(a) 
New construction fees.
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
New work residential
$300.00 nonrefundable plan review fee
$1.86/sq. ft. under roof
NA
New work nonresidential
$200.00 nonrefundable plan review fee
1.1% of valuation
$500.00
(b) 
Additions, alterations, and remodel and accessory structures fees.
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
Residential addition/remodel and accessory structures
$200.00 nonrefundable plan review fee
$1.21/sq. ft. under roof area affected
$500.00
Nonresidential addition/remodel and accessory structures
$200.00 nonrefundable plan review fee
0.75% of valuation
$500.00
(c) 
Demolition fees.
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
Residential demolition
N/A
$250.00
$250.00
Nonresidential demolition
N/A
$500.00
$500.00
(d) 
Plan review fee.
The fee to perform plan review shall be as listed in the table unless a third-party consultant is engaged for plan review services. Applicant shall pay the cost of the consultant’s fee for plan review services.
(e) 
Plan review addendum fees.
(1) 
Application fee for permit addendum: The fee to addend a submitted plan application shall be $50.00 (fifty dollars), which shall include the first 30 minutes of staff review time.
(2) 
For staff plan review time in excess of 30 minutes, $50.00 (fifty dollars) per hour shall be charged. The charge may be prorated in 30-minute increments.
(f) 
Miscellaneous fees.
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
Addition, remodel, repair nonresidential
N/A
2% of valuation
$300.00
Re-roof residential
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
Re-roof commercial
N/A
2% of valuation
$300.00
ROW/concrete flatwork
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
Stop-work fee
N/A
$300.00
$300.00
Temporary trailer/box
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
Special event permit
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
Miscellaneous
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
(g) 
New permit required.
A new permit must be obtained for any construction which is not completed in the allowable time period or extended. A new fee shall be required in connection with issuance of a new permit. The new fee shall be one-half the amount required for the original permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. A new permit must be obtained for any construction which has been suspended or abandoned for a period of more than 60 days. The permittee shall make a new application, resubmit plans for review, and pay a new full permit fee to resume work.
(h) 
Work without a permit - investigation fee.
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. The investigation fee in fee schedule shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by the master fee resolution as applicable.
(Resolution 17/002 adopted 2/7/17; Resolution 19/005 adopted 6/4/19; Resolution 20-002 adopted 2/18/20; Resolution 21-015 adopted 9/21/21; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023; Ordinance 25-024 adopted 9/16/2025)
(a) 
New construction fees.
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
MEP Residential
N/A
$0.15/s.f. under roof area affected
$200.00
MEP Minor
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
MEP Nonresidential
N/A
2% of valuation
$300.00
(b) 
Additions, alterations, and repair fees.
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
MEP Residential
N/A
$0.15/s.f. under roof area affected
$200.00
MEP Minor
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
MEP Nonresidential
N/A
2% of valuation
$300.00
(Resolution 19/005 adopted 6/4/19; Resolution 20-002 adopted 2/18/20; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
Fence residential
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
Fence nonresidential
N/A
2% of valuation
$300.00
(Resolution 20-002 adopted 2/18/20; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
Lawn irrigation residential
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
Lawn irrigation nonresidential
N/A
$300.00
$300.00
(Resolution 20-002 adopted 2/18/20; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
Pool/spa
N/A
$300.00 + plumbing & electrical trade validation
$600.00
(Resolution 20-002 adopted 2/18/20; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
(a) 
Fee for sign permit.
Permit Classification
Review Fee
Permit Fee
Minimum Permit Fee
Sign permits
N/A
$200.00
$200.00
(b) 
An investigation fee shall be collected in addition to the permit fee whenever any sign for which a permit is required has been installed, replaced or altered without first having obtained a permit. The investigation fee shall be two (2) times the amount of the permit fee. The investigation fee shall be collected even if a permit is not issued.
(Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
The permit for the installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system, fire alarm and miscellaneous permits are as follows:
(1) 
Fire suppression permits (construction).
Occupancy Type
Permit Fee
Minimum Fee
Residential
$75.00
N/A
Nonresidential/Commercial
1% of valuation
$75.00
(2) 
Fire alarm permits (construction).
Occupancy Type
Permit Fee
Minimum Fee
Residential
$75.00
N/A
Nonresidential/Commercial
1% of valuation
$75.00
(3) 
Misc.
Type
Permit Fee
Fireworks
$100.00
Operational Permits (IFC 105.5)*
$150.00
Temporary generators
$100.00
Temporary stages
$100.00
Tent
$100.00
*An operational permit fee will be assessed for all business conducting operations set forth in section 105.5 of the 2021 International Fire Code. A list of individual types of permits can be obtained from the fire administration office.
(Resolution 12/03 adopted 5/1/12; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023; Ordinance 25-024 adopted 9/16/2025)
(a) 
The fee to be paid by applicants who request a plat from the building department shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) per request.
(b) 
The fee to be paid by applicants who request a license agreement from the city shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per request.
(c) 
The fee to be paid by applicants who request a special sign district shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) per request.
(d) 
The fee to be paid by applicants who request a hearing before the planning and zoning commission shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) per application.
(e) 
The fee to be paid by applicants who request a hearing before the board of adjustment shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) per application.
(f) 
The fee to be paid by applicants who request an abandonment shall be $500.00 per request.
(Resolution 20-002 adopted 2/18/20; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023; Ordinance 23-021 adopted 9/19/2023; Resolution 23-023 adopted 12/19/2023)
(a) 
The applicant shall pay a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the city for a house-moving permit.
(b) 
The applicant shall reimburse the city for any personnel costs, including overhead, directly related to providing assistance to the moving activity. The building official may require a cash deposit at the time of application to ensure partial or full payment of personnel costs. The hourly rate for each police officer used for escort purposes is twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour.
(c) 
All fees shall be paid to the city at the time of application for moving permit. If escort personnel have to return, the building official may require that an additional cash deposit be paid before the house, building, or structure is to be moved.
(Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
(a) 
Fees.
Owners of property mowed to correct tall grass and weeds shall pay a fee equal to the cost of mowing plus interest at six percent from the date of mowing.
(b) 
Liens.
Property liens filed for nonpayment of fees and interest for mowing tall grass and weeds will include a legal and administrative fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
(Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). All new businesses moving into the city are required to obtain a certificate of occupancy from the building inspection division.
(Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
A reinspection fee may be assessed for each reinspection of work or a building site when the work for which an inspection has been called is not complete or is not in compliance with an applicable law or when a building site is not in compliance with or is in violation of an applicable law. To obtain a reinspection, a contractor or his representative shall appear in person at the community development department, complete a form furnished by the department requesting reinspection, and pay a reinspection fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
Editor's note–Former section A2.016 pertaining to inspection fees, was deleted by Ordinance 25-024 adopted 9/16/2025. Prior to the deletion this section derived from the following: Resolution 12/03 adopted 5/1/12; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) issues alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. The City of University Park requires an administrative review fee of $250.00 to review the initial TABC permit application/required certification form.
(a) 
Sales of malt beverage and wine for off-premises consumption.
(1) 
BF - Retail dealer's off-premises license.
The retail dealer's off-premises license (BF) authorizes the sale of malt beverages for off-premises consumption. The administrative review fee for initial permit (years 1 and 2) is $250.00.
(2) 
BQ - Wine and beer retailer's off-premises permit.
The wine and malt beverage retailer's off-premises permit (BQ) authorizes the sale of malt beverages and wine for off- premises consumption. The administrative review fee for initial permit (years 1 and 2) is $250.00.
(3) 
Q - Package store permit (wine only).
The wine-only package store permit (Q) authorizes the sale of malt beverages and wine to consumers for off-premises consumption. It includes authority for the Q permit holder to transport its inventory between its other licensed locations within the same county, to transport alcoholic beverage orders to its end- consumer customers (certain limitations apply), and to conduct product tastings on the permitted premises. The administrative review fee for initial permit (years 1 and 2) is $250.00.
(b) 
Sales of malt beverage and wine for on-premises consumption.
(1) 
BG - Wine and beer retailer's permit.
The wine and malt beverage retailer's permit (BG) authorizes the sale of wine and malt beverages for on- and off-premises consumption. It also includes authority to hold events at a temporary location away from the primary BG premises (there will be an approval process BG permit holders must follow). The administrative review fee for initial permit (years 1 and 2) is $250.00.
*Applicant must apply for food and beverage certificate (FB) with BG.
(c) 
Sales of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders.
(1) 
MB - Mixed beverage permit with FB.
The mixed beverage permit (MB) authorizes the sale of distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages for on-premises consumption. It includes authority to transport alcoholic beverages from the place of purchase to the MB's licensed premises, provide guestroom minibars (hotels), and hold events at a temporary location away from the primary MB premises (there will be an approval process MB permit holders must follow). Mixed beverage permit holder must have a food and beverage certificate. The MB permit with FB required is a designation that notes this requirement. The administrative review fee for initial permit (years 1 and 2) is $250.00.
(Resolution 21-015 adopted 9/21/21; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023; Ordinance 25-024 adopted 9/16/2025)
A fee of $50.00 (fifty dollars) shall be charged for city staff to restamp a set of contractor’s approved plans.
(Resolution 13/01 adopted 2/5/13; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023)
Editor's note–Former section A2.019 pertaining to bike share operator fee, was deleted by Ordinance 25-024 adopted 9/16/2025. Prior to the deletion this section derived from the following: Resolution 18/009 adopted 7/17/18; Resolution 23-002 adopted 2/7/2023.