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Council discusses updated permit fee schedule, aims for Jan. 1, 2026 effective date
Summary
Council reviewed a proposed ordinance to update the city permit fee schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026, asked staff to clarify expedited fees and publish processes online for developers, and directed gradual fee adjustments citing the Kinkaid Special Use Permit as an example.
City staff presented a proposed ordinance to adopt an updated permit fee schedule to take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Councilmembers asked for clarification on expedited-fee rules and requested that the complete fee procedures be posted to the city website so developers can understand timelines and costs.
Councilmember Jonathan C. Curth recommended a gradual adjustment to fees rather than a large one-time increase after an eight-year interval, and Councilmember Joel Bender suggested the fee structure be reevaluated to reflect longer review times for complex projects such as the Kinkaid Special Use Permit. The item will be placed on a future agenda after staff incorporates the requested changes and comparisons to other cities’ practices (e.g., Bellaire and Austin).
No ordinance was adopted at the Oct. 27 meeting; the Council directed staff to return with a refined proposal.
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