HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2023-33 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-33
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, REAUTHORIZING THE BUILDING PERMIT FEES, CHARGED AS A
CONDITION TO CONSTRUCT, RENOVATE OR REMODEL A STRUCTURE AND
CONTAINED IN APPENDIX D OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY CODE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS,Section 214.908 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a building permit
fee is abolished on the 10th anniversary after the date the fee is adopted or most recently authorized unless
the City Council reauthorizes the fee after holding a public hearing; and
WHEREAS,on December 4,2023,the City Council held a public hearing to reauthorize its
building permit fees,which include those charged by the City as a condition to constructing,renovating or
remodeling a structure; and
WHEREAS, after receiving the input at the public hearing,the City Council of the City of
Friendswood desires to reauthorize its existing building permit fees;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, STATE
OF TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found
to be true and correct.
Section 2. After conducting a public hearing, the City Council hereby reauthorizes all building
permit fees,including all fees charged by the City of Friendswood as a condition to constructing,renovating
or remodeling a structure in accordance with Section 214.908 of the Texas Local Government Code. Such
fees include, but are not limited to, the following fees, which are contained in Appendix D of the
Friendswood City Code:
Description
Administration
(I) Zoning hoard of adjustment applications $100.00 2-40
Animals
(b) PennitFees: 10-198
(1) Kennel,less than ten dogs or cats $10.00
(2) Kennel,ten to 25 dogs or cats $15.00
(3) Kennel,more than 25 dogs or cats $25.00
(4) Pet shop/store $25.00
(5) Riding stable $25.00
(6) Auction place/facility $25.00
(7) Performing animal exhibition $25.00
(8) Zoological park $25.00
(9) Circus $25.00
(10) Grooming shop $25.00
Description Amount Code Section
Buildings and Building Regulations
(1) Building Permit Fees(Electrical): 14-162
a. Permit issuance fee(non-refundable) $30.00
b. Meter loop,service and four outlets $10.00
c. Outlets $0.35
d. Lighting fixtures $0.35
e. Range receptacle $1.00
f. Clothes dryer $1.00
g. Water heater $1.00
h. Cooking tops $1.00
i. Ovens $1.00
j. Garbage disposals $1.00
k. Dishwashers $1.00
1. Electric heaters $5.00
m. Window air conditioning receptacle $4.50
n. Temporary saw pole $10.00
o. Temporary cut in $15.00
p. Reconnect $20.00
q. Motors:
Up to but not including IA hp $0.50
''A hp and less than 2 hp $2.00
2 hp and less than 10 hp $3.00
10 hp and less than 25 hp $4.00
25 hp and less than 100 hp $8.00
100 hp and over $0.08/hp
r. X-ray machines $2.00
s. Signs: Shop inspection,per kva $2.00
t. Incandescent and vacuum tube signs,per kva $2.00
u. Festoon lighting and streamers,per circuit $0.50
v. Swimming pools $15.00
w. Reinspection fees $35.00
x. Electric furnace $5.00
(2) Building Permit Fees(Plumbing): 14-252
a. Permit issuance fee(non-refundable) $30.00
b. Each fixture,floor drain or trap(including all piping) $2.50
c. Water connection/water meter installation $5.00
d. Sewer connection $5.00
e. Replacement or repair of sewer $5.00
f. Cesspool $5.00
g. Septic tank and seepage pit or drainfield $10.00
h. Water heater and/or vent $2.50
i. Installation,alteration or repair of water piping and/or $5.00
water treating equipment
j. Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping $5.00
k. Vacuum breakers or backflow protective devices(1 to 5) $2.50
1. Vacuum breakers or backflow protective devices(over 5, $1.50
each)
m. Grease Trap $10.00
n. Annual Gas Test $20.00
o. Re-inspection fee $35.00
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Description Amount Code Section
(3) Building Permit Fees(Mechanical): 14-275
a. Permit issuance fee(non-refundable) $30.00
b. New installation of heating,ventilating ductwork,air
conditioning and refrigeration systems:
1. 5 tons or less(each unit or system) $35.00
2. More than 5 tons(per ton) $10.00
c. Repairs,alterations and additions to existing system(5 tons $25.00
or less)
More than 5 tons(per ton) $5.00
d. Boilers 33,000 Btu(1 BHp)to 165,000 Btu(5 BHp) $5.00
e. Boilers 165,001 Btu(5 BHp)to 330,000 Btu(10 BHp) $10.00
f. Boilers 330,001 Btu(10 BHp)to 1,165,000 Btu(52 BHp) $15.00
g. Boilers 1,165,001 Btu(52 BHp)to 3,300,000 Btu(98 $25.00
BHp)
h. Boilers over 3,300,000 Btu(98 BHp) $35.00
i. Temporary operation inspection fee $5.00
j. Reinspection fee $5.00
k. Commercial,industrial,institutional kitchen hood/vent $5.00
system
(4) Building Permit Fees(Gas): 14-299
a. Permit issuance fee(non-refundable) $30.00
b. Gas piping:
1. 1 to 4 outlets $5.00
2. Over 4 outlets,each $1.00
c. Conversion burner,floor furnace,incinerator,boiler,or $5.00
central heating or air conditioning unit
Each additional unit $1.00
d. Vented wall furnace or water heater $2.50
Each additional unit $1.00
e. Re-inspection fee $35.00
(5) Building Permit Fees:
a. Permit issuance fee(all non-trade permits)(non- 10.00
refundable)
Commercial(new structures, additions, alterations);
Permanent Signs:
b. For total valuation of$1,000.00 and less $15.00
c. For total valuation of$1,001.00 to$50,000.00, for first $15.00
$1,000.00
Plus,for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to $5.00
and including$50,000.00
d. For total valuation of$50,001.00 to$100,000.00,for first $260.00
$50,000.00
Plus,for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to $4.00
and including$100,000.00
e. For total valuation of$100,001.00 to$500,000.00,for the $460.00
first$100,000.00
Plus,for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to $3.00
and including$500,000.00
f. For total valuation of$500,001.00 and up,for first $1,660.00
$500,000.00
Plus,for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof $2.00
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Description Amount Code Section
g. Plan check fee(non-refundable) Half of
permit fee
New Residential;Residential additions and alterations;
swimming pool repairs:
h. Habitable space(air conditioned) .40 per
square foot
i. Garage/non-habitable space/Utility(non-air conditioned)- .30 per
minimum$25.00 permit fee square foot
j. Storage buildings,patios,outdoor kitchens,swimming .30 per
pool repairs-minimum$25.00 permit fee square foot
k. Plan check fee(non-refundable) Half of
permit fee
Miscellaneous Residential Permits(no plan check fee):
1. Foundation repair $50.00
m. Re-Roof $50.00
n. Fences,walls,driveways,paving $75.00
o. Siding repair/replacement $50.00
p. Window replacement $125.00
q. Solar panel installation $125.00
r. Swimming pools(in-ground) $475.00
s. Swimming pools(above-ground) $125.00
t. Irrigation $75.00
u. Generator $150.00
v. Moving of any building or structure(0 cubic feet and $100.00
above)
w. Demolition of buildings or structures $50.00
x. Portable/temporary sign permit fee $10.00
General Permit Fee Policies:
y. Work started without a permit shall be double permit fee.
z. Permit fees based on square footage or value are rounded
up to the nearest dollar.
aa. Refunds for work abandoned prior to commencement of
construction,if request is received prior to expiration of six
months from date of permit issuance,shall be for the
building permit fee only.
ab. Resubmittal fee of plans for miscellaneous(1-x) `V2 of original
permits. permit fee
(6) Construction Board of Adjustment Application $300.00
(7) After hours inspection(one-time fee for scheduled after hours $100.00
inspection)
Description Amount Code Section
Environment—Chapter 26
(3) Application fee for well-drilling permit $500.00 26-231
(4) Processing fee for well-drilling permit application $100.00 26-236(c)
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Description Amount Code Section
Floods—Chapter 34
Development Permit-(in addition to building and sitework permit fees)
(1) up to 5 acres $150.00 34-22
(2) over 5 acres to 10 acres $250.00 34-22
(3) over 10 acres $500.00 34-22
Description Amount Code Section
Utilities—Chapter 86
(13) Earthwork Permit $50.00 86-392
(14) Sitework Permit—CommerciaUMultifamily $500.00 86-412
(15) Sitework Permit—Single Family Residential $250.00 86-412
Description Amount Code Section
Appendix B-Subdivisions
(1) Master plan $200.00
(2) Preliminary plat $1,000.00
(3) Final plat,amending plat,replat,short form final plat $500.00
(4) Extension of plat approval $100.00
(5) Vacation of plat $300.00
(6) Infrastructure plan review $500.00
(7) Commercial site plan $500.00
(8) Development permit $25.00
(9) Per-dwelling unit park dedication fee $600.00
(10) Tree mitigation fee(per caliper inch) $400.00
(11) Plat resubmittal fee $200.00
Appendix C-Zoning
(1) Specific use permits $300.00
(2) Planned Unit Development $500.00
(3) Zone change request $300.00
(4) Tenant occupancy fee $75.00
(5) Zoning board of adjustment applications $100.00
(6) Permit for the conduct of outdoor sales $25.00
(7) Special events $50.00
Section 3. The City Secretary shall give notice of the enactment of this ordinance by promptly
publishing the caption of this ordinance after final passage in the official newspaper of the City.
Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of adoption and its
publication,as provided by law.
PASSED,APPROVED and ADOPTED on first and final reading by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Friendswood on this the 4th days 'ecember,2023.
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KAREN L. HORNER, City Attorney
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