R2021-042 2021-02-22RESOLUTION NO. R2021-42
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, temporarily
waiving building permit fees, associated with the repair of homes and
businesses damaged by the effects of the February 2021 Texas Severe Winter
Storm ("Winter Storm"), until March 31, 2021.
WHEREAS, recent severe cold weather associated with the Winter Storm resulted in a state-
wide interruption of power and water supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Winter Storm resulted in severely damaged residential, business, and utility
provider properties in the City; and
WHEREAS, a public purpose is served and it is in the City's best interests to aid and assist
affected residents and businesses required to repair structures damaged by the Winter Storm; and
WHEREAS, the building permit review and inspections process ensures compliance with
building codes and life safety that are in the best interests long-term of residents and the City; and
WHEREAS, normal building permit and inspection fees related to damage caused by the
severe cold weather related to the Winter Storm results in additional financial costs to affected
property owners, and the City desires to temporarily absorb the costs related to the staff time and
expertise to provide this service; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That building permit fees associated with the repairs of homes and
businesses damaged by the Winter Storm are suspended for forty-two (42) days beginning Friday,
February 18, 2021 through Friday, March 31, 2021.
Section 2. Eligibility for the building permit fee waiver shall be contingent upon the
following conditions:
a) Filing of a complete building permit application by the property owner, or a licensed
contractor, in accordance with the City's Unified Development Code and Building
Official Orders; and
b) Issuance of the building permit by the City; and
c) No expansion shall be made to, or any change in use or occupancy, any building on
the applicant's property; and
d) Acknowledgement that any repairs to non -conforming structures does not change
their non -conforming status.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the a.2 day of febr4arc j , A.D.,
2021.
VIN COLE
AYOR
ATTEST:
CRYSTAL ROAN, TRMC, C
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY