The cost of construction will be determined based off the current ICC (International Code Council) cost per square foot.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
Fire inspections: $150.00.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
Inspection fee: $200.00.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
(a)
All plumbers and electricians working within the corporate limits of the city shall register with the city on an annual basis providing a copy of their license.
(b)
General contractors are required to register and provide a copy of current general liability insurance.
(c)
General contractors annual permit fee: $100.00 with annual renewal fee.
(d)
HVAC annual permit fee: $100.00 with annual renewal fee.
(e)
Permits must be completed and signed by a master electrician/plumber. Journeymen or a master must supervise construction.
(f)
No electrical permit will be issued unless the person performing such work has first registered with the city and paid an annual license fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(1985 Code, ch. 3, sec. 3(G); Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
These fees are included in the building permit fee.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
Reinspection is $75.00 per trip. The city will charge $75.00 per trip for each reinspection required to obtain approval from the appropriate city inspector.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
Before any residential or commercial building may be occupied, the city shall charge a fee of $150.00 for the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
A minimum permit fee of $150.00 is required before commencing pool construction.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
A minimum permit fee of $150.00 is required before commencing construction of a driveway approach. Construction of any driveway approach must be approved by the appropriate city official.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
Lawn sprinkler system: A minimum fee of $20.00 plus $1.00 for every 10 sprinkler heads.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
(a)
Site plan: $2,000.00
(b)
Minor plat or re-plat - amended plat: $500.00.
(c)
Land study: $1,500.00 plus $15.00 per acre.
(d)
Preliminary plat: $1,500.00 plus $5.00 per lot.
(e)
Final plat (residential): $2,000.00 plus $5.00 per lot.
(f)
Final plat (non-residential; anything other than single-family): $2,500.00 plus $15.00 per lot.
(g)
Major re-plat: $1,000.00 plus $5.00 per lot.
(h)
Commercial construction plan review: 65% of building permit fee.
(j)
Zoning change fee: $550.00 plus $10.00 per acre.
(l)
RV park development fees:
(1)
RV park permit fee: $1,500.00 plus $5.00 per R.V. space, as that term is defined in section 9.03.180(h)(2) of the Code of Ordinances.
(2)
RV park license fee: $100.00 plus $5.00 per R.V. space, as that term is defined in section 9.03.180(h)(2) of the Code of Ordinances.
(m)
In addition to any other fees, a $2,500.00 deposit will be paid at the time of submission of a preliminary plat, final plat or combination preliminary plat and final plat for review by city consultants of any facilities agreement and/or civil construction plans. At the time of final approval of any given plat, the deposit will be adjusted up or down based on actual cost of review(s) by the city consultants. An invoice for costs over $2,500.00 will be provided to the applicant or a refund to the extent actual costs are less than $2,500.00.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23; Ordinance 1227 adopted 9/19/2023; Ordinance 1247 adopted 8/21/2025)
A minimum fee of $1,500.00. Applicants are responsible for any charges assessed to the city exceeding the minimum fee (i.e., notification, and consultants). Any outstanding balances shall be remitted to the city before final approval.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23; Ordinance 1247 adopted 8/21/2025)
A minimum fee of $1,500.00 plus $5.00 per acre. Applicants are responsible for any charges assessed to the city exceeding the minimum fee (i.e., notification, and consultants). Any outstanding balances shall be remitted to the city before final approval.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23; Ordinance 1247 adopted 8/21/2025)
Moving a building: A minimum fee of $150.00.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
A minimum fee of $150.00 is required for the demolition of a residential dwelling or commercial building.
(Ordinance 1219 adopted 4/19/23)
(a)
Permit to erect, alter or repair sign.
(1)
The fee for a permit to erect, alter, replace or relocate a sign shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each sign unless otherwise stated in article 4.06.
(2)
The fees for a permit to repair shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).
(3)
When a sign is erected, placed or maintained, or work started thereon, before obtaining a sign permit, there shall be a late fee equal to twice the amount of the sign permit fee.
(b)
Permit for temporary banner sign.
The permit fee for a temporary banner sign is fifteen dollars ($15.00).
(d)
Variances.
An administrative fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be charged to all applicants requesting a variance.
(Ordinance 1002, secs. 14-3-4, 14-5-4, 14-7-4, 14-9-1, adopted 3/15/11)
The fee for a permit to construct, reconstruct, or repair any driveway, curb, gutter, or drainage facility in the streets and alleys is two dollars ($2.00).
(1985 Code, ch. 3, sec. 4)
A fee for a permit to make any excavation, cut or bore in, on, or under any street, alley, or other public easement is two dollars ($2.00).
(Ordinance 121 adopted 8/2/88; 1985 Code, ch. 3, sec. 5(C))
Awning/carport: A minimum fee of $150.00, fee-based off the complete project.
(Ordinance 1233 adopted 3/20/2024; Ordinance 1247 adopted 8/21/2025)
(a)
Qualified third-party professionals may perform plan review and inspections for home backup power installations up to 600 volts for one- and two-family dwellings.
(b)
Qualified third-party professionals include: master electrician; electrical inspector certified by the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) or International Code Council (ICC); and Texas-licensed professional engineer.
(d)
Inspections are still required for electric and gas service releases. Inspection fees apply.
(Ordinance 1264 adopted 1/15/2026)