CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Code
Section Description
Fee
1.02
Administration
Copies of police reports
Police reports, accident report or any other report
$6.00
Public information requests
See Texas Administrative Code chapter 70, section 70.3
Health department fees
Blood pressure check
$-
Blood glucose
$2.00
Health cards/TB tests
$20.00
Copy of health card
$5.00
Pregnancy test
$20.00
Cholesterol screening
$20.00
TDaP vaccine (private stock)
$45.00
Influenza vaccine (private stock)
$20.00
Immunizations (0–18 years/TVFC)
$10.00
Adult tmmunizations (ASN)
$20.00
STI testing (by appointment)
$20.00
1.12
Library
Fees
Overdue materials - books or audio
per day
$-
Overdue materials - periodicals
per day
$-
Overdue materials - videos
per day
$-
Overdue materials - Interlibrary Loan
per day
$1.00
Lost material - retail price plus
processing fee
$15.00
Patrons returning previously lost materials which were paid for, along with the receipt, within 3 months of the original due date will be reimbursed the original cost of the item less the processing fee. Lost materials remain the property of the city.
Fees for copies
Regular photocopy
per copy
$0.15
Black and white laser copy (computer)
per copy
$0.10
Color copy (computer)
per copy
$0.25
Microfilm or microfiche
per copy
$0.25
Map printer
per copy
$5.00
Library card
No fee
Replacement Card
$5.00
Damaged-material fees
Case-by-case basis
1.13
Parks and Recreation
Fees and charges
Rentals - Broadway shelter house and regional park rotary building
Use by public
per day
$100.00
Use by corporations
per day
$125.00
Use by any organization hosting a dance
per day
$125.00
Use by not-for-profit organization
per day
$75.00
Damage and cleanup deposit
$200.00
Use of one electrical panel
$50.00
Fair theater
Four hour rental
$150.00
12 hour rental
$350.00
Deposit
$100.00
Rehearsal rental fee
per hour
$75.00
Overtime (after 12 hours)
per hour
$75.00
Projector screen
$25.00
Concessions
$150.00
Lost key
$350.00
Cleaning fee
$50.00
Rallies and meetings
Permit
No charge
CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL
Code
Section Description
Fee
2.01
General Provisions
Service fees and charges
Animal registration/license fees
Animal license fee, through local veterinary
$10.00
Duplicate license fee, through local veterinary
$5.00
Dangerous dog license registration fee
$100.00
Boarding fee, per day
All animals except livestock
$15.00
Livestock
$20.00
Impoundment fees per animal, except livestock
First time in 12-month period (refundable upon providing written proof of spaying/neutering of animal within 30 days of impoundment)
$50.00
Second time in 12-month period (base fee plus $200.00 surcharge if animal is not spayed/neutered)
$75.00
Third time or more in 12-month period (base fee plus $200.00 surcharge if animal is not spayed/neutered)
$100.00
Impoundment fees for livestock, per head
First time in 12-month period
$75.00
Second time in 12-month period
$125.00
Third time in 12-month period
$200.00
Quarantine fee, daily (10-day minimum)
$25.00
Pick-up fee for animal to be quarantined
$35.00
Redemption deposit in lieu of rabies vaccination (refundable upon proof of vaccination)
$30.00
Shipping fee for rabies test
$50.00
Wild animal for scientific or educational purpose
$25.00
Animal surrender fee
$30.00
Multi-pet/breeder permit
$100.00
Adoption fee
$25.00
CHAPTER 3. BUILDING REGULATIONS
Code
Section Description
Fee
3.03
Buildings
Building permit fees
Minimum permit fee
$45.00
New residential construction (per square foot)
$0.10
New commercial construction (per square foot)
$0.15
New construction: additions to existing buildings (per square foot)
$0.08
Moving permit (to move a building in the city)
$45.00
Demolition permit
$45.00
Certificate of occupancy
$25.00
Reinspection or red tag fee
$25.00
After-hours inspections (per hour)
$45.00
Any inspection not listed
$45.00
Roofing contractor's permit fee
$45.00
Automatic fire-extinguishing systems
$45.00
Fire alarm systems and related equipment
$45.00
Fire pumps
$45.00
Standpipe systems
$45.00
Street curb cut permit
$45.00
Street curb cut deposit
$300.00
Certificate of appropriateness
$50.00
Buildings that are to be moved to another location within the city limits or into the city limits, the inspection fee is based on the hourly rate for code administration, plus 15%, plus IRS standard mileage rate.
Contractor registration
Registration fee
Commercial roofing contractor
annual
$45.00
Residential roofing contractor
annual
$45.00
3.04
Electricity
Fees double if no license in force
*Where work is started or proceeded with, prior to applying for and receiving a valid permit
Fees doubled
Repeat offenders
$150.00
Application for permit; permit fees
Electrical permits
New commercial or residential construction (per square foot)*
$0.05
New construction, additions to existing buildings (per square foot)*
$0.05
Minimum permit fee
$45.00
Alterations to existing buildings (minimum permit fee)
$45.00
Alternating or change-out of meter loop
$45.00
Construction of meter loop
$45.00
Sign connections
$45.00
After-hours inspections
$25.00
Double fee when work commenced without permit
Repeat offenders
$150.00
3.05
Plumbing
Permits, fees and inspections
Fees
New commercial or residential construction
Drain and vent system
sq. ft.
$0.05
Water system
sq. ft.
$0.05
Gas system
sq. ft.
$0.05
New construction additions to existing buildings
Drain and vent system
sq. ft.
$0.05
Water system
sq. ft.
$0.05
Gas system
sq. ft.
$0.05
Minimum permit fee
$45.00
Alterations to existing buildings
$45.00
Sewer line or tap (repair or replace)
$45.00
Gas piping system (repair or replace)
$45.00
Water service (repair or replace)
$45.00
Lawn irrigation system (includes backflow device)
$45.00
Backflow installation
$45.00
Water heater
$45.00
Reinspection or red tag fee
$25.00
After hours inspections
$45.00
Any inspection not listed
$45.00
Landscape irrigation
Valid license required
City registration fee
annual
$30.00
Permits, fees and inspections
Backflow (see § 3.05.083)
$45.00
3.06
Mechanical work
Contractor registration requirements
Registration fee
annual
$30.00
Permits, fees and inspections
New commercial or residential construction
sq. ft.
$0.05
New construction, additions to existing buildings*
sq. ft.
$0.05
Change out
per unit
$45.00
3.09
Minimum Housing/Dangerous Building Code
Board of minimum housing standards
Recovery of costs
Work to abate a nuisance
Actual cost
Administrative fee
$200.00
If not paid within 30 days
8.00% per annum
3.11
Signs
Amendments to sign code
304.1
Sign code
Fee schedule
All signs (to include billboard, wall, pole, marquee, portable, ground, roof, temporary and projecting signs)
each
$25.00
Reinspection or red tag fee
$25.00
After hours inspections*
per hour
$45.00
Any inspection not listed
$45.00
*Investigation fee: Work without a permit
equal
up to $150.00
3.14
Public Right-of-Way
Excavations
Issuance of permit
Permit
cash deposit
Encumbrances
License required
Deposit - credited to license fee for first year encumbrance
$400.00
License
not less than
$400.00
Private license authorizing a surface encroachment
annual
Private license authorizing an air space encroachment above ground level
annual
Private license to encumber subsurface area
annual
Exemptions
Private water line with diameter of less than 1" and for distance of not more than 300'
one time fee
$85.00
Private sewer line with diameter of less than 4" or less and for distance of not more than 300'
one time fee
$85.00
Encroachment by a building
one time fee
$85.00
3.15
Swimming Pools and Spas
Amendments to 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
§ 105.6.2
Fee schedule
See § 3.05.083
*After-hours inspections (after-hours inspections are between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends and city-recognized holidays.)
CHAPTER 4. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Code
Section Description
Fee
4.03
Alcoholic Beverages
License and permit fees
State permit or license
one half of
State Fee
4.05
Junk Dealers
Fee
License fee
annual
$50.00
4.06
Massage Establishments
Fee
Permit
annual
$100.00
If the permit is obtained between January 1 and June 30 of any year, the full amount of such fees shall be paid. If such permit is obtained between July 1 and December 31 of any year, the fee shall be one-half (1/2) of such amount.
4.07
Peddlers, Itinerant Vendors and Solicitors License
Fees, renewal
Itinerant vendor's license
$75.00
Each employee who will sell, offer, exhibit or solicit orders
each
$15.00
4.08
Sexually Oriented Businesses
License and permit fees
Application fee
nonrefundable
$500.00
License fee
$500.00
Issuance or renewal of adult service provider permit
nonrefundable
$100
Issuance or renewal of sexually oriented business manager permit
$150.00
Duplicate or certified copy of license, permit or identification card
$10.00
Fingerprinting fee
each set
$25.00
4.09
Taxicabs
Operator's permit
Fee
annual
$100.00
4.11
Alarm Systems
Police department monitoring fee
Per alarm device
per month
$5.00
Permit fee
Permit or renewal of permit - every 2 years
annual
$10.00
False alarm fees
Burglar alarm permit - after 6 false alarms
from 7–12
$25.00
Fire alarm permit - after 6 false alarms
from 7–12
$25.00
Robbery alarm permit - after 6 false alarms
from 7–
$25.00
Emergency assistance alarm - after 6 false alarms
from 7–12
$10.00
Medical assistance alarm - after 6 false alarms
from 7–12
$10.00
4.12
Film Production
Application procedure
Application processing fee
each
$50.00
Use of city personnel, equipment, property
Cost of city personnel
Equipment
Property fees
Total or disruptive use (regular operating hours) of a public building, park, right-of-way, or public area
per day
$500.00
Partial, nondisruptive use of a public building, park, right-of-way, or public area
per day
$250.00
Total closure or obstruction of public street or right-of-way, including parking lots and on-street parking
per day
$50.00
Partial closure or obstruction of public street or right-of-way, including parking lots and on-street parking
per day
$25.00
Use of city parking lots, parking areas, and city streets (for the purpose of parking film trailers, buses, catering trucks, and other large vehicles)
per day
$50.00
4.13
Amusement Redemption Machine Game Rooms
Annual license fee
$500.00
CHAPTER 6. HEALTH AND SANITATION
Code
Section Description
Fee
6.03
Food and Handlers
Permit fees
Food service establishment or retail food store establishment
annual
$125.00
Food sellers
annual
$100.00
Food sellers - up to 3 months
$50.00
Food sellers - temporary - 2 weeks or less
$20.00
Other food sellers permit
Full time - yearround
annual
$125.00
Seasonal basis - six months to two weeks
$50.00
Temporary basis - less than two weeks
$20.00
6.04
Swimming Pools
Fees
Swimming pool permit
annual
$125.00
Reinspection fee
$50.00
6.05
Ambulances
Emergency medical services
Fees
Basic life support (nonemergency)
$815.00
Basic life support (emergency)
$896.00
Advanced life support-1
$1,250.00
Advanced life support-2
$1,358.00
Specialty care transport (SCT)
$2,717.00
Mileage
per mile
$16.00
Waiting time
per 1/2 hour
$54.00
Extra attendant
per attendant
$135.00
Nonresident fee
$108.00
Private transfer ambulance service
Permit fees
Annual permit
annual
$200.00
Annual ambulance inspection fee
per ambulance
$10.00
CHAPTER 7. MUNICIPAL COURT
Code
Section Description
Fee
Special expenses
Warrant fee
$50.00
Dismissal of misdemeanor charges upon completing a driving safety course
lesser of actual expense or
$10.00
Building security fund
Security fee
$4.90
Technology fund
Technology fee
$4.00
Collection fee
delinquent debt
30%
CHAPTER 8. OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
Code
Section Description
Fee
8.02
Nuisances Generally
Abatement by city
Costs charges and expenses
actual costs
Administrative expense
per occurrence
$175.00
8.03
Junked Motor Vehicles
Payment of abatement expenses
All expenses incurred charged against owner
Actual cost
CHAPTER 12. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Code
Section Description
Fee
12.12
Stopping, Standing and Parking
Restrictions and Prohibitions
Notice of overparking; charge for overparking
If paid within ten (10) days
$2.00
If paid between the tenth (10th) and twentieth (20th) days
$4.00
If paid after thirty (30) days
$10.00
CHAPTER 13. UTILITIES
Code
Section Description
Fee
13.02
Rates and Charges
Deposit required; amount of deposit
Residential
Single-family
per meter
$135.00
Multifamily on one meter
first unit
$135.00
each additional
$50.00
Commercial
Estimated 1-1/2 times monthly bill
or minimum
$175.00
Billing; delinquency
One-time penalty of total utility bill
ten (10) percent
Discontinuance of service for non-payment
Disconnect charge
$50.00
Collection fee for bad checks
Bad check fee
$30.00
Water rates
Conservation step rate structure inside city limits
Minimum monthly charge
monthly
$31.00
Single-family residential
0–2,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.12
3,000–10,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.39
11,000–25,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.82
26,000–50,000 gallons
per thousand
$3.38
Over 51,000 gallons
per thousand
$4.09
Irrigation use by commercial/residential
0–2,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.39
3,000–10,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.39
11,000–25,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.82
26,000–50,000 gallons
per thousand
$3.38
Over 51,000 gallons
per thousand
$4.09
Commercial/multifamily public entity/education
0–2,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.39
3,000–10,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.39
11,000–25,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.82
26,000–50,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.88
Over 51,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.96
Conservation step rate structure outside city limits
Minimum monthly charge
monthly
$31.00
Single-family residential
0–2,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.28
3,000–10,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.56
11,000–25,000 gallons
per thousand
$3.42
26,000–50,000 gallons
per thousand
$4.12
Over 51,000 gallons
per thousand
$4.96
Irrigation use by commercial/residential
0–2,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.56
3,000–10,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.56
11,000–25,000 gallons
per thousand
$3.42
26,000–50,000 gallons
per thousand
$4.12
Over 51,000 gallons
per thousand
$4.96
Commercial/multifamily public entity/education
0–2,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.56
3,000–10,000 gallons
per thousand
$2.56
11,000–25,000 gallons
per thousand
$3.42
26,000–50,000 gallons
per thousand
$3.51
Over 51,000 gallons
per thousand
$3.61
Sewer rates
Residential rates
Single-family dwellings
minimum
$13.00
Additional usage charge with a cap at 14,000 gallons
per thousand
$1.94
Multifamily residence
1st dwelling unit
minimum
$13.00
Each additional unit
minimum
$11.85
Additional usage charge
per thousand
$1.94
Commercial rates
All other commercial establishments
minimum
$13.00
Additional usage charge
per thousand
$1.94
Individuals not using city water estimated gallons use
minimum
$13.00
Consumer using sewer sampling and meter device
minimum
$13.00
Additional usage charge
per thousand
$3.29
Plus additional charges based on quality
Transfer service connection fee
Nonrefundable utility account transfer fee
$25.00
13.03
Water and Sewer Extensions and Connections
Connection to existing main
Connection by a developer or individual owner subject to the current estimated construction cost of such mains and their appurtenances plus 15% for engineering.
Water service tap fees
Water service tap charges
3/4" tap fee
$850.00
1" tap fee
$1,100.00
1-1/2" tap fee
$3,200.00
2" tap fee
$3,600.00
Larger than 2"
Actual cost
Utility account deposit
Single family
per meter
$135.00
Multiple family
1st unit
$135.00
each additional unit
per unit
$50.00
Commercial, institutional or industrial 1-1/2 times estimated bill
$175.00 minimum
Fire hydrant/portable meter deposit:
3" fire hydrant meter
$2,000.00
1" fire hydrant meter
$800.00
Rate adjustments
Water and sewer connection charges shall be calculated to include the costs of all mains required to serve a typical 600' length block. Cost per linear foot of water or sewer main shall be total estimated costs required to serve a typical 600' length block divided by 600 feet.
On-site mains: 100% of calculated connection charge times the total length of the main across from or abutting the lot or track of land
Along-site mains - 50% of calculated connection charge times the total length of main abutting the lot or tract of land for which connection is requested
13.04
Industrial Wastes
Permits, reports and pretreatment standards
Application for permit
Wastewater contribution permit
$250.00
Removal, transport and disposal of waste from septic tanks, grease traps, etc.
Dump fee - tank truck load of 750 gallons or less
$40.00
Dump fee - tank truck load in excess of 750 gallons
$20.00
Plus over 750 gallons -
per 100 gallons
$0.20
Annual disposal permit - prorated
per vehicle
$60.00
Transport permits
On-site sewage disposal system
$75.00
Commercial septic tank emptying
$75.00
13.06
Solid Waste
Refuse - classes of service; fees
Class 1 Service
Class 1-A One residential unit
monthly
$19.46
Class 1-B Two residential units with one water meter
monthly
$38.92
Class 1-C Three residential units with one water meter
monthly
$58.38
Class 1-D Apartment house or trailer park with four or more residential units, with one mandatory three cubic yard container
monthly
$77.84
Each additional container
monthly
$77.84
Class II Service
3 or 4 cu. yd. containers
Regular rate - 2 empties
$88.96
Regular rate - 3 empties
$133.44
Regular rate - 4 empties
$177.92
Regular rate - 5 empties
$222.40
Regular rate - 6 empties
$266.88
Reduced rate for cardboard - 1 empty
$36.55
Reduced rate for cardboard - 2 empties
$73.10
Reduced rate for cardboard - 3 empties
$109.65
Reduced rate for cardboard - 4 empties
$146.20
Reduced rate for cardboard - 5 empties
$182.75
Reduced rate for cardboard - 6 empties
$219.30
8 cu. yd. containers
Regular rate - 2 empties
$169.73
Regular rate - 3 empties
$254.67
Regular rate - 4 empties
$339.56
Regular rate - 5 empties
$424.45
Regular rate - 6 empties
$509.34
Reduced rate for cardboard - 1 empty
$73.03
Reduced rate for cardboard - 2 empties
$146.06
Reduced rate for cardboard - 3 empties
$219.09
Reduced rate for cardboard - 4 empties
$292.12
Reduced rate for cardboard - 5 empties
$365.15
Reduced rate for cardboard - 6 empties
$438.18
Shared rate/light commercial
$46.27
Special service charges
Temporary service (any size - one empty)
$63.88
Each extra empty
3 or 4 cubic yard
per empty
$34.41
8 cubic yard
per empty
$49.78
12 cubic yard Tub
per empty
$60.00
Sanitary landfill charges; use of landfill
Each secured load
per ton
$43.00
Each unsecured load
per ton
$64.50
Residents with utility bill for household waste - does not include construction debris
No charge
Baker pit - inert materials
Automobile, pickup truck (1/2 or 3/4 ton), two-wheel trailer
per entry
$5.00
One-ton truck, 4 wheel trailer
per entry
$5.00
Dump truck (4–6 cubic yards) truck (flat or grain bed)
per entry
$10.00
Dump truck (6-2 cubic yards)
per entry
$20.00
Dump truck (above 12 cubic yards)
per entry
$30.00
Residents with utility bill
No charge
Whole tires
per pound
$0.11
Tires which have been quartered, split, shredded or cut
per ton
$43.00
CHAPTER 14. ZONING
Code
Section Description
Fee
14.11
Standardized Development Procedures
§ 14.11.011
Fees
Billboard permit
$50.00
Building permit
See § 3.03.004
Certificate of occupancy
$25.00
Sign permit
$25.00
Site development plans
$50.00
Temporary use permit
$50.00
Certificate of appropriateness
$50.00
Certificate of demolition or removal
See § 3.03.004
Comprehensive plan amendment
$50.00
Special use permit
$50.00
Text amendment
$50.00
Zoning map amendment (rezoning)
$100.00
Special exception carport approval
$100.00
Variance
$100.00
Appeals to planning and zoning commission
$200.00
Appeals to zoning board of adjustment
$200.00
(Ordinance 23-3746 adopted 5/23/2023)