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Council adopts revised building fee schedule, adjusts residential variance fee

City of Dripping Springs City Council · October 8, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted revisions to the city building‑permit fee schedule, moving to a per‑square‑foot approach for residential permits and phasing to fixed reinspection fees; the council also increased the residential variance submittal fee after discussion.

The City Council adopted an amended building permit fee schedule that changes how residential and other permits will be assessed and updates inspection and variance fees.

Building official Shane Peavy summarized the recommended changes: a $1.00 per conditioned‑space square foot assessment for new residential permits (and $0.50 per sq ft for additions/alterations) to create a more…

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