Planning and Development Services Proposed Fee Adjustments

Published on June 16, 2025

After a comprehensive review of fees, the Planning and Development Services department is proposing phase one of fee adjustments for various permits to take effect on July 15, 2025.

A large portion of permit fees have not been through a review since 2008. Over the years, the limited fee adjustments that have occurred were largely driven by state legislative changes, ordinance adoptions, or City reorganizations. Existing permitting fees have not kept pace with rising costs and do not adequately recover costs for related services. The City has opted for a phased implementation in fee adjustments with several starting in mid-July and the second phase starting Oct. 1, 2025.

View Proposed Fee Change Table(PDF, 138KB)

The first phase, scheduled for City Council approval on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, includes new and revised adjustments to:

• Platting
• Zoning
• Signs
• Special Event Parking
• Temporary Outdoor and Special Events
• Trade permits, e.g. validations and various inspections for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Irrigation
• Board and Commission and special staff meetings associated with permitting applications
• Gas well drilling
• Health

View the existing Planning and Development permit fee schedule

For general questions, please call Planning and Development Services at 817-459-6502.