Ord. 1023-10 2021-04-26ORDINANCE NO. 1023-10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, amending
development and permit fees; containing a savings clause, a severability
clause and a repealer clause; providing for publication and an effective
date.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the charges and fees related to development and permitting
contained in the attached Exhibits "A through D" are hereby adopted.
Section 2. Savings. All rights and remedies which have accrued in favor of the City
under this Chapter and amendments thereto shall be and are preserved for the benefit of the
City.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Section 4. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed but only to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. Publication and Effective Date. The City Secretary shall cause this
Ordinance, or its caption, to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Pearland, upon
passage of such Ordinance. The Ordinance shall then become effective ten (10) days from' and
after its publication, or the publication of its caption, in the official City newspaper.
PASSED and APPROVED ON FIRST READING this the 12th day of April, A. D., 2021.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1023-10
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MAYOR
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CR ' TAL N. ROAN, TRMC, CMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED and APPROVED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING this the 26th day of April, A.D.,
2021.
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MAYOR
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CRYSTAL N. ROAN, TRMC, CMC
CITY SECRETARY
APP-OVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
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City of Pearland
Development Fee Schedule
Effective April 2021
Table of Contents
Exhibit A — Planning Fee Schedule
I. Zoning Change and Conditional Use Permit Request
II. Plating Fees
III. P&Z Subdivision Variance
IV. Zoning Board of Adjustments
V. Zoning Verification Letter
Exhibit B — Public Works and Engineering Fee Schedule
I. Water & Sewer Impact Fees
I. Water & Sewer Pro-Rata Fees
III. Water & Sewer Tap Fees
IV. Pearland Parkway Street Light Charge
V. Street Light Operation and Maintenance Escrow
VI. Inspection of New Subdivision Construction Fees
VII. Traffic Impact Analysis/Thoroughfare Amendment Review
VIII Variance Application Fee
IX. In Lieu of Sidewalk Fee
X. Consent to Encroach into Right of Way and Utility Easement
Exhibit C — Construction Permit Fee Schedule
I. Building Permit Fees
II. Electrical Permit Fees
III. Mechanical Permit Fees
IV. Miscellaneous Permit Fees
V. Other Fees
VI. Plumbing Permit Fees
Exhibit D — Fire Department Fee Schedule
I. Building Permit Fees
II. Other Fees
EXHIBIT A
PLANNING FEE SCHEDULE
I. Zoning Change and Conditional Use Permit Request
$150.00 plus the following applicable fees:
A. 0 to less than 5 acres:
1. $850 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $1,650 if Planned Unit Development
B. 5 to less than 25 acres:
1. $850 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $1,850 if Planned Development
C. 25 to less than 50 acres:
1. $875 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $2,250 if Planned Unit Development
D. 50 to less than 75 acres:
1. $900 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $2,850 if Planned Unit Development
E. 75 to less than 100 acres:
1. $925 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $3,650 if Planned Unit Development
F. 100 acres and over:
1. $950 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $4,450 if Planned Unit Development
Exhibit A Page 1 of 6
II. Plating Fee Schedule
A. Preliminary Subdivision/Development Plats:
1. $150 processing fee, and
2. $850 filing fee, plus the platting fee, as follows:
a. For residential purposes or dwelling units where lots are not
designated on the plat, $8.00 per designated lot, tract, or building
site
b. For tracts, blocks, or areas not divided into lots and to be used
for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings, or unrestricted uses,
$30.00 per acre or any fraction thereof.
B. Final Subdivision/Development Plats:
1. $150 processing fee, and
2. $850 filing fee, plus the platting fee, as follows:
a. For residential purposes or dwelling units where lots are not
designated on the plat, $8.00 per designated lot, tract, or building
site.
b. For tracts, blocks, or areas not divided into lots and to be used
for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings, or unrestricted uses,
$30.00 per acre or any fraction thereof.
C. Vacation of Subdivisions: $600.00 per acre (gross area of whole tract) or any
fraction thereof.
D. Extension of Approval: $150.00 filing fee.
E. Minor Plat:
1. $150 processing fee, and
2. $850 filing fee, plus the platting fee as follows:
a) For residential purposes or dwelling units where lots are
not designated on the plat, $6.00 per designated lot, tract, or
building site.
Exhibit A Page 2 of 6
b) For tracts, blocks or areas not divided into lots and to be
used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings, or
unrestricted uses, $30.00 per acre or any fraction thereof.
F. Minor Plat: (one lot with existing home or business): $150.00 filing fee.
G. Amending Plat:
1. $150 processing fee, and $450 filing fee, plus $6.00 per lot
increase (No lot increase greater than six (6). For tracts, blocks, or
areas not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial,
multiple dwellings, or unrestricted uses,
2. $30.00 per acre or any fraction thereof.
H. Re -plat:
1. Residential: $150 processing fee, and a $450 filing fee, plus 6.00
per lot increase.
2. Commercial: Fee amount: $150 processing fee, and $450 filing fee.
For tracts, locks, or areas not divided into lots and to be used for
commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings, or unrestricted uses, and
additional $30.00 per acre or any fraction thereof.
I. Master Plat
1 $150 processing fee, and $450 filing fee, plus
2. The platting fee, as follows:
a) For residential purposes or dwelling units where lots are
not designated on the plat, $6.00 per designated lot, tract, or
building site.
b) For tracts, blocks, or areas not divided into lots and to be
used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings, or
unrestricted uses, $30.00 per acre or any fraction thereof.
Exhibit A Page 3 of 6
J. Recheck of Plats and Associated Construction Drawings:
1 $200.00
2. Payment deadline: Due upon or before resubmission of corrected
plat or drawing
K. Second Submittal Fee: $200.00
L. Dedication Requirements for Neighborhood Parks in the City of Pearland
1 Land Requirements: Based on the 2013 population of 100,065
residents, the current level of service is one (1) acre per 323 people
2. 2.90 Persons per Household (PPH) for Single Family and 2.13 PPH
for Multi -Family based on Census information for owner and renter -
occupied units.
Single Family
323 people/2.90 PPH = 111DUs
Dedication Requirements:
1 Acre per 111 DUs
Multi -Family
23 people/2.90 PPH = 151 DUs
Dedication Requirement:
1 Acre per 151 DUs
M. Fee in Lieu of Land for Neighborhood Parks: (assumes 1 acre costs
$136,000 to purchase)
1. Single Family: $136,000/111 DUs = $1,225 per DU
2. Multi -Family $136,000/151 DUs =$900 per DU
3. Park Development Fee: The cost of improvements in an average
park in Pearland is $630,520. One park serves 6,254 people based
on total city population of 100,065 being served by 16 parks (count
includes 10 neighborhood parks, 4 community parks, a nature trail,
and a connectivity trail system as a singular unit). Average cost is
estimated to be $100.82 per person ($630,520/6,254) to develop a
typical park.
Exhibit A Page 4 of 6
Single Family Multi -Family
$100.82x2.80 PPH = $292.378 per DU $100.82X2.13 = $214.75 per DU
Total Park Fee
Single Family Multi -Family
$292+$1,225+$1,517 per DU $214+$900 = $1,114 per DU
N. Cluster Plans
1. 0 to less than 5 acres $1,800
2. 5 to less than 25 acres $2,000
3. 25 to less than 50 acres $2,400
4. 50 to less than 75 acres $3,000
5. 75 to less than 100 acres $3,800
6. 100 acres and over $4,600
III. P & Z Subdivision Variance
A. $150 processing, plus a $250 filing fee
IV. Zoning Board of Adjustments
A. Applications for Variance, Special Exceptions, etc.
1. Residential: $150 processing fee, plus a $350 filing fee
2. Commercial: $150 processing fee, plus a $350 filing fee
Exhibit A Page 5 of 6
V. Zoning Verification Letters
A. Residential:
B. Commercial:
$25.00
$35.00
Exhibit A Page 6 of 6
EXHIBIT B
ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE
I WATER & SEWER IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
A. Fee Amount: Based on most current applicable impact fee study at the
time of platting.
B. Payment Deadline:
1. Existing building:
a) Payment due before connection, or
b) Paid via 36 month payment plan with interest, subject to
City Manager's approval.
2. New building: Due before issuance of building permit.
II. WATER & SEWER PRO-RATA FEE (LIMITED AREA):
A. Fee Amount:
1. Park Street between Walnut and Pear Streets:
Lots 1-23 of Block 25 Lots 26-44 of Block 26
Water $354.29 per 25' $354.29 per 25' Lot
($14.17 per linear foot) ($14.17 per linear foot)
Sewer $537.83 per 25' Lot
($21.51 per linear foot)
2. Pearland Parkway between Barry Rose Road and Mary's Creek:
Water - 96.9 acres at $776.00 per acre
Sewer - 360.2 acres at $584.33 per acre
Exhibit B Page 1 of 4
3. FM 518 at FM 1128 west of Reid Boulevard:
North Side of FM 518 South Side of FM 518
Sewer - $44.60 per linear foot $53.91 per linear foot
4. Service Area 1 (South of Beltway 8, North of Clear Creek, West of
State Highway 288, and East of FM 521):
Water —1,638 acres at $41.00 per acre
Sewer —1,638 acres at $15.00 per acre
5. Service Area 2 (South of Broadway Street, North of County 59,
East of County Road 48, and West of State Highway 288):
Water — 521 acres at $74.00 per acre
Sewer — 2,221 acres at $33.00 per acre
B. Payment Deadline:
1. If platting, before approval of final plat.
2. If not platting, before issuance of building permit.
III. WATER AND/OR SEWER TAP FEE
A. Fee Amount: Actual cost, not less than $250.00
B. Payment Deadline:
1. If at existing building, before connection.
2. If at new building, before issuance of building permit.
IV. PEARLAND PARKWAY STREET LIGHT CHARGE:
A. Fee Amount: $1,200.00 per pole.
Exhibit B Page 2 of 4
B. Payment Deadline:
1. If platting, before subdivision acceptance.
2. If not platting, before issuance of certificate of occupancy.
V. STREET LIGHT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ESCROW (TWO YEARS):
A. Fee Amount: $16.00 - $25.00 per light per month (minimum = $384.00
per light).
B. Payment Deadline:
1. If platting, before subdivision acceptance.
2. If not platting, before issuance of certificate of occupancy.
VI. INSPECTION FEES FOR NEW SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION:
A. Fee Amount: One percent (1%) of direct construction cost, not including
engineering, survey, testing, and contingencies.
B. Payment Deadline: payable prior to approval of the construction plans.
C. Construction Inspection Fees:
1. After hours and weekends: $60.00 per hour
2. Holidays: $75.00 per hour
VII. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS / THOROUGHFARE AMENDMENT REVIEW FEE
A. Fee amount: $750.00
B. Payment Deadline:
1. Development within City Limits:
a) If platting, before issuance of final permit.
b) If not platting, before issuance of building permit.
Exhibit B Page 3 of 4
2. Development in ETJ: Due before approval of final plat.
VIII. VARIANCE APPLICATION FEE
A. Fee Amount: $250.00
B. Payment Deadline: Due at time of application.
IX. SIDEWALK FEE (IN LIEU OF)
A. Fee Amount: The cost per square foot is $7.00 and changes to reflect
the city current contract price at any given tie.
B. Due before approval of final plat or before Certificate of Occupancy.
X. CONSENT TO ENCROACH
A. City Utility Easement: $250.00
Exhibit B Page 4 of 4
EXHIBIT C
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
I. BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
A. Commercial Building Permits
1. Civil site work:
$16.50 for first $1,000.00 of valuation plus $5.50 for each
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof thereafter. A
valuation of $60.00 per square foot will be used as the
minimum valuation for the proposed work.
2. New building, addition and swimming pool permit:
$16.50 for first $1,000.00 of valuation plus $5.50 for each
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof thereafter. A
valuation of $100.00 per square foot will be used as the
minimum valuation for the proposed work.
3. Alteration and remodel permits:
a) Without reconfiguration of space: $16.50 for first $1,000.00
of valuation plus $5.50 for each $1,000.00 of valuation or
fraction thereof thereafter. A valuation of $30.00 per square
foot of work area will be used as the minimum valuation for
the proposed work.
b) With reconfiguration of space: $16.50 for first $1,000.00 of
valuation plus $5.50 for each $1,000.00 of valuation or fraction
thereof thereafter. A valuation of $60.00 per square foot of
work area will be used as the minimum valuation for the
proposed work.
4. Commercial accessory structure
a) Minor (Requiring two inspections or less): $120.00
b) Major (Requiring three inspections or more): $180.00
Exhibit C Page 1 of 5
5. Sign fence, and miscellaneous building permits:
$16.50 for first $1,000.00 of valuation plus $5.50 for each
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof thereafter.
B. Residential Building Permits
1. New one and two family dwellings, townhomes and additions:
$0.41 per square foot
2. Alteration and remodel:
a) Without reconfiguration of space: $120.00
b) With reconfiguration of space: $180.00
3. Manufactured home placement: $180.00
4. Residential accessory structure:
a) Minor (Requiring one inspection): $60.00
b) Major (Requiring two inspections or more): $120.00
5. Swimming pool: $350.00
6. Residential miscellaneous permit: $60.00
II. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
A. Commercial Electrical Permits
1. New, addition, remodel/alteration and accessory structure:
a) $1.00 to $2,000.00 of valuation: $50.00
b) $2,000.01 to $50,000.00 of valuation: $50.00 for the first
$2000.00 of valuation plus $2.25 for each additional $1,000.00
of valuation or fraction thereof.
Exhibit C Page 2 of 5
c) $50,000.01 to $500,000.00 of valuation: $158.00 for the first
$50,000.00 of valuation plus $2.75 for each additional
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof.
d) $500,000.01 and greater in valuation: $1,395.50 for the first
$500,000.00 of valuation plus $3.25 for each additional
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof.
2. Other commercial work: $120.00
B. Residential Electrical Permits
1. New and addition:
$200.00 for the first 2,500 square feet and $6.50 for every 100
square feet or fraction thereof in excess of 2,500 square feet.
2. Remodels/alterations and swimming pools: $120.00
3. Other residential work: $60.00
III. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
A. Commercial Mechanical Permits:
1. New, addition and remodel/alteration:
a) $1.00 to $2,000.00 of valuation: $50.00
b) $2,000.01 to $50,000.00 of valuation: $50.00 for the first
$2000.00 of valuation plus $2.25 for each additional $1,000.00
of valuation or fraction thereof.
c) $50,000.01 to $500,000.00 of valuation: $158.00 for the first
$50,000.00 of valuation plus $2.75 for each additional
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof.
d) $500,000.01 of valuation and greater: $1,395.50 for the first
$500,000.00 of valuation plus $3.25 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Exhibit C Page 3 of 5
2. Other commercial work: $120.00
B. Residential Mechanical Permits:
1. New and addition:
$160.00 for the first 2,500 square feet and $3.25 for every 100
square feet or fraction thereof in excess of 2,500 square feet.
2. Remodels/alterations: $120.00
3. Other residential work: $60.00
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT FEES
A. Operating Certificate permit:
1. Without food prep:
2. With food prep:
B. Garage Sale permit*:
C. Moving (Placement) permits:
D. Foster home permit:
E. Banner permit:
F. Grading permit:
G. Demolition permits:
$180.00
$300.00
$20.00
$180.00
$60.00
$20.00
$125.00
$60.00
*No processing fee charged for garage sale permits.
V. OTHER FEES
A. Re -Inspection fee: $75.00
B. Returned check fee: $25.00
C. Plan review fee: Amount equal to one-half of the building permit fee.
Exhibit C Page 4 of 5
D. Processing fee: $20.00
E. Special inspection fee (Same day/after hours): $120.00
F. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy fee: $60.00/Division
inspection.
VI. PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
A. Commercial Plumbing Permits:
1. New, addition, remodel/alteration and accessory structure:
a) $1.00 to $2,000.00 of valuation: $50.00
b) $2,000.01 to $50,000.00 of valuation: $50.00 for the first
$2000.00 of valuation plus $2.25 for each additional $1,000.00
of valuation or fraction thereof.
c) $50,000.01 to $500,000.00 of valuation: $158.00 for the first
$50,000.00 of valuation plus $2.75 for each additional
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof.
d) $500,000.01 of valuation and greater: $1,395.50 for the first
$500,000.00 of valuation plus $3.25 for each additional
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof.
2. Other commercial work: $120.00
B. Residential Plumbing Permits
1. New and addition:
$200.00 for the first 2,500 square feet and $6.50 for every 100
square feet or fraction thereof in excess of 2,500 square feet.
2. Remodels/alterations and swimming pools: $120.00
3. Other residential work: $60.00
Exhibit C Page 5 of 5
EXHIBIT D
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
I. BUILDING PERMITS
A. Commercial Building Permits- Fire
1. Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Fire Sprinkler, and Fire Sprinkler -
Alteration:
$60.00 for first $8,000.00 of valuation plus $55.00 for each
$1,000.00 of valuation or fraction thereof thereafter.
2. Fire Plan Check Fee:
Amount equal to one-half of the total permit fee for
commercial building permits -fire.
II. OTHER FEES
A. Processing Fee
B. Fire Marshall Inspection Fail — first
C. Fire Marshall Inspection Fail — second
$20.00
$75.00
$75.00
D. Fire Marshall Inspection Fail — beyond 2nd $200.00
E. Fire Special Inspection $20.00
F. Returned Check Fee $25.00
Exhibit D Page 1 of 1