Willis City Zoning Code

BUILDING PERMITS

§ 155.070 REQUIRED.

No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a permit therefore issued by the Building Official. No building permit shall be issued by the Building Official except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter unless he or she receives a written order from the Board of Adjustment in the form of an administrative review, variance or special exception as provided by this chapter.

(A) Application for building permit. All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by an accurate plot plan and such other plans as may be necessary to show compliance herewith, submitted in duplicate, and drawn to scale, showing:

(1) The actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon.

(2) The exact sizes and locations on the lot of the buildings and accessory buildings then existing.

(3) The lines within which the proposed building and structure shall be erected or altered.

(4) The existing and intended use of each building or part of building.

(5) Such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this division.

(B) Return after approval. One copy of all submitted plans will be returned to the owner when such plans have been approved. All dimensions shown on plans relating to the location and size of the lot to be built upon shall be based on an actual survey by a registered public surveyor (registered in the state), and the lot shall be staked out on the ground before construction is started.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.071 EXISTING PERMITS AND PRIVATE AGREEMENTS.

This division is not intended to abrogate or annul:

(A) Any permits issued before the effective date of this division.

(B) Any easement, covenant or any other private agreement that imposes more stringent regulations or requirements than this division.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009)

§ 155.072 COMPLETION OF AUTHORIZED BUILDINGS.

Nothing in this division nor in any amendments to this division that change district boundaries shall require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of a building for which application for permit was made prior to the effective date of this chapter.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009)

§ 155.073 PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

Section R105 2018 IBC and IRC, 105.1 Required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

(A) Building and other permits.

BUILDING and OTHER PERMITS (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate plus Review Fee (Does not include Engineer/Fire-Marshal Legal)	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
Contractor Registration	$50	N/A	$50
Certificate of Occupancy	Commercial - $100	1	$100
Certificate of Occupancy	Residential - $50	1	$50
Customer Service Insp.	$50 less than 3,000 sq. ft. plus $25 ea. 1,000 sq. ft.	1	$50
New Construction	Commercial - $0.66 sq. ft.	7 + CSI insp. + C of O = 9 total	$500
New Construction	Residential - $0.53 sq. ft.	7 + CSI insp. + C of O = 9 total	$250
Plan Review	Commercial - $0.22 sq. ft.		$75
Plan Review	Residential - $0.14 sq. ft.		$50
Additions	$0.43 per sq. ft.	3	$150
Alterations/Remodel	$0.35 per sq. ft.	3	$150
Swimming Pool	$400	3	$400
With deck	$500	5
With gas	$625	7
Above ground	$250	2	$250
Accessory Structure	$0.25 per sq. ft.	2	$90
Masonry Fence Wall	$175	2	$175
Fences, Wood, C.L., etc.	$75	1	$75
Re-roof	$70	1	$70
Driveways/Off-Street Parking	$75 (asphalt or concrete)	1	Per approach
Decks	$75	1	$75
Demolition	$75	1	$75
Foundation Repair	$105	2	$105
Signs	$125 + $0.60 sq. ft. over 50 sq. ft.	2	$125
Burn	$0	0	0
Garage Sale	$0	0	0
Canvaser	$0	0	0
Peddeler/Solicitor	$75 each 90-day period	0	$75
Farmers Market	$0 each 365 day period	0	0
Arts and Crafts Fair	$0 each 365 day period	0	0
Engineering Review Fee/Escrow	$5,000 Civil, Site		$5,000
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-inspections	$100	each	$100
Additional Inspections	$55	each	$55
Interceptor processing	$42	Per year	$3.50
Fire Marshals Office fire.codes@mctx.org	501 N. THOMPSON SUITE 102, CONROE, TX 77301	PHONE: 936-538-8288 FAX: 936-538-8277	Separate fees from city
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(B) Electrical permit fees.

ELECTRICAL (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$225 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	4	$225
Additions	$145 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$145
Re-model existing	$185 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$185
T-Pole	$75	1	$75
TCI - Temporary cut-in	$75	1	$75
Meter-loop/rebuild	$75 100 amp up to 400 amp plus $100 each 200 amp over	1	$75
Swimming Pool	$155	3	$155
Accessory Structures	$85 up to 200 sq. ft. plus $0.17 sq. ft. over	3	$85
General incl., conc. pad	$250 up to 25 KW $500 every 5 KW over	4	$250
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

MECHANICAL (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$225 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$225
Additionsand Re-models	$175 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	2	$175
Replace/Coil and Cond	$85 each unit	1	$85
Replace/Furnace	$135 each unit	2	$135
Replace System	$185 each system	3	$185
Other/Commercial	$185 vent hood exhaust each hood etc.	3	$185
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-Inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional Insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(D) Plumbing permit fees.

PLUMBING (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$250 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	4	$250
New Construction with gas	$325 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	6	$325
Re-model	$185 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$185
Re-model with gas	$215 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	5	$215
Gas only	$105, up to two outlets plus $15 each additional outlet	2	$105
Gas Turn On - GTO	$75	1	$75
Irrigation System	Residential - $125 up to 6 zones, $10 each zone over	2	$125
Irrigation System	Commercial - $175 up to 6 zones, $15 each zone over	2	$175
Water Heater	$75 each water heater up to 60 gallons	1	$75
Water Heater	$100 each water heater over 60 gallons	1	$100
Sewer/Water Connect	$75	1	$75
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-Inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional Insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(E) Manufactured home fee schedule.

MANUFACTURED HOME FEE SCHEDULE (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
Construction/Placement	$145	3	$145
Annual License	$15 per space	1 per space
Annual Inspection	$150 per park plus $15 per space [Ex - 150 + (15 x 30 spaces = 450) = $600]	1 per park and 1 per space	Per park + # spaces
Engineering Review	$300, plus $15 per space and $25 for common areas
Utility Inspections	$300, plus $15 per utility connection
Mobile Office License Fee	$150 per unit		$150
Reinspection fees after a violation	$100 per violation and $25 per space	1 per violation and 1 per space	$100
Notes to table: (1) All fees must be paid prior to issuing a permit or license. (2) All utility connections must conform to the city’s regulations, ordinances and adopted codes.
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(F) Subdivision preliminary plan short form or final plat fees.

(1) Filing fees and applications. All applications to the City of Willis for the approval of a proposed plat at any stage submitted to the city shall be accompanied by a filing fee of three hundred dollars ($500). Applicants shall also furnish to the city additional fees as determined by the city in conformance with following schedule and the city shall not act upon any plat submitted to it unless all fees as provided herein have been received and certified by the city.

(2) Preliminary plans.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(3) Final plats.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses. $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(4) Re-plat.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(5) Amended plat.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(6) Where work requiring a permit is commenced prior to obtaining the permit, the standard permit fees shall be doubled.

(Ord. 19-0820, passed 8-20-2019; Ord. 23-0321A, passed 3-21-2023)

Willis City Zoning Code

BUILDING PERMITS

§ 155.070 REQUIRED.

(1) The actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon.

(2) The exact sizes and locations on the lot of the buildings and accessory buildings then existing.

(3) The lines within which the proposed building and structure shall be erected or altered.

(4) The existing and intended use of each building or part of building.

(5) Such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this division.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.071 EXISTING PERMITS AND PRIVATE AGREEMENTS.

This division is not intended to abrogate or annul:

(A) Any permits issued before the effective date of this division.

(B) Any easement, covenant or any other private agreement that imposes more stringent regulations or requirements than this division.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009)

§ 155.072 COMPLETION OF AUTHORIZED BUILDINGS.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009)

§ 155.073 PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

(A) Building and other permits.

BUILDING and OTHER PERMITS (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate plus Review Fee (Does not include Engineer/Fire-Marshal Legal)	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
Contractor Registration	$50	N/A	$50
Certificate of Occupancy	Commercial - $100	1	$100
Certificate of Occupancy	Residential - $50	1	$50
Customer Service Insp.	$50 less than 3,000 sq. ft. plus $25 ea. 1,000 sq. ft.	1	$50
New Construction	Commercial - $0.66 sq. ft.	7 + CSI insp. + C of O = 9 total	$500
New Construction	Residential - $0.53 sq. ft.	7 + CSI insp. + C of O = 9 total	$250
Plan Review	Commercial - $0.22 sq. ft.		$75
Plan Review	Residential - $0.14 sq. ft.		$50
Additions	$0.43 per sq. ft.	3	$150
Alterations/Remodel	$0.35 per sq. ft.	3	$150
Swimming Pool	$400	3	$400
With deck	$500	5
With gas	$625	7
Above ground	$250	2	$250
Accessory Structure	$0.25 per sq. ft.	2	$90
Masonry Fence Wall	$175	2	$175
Fences, Wood, C.L., etc.	$75	1	$75
Re-roof	$70	1	$70
Driveways/Off-Street Parking	$75 (asphalt or concrete)	1	Per approach
Decks	$75	1	$75
Demolition	$75	1	$75
Foundation Repair	$105	2	$105
Signs	$125 + $0.60 sq. ft. over 50 sq. ft.	2	$125
Burn	$0	0	0
Garage Sale	$0	0	0
Canvaser	$0	0	0
Peddeler/Solicitor	$75 each 90-day period	0	$75
Farmers Market	$0 each 365 day period	0	0
Arts and Crafts Fair	$0 each 365 day period	0	0
Engineering Review Fee/Escrow	$5,000 Civil, Site		$5,000
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-inspections	$100	each	$100
Additional Inspections	$55	each	$55
Interceptor processing	$42	Per year	$3.50
Fire Marshals Office fire.codes@mctx.org	501 N. THOMPSON SUITE 102, CONROE, TX 77301	PHONE: 936-538-8288 FAX: 936-538-8277	Separate fees from city
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(B) Electrical permit fees.

ELECTRICAL (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$225 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	4	$225
Additions	$145 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$145
Re-model existing	$185 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$185
T-Pole	$75	1	$75
TCI - Temporary cut-in	$75	1	$75
Meter-loop/rebuild	$75 100 amp up to 400 amp plus $100 each 200 amp over	1	$75
Swimming Pool	$155	3	$155
Accessory Structures	$85 up to 200 sq. ft. plus $0.17 sq. ft. over	3	$85
General incl., conc. pad	$250 up to 25 KW $500 every 5 KW over	4	$250
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

MECHANICAL (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$225 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$225
Additionsand Re-models	$175 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	2	$175
Replace/Coil and Cond	$85 each unit	1	$85
Replace/Furnace	$135 each unit	2	$135
Replace System	$185 each system	3	$185
Other/Commercial	$185 vent hood exhaust each hood etc.	3	$185
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-Inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional Insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(D) Plumbing permit fees.

PLUMBING (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$250 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	4	$250
New Construction with gas	$325 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	6	$325
Re-model	$185 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$185
Re-model with gas	$215 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	5	$215
Gas only	$105, up to two outlets plus $15 each additional outlet	2	$105
Gas Turn On - GTO	$75	1	$75
Irrigation System	Residential - $125 up to 6 zones, $10 each zone over	2	$125
Irrigation System	Commercial - $175 up to 6 zones, $15 each zone over	2	$175
Water Heater	$75 each water heater up to 60 gallons	1	$75
Water Heater	$100 each water heater over 60 gallons	1	$100
Sewer/Water Connect	$75	1	$75
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-Inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional Insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(E) Manufactured home fee schedule.

MANUFACTURED HOME FEE SCHEDULE (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
Construction/Placement	$145	3	$145
Annual License	$15 per space	1 per space
Annual Inspection	$150 per park plus $15 per space [Ex - 150 + (15 x 30 spaces = 450) = $600]	1 per park and 1 per space	Per park + # spaces
Engineering Review	$300, plus $15 per space and $25 for common areas
Utility Inspections	$300, plus $15 per utility connection
Mobile Office License Fee	$150 per unit		$150
Reinspection fees after a violation	$100 per violation and $25 per space	1 per violation and 1 per space	$100
Notes to table: (1) All fees must be paid prior to issuing a permit or license. (2) All utility connections must conform to the city’s regulations, ordinances and adopted codes.
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(F) Subdivision preliminary plan short form or final plat fees.

(2) Preliminary plans.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(3) Final plats.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses. $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(4) Re-plat.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(5) Amended plat.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(6) Where work requiring a permit is commenced prior to obtaining the permit, the standard permit fees shall be doubled.

(Ord. 19-0820, passed 8-20-2019; Ord. 23-0321A, passed 3-21-2023)

Willis City Zoning Code

BUILDING PERMITS

§ 155.070 REQUIRED.

(1) The actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon.

(2) The exact sizes and locations on the lot of the buildings and accessory buildings then existing.

(3) The lines within which the proposed building and structure shall be erected or altered.

(4) The existing and intended use of each building or part of building.

(5) Such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this division.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.071 EXISTING PERMITS AND PRIVATE AGREEMENTS.

This division is not intended to abrogate or annul:

(A) Any permits issued before the effective date of this division.

(B) Any easement, covenant or any other private agreement that imposes more stringent regulations or requirements than this division.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009)

§ 155.072 COMPLETION OF AUTHORIZED BUILDINGS.

(Ord. 09-0721, passed 7-21-2009)

§ 155.073 PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE.

(A) Building and other permits.

BUILDING and OTHER PERMITS (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate plus Review Fee (Does not include Engineer/Fire-Marshal Legal)	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
Contractor Registration	$50	N/A	$50
Certificate of Occupancy	Commercial - $100	1	$100
Certificate of Occupancy	Residential - $50	1	$50
Customer Service Insp.	$50 less than 3,000 sq. ft. plus $25 ea. 1,000 sq. ft.	1	$50
New Construction	Commercial - $0.66 sq. ft.	7 + CSI insp. + C of O = 9 total	$500
New Construction	Residential - $0.53 sq. ft.	7 + CSI insp. + C of O = 9 total	$250
Plan Review	Commercial - $0.22 sq. ft.		$75
Plan Review	Residential - $0.14 sq. ft.		$50
Additions	$0.43 per sq. ft.	3	$150
Alterations/Remodel	$0.35 per sq. ft.	3	$150
Swimming Pool	$400	3	$400
With deck	$500	5
With gas	$625	7
Above ground	$250	2	$250
Accessory Structure	$0.25 per sq. ft.	2	$90
Masonry Fence Wall	$175	2	$175
Fences, Wood, C.L., etc.	$75	1	$75
Re-roof	$70	1	$70
Driveways/Off-Street Parking	$75 (asphalt or concrete)	1	Per approach
Decks	$75	1	$75
Demolition	$75	1	$75
Foundation Repair	$105	2	$105
Signs	$125 + $0.60 sq. ft. over 50 sq. ft.	2	$125
Burn	$0	0	0
Garage Sale	$0	0	0
Canvaser	$0	0	0
Peddeler/Solicitor	$75 each 90-day period	0	$75
Farmers Market	$0 each 365 day period	0	0
Arts and Crafts Fair	$0 each 365 day period	0	0
Engineering Review Fee/Escrow	$5,000 Civil, Site		$5,000
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-inspections	$100	each	$100
Additional Inspections	$55	each	$55
Interceptor processing	$42	Per year	$3.50
Fire Marshals Office fire.codes@mctx.org	501 N. THOMPSON SUITE 102, CONROE, TX 77301	PHONE: 936-538-8288 FAX: 936-538-8277	Separate fees from city
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(B) Electrical permit fees.

ELECTRICAL (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$225 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	4	$225
Additions	$145 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$145
Re-model existing	$185 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$185
T-Pole	$75	1	$75
TCI - Temporary cut-in	$75	1	$75
Meter-loop/rebuild	$75 100 amp up to 400 amp plus $100 each 200 amp over	1	$75
Swimming Pool	$155	3	$155
Accessory Structures	$85 up to 200 sq. ft. plus $0.17 sq. ft. over	3	$85
General incl., conc. pad	$250 up to 25 KW $500 every 5 KW over	4	$250
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

MECHANICAL (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$225 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$225
Additionsand Re-models	$175 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	2	$175
Replace/Coil and Cond	$85 each unit	1	$85
Replace/Furnace	$135 each unit	2	$135
Replace System	$185 each system	3	$185
Other/Commercial	$185 vent hood exhaust each hood etc.	3	$185
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-Inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional Insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(D) Plumbing permit fees.

PLUMBING (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
New Construction	$250 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	4	$250
New Construction with gas	$325 less than or equal to 3,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	6	$325
Re-model	$185 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	3	$185
Re-model with gas	$215 less than or equal to 1,000 sq. ft. plus $50 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction over	5	$215
Gas only	$105, up to two outlets plus $15 each additional outlet	2	$105
Gas Turn On - GTO	$75	1	$75
Irrigation System	Residential - $125 up to 6 zones, $10 each zone over	2	$125
Irrigation System	Commercial - $175 up to 6 zones, $15 each zone over	2	$175
Water Heater	$75 each water heater up to 60 gallons	1	$75
Water Heater	$100 each water heater over 60 gallons	1	$100
Sewer/Water Connect	$75	1	$75
Miscellaneous	$75	1	$75
Re-Inspection	$100	each	$100
Additional Insp.	$55	each	$55
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(E) Manufactured home fee schedule.

MANUFACTURED HOME FEE SCHEDULE (Permit will double if work starts prior to obtaining a permit)
Type of Permit	Rate	Number of Inspections Included	Minimum Fee
Construction/Placement	$145	3	$145
Annual License	$15 per space	1 per space
Annual Inspection	$150 per park plus $15 per space [Ex - 150 + (15 x 30 spaces = 450) = $600]	1 per park and 1 per space	Per park + # spaces
Engineering Review	$300, plus $15 per space and $25 for common areas
Utility Inspections	$300, plus $15 per utility connection
Mobile Office License Fee	$150 per unit		$150
Reinspection fees after a violation	$100 per violation and $25 per space	1 per violation and 1 per space	$100
Notes to table: (1) All fees must be paid prior to issuing a permit or license. (2) All utility connections must conform to the city’s regulations, ordinances and adopted codes.
* Re-Inspection Fees are not Included in Permit * This applies to all Commercial and Residential applicants.

(F) Subdivision preliminary plan short form or final plat fees.

(2) Preliminary plans.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(3) Final plats.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses. $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(4) Re-plat.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(5) Amended plat.

(a) Designated lot for residential purposes: $7 per lot.

(b) Tract designated for residential purposes: $15 per tract.

(d) Building site designated for dwelling units not designated on the plat: $15 per building site.

(e) Tracts. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(f) Blocks. Not divided into lots and to be used for commercial, industrial, multiple dwellings or unrestricted uses: $15 per acre or fraction thereof.

(6) Where work requiring a permit is commenced prior to obtaining the permit, the standard permit fees shall be doubled.

(Ord. 19-0820, passed 8-20-2019; Ord. 23-0321A, passed 3-21-2023)