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Council approves first reading to update building, trade and permit fees; credit-card convenience fee to rise to 3%
Summary
On first reading council approved amendments to Appendix D of the city code to change building/trade permit fees (including flat-rate trade permits), increase issuance and reinspection fees, add same-day inspection fees and raise credit‑card convenience charges to 3 percent; staff said many fee formulas dated to 1995 and needed updating.
The Friendswood City Council on Monday approved on first reading an ordinance amending Appendix D (Schedule of Fees) to update building, trade and related fees, increase solicitor and towing fees, and pass through higher credit-card processing costs.
Planning and permitting staff presented a broad overhaul that moves many trade permits from itemized counts to flat-rate fees and updates a permit-fee formula originally adopted in 1995. Aubrey Harvin said the proposed changes aim to streamline online permitting, cover inspection and administrative costs, and align Friendswood’s charges more closely with peer cities.
Major highlights presented by staff include: - Residential trade permits (example: houses under 5,000 sq.…
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