2026-010 - Amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule Section A3.002, Development and General Construction and Planning Permit Fees of the Code of OrdinancesORDINANCE NO. 9096-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING APPENDIX A, "FEE SCHEDULE," SECTION A3.002,
"DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING
PERMIT FEES," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
AND A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Appendix A of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances provides a fee
schedule for city permits and services, including those related to construction and
development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council amended the fee schedule relating to construction and
development on April 22, 2024; and
WHEREAS, city staff has conducted its annual review of the fee schedule relating to
planning, development, and construction fees and has proposed certain revisions thereto to
better reflect current costs of operation so that the cost of development remains with
developers rather than being passed on to the city's taxpayers at large; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it desirable to revise these fees as proposed by city
staff so as to allow the city to perform the services related to said permits and related work
on a break even basis, thus avoiding having to subsidize those services from the taxes of
those not directly benefitting from the development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in
all things approved and are incorporated herein for all purposes.
Section 2. That Appendix A, Article A3.002, "Development and General Construction
and Planning Permit Fees," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris is hereby amended
to read as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth
verbatim.
Section 3. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the
ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the
enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending
under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any
penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section
or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance.
Section 5. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this
ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or
partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the
validity of any other portion of this ordinance.
Section 6. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty
of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with
provisions of Sec. 1-6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and
every day's continuance of any violation of the above -enumerated sections shall constitute
and be deemed a separate offense.
Section 7. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 271h day of April, 2026.
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ATTEST:
ice Ellis, City Clerk
AP RO ED AS TO FORM:
4han—ieH. garrls, City Attorney
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Mihir Pankaj, Mayor
EXHIBIT A
NOTE: denotes deleted text. Underline denotes new text. Red Text Editor notes
are for informational purposes only and are not meant for publication.
G&3'0D2' Development and general construction and planning permit fees.
(a) Building department fees.
(1) Residential.
(A) New single-family home orduplex: $100.00 flat fee plus $0.50 sq. ft.
(8) DISCOUNT — 50% reduction in single-family and duplex total permit fee and plan
review if structure is sprinkled. Encourage sphnNingOf homes flierehvredUdAg fire
hazards.
(C) Remodel, alteration oraddition: $O25sq. ft. $500.00 max.
(D) Resid2nti3|rernof: $50.00.
(E) Concrete/driveway: $50.00.
(G) Accessory building -with -K4EP: $150.00 $100.00 plus $50.00 per MEP trade.
/H\ .Get erreMectsacLua|
permit issuance and in5pectiontirnes
U\ Repair HVAC: $50.00.
(J) HVAC new: $50.00 $75.00 New HVACin��aHation requires rnu|dp|einspections.
(K) Meter repair: $50.00.
(A General electrical work: $50.00.
(K�\ Revvire'�5[l00
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(N) Water$50.00.
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(D) Gas test: $50.00.
(P) Miscellaneous plumbing repair: $50.00.
/CA Sewer relay: $50.00.
(R) Water relay: $50.00.
(S) Irrigation: $50.00.
(T) Swimming pool - above ground: $75.00 $100.00.
(U) Swimming pool - below ground: $200.00.
(V) Swimming pool - repair/correction: $75.00.
(W) Plan review for new residential construction: c'� 25% of permit fee
(X) Plan review for residential renovations/additions: $0.10 sq. ft. minimum $25.00
(Y) Plan review for alternative energy: $25.00. N,€a w -eye
(Z) RV Solar panels: $75.00. $125.00. iV u1tipk.--, Gnstsc.Ct1Ot': required for this hype of
permit
(AA) Foundation repair: $50.00.
(BB) EV charging system: $50:00. $75.00.
(CC) Battery storage $75.00. NeW tecr ,—�noEoply_
(DD) Generator installation: $50.00. with NLG/LPG gas $100.00
(2) Commercial.
(A) Commercial new: Value based.
(B) Commercial remodel: Value based.
(C) Commercial reroof: Value based.
(D) Commercial mechanical: Value based.
(E) Commercial electrical: Value based.
(F) Commercial plumbing: Value based.
(G) Parking lot/paving: Value based.
(H) Retaining wall over 32": $100.00.
(1) Fencing over 7': $50.00.
(J) Solar system: Value based.
(K) Accessory building: Value based.
(L) Irrigation: $100.00.
(M) Swimming pool: Value based.
(N) Plan review: 25% of permit fee.
(0) ICCPC Plain review fee (Performance Based). Base review fee (N) above plus:
(i) Level 1— Basic Review: $500
(ii) Level 2 — Intermediate Review: $1,500
(iii) Level 3 —Advanced Review: $3,500
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are nyn.nbject to'�J-) a above fees, The Bukhrgg C)ffi6w.Pra] may deterrnne the
aapprolariante revue k --,vel and associated fees hased on l.)roje t corn ipk xit;r.
(3) Certificate of occupancy.
(A) Certificate of occupancy: $100.00.
(B) CO- Name change only: $25.00.
(C) Clean and show: $50.00.
(D) Temporary certificate of occupancy: $150.00.
(4) Signs.
(A)
<50 sq. ft. (single sided or re -face): $50.00.
(B)
<50 sq. ft. (double sided): $75.00.
(C)
>50 sq. ft. (single sided or re -face): $100.00.
(D)
>50 sq. ft. (double sided): $150.00.
(E)
Monument sign: $200.00.
(F)
Flags and banners (temp signs): $75.00.
(G)
Billboards: $500.00.
(H)
Billboard annual registration: $100.00.
(1)
Sign recovery: $25.00.
(J)
Sign Variance Application: $350.00. NEW
(K)
Sign Plan Review: $25.00. GUFFeR+r„ Ret ehaFging plan re, i&.A, fee feF sigRs
(5) Miscellaneous building department permits.
(A) Selar system: . . Red Uu,.nd.ant fee -
(B) Moving (building): $100.00 per building.
(C) Construction trailer: $100.00.
(D) Demolition: $50.00.
(E) Temp pole electric: $50.00.
(b) Engineering department fees.
(1) Site plan review: $120.00 an hour.
(2) Site permit: $100.00.
(3) Engineering inspections: $120.00 an hour.
(4) Grading permit: $250.00.
(5) Clearing permit (tree removal): $200.00.
(6) Right-of-way (ROW) - working in right-of-way: $100.00.
(7) Right-of-way (ROW) Abandonment: $200.00 1\1a curr nt i'(, -,e for this hype of request
(8) Third -party consultation, review or inspections: Actual cost.
(9) Platting.
(A) Preliminary plat. Will be a gradual increasing scale as follows:
(i)
1 lot: $300.00 per plat plus one dollar ($1.00) per lot.
(ii)
2-4
lots: $300.00 per plat plus one dollar ($1.00) per lot.
(iii)
5-10
lots: $500.00 per plat plus ten dollars ($10.00) per lot.
(iv)
11-15
lots: $750.00 per plat plus ten dollars ($10.00) per lot.
(v)
16-20
lots: $1,000.00 per plat plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per lot.
(vi)
21-50
lots: $1,500.00 per plat plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per lot.
(vii)
51—over
lots: $2,000.00 per plat plus twenty dollars ($20.00) per lot.
(B) Final
plat.
(i) 1 lot: $300.00 per plat plus one dollar ($1.00) per lot.
(ii) 2-4 lots: $300.00 per plat plus one dollar ($1.00) per lot.
(iii) 5-10 lots: $500.00 per plat plus ten dollars ($10.00) per lot.
(iv) 11-15 lots: $750.00 per plat plus ten dollars ($10.00) per lot.
(v) 16-20 lots: $1,000.00 per plat plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per lot.
(vi) 21-50 lots: $1,500.00 per plat plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per lot.
(vii) 51—over lots: $2,000.00 per plat plus twenty dollars ($20.00) per lot.
(C) Replats.
(i) 1 lot: $300.00 per plat plus one dollar ($1.00) per lot.
(ii) 2-4 lots: $300.00 per plat plus one dollar ($1.00) per lot.
(iii) 5-10 lots: $500.00 per plat plus ten dollars ($10.00) per lot.
(iv) 11-15 lots: $750.00 per plat plus ten dollars ($10.00) per lot.
(v) 16-20 lots: $1,000.00 per plat plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per lot.
(vi) 21-50 lots: $1,500.00 per plat plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per lot.
(vii) 51—over lots: $2,000.00 per plat plus twenty dollars ($20.00) per lot.
(D) Master plats. When submitted with a preliminary plat the fee shall be an
additional ten dollars ($10.00) per lot. When submitted separately the fees
will be as follows:
(i) 1 lot: $300.00 per plat plus one dollar ($1.00) per lot.
(ii) 2-4 lots: $300.00 per plat plus one dollar ($1.00) per lot.
(iii) 5-10 lots: $500.00 per plat plus ten dollars ($10.00) per lot.
(iv) 11-15 lots: $750.00 per plat plus ten dollars ($10.00) per lot.
(v) 16-20 lots: $1,000.00 per plat plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per lot.
(vi) 21-50 lots: $1,500.00 per plat plus fifteen dollars ($15.00) per lot.
(vii) 51—over lots: $2,000.00 per plat plus twenty dollars ($20.00) per lot.
(E) Minor plats. Three hundred dollars ($300.00) per minor plat.
In addition to these fees, an additional thirty nine dollar check (or current filing fee)
shall be submitted with all final plats, replats and minor plats for county filing
expense. The check shall be made to the county clerk for filing fees.
(c) Public work fees —water and sewer taps.
(1) Water_
(A) Standard 1" - in pavement: $1,790.00.
(B) Standard 1" - in soil (same side): $890.00.
(C) Standard 2" - in pavement: $2,610.00.
(D) Standard 2" - soil (same side): $1,900.00.
(E) Split service - in pavement: $2,610.00.
(F) Split service - soil (same side): $1,100.00.
(G) 5 & 5 program: See policy.
(H) Deposit for construction water meter: $2,500.00.
(1) Construction water meter rate: See section A10.003 for commercial water rates.
(2) Sewer.
(A) Standard 4" - in pavement: $2,260.00.
(B) Standard 4" - in soil (same side): $800.00.
(C) Standard 6" - in pavement: $2,500.00.
(D) Standard 6" - soil (same side): $1,000.00.
(E) Split Service - in pavement: $2,210.00.
(F) Split service - soil (same side): $1,000.00.
(G) 5 & 5 program: See policy.
(d) Fire department and fire marshal fees.
(1) Fire construction permit.
(A) Underground fire main: $200.00.
(B) Above -ground fire sprinkler system: $1.00 per fire sprinkler head, $200.00 min -
$1,200.00 max.
(C) Fire alarm system: $1.00 per fire alarm device, $200.00 min - $1,200.00 max.
(D) Fixed fire extinguishing system: $150.00 per system.
(E) Flammable and combustible liquids tanks: $100.00 per tank.
(F) LP -gas: $50.00.
(G) Spraying or dipping: $150.00.
(H) Standpipe system: $150.00.
(1) Electronic access doors and gates: $150.00.
(2) Fire operational permit.
(A) Explosives: $500.00.
(B) Fireworks and pyrotechnics: $100.00.
(C) Fire hydrants and valves: $50.00.
(D)
Hot work operations: $25.00.
(E)
Open burn - standard (residential): $50.00.
(F)
Open burn - standard (commercial): $250.00.
(G)
Open burn - recreational: $50.00.
(H)
Open burn - agriculture (annual): $50.00.
(1)
Temporary fuel dispensing and storage: $50.00 per tank.
(3) Fire annual inspection.
(A)
Nursing home: $75.00.
(B)
Daycare (adult or child): $35.00.
(C)
Group homes: $35.00.
(D) Hospital: $175.00.
(E)
Commercial building: $50.00.
(4) Miscellaneous fire department fees.
(A)
Application fee: $50.00.
(B)
Flow test: $50.00 per test.
(C) False alarm fee - commercial 4 to 6 alarms: $50.00 per alarm in a 12 month
period.
(D) False alarm fee - commercial 7 and more alarms: $75.00 per alarm in a 12
month period.
(E) Hotel or motel: $25.00 plus $5.00 a room.
(F) Failed inspections over 3: Permit cost.
(G) Licensed foster or adoption home <7 children (biannual): $0.00.
(H) Licensed foster home >7 children (annual): $100.00.
(1) Requested general commercial fire inspections: $50.00 plus $0.10 a square foot.
(J) Industrial or buildings over 50,000 sq. ft.: $200.00.
(K) Miscellaneous fire inspection fee: $50.00 per hour.
(e) Planning Department fees.
(1) Planning and zoning.
(A) Zoning verification letter: $50.00.
(B) Variance - board of adjustment: $300.00.
(C) Zoning change: $400.00.
(D) Minor com plan amendment: $400.00.
(E) Specific use permit: $400.00.
(F) Vacation of easement or alley: $200.00.
(G) Annexations - disannexation: $350.00.
(H) Planned development: $500.00.
(1) Pre-dev meetings:
(i) Initial meeting and any additional city requested meetings: No charge.
(ii) Additional meeting(s) requested by developer: $200.00 per meeting.
(f) Registration fees.
(1) Contractor.
(9) Sign eentraeteF Fenewal: $35.00.
(G) House movers: $50.107077
(2) Other.
(A) Historic districts vacant building - commercial: $500.00 (1st year +
$500.00 increase each year thereafter).
(B) Historic districts vacant building - residential: $250.00 (1st year + $25.00
increase each year thereafter).
(C) Grease traps: $50.00 per location annually r�, e,,iv fete rr c FOG prograrn
(D) Detention/Retention Pond $50.00 per location annually NE�w Fee -
stormwater control
(g) Miscellaneous fees.
(1) Inspection fee.
(A) After hours: $100.00 hour (minimum 2 hours).
(B) Reinspection: $50.00, $75.00 for second repeated red tag, $100.00 for three or
more repeated red tag E s�:zdat.Jan ��.��c :.iw�� �:�trwr�;C i -?d �: i(.r der aa�)r
(C) Historic district rental property reinspection: $25.00.
(D) Stormwater: $50.00 a day.
(E) Miscellaneous inspection fee: $50.00 per hour.
(F) Plan review resubmittals: $25.00 per plan page. C,m' ently no fee fm this tirnE
consurning task.
(G) Engineering After hours: $180.00 an hour (minimum 2 hours) CLUr I'E;: Ifly r10
estaLdished fee for this type o
(2) Other fees.
(A) Special event: $250.00.
(B) Work without permit: $50.00 per day plus double applicable permit fee.
(C) Home occupation: $75.00.
(D) Processing fee: $25.00.
(E) Miscellaneous permit: $50.00.
(F) Third -party consultation, review or inspections: Actual cost.
(G) Deconstruction permit: $25.00.
(H) Flood Plan Development: $150.00 for first acre and $50.00 per additional flooded
acre. New fee
(h) Commercial building valuation table.
Total Valuation
Fee
$1.00 to $500.00
$35.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$35.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional
$100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to
$25,000.00
$80.75 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including the $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to
$402.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional
$50,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to
$655.25 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional
$100,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to
$1,005.25 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each
$500,000.00
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.00
$500,001.00 to
$3,245.25 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each
$1,000,000.00
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
$5,620.25 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof