Ord. 1023 09-10-01ORDINANCE NO. 1023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, ORGANIZING DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING FEES IN ONE
ORDINANCE TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND A REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, various departments of the City charge fees for permits and other
services related to new developments; and
WHEREAS, these various fees are currently scattered throughout the City's
Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the organization of all such development fees into one ordinance
would enhance efficiency in the dissemination of information regarding fee amounts
and the fee amendment process and improve customer service; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the charges and fees contained in the attached Exhibits "A"
through "H" 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
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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herewith are hereby repealed but only to the extent of such conflict.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. Codification. It is the intent of the City Council of the City of
Pearland, Texas, that the provisions of this Ordinance shall be codified in the City's
official Code of Ordinances as provided hereinabove.
Section 6. 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 27' day of August ,
A. D., 2001.
ATTEST:
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TO REID
MAYOR
ORDINANCE NO. 1023
PASSED and APPROVED ON SECOND AND FINAL READI 4Q this the 10th day
of September , A. D., 2001. I
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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TOM REID
MAYOR
VOTING RECORD (SECOND AND FINAL READING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2001)
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Tetens, Owens, Marcott,
Wilkins, and Seeger.
Voting "No" - None.
Motion passes 5 to 0.
PUBLICATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2001
PUBLISHED AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3.10 OF
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS
EXHIBIT "A"
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FEES FOR
ZONING CHANGE REQUESTS
(A) 0 to less than 25 acres:
1. $250 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $400 if Planned Unit Development.
(B) 25 to less than 50 acres:
1. $300 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $450 if Planned Unit Development.
(C) 50 to less than 75 acres:
1. $350 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $500 if Planned Unit Development.
(D) 75 to less than 100 acres:
1. $400 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $550 if Planned Unit Development.
(E) 100 acres and over:
1. $450 plus $25 per each type of zoning requested on a tract of land; or
2. $600 if Planned Unit Development.
EXHIBIT `B"
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PLATTING FEE SCHEDULE
(A) Preliminary Subdivision Plats:
1. $400.00 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.
(B) Final Subdivision Plats:
1. $400.00 filing fee, plus
2. The platting fee, as follows:
a. For residential purposes or dwelling units where lots are not
designated on the plat, $4.00 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, $25.00
per acre or any fraction thereof.
(C) Vacation of Subdivisions:
Fee amount: $100.00 per acre (gross area of whole tract) or any fraction thereof.
(D) Extension of Approval:
Fee amount: $150.00 filing fee.
(E) Amending Plat:
Fee amount: $150.00 filing fee, plus $4.00 per lot increase. (No lot number
increase greater than six (6)).
EXHIBIT "B"
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(F) Replat: See "Final Plat":
Fee amount: $200.00, plus $4.00 per lot increase.
(G) Recheck of Plats and Associated Construction Drawings:
1. Fee amount: $200.00.
2. Payment deadline: Due upon or before resubmission of corrected plat or
drawing.
(H) Park Dedication:
3. Fee amount: $350.00 per residential unit, or 1 acre/100 units, at discretion
of City.
4. Payment deadline: Due before approval of final plat.
BUILDING FEE SCHEDULE
(A) Civil Site Work Permit
EXHIBIT "C"
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1. Fee Amount: Percent of construction value -- $15.00 for first $1,000.00;
$5.00 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof thereafter.
2. Payment Deadline: Due before issuance of site work permit.
(B) Plan Check Fee:
1. Fee Amount: An amount equal to one-half of building or civil site work
permit fee.
2. Payment Deadline: Due upon plan submission.
(C) Building Permit:
1. Fee Amount: Percent of construction value -- $63.04 per square foot for
commercial or residential; $33.04 per square foot for detached garage).
2. Payment Deadline: Due before issuance of building permit.
(D) Sign, Fence, and Miscellaneous Building Permits:
1. Fee Amount: Percent of construction value -- $15.00 for first $1,000.00;
$5.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof thereafter.
2. Payment Deadline: Due before issuance of building permit.
(E) Water & Sewer Impact Fee:
1. Fee Amount: $2,968.00 per single family equivalent.
2. Payment Deadline:
a. If at existing building:
(1) due before connection; or
(2) paid via 36-month payment plan with interest, subject to
City Manager's approval.
b. If at new building, due before issuance of building permit.
(F) Water & Sewer Prorata Fee (limited areas):
1. Fee Amount:
a. Park Street between Walnut and Pear Streets:
Lots 1-23 of Block 25
Water - $354.29 per 25' Lot
($14.17 per linear foot)
EXHIBIT "C"
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Lots 26-44 of Block 26
$354.29 per 25' Lot
($14.17 per linear foot)
Sewer - $537.83 per 25' Lot
($21.51 per linear foot)
b. 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
c. 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
d. Service Area 1 (South of Beltway 8, North of Clear Creek, West of
State Highway 288, and East of FM 521):
Water - 1638 acres at $41.00 per acre
Sewer - 1638 acres at $15.00 per acre
e. 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 - 2221 acres at $33.00 per acre
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2. Payment Deadline:
a. If platting, before approval of final plat.
b. If not platting, before issuance of building permit.
(G) Water and/or Sewer Tap Fee:
1. Fee Amount: Actual cost.
2. Payment Deadline:
a. If at existing building, before connection.
b. If at new building, before issuance of building permit.
(H) Meter Set (where tap is already installed):
1. Fee Amount: $250.00.
2. Payment Deadline: Due before connection.
(I) Water and/or Sewer Deposit:
1. Fee Amount: $75.00.
2. Payment Deadline:
a. If at existing building, before connection.
b. If at new building, before issuance of building permit.
Pearland Parkway Street Light Charge:
1. Fee Amount: $1,200.00 per pole.
2. Payment Deadline:
a. If platting, before subdivision acceptance.
b. If not platting, before issuance of certificate of occupancy.
EXHIBIT "C"
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EXHIBIT "C"
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(K) Street Light Operation and Maintenance Escrow (Two Years):
1. Fee Amount: $16.00 - $25.00 per light per month
(minimum = $384.00 per light).
2. Payment Deadline:
a. If platting, before subdivision acceptance.
b. If not platting, before issuance of certificate of occupancy.
(L) Construction Inspection of Streets, Drainage, Water, and Sanitary Sewer Facilities
for New Subdivision Construction:
1. Fee Amount: One percent (1 %) of direct construction cost, not including
engineering, survey, testing, and contingencies.
2. Payment Deadline: payable prior to approval of final plat.
Traffic Impact Analysis Review/Thoroughfare Amendment Review Fee
1. Fee Amount: $750.00
2. Payment Deadline:
a. Development within City Limits:
1) If platting, before approval of final plat.
2) If not platting, before issuance of building permit.
b. Development in ETJ: Due before approval of final plat.
(N) Variance Application Fee
1. Fee Amount: $250.00.
2. Payment Deadline: Due at time of application.
(M)
EXHIBIT "D"
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ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE
(A) Electrical Permit - Permit fee is the total of the following per item charges:
1. Meter Loop & Service (includes four outlets) $6.00
2. Outlets, Including Switches $0.25
3. Fixtures $0.15
4. Range Receptacle $1.25
5. Clothes Dryer $1.25
6. Cooking Top $1.25
7. Ovens $1.25
8. Garbage Disposal $1.25
9. Dishwasher $1.25
10. Electric Heater $1.25
11. Water Heater $1.25
12. Window Air/Washer Receptacle $1.25
13. Motors up to but not including'/ h.p. $0.60
14. '/ h.p. and less than 10 h.p $2.50
15. 10 h.p. and less than 50 h.p $5.00
16. Temporary Saw Pole $10.00
17. Temporary Cut In $10.00
18. Reconnection Fee $10.00
19. Transfer $10.00
20. Temporary Lighting and Equipment Connections $5.00
21. Temporary, such as Carnivals or Shows $15.00
22. Minimum Fee $24.00
23. Fee for Issuing Permit $1.00
(B) Electrical License Fees
1. Master - $50.00
2. Journeyman - $25.00
3. Apprentice - $15.00
EXHIBIT "E"
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MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Permit Fee is the total of the following per item charges:
(A) Heating and Air Conditioning $10.00 + $2.00 per 1000
(B) Refrigeration $10.00 + $2.00 per 1000
(C) Cooling Tower $2.00
(D) Vent System (Bathroom) $5.00
(E) Duct Extensions $5.00
(F) Vent Hood (Commercial) $5.00
(G) Air Conditioning Outlets $2.00
(H) Kitchen Vent (Residential) $2.00
(I) Commercial Kitchen (Makeup Air) $2.00
(J) Mobile Home $25.00
(K) Repairs per 1000 of job cost $2.00
(L) Miscellaneous (Dryer, Water Heater, etc.) $2.00
(M) Application Fee $15.00
EXHIBIT "F"
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PLUMBING FEE SCHEDULE
(A) Plumbing Permit - Permit Fee is the total of the following per item charges:
1. Plumbing
a. Sewer Collection System $15.00
b. Water Distribution System $5.00
c. Water Closet $2.50
d. Tubs/Showers $2.50
e. Urinals $2.50
f. Disposal and Dishwasher $2.50
g. Washing Machine $2.50
h. Air Conditioning Trap $2.50
Basin, Sink $2.50
j. Miscellaneous $2.50
k. Hose BibNacuum Breaker $2.50
I. Grease Trap $15.00
m. Tanks 1,000 Gallon $20.00
n. Tanks 6,000 Gallon $30.00
o. Sample Well $10.00
p. Plumbing Permit Fee $15.00
2. Gas
a. Central Heating Plant $25.00
b. Commercial Oven $2.50
c. Commercial Dryer $2.50
d. Central Heating $2.50
e. Floor Furnace $2.50
f. Wall Heater $2.50
g. Space Heater $2.50
h. Unit Heater $2.50
Cooking Range $2.50
j. Dryer $2.50
k. Water Heater $2.50
Bake Oven $2.50
m. Gas Piping $10.00
n. G. T. O. $10.00
o. Fireplace $2.50
p. Miscellaneous $2.50
EXHIBIT "F"
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(B) Irrigation Permit - Permit Fee is the total of the following applicable charges:
1. Water Distribution System $5.00
2. Backflow Preventor Device $2.50
3. Sprinkler Heads to 25 $10.00
4. Sprinkler Heads to 50 $20.00
5. Each Additional Sprinkler Head $0.20
6. Permit Fee $15.00
EXHIBIT "G"
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HEALTH AND SANITATION FEE SCHEDULE
(A) Food Handlers Cards - 1 year $10.00
(B) Food Handlers Cards - 2 year $15.00
(C) Health Certificates
1. 1 - 5 employees $75.00
2. 6 - 10 employees $100.00
3. 11 - 15 employees $125.00
4. 16-20 employees $150.00
5. 21 or more employees $200.00
6. Mobile Unit $150.00
7. Additional Unit $50.00
8. Produce Vendor $75.00
9. Club/Tavern $75.00
10. Temporary (1-10 Days) $15.00
11. Other $25.00
EXHIBIT "H"
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MISCELLANEOUS FEES
(A) Garage Sale Permit $15.00
(B) Occupancy Permit $50.00
(C) Reinspection Fee $35.00
(D) Returned Check Fee $25.00