital improvement project (CIP) allocations, grants, private contributions and philanthropic gifts. The city may also explore a Percent-for-Art program, which dedicates a small portion (commonly 1%) of eligible capital project budgets to art. None of these sources divert money from road or infrastructure maintenance funds. 

Think of public art like landscaping, lighting or signage that is built into a project. It is part of creating a complete, well-designed public space — not a replacement for essential services. 

Public art is a city-building tool. It enhances public spaces, supports tourism and local business visibility and fosters community pride. The plan emphasizes art that tells Burleson’s story — celebrating local identity, history, and community spirit — while also drawing visitors and contributing to economic vitality. 

Projects are identified through the city’s Capital Improvement Program and vetted by the Public Spaces and Cultural Heritage Committee, which advises on artist selection, siting and project goals. The City Council provides final approval for all publicly funded art projects. 

Absolutely. The plan mandates public engagement through surveys, neighborhood input and community representation on selection panels. Projects will include education, outreach, and opportunities for residents to help shape the story each piece tells. 

Every commissioned or donated artwork must include a maintenance plan and funding strategy before acceptance. The city’s Collection Management Policy requires regular evaluation, conservation, and transparent reporting to preserve the value of the public art collection. 

Yes. The plan calls for open calls for artists, partnerships with local schools and creative organizations and community-based mural or design opportunities. Texas artists will be prioritized wherever possible.

The assessment is required under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law. Cities are required to evaluate their public facilities, services and infrastructure for accessibility and develop an ADA Transition Plan that identifies barriers and outlines how they will be addressed over time.

Without a compliant ADA Transition Plan, the City of Burleson risks losing eligibility for state and federal funding used for transportation, sidewalk and infrastructure projects.

Robotic assessment technology allows the city to collect precise engineering measurements safely, efficiently and consistently. The robots move at walking speed and reduce the need for human crews to spend extended time in traffic.

Using this technology is more cost-effective than having human crews manually inspect more than 200 miles of sidewalk and allows for more detailed and accurate data collection than visual inspection alone.

The total contract cost is $475,000, and it covers much more than the use of robots.

The contract includes:

• A citywide ADA self-assessment of more than 200 miles of sidewalk

• Detailed engineering data collection and analysis

• Review of city programs, policies and procedures for ADA compliance

• Public engagement and stakeholder input

• Staff training

• Development of a federally compliant ADA Transition Plan

The robotic technology is only one tool used as part of this broader effort.

No. This work is a federal mandate under the ADA. Cities are required to complete and maintain an ADA Transition Plan. Completing this work helps ensure Burleson remains eligible for critical transportation and infrastructure funding.

The robots collect engineering data only, including:

• Sidewalk slope

• Travel width

• Vertical changes

• Surface conditions

• Barriers to safe pedestrian travel

No. The robots do not capture personal photographs of people, homes or private property. Data collected is used solely for accessibility evaluation and planning.

Yes. According to the manufacturer, the robots are designed to operate at walking speed and are equipped with collision detection and avoidance systems, similar to those used in modern vehicles. They are also continuously monitored and tracked during operation, and trained technicians are present to intervene if needed.

The robots are tracked and monitored through a fleet management system. If a unit experiences an issue or is damaged, the contractor is alerted and can respond immediately. As with all city field work, safety and oversight are priorities.

No. The assessment does not propose expanding sidewalk widths or redesigning neighborhoods. Its purpose is to evaluate existing conditions and identify barriers that prevent accessibility under federal standards.

Areas without sidewalks are not part of the ADA assessment itself. However, the information gathered can help inform future planning and prioritization as the city evaluates overall pedestrian needs.

Residents are encouraged to report specific sidewalk or accessibility concerns through BTX 311 by calling 817-426-9600, dialing 311 within city limits, emailing 311@burlesontx.com, or visiting www.burlesontx.com/311.

Per the Emergency Operations Center handbook (last updated 2023):

Warming shelters may be opened in City of Burleson facilities when cold weather conditions reach 32 degrees or below consistently, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated and one of the following triggers exists: 

• During the daytime hours of 6 am to 8 pm and Burleson residents are without power for more than an expected period of 8 hours or more 
• During overnight hours of 8 pm to 6 am and Burleson residents are without power for more than an expected period of 6 hours or more 
• A power grid collapse or city-wide power outage 
• An unforeseen need is present 

The city may also operate warming stations during regular business hours at open city facilities even if the above criteria are not met.

The city of Burleson is committed to caring for our community while responsibly managing public resources. Operating a facility requires significant staffing and support services. When there are no widespread power outages or immediate life-safety concerns, keeping facilities open 24 hours a day may limit the city’s ability to respond if conditions worsen or a longer-lasting emergency develops.

By managing resources carefully, the city remains ready to expand operations when needed, including opening overnight warming shelters during extended outages or sustained severe weather. This approach allows the city to stay flexible, responsive and prepared to support residents if circumstances change.

Our priority is ensuring help is available when it is truly needed and that residents know where to turn for assistance during winter weather events.