Zoning and Conditional Use Permit Applications

$150.00 processing fee, 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
• G. Required Notifications
  
  • 1. Legal Notice, per each $50.00
  • 2. Public hearing notices, mailouts $ 1.00 per letter

II. Platting 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.
    • 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)}.
  • 2. 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.
• 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.
• 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 topurchase)
  • 1.Single Family: $136,000/111 DUs = $1,225 per DU
  • 2. Multi-Family $136,000/151 DUs =$900 per DU $136,000
  • 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.
  • Single Family
    • $100.82x2.80 PPH = $292.378 per DU
  • Multi Family
    • $100.82X2.13 = $214.75 per DU
  • Total Park Fee
    • Single Family 
      • $292+$1,225+$1,517 per DU 
    • Multi-Family
      • $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
• B. Required Notifications
  • 1. Legal Notice, per each $50.00
  • 2. Public hearing notices, mailouts $ 1.00 per letter

V. Zoning Verification Letters (Staff Drafted)\

• A. Residential: $25.00
• B. Commercial: $35.00

VI. Rescheduling

• A. Rescheduling of an item posted for Board/Commission/Council consideration $ 150.00

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
      • Water $354.29 per 25' ($14.17 per linear foot)
      • Sewer $537.83 per 25' Lot ($21.51 per linear foot)
    • Lots 26-44 of Block 26
      • Water $354.29 per 25' Lot ($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
  • 3. FM 518 at FM 1128 west of Reid Boulevard:
    • North Side of FM 518
      • Sewer - $44.60 per linear foot 
    • South Side of FM 518
      • Sewer - $53.91 рer 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.

• 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.
•  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.
  • 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 С 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
  • 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.
    • 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.
  • 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: $180.00
  • 2. With food prep: $300.00
    • B. Garage Sale permit*: $20.00
    • C. Moving (Placement) permits: $180.00
    • D. Foster home permit: $60.00
    • E. Banner permit: $20.00
    • F. Grading permit: $125.00
    • G. Demolition permits: $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.
• D. Processing fee: $25.00
• 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 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 $5.50 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. ОTHER FEES

• A. Processing Feе $25.00
• B. Fire Marshall Inspection Fail - first $75.00
• C. Fire Marshall Inspection Fail - second $75.00
• D. Fire Marshall Inspection Fail - beyond 2nd $200.00
• E. Fire Special Inspection $200.00
• F. Returned Check Fee $25.00