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Rosenberg staff proposes $275 flat investigation fee for work without permits; council asks for ordinance

5821644 · September 23, 2025
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Summary

City staff proposed reclassifying the penalty for performing work without a permit as an investigation fee of $275 assessed in addition to required permit fees. Council members signaled support at the workshop and asked staff to return the proposal as a formal agenda item for adoption.

City staff presented a proposal at Tuesday’s workshop to revise how the city charges for performing work without a required permit. The proposal would reclassify the current penalty as an investigation fee intended to recover staff time and resources and establish a flat $275 charge to be assessed in addition to any required permit fees.

Brian Swint, presenting the item at council’s request, said the current…

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