Fee Schedule
| Square Footage | Permit Fee (NOTE: The minimum permit fee is $75) |
| 120-200 sq’ | $75.00* |
| 201-500 sq’ | $75.00 for the first $7,000 plus $4.50 for every additional $1000 in valuation or fraction thereof* |
| 501-1000 sq’ | $670.25 for the first $150,000 plus $4.15 for every additional $1000 in valuation or fraction thereof* |
| 1,001-1,500 sq’ | $871.40 for the first $200,000 plus $4.00 for every additional $1000 in valuation or fraction thereof* |
| 1,501-2,000 sq’ | $1,260.00for the first $300,000 plus $3.75 for every additional $1000 in valuation or fraction thereof* |
| 2,001-3,000 sq’ | $2,000.00 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for every additional $1000 in valuation or fraction thereof* |
| 3,001 and above sq’ | $3,775.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $ 3.25 for every additional $1000 in valuation or fraction thereof* |
| PLUS, ADMIN ISSUE FEE | $25.00 |
| *PLUS, PLAN REVIEW, IF APPLICABLE AND $100 FOR EACH TRADE ON AN UMBRELLA PERMIT | |
BUILDING PERMIT – OTHER CHARGES
Including: Repairs, Remodels, Garages, Carports, Additions, Accessory (Storage) Buildings, Fences (Residential and Commercial)
| Type of Project | |
| Small Repairs | $75.00 |
| Accessory Storage Bldg (unattached/Small shed under 200sq’) | $100.00 |
| Carport | $150.00 |
| Large Barns/Storage | $250.00 |
| Residential Remodel | $300.00 |
| Commercial Remodel/Finish Out | $1,500.00 |
| Fence Permit | |
| Commercial (not requiring engineering) | $150.00 |
| Residential (no fee if 6′ or under) | $75.00 |
ELECTRICAL PERMITS
- Residential (new construction) $ 0.0675 per square foot
- Commercial (new construction) $ 0.0775 per square foot
- Hot Tubs and Pools $800.00
- Temporary Pole $125.00
- Sign Connection $75.00
- Manufactured Home (all) $500.00
- Service $75.00 Transformers $75.00
- Motors $25.00
- Unlisted Permits (repair, etc…) $75.00 per $500.00 or part thereof in value
MECHANICAL PERMITS
- Residential (new construct and initial) $ 0.0625 per square foot of conditioned area
- Commercial (new construct and initial) $ 0.08 per square foot of conditioned area
- Change-Outs (all) $125.00
MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEES
- General inspection fee $75.00
- Reinspection fees $100.00 per violation
- Other Reinspection fees $75.00
- Inspections for release of temporary utilities $75.00
- Driveway inspection $75.00
- Culvert installation inspection $125.00
- Culvert repair or replacement inspection $75.00
- Curb cut inspection (other than Utility) $50.00
- Drainage and/or erosion control inspection $75.00
OSSF (ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES)/SEPTIC PERMIT FEES
- PERMIT FEES $550 Permits Requiring Maintenance Contracts, Testing and/or Reporting
- $350 for all other Permits
- Alterations/Extensions/Replacements/Repairs – ½ the current adopted permit fee
- Re-inspections on new installs – ½ the current adopted permit fee Texas
Administrative Code, Title 30; §285.21
PLAN REVIEW FEES
| Plan Review Fees | |
| Square Footage | Review Fee |
| 10,000 or less | $1,500 |
| 10,001 to 50,000 | $1,501.00 – $12,500.00 |
| 50,001 to 100,000 | $12,501.00 – $25,000.00 |
| Greater than 100,000 | $25,001.00 – $50,000.00 |
| ** Plan review $1,000.00 per hour | |
PLUMBING PERMITS
- Residential (new construction) $ 0.0775 per square foot
- Commercial (new construction) $ 0.0775 per square foot
- Manufactured Home (water/waste/gas) $175.00
- Lawn Sprinkler $150.00
- Backflow Test $125.00
- Unlisted Permits (repairs, etc…) $75.00 per $500.00, PLUS $10 for each additional $100.00 of value, or part thereof in value
SIGN PERMITS
*** If signs require electricity, a separate permit is required.
| Commercial | 1 to 50 square feet | $50.00 |
| Commercial | 51 to 100 square feet | $100.00 |
| Commercial | 101 to 200 square feet | $200.00 |
| Commercial | 201 or over square feet | $300.00 |
| Temporary/Portable | 30 day permit | $25.00 |
| Temporary/Portable | 180 day permit | $50.00 |
| ** Political signs are exempt from permitting requirements. | ||
SOLICITING PERMITS
- Application fee (includes 2 agents, 1 year) $100.00
- Each additional agent at time of permit $50.00
- Substitute or additional agent during permit $75.00
- Mandatory background check $75 per applicant, if one is not provided to the city
TEMPORARY BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Temporary Business Permit (6 mos per yr) $100.00
TRADE REGISTRATION FEES (ANNUAL)
Anyone desiring to do work, for which a construction permit is required, is to register with the City as a contractor. This requirement does not apply to a homeowner doing work on a single-family residence which is declared as the applicant/owner’s homestead. Renewal constitutes no lapse in registration.
New Renewal
(1) Master electrician No Charge No Charge
(2) Mechanical No Charge No Charge
(3) Irrigator No Charge No Charge
(4) Master Plumber *** Must provide verification of insurance
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEES
| Planning and Development Fees | |
| Type | Fee |
| Annexation | $75.00 per acre of private property |
| $25.00 per acre of public right-of-way | |
| Zoning and Zoning Changes | $1,500.00 per acre, for first 5 acres PLUS |
| $500.00 per each additional acre above 5 | |
| $1,500 minimum | |
| Written Zoning Verification | $50.00 per parcel |
| Official Development Plan of aPDD – Planned Development | $850.00 Administrative review |
| $2,500.00 Engineering / Building Dept Review | |
| $1,500.00 Planning Commission review | |
| $1,500.00 City Council review | |
| Phased Site Plan in Planned Developments*All developments ten (10) acres orgreater are required to phase the project. | $350.00 per acre $350.00 minimum to $100,000 maximum |
| Special Use Permit | $750.00 per application |
| Temporary Use Permit | $150.00 per application |
| Site Plan | $1,500.00 per acre, up to 5 acres PLUS $500.00 per each additional acre > 5 acres and ≤ 15 acres PLUS $250.00 per each additional acre > 15 acres $1,500 minimum |
| Variance/Appeal/Waiver | $500.00 major variance/appeal |
| $250.00 minor variance/appeal | |
| Pre-Application Review | $250.00 Administration; $750.00 Engineering per each meeting request |
| Preliminary Plat | $500.00 per application PLUS |
| $2,000 for engineering review (or actual cost, whichever is greater) PLUS | |
| For Single Family Residential $300.00 per the first acre PLUS $150.00 per each additional acre | |
| For Multi-Family or Commercial $500.00 per the first acre up PLUS $250.00 per each additional acre | |
| Final Plat | $750.00 per application PLUS |
| $2,500 for engineering review (or actual cost, whichever is greater) PLUS | |
| For Single Family Residential $500.00 per lot or tract up to 5 lots or tracts PLUS $250.00 per lot or tract, > 5 and ≤ 15 lots or tracts PLUS $200.00 per lot or tract greater than 15 lots | |
| For Multi-Family or Commercial $500.00 per acre up to 5 acres PLUS $250.00 per each additional acre | |
| Subdivision Appeal | $750.00 appeals to Planning Commission / City Council |
| Lot Line Adjustment Plat | $750.00 per lot or tract included |
| Major Error Correction Plat | $1,000.00 per lot affected by major error correction |
| Vacation | $750.00 per submittal |
| Non-Conforming Certificate Application | $150.00 each |
| Historic Preservation Fees | Landmark Designation, Individual Structure: $100.00 |
| Landmark Designation, District: $150.00 | |
| Appeal of Denial of Designation: No Charge | |
| Alteration Certificate: No Charge | |
| Appeal of Denial of Alteration Certificate: No Charge | |
| Relocation Application: No Charge | |
| Sign Plan – Comprehensive | $750.00 |
| Vesting Application | $100.00 |
| Legal/Engineering Fees | Subject to actual cost, shall be the expense and responsibility of the applicant |
*** NOTE: Acres are calculated to the nearest 1/10th
MUNICIPAL COURT
Exhibit A – Fines and Fees of the Municipal Court are established by the Honorable Judge
OFFICE SERVICES – FEES AND CHARGES
(Office and copy fees)
Notary fees $8.00 per notary signature
Certified open records certificate $5.00 per certificate
Returned check (NSF) $75.00
Copies for open records (per page) $0.10 standard size
$0.25 oversized (11x 17)
Copier charges $0.10 per standard page side
$0.25 oversized (11×17) page side
Black and white printing $0.10 per page
Color copies and printing $0.25 per page
Send/receive faxes $1.00 per page (not color faxes)
CD’s or floppy disc $0.50 each
CITY CREWS – FEES AND CHARGES
(Mowing and/or cleaning property.)
(1) City crew: $75.00 (Admin Fees)
Tractor/mower with operator $75.00/hr
Loader with operator $75.00/hr
Dump truck with operator $75.00/hr
Hand mower with operator $75.00/hr
Extra personnel $20.00/hr
(2) Contractor: Actual costs (plus $75.00 Admin Fees)
NOTES:
- All expenses including legal, engineering or surveying fees and City staff manpower expended will require full reimbursement by applicant.
- All fees and fines are non-refundable
- Fees and fines are subject to change based on City Council approval