R2024-155 2024-07-10RESOLUTION NO. R2024-155
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, temporarily
waiving building permit fees for all building inspections fees associated the
repair of property, homes and businesses damaged from Hurricane Beryl.
WHEREAS, the recent property associated with Hurricane Beryl severely damaged
residential and businesses properties in the City resulting in a disaster declaration; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City’s best interests to assist affected property owners needing to
repair and renovate structures damaged by Hurricane Beryl; and
WHEREAS, continuing the building permit review and inspections process will ensure
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 inspection fees related to damage directly caused by
Hurricane Beryl represent an additional financial burden for affected property owners; and
WHEREAS, to assist property owners in their recovery process, the City is willing to absorb
the additional costs for this city service for a limited time period; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That building permit inspection fees associated with the repairs of property,
homes and businesses damaged by Hurricane Beryl are temporarily suspended for sixty (60) days
beginning July 8, 2024 through September 6, 2024.
Section 2. Eligibility for the building inspection fee waiver shall be contingent on 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
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 applicants property; and
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d)Acknowledgement that any repairs to non-conforming structures will not change
their non-conforming status.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 10th day of July, A.D., 2024.
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J.KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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