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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 976
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE AMENDING ORDINANCE 938
ADOPTING THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE FEE SCHEDULE BY ADOPTING A NEW
FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, Texas is a general law Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake finds it necessary for the
public health, safety and welfare that development occur in a controlled and orderly manner;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted the most current fee schedule for the Town of
Westlake on September 27, 2021, under Ordinance 938; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas does hereby
adopt Ordinance 976 subject to the Fee Schedule provided in “Exhibit A”.
SECTION 3: That this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other Town Ordinances
and all other provisions of other Ordinances adopted by the Town which are inconsistent with
the terms or provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or
terms of this ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Westlake, and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine not to
exceed the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a
violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 5: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council of the Town
of Westlake, Texas, that sections, paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are
severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be
declared legally invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such legal invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance since the same
would have been enacted by the Town Council of the Town of Westlake without the
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incorporation in this Ordinance of any such legally invalid or unconstitutional, phrase, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SECTION 6: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
as the law in such case provides.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023.
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ATTEST: Sean Kilbride, Mayor
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Amy Piukana, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
FY24
FEE SCHEDULE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
Town of Westlake September 11, 2023 www.westlaketx.gov
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
1. Building Inspection Services.................................................................................................................................... 3
Contractor Registration ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Residential Building Permits ............................................................................................................................................. 4
B-1. New Single Family Residential................................................................................................................................ 4
B-2. Residential Additions and Accessory Structures ............................................................................................. 4
B-3. Residential Remodel Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 5
B-4. Residential Remodel Permit Fee ............................................................................................................................ 5
Nonresidential Building Permits ...................................................................................................................................... 6
C-1. Nonresidential Permit Fee ........................................................................................................................................ 6
C-2. Nonresidential Fire Review / Inspection Fee ...................................................................................................... 7
C-3. New Nonresidential Building ................................................................................................................................... 7
C-4. Nonresidential Remodel, Repair & Alterations .................................................................................................. 8
C-5. Nonresidential Whitebox .......................................................................................................................................... 8
New Construction Trade Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Single Trade Permits ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Residential Foundation Repair ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Tree Removal and Mitigation ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Sign Permits .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Additional Permits .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Miscellaneous Fees ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Miscellaneous Inspection Fees ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Certificate of Occupancy .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Business License & Annual Inspection Fees ......................................................................................................... 14
2. Planning and Zoning .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Subdivisions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Zoning and Specific Use Permits .................................................................................................................................. 16
Concept Plans, Development Plans & Site Plans .................................................................................................... 17
Miscellaneous Planning .................................................................................................................................................... 18
3. Public Works & Engineering ................................................................................................................................. 19
Water & Sewer Rates ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
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Backflow Services .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Easements ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Solid Waste License .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Construction Plans ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Construction Inspections .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Streetlights ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Right of Way Construction .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Right of Way Management (Small Cell Network Nodes) .................................................................................... 22
Floodplain Development .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Investigation Fees ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Miscellaneous Public Works Fees................................................................................................................................. 23
4. Facilities and Parks and Recreation .................................................................................................................. 24
Special Event Applications .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Facility Rental ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Westlake IOOF Cemetery ................................................................................................................................................ 25
5. Fire-EMS Services .................................................................................................................................................... 26
6. Gas Well & Oil Fees ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Gas Well Pad Site Permit and Fees ............................................................................................................................. 29
Gas Well Permits and Fees ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Pipeline Related Permits and Fees ............................................................................................................................... 30
7. Administrative Services ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Non-Sufficient Funds & Return Charges .................................................................................................................... 31
Solicitation & Vendor Permits......................................................................................................................................... 31
Alcohol License and Permit Fees .................................................................................................................................. 31
Photocopy & Digital Media Charges ............................................................................................................................ 31
8. Refund Policy ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
9. Example Calculations ............................................................................................................................................. 33
How to Calculate Single Family Residence Submittal .......................................................................................... 33
A-1. 5,200 sq. ft. ................................................................................................................................................................... 33
How to Calculate a New Nonresidential Submittal ............................................................................................... 34
B-1. 10,000 sf. ft. | $5,000,000 valuation | 1 acre ................................................................................................... 34
End of Fee Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
Building Inspection Services
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1. Building Inspection Services
• The review fee is collected at the time of submittal and is non-refundable unless the fee is collected
in error by the Town of Westlake
• The permit fee is collected at the time of permit issuance for building permits and trade permits
• Additional fees listed are collected at the time of issuance
Contractor Registration
• No person shall perform any work or supply any materials without first having registered with the
Town of Westlake
• All registrations are one-year registrations. Contractors registered before this timeline will keep
their current two-year expiration date until renewal occurs.
Contractor Type 1-Year Registrations
General Contractor $125.00
Backflow Tester $125.00
Construction Waste No fee
Electrician No fee
Irrigator $125.00
Mechanical No fee
Plumber No fee
Pool $125.00
Roofing $125.00
ROW $125.00
Signage $125.00
Subdivision General Contractor $125.00
Subdivision Utility Contractor $125.00
Subdivision Paving Contractor $125.00
Well (Water & Gas) $125.00
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Residential Building Permits
• The review fee is collected at the time of submittal and is non-refundable unless the fee is collected
in error by the Town of Westlake
B-1. New Single Family Residential
Residential Permit Fee $1.8846 /sq. ft.
Residential Plan
Review Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft.
Residential Building Inspection Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft.
Public Works
Inspection Fee $418.80
Residential Fire
Inspection Fee $418.80
Drainage / Grading / Excavation Fee $600.00
Erosion Control Fee $1,500.00
Duct Bank Fee $3,100.00
Mechanical Fees See Table 1.D
Electrical Fees See Table 1.D
Plumbing Fees See Table 1.D
B-2. Residential Additions and Accessory Structures
Residential Permit Fee $1.8846 /sq. ft.
Residential Plan
Review Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft.
Residential Building Inspection Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft.
Residential Fire
Inspection Fee $418.80
Mechanical Fees See Table 1.D
Electrical Fees See Table 1.D
Plumbing Fees See Table 1.D
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B-3. Residential Remodel Fees
Residential Permit Fee See Table 1.B-4
Residential Plan
Review Fee
$0.65961 / sq. ft.
(maximum $250)
Residential Building Inspection Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft.
(maximum $250)
B-4. Residential Remodel Permit Fee
Square Feet Fee
≤ 200 square feet $300.00
≤ 500 square feet $500.00
≤ 750 square feet $800.00
≤ 1,000 square feet $1,000.00
> 1,000 square feet $1,500.00
per additional sq. ft. over 1,000 $0.01
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Nonresidential Building Permits
• The review fee is collected at the time of submittal and is non-refundable unless the fee is collected
in error by the Town of Westlake.
• The declared valuation shall include the fair market value of the proposed improvements, including
the architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, paving, parking, drive approach,
and the contractor's profit. The building official may require the applicant to verify the declared
value.
• The building official may also use the data provided in the most current building valuation table
published by the International Code Council to determine building valuation for permit fee
purposes.
C-1. Nonresidential Permit Fee
• Used to calculate the base permit fee (additional charges apply below)
Total Valuation Fee
≤ $1,000 $150.00
≤ $5,000 $150.00
per additional $100 over $1,000 $7.00
≤ $25,000 $430.00
per additional $1,000 over $5,000 $31.50
≤ $50,000 $1,060.00
per additional $1,000 over $25,000 $22.68
≤ $100,000 $1,627.00
per additional $1,000 over $50,000 $15.75
≤ $500,000 $2,415.50
per additional $1,000 over $100,000 $13.30
≤ $1,000,000 $7,735.50
per additional $1,000 over $500,000 $11.30
≤ $5,000,000 $13,385.50
per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000 $9.30
> $5,000,000 $50,588.5
per additional $1,000 over $5,000,000 $7.30
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C-2. Nonresidential Fire Review / Inspection Fee
Square Feet Fee
≤ 10,000 sq. ft. $500.00
≤ 100,000 sq. ft. $500.00
per sq. ft. over 10,000 $0.20
≤ 300,000 sq. ft. $18,500.00
per sq. ft. over 100,000 $0.15
≤ 500,000 sq. ft. $48,500.00
per sq. ft. over 300,000 $0.10
> 500,000 sq. ft. $68,500.00
per sq. ft. over 500,000 $0.05
C-3. New Nonresidential Building
• Includes core building, shell buildings, and condominiums
Nonresidential Permit Fee See Table 1.C-1
Nonresidential Plan Review Fee Nonresidential Permit Fee × 65%
Nonresidential Structural Plan Review Fee Actual Cost Incurred + 10% Administrative Costs
Nonresidential Inspection Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft.
Nonresidential Fire Review / Inspection Fee See Table 1.C-2
Public Works Inspection Fee $400.00
Duct Bank Fee $3,100.00
Erosion Control Fee $1,500.00
Drainage / Grading / Excavation Fee $600.00 + $100.00 /acre
Mechanical Fees See Table 1.D
Electrical Fees See Table 1.D
Plumbing Fees See Table 1.D
Energy Compliance See Table 1.D
Building Inspection Services
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C-4. Nonresidential Remodel, Repair & Alterations
• Includes Accessory Structures, Additions and Tenant Finish-Outs
Nonresidential Permit Fee See Table 1.C-1
Nonresidential Plan Review Fee Nonresidential Permit Fee × 65%
Nonresidential Inspection Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft.
Nonresidential Fire Review /
Inspection Fee See Table 1.C-2
Mechanical Fees See Table 1.D
Electrical Fees See Table 1.D
Plumbing Fees See Table 1.D
Energy Compliance See Table 1.D
C-5. Nonresidential Whitebox
Nonresidential Permit Fee See Table 1.C-1 with $1,000 maximum
Nonresidential Plan Review Fee Nonresidential Permit Fee × 65%
(maximum $500)
Nonresidential Inspection Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft. (maximum $500)
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New Construction Trade Fees
• Energy compliance only applies to nonresidential permits
Square Feet Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Energy
≤ 5,000 square feet $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
≤ 10,000 square feet $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00
≤ 25,000 square feet $800.00 $800.00 $800.00 $800.00
≤ 50,000 square feet $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
≤ 100,000 square feet $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
> 100,000 square feet $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
per additional sq. ft. over 100,000 $0.0010 $0.0010 $0.0010 $0.00
Single Trade Permits
• Applies to small trade permits not categorized as new construction
• Includes, but not limited to, projects such as water heaters, A/C repair, outdoor lighting, meter
releases, etc.…
Permit Type Commercial Fees Residential Fees
Mechanical 1% of valuation with $250 min $250.00
Electrical 1% of valuation with $250 min $250.00
Plumbing 1% of valuation with $250 min $250.00
Roofing / Re-roofing 1% of valuation with $250 min $250.00
Building Inspection Services
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Residential Foundation Repair
Square Feet Fee
≤ 5,000 square feet $300.00
≤ 10,000 square feet $400.00
> 10,000 square feet $500.00
Tree Removal and Mitigation
Tree Mitigation $200.00 /caliper inch
Tree Mitigation in the Knolls at Solana $300.00 /caliper inch
Tree Removal Application (not part of new construction) $125.00
Tree Removal Inspection (not part of new construction) $125.00
Trees Removed without Permit in a Conservation Area $1,000 /caliper inch
Sign Permits
• Fees are calculated per the number of signs requested in an application
• Signs installed without prior permit issuance will be assessed twice the permit fee required
• Signs in the ROW require a ROW License agreement and any applicable fees below
Sign Type Fee
Monument Signs / Ground-based signs 1% of valuation with $250 min
Nonresidential Signs - other than ground-based signs 1% of valuation with $250 min
Temporary Real Estate Sign $50.00
Temporary Signage not identified that requires permit $50.00
Temporary Special Event Sign No fee
Wayfinding Signs $100.00
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Additional Permits
Access Control $200.00
Antenna $400.00
Demolition $250 residential
$550 nonresidential
Drive Approach /
Sidewalk / Curb Cut
$200 without Drainage Improvements
$500 with Drainage Improvements required
Fences / Retaining Walls 1% valuation with $250 min
Floodplain Development See Public Works
Fountain / Water Feature / Fire Feature
(24" or less in depth) $300.00
Drainage / Grading / Excavation Fee $600 residential
$600 + $100 /acre nonresidential
Irrigation / Sprinkler $300.00
Miscellaneous Permits 1% of valuation with $250 min
Moving (any building on any Town street) $450.00 plus all direct and indirect costs incurred
by the Town including police and traffic patrol
Outdoor Display Permit – Permanent See 2.B-Specific Use Permit
Outdoor Display Permit – Temporary See 2.D-Temporary Use Permit
Pool / Spa 1% of valuation with $2,000 min
ROW Construction (excluding franchised utilities) See Public Works
Sales / Leasing Trailer See 2.B-Specific Use Permit
Solar Panels 1% of valuation with $250 min
Temporary Batch Plant See 2.B-Specific Use Permit
Temporary Construction
Off-Site Trailer See 2.B-Specific Use Permit
Temporary Construction
On-Site Trailer $250.00
Temporary Electrical Pole $75.00
Water Well $1,000.00
Miscellaneous Fees
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Fee Type Fee
Work Without a Permit $500.00 or double the original permit required
Expired Permit Extension $1,000.00
Re-stamp Fee $60.00
Violation of Permit Conditions, Restriction Limits,
Times, and Location $250.00
Property Maintenance Fee $250.00
Landscape / Architectural Review Fee $1,000.00
Outdoor Lighting Compliance Review Fee $1,000.00
Legal Nonconforming Use Review $1,000.00
Miscellaneous Inspection Fees
• For any required inspection (plumbing rough, framing, etc.) a reinspection fee will be assessed after
the third failed inspection and every failure thereafter
• No inspections will be performed until all reinspection fees are paid
Fee Type Fee
Building Inspection Fee $0.65961 / sq. ft.
After Hours Inspections $150 per hour, two-hour minimum
Reinspection Fee $200 after third inspection
Work Covered Prior to Required Inspection $350.00
Additional Inspections not Identified $300.00
Structural Integrity Professional Engineer Inspection Actual Cost Incurred + 10% Administrative Costs
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Certificate of Occupancy
• Certificates of Occupancy only apply to nonresidential uses
• Temporary Certificates of Occupancy are renewed and assessed every 30 days or per the
requirements of the Chief Building Official
• Certificates of Occupancy include, but are not limited to, New Tenants, Change of Name or Use or
Owners
• If a Certificate of Occupancy is lost, a Duplicate Certificate of Occupancy charge may be assessed
• An inspection fee is charged where an inspection may be required before issuance of a CO by the
Chief Building Official
Fee Type Fee
Certificate of Occupancy $250.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $125.00
Duplicate Certificate of Occupancy $125.00
Certificate of Occupancy Inspection $125.00
Business missing Certificate of Occupancy Per International Building Code
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Business License & Annual Inspection Fees
• For businesses that require a business license with the Town per Town Ordinances
• A reinstatement fee is assessed if a license has expired due to non-renewal revoked due to non-
compliance
Residential Occupancies Above Two Dwelling Units (per IBC)
Initial License Application Fee $150.00
Annual Business License Renewal $110.00
Per Room/Unit Inspected $25 per room/unit up to $2,500
License Reinstatement $300.00
License Reinspection $80.00
Nonresidential Occupancies (per IBC)
Initial License Application Fee $150.00
Annual Business License Renewal $150.00
< 10,000 square feet inspected $150.00
≤ 50,000 square feet inspected $300.00 + $.01/sf up to maximum of $1,000
> 50,000 square feet inspected $500.00 + $.01/sf up to maximum of $2,000
License Reinstatement $300.00
License Reinspection $100.00
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2. Planning and Zoning
• Application fees are non-refundable unless the Town Manager or designee determines that a
payment was collected in error
• Application fees are due at the time of submittal for all applications
• After a resubmission requires a 2nd Formal DRC review a resubmission fee shall be charged where
applicable in this chapter
Subdivisions
Preliminary Site Evaluation Total
All subdivisions $5,000.00 + $100.00 /acre
Final Subdivision Plat
All subdivisions $5,000.00 + $100.00 /acre
Replat
Non-residential $2,000.00 + $100.00 /acre
Residential $2,000.00 + $100.00 /lot
Amended Plat
Non-residential $1,000.00 + $100.00 /acre
Residential $1,000.00 + $100.00 /lot
Minor Plat
All subdivisions $1,000.00 + $100.00 /lot (up to 4 lots
maximum)
Plat Vacation
All subdivisions $4,000.00 + $100.00 /acre
Plat Resubmission Fees
Preliminary Site Evaluation 5% of original fee charged
All other Plats 10% of original fee charged
Plat Filing Fee
In-person filing $500.00
E-File Actual cost incurred + 10% administrative
costs
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Zoning and Specific Use Permits
Zoning Change Total Amendment
< 1 acre $1,000.00 $510.00
< 2 acres $2,000.00 $1,020.00
< 5 acres $5,000.00 $2,550.00
< 10 acres $7,875.00 $4,016.25
< 25 acres $10,500.00 $5,355.00
< 50 acres $21,000.00 $10,710.00
≤ 100 acres $42,000.00 $21,420.00
> 100 acres $44,000.00 $22,440.00
+ per acre over 100 acres $105.00 $53.55
Specific Use Permit Total Amendment
< 1 acre $500.00 $255.00
< 2 acres $1,000.00 $510.00
< 5 acres $1,500.00 $765.00
≤ 10 acres $2,000.00 $1,020.00
> 10 acres $2,500.00 $1,275.00
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Concept Plans , Development Plans & Site Plans
Concept Plan Total Amendment
< 10 acres $6,000.00 $3,060.00
< 25 acres $15,000.00 $7,650.00
< 50 acres $24,000.00 $12,240.00
≤ 100 acres $30,000.00 $15,300.00
> 100 acres $31,500.00 $16,065.00
+ per acre over 100 acres $105.00 $53.55
Development Plan Total Amendment
< 10 acres $6,000.00 $3,060.00
< 25 acres $15,000.00 $7,650.00
< 50 acres $24,000.00 $12,240.00
≤ 100 acres $30,000.00 $15,300.00
> 100 acres $31,500.00 $16,065.00
+ per acre over 100 acres $105.00 $53.55
Site Plan Total Amendment
< 1 acre $5,000.00 $2,550.00
< 2 acres $6,100.00 $3,111.00
< 5 acres $7,500.00 $3,825.00
≤ 10 acres $10,000.00 $5,100.00
> 10 acres $10,500.00 $5,355.00
+ per acre over 10 acres $105.00 $53.55
Residential Site Plan Total Amended
$770 / lot or unit $310 / lot or unit
Plan Resubmission Fees Plan Fee
Concept Plans 10% of original fee charged
Development Plans 10% of original fee charged
Site Plans 10% of original fee charged
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Miscellaneous Planning
Address Change $100.00
Architectural Review Fee See 1.C-Site Plan
Amendment to Code of Ordinances $1,000.00
Amendment to Comprehensive Plan See 1.C-Concept Plan Amendment
Any request not specifically listed that requires
legislative approval $500.00
Appeal of Administrative Decision $110 + $5 for each property owner listed
on the public hearing notice
Comprehensive Sign Package See 1.C-Site Plan
Consultants for inspections or plan review utilized
for specific specialized projects Cost Incurred + 10% Admin Costs
Document / Instrument Filing Fee $500.00 (In-person Filing)
Cost incurred +10% Admin Costs (E-Filing)
Development Agreement Processing $2,000.00
Special District Creation
(overlay, PID, MUD, TIF, TRZ, etc.)
Per Development Agreement / Economic
Development Agreement
Landscaping Plan Review See 1.C-Site Plan
Outdoor Lighting Plan Review See 1.C-Site Plan
Park Land Dedication Per Development Agreement
Public Art Per Development Agreement
Street Name Change $1,000.00 + cost of new street signage
Subdivision Name Change See 1.A-Amended Plat
Temporary Use Permit $500.00
Traffic Impact Analysis Review Cost Incurred + 10% Admin Costs
Variance Request $2,500.00
Zoning Verification Letter $50.00
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3. Public Works & Engineering
Water & Sewer Rates
• Water & Sewer Rates are approved by the Town Council through a separate Ordinance every
calendar year. Rates for Water and Sewer can be found at the following link:
https://www.westlake-tx.org/606/Water-Rates
Backflow Services
• Backflow testers must register annually at https://www.sctrackingsolutions.com/system/login.asp
Fee Type Fee
Backflow Tester Registration $125.00
Assembly Registration $25.00
Customer Service Inspection $125.00
Customer Service Reinspection $125.00
Easements
Easement Type Fee
Easement / ROW Abandonment $1,000 + $1 /linear foot
Easement / ROW Encroachment $1,000 + $1 /linear foot
Solid Waste License
Fee Type Fee Description
Waste Hauling License No Fee
Waste Hauling Monthly Fee 15% of gross revenue for waste collected in WL
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Construction Plans
• Construction Plans include, but not limited to, engineered plans such as grading, drainage, water,
sewer, and right-of-way improvements.
• The construction plan application fee is assessed when there has been no development plan or
zoning requested approved on the site. This fee is due at time of submittal of a construction plan
application. Application fees are non-refundable unless the Town Manager or designee determines
that a payment was collected in error.
• Plan review fees and model analysis fees are due at the pre-construction meeting and before a
notice to proceed by the Town.
• Additional analyses may apply where the Town Engineer must conduct a model analysis of town
utilities and where a TxDOT Permit is required to be reviewed.
• Inspection fees for construction are found in Table 3.F of this section.
Application Fee
Construction Plans Application See 2.C-Development Plan
Plan Review Fee
First Plan Review $1,000 + $150 /sheet
Additional Review (more than 3) $750 + $100 /sheet
Additional Analyses Fee
Water Model Analysis $1,000
Wastewater Model Analysis $1,000
TxDOT Permit Review $500.00
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Construction Inspections
• The inspection fee will be six percent (construction inspection fee (3%) + administrative processing
fee (3%)) of certified construction costs of the land development (including, but not limited to, public
and private improvements such as streets and roads, drainage, parking lots, fire water systems,
walls, fences, site grading, water features, parks, open space corridors, required landscaping,
irrigation, sidewalks, trails, etc., but not including building construction) for subdivisions or re-
subdivision. Estimated Inspection fees are to be paid prior to permitting and/or commencement of
work on the proposed improvements and the balance based upon certified construction costs prior
to acceptance of improvements or issuance of building permits. The construction inspection fee is
in addition to any other fees listed herein.
• Construction inspection fees are due at the pre-construction meeting
• Construction inspection overtime is a two-hour minimum for weekdays and four-hour minimum for
weekends and holidays. Inspections must be requested by noon the Wednesday before.
Construction inspection overtime fees are collected before acceptance of public infrastructure.
Construction Inspections Fee
Construction Inspection Fee
Actual Cost Incurred +
10% Administrative Costs or per
Development Agreement
Additional Inspection Fees Fee
Construction Inspection Overtime $150 per hour, two-hour minimum
Reinspection Fee $200 after third inspection
Work Covered Prior to Required
Inspection $350.00
Additional Inspections not Identified $300.00
Public Works Inspection Fee $400.00
Streetlights
Fee Type Fee Description
Installation and Maintenance of Street Lights
The developer must pay for all costs associated
with installing streetlights and maintain & operate
the streetlights in public ROW or per Development
Agreement
Licensing of Street Lights $20.00 per month per pole for at least 2 years or
per Development Agreement
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Right of Way Construction
• The application and plan review fee are due at time of submittal
• The permit fees are due at the time of permit issuance
• Where a TxDOT Permit is required additional review fees may apply
Fee Type Fee
ROW Application & Plan Review $500.00
ROW Permit Fee $500.00 + $1 /linear feet of
construction
TxDOT Permit Review $500.00
Right of Way Management (Small Cell Network Nodes )
• Where a permit is not required under Chapter 79 of the Code of Ordinances, they provider is
required to notify the Town a minimum of 24 hours in advance of beginning work.
• If the provider’s worker requires excavation or closing of sidewalks or vehicular lanes within the
public ROW, then the provider must also obtain a ROW construction permit
Network Node Application Total
First Application (up to five locations) $500.00
Subsequent Application (excess of five locations) $250.00
Support Pole Application Total
Network Node Support Pole $1,000.00 each
Annual Registration Total
Annual Node Registration $250.00 per node site
Annual Pole Registration $250.00 per node site
Right of Way Use $28 per node site per month
Public Works & Engineering
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Floodplain Development
• The application and plan review fee are due at time of submittal
• The permit fees are due at the time of permit issuance in addition to additional fees listed below
where their review is required
Fee Type Fee
Application / Plan Review Fee $500.00
Floodplain Permit Fee $1,000.00
Flood Study Analysis $3,000.00
CLOMR $2,700.00
LOMR (Following CLOMR) $1,000.00
LOMR (Without CLOMR) $2,700.00
Erosion Hazard Zone $500.00
Drainage / Grading / Excavation Fee See Table 3.L
Investigation Fees
Fee Type Fee
Work Without a Permit $500.00 or double the
original fee required
Violation of Permit
Conditions, Restriction
Limits, and Times and
Location on ROW Permit
$250.00
Failure to Correct Deficiency $500.00
Miscellaneous Public Works Fees
Fee Type Fee
Residential Grading $600.00
Nonresidential Grading $600 plus $100 /acre
Erosion Control Inspection $1,500.00
Ductbank Connection $3,100.00
Drive Approach / Sidewalk / Curb Cut $200 without drainage improvements / $500 with
drainage improvements required
Facilities and Parks and Recreation
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4. Facilities and Parks and Recreation
Special Event Applications
• A coordination meeting may be required with Town of Westlake Staff before submittal of an
application; and
• Proof of nonprofit status via a 501(c)(3) must be supplied at time of application; and
• Nonprofit status does not exempt additional fees or personnel standby fees; and
• Where an application is not submitted at least 30 days prior to the event start date additional fees
may apply.
Application Fees Fee
Special Event Application $250.00
Special Event Application, Non-profits No fee
Special Event, Temporary Signage No fee
Additional Fees Fee
Tent Permit $100.00
Fireworks $150.00
Coordination Meeting $100.00
Personnel Standby Fee
Fire-EMS Personnel Standby $75/hr per person
Police Officer Standby Per City of Keller PD
Administrative Staff Standby $75/hr per person
Special Event Penalty Fees Fee
Application submitted under thirty (30) days before
event start date $500.00 (regardless of charitable status)
Application submitted under five (5) days before
event start date $1,000.00 (regardless of charitable status)
Special Event held without permit Per Special Event Ordinance
Facilities and Parks and Recreation
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Facility Rental
• For additional facility rental policies and regulations please see Resolution 19-19
Facility Deposit Rental
(3-hr min.)
Per hour
(up to 6 hrs.) Extended Use
WA Cafeteria
One day $500.00 $350.00 $100.00 $15.00
Extended commitment $2,000.00 $350.00 $100.00 $15.00
WA Performance Hall
One day $500.00 $475.00 $150.00 $15.00
Extended commitment $2,000.00 $475.00 $150.00 $15.00
WA Gym
One day $500.00 $350.00 $100.00 $15.00
WA Multipurpose Hall
One day $500.00 $475.00 $150.00 $15.00
WA Sport Fields
One day $500.00 $150.00 $50.00 $15.00
Town Council
Chambers/ Courtroom
One day $1,000.00 - $100.00 -
Fire Department
Administration
Training Room and
Mall
One day $1,000.00 - $100.00 -
Westlake IOOF Cemetery
• For additional cemetery policies and regulations please see Resolution 19-20
Fee Type Total
Adult Burial Space $2,100.00
Infant Burial Space $800.00
Interment Fee $300.00
Urn Interment Fee $400.00
Fire-EMS Services
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5. Fire-EMS Services
• 1If required, additional cost for personnel may be charged. Additional cost for expendable equipment
and necessary apparatus may be incurred.
• 2Two (2) hour minimum. If required, addition cost for personnel may be charged. Additional cost for
expendable equipment and necessary apparatus may be incurred.
• 3Cost is per hour per personnel utilized. Additional cost for expendable equipment and necessary
apparatus may be incurred.
• 4Cost based on third party or contracted services provider fees. Based on agreement with the Town,
fees may be paid directly to the third party or contracted services provider.
Ambulance and EMS Total
ALS I $1,750.00
ALS II $1,750.00
BLS $1,750.00
ALS Disposable N/A
BLS Disposable N/A
Oxygen N/A
SCT $1,750.00
TNT $200.00
Ground mileage $24.00
EMS – Services and Expendables4
Asbestos removal Total
$100.00
Battery Systems Total
$250.00
Burn Permit Total
Non-resident $50.00
Resident No Charge
Candles and Open Flame in Assembly Areas Total
$50.00
Carnivals and Fairs Total
$50.001
Combustible Storage Total
High-Piled $50.00
Compressed Gas Total
$100.00
Fire-EMS Services
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Cryogens Total
$250.00
Dry Cleaning Operations Total
Flammable / Combustible Liquids $75.00
Non-Flammable Liquids $50.00
Explosives or Blasting Agents Total
Use of $150.001
Fireworks - Certified Events Only Total
$150.001
Fueling Dispensing Station Total
Motor Vehicle $50.00
Fumigation or Thermal Insecticidal Fogging Total
$250.00
Hazardous Materials Total
Storage, Dispense, Use of $50.00
Mitigation3,4
Hot works Operations Total
$50.00
Inspections Total
After Hours Fire Inspection $75.002
Re-inspection for fire alarm systems $75.001
Re-inspection for new construction $75.001
Re-inspection for sprinkler systems $75.001
Liquid Petroleum Gas Total
LPG 25-199 WGC $100.00
LPG 200-1,999 WGC $75.00
LPG 2,000 < WGC $25.00
LPG fueled vehicles or equipment
in assembly buildings $50.00
Malls – Covered Total
$75.001
Personnel Stand-By Total
Fire Watch $75.003
Special Event $75.003
Fire-EMS Services
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Pesticides Total
Highly Toxic, Storage, Use of $50.00
Plan Review Total
Fire Alarm System Review4
Fire Sprinkler System Review4
Nonresidential Fire Plan Review / Inspection Fee See Table C-2
Residential Fire Plan Review $400.00
Private Agency License Inspection / Certification Total
$50.00
Pyrotechnic Material Total
$500.001
Radioactive Materials Total
$500.00
Storage Tanks Total
Aboveground Storage Tanks (AGST) $150.00
Underground Storage Tanks (UST) $150.00
AGST & UST - Changing Contents $100.00
AGST and UST Removal or
Temporary Out of Service $50.00
Trench Burning – Clearing Land or Rubbish Total
$150.00
Water System Analysis / Test for Fire Suppression
Systems Total
$25.00
Gas Well & Oil Fees
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6. Gas Well & Oil Fees
Gas Well Pad Site Permit and Fees
Gas Well Pad Site Permit Application Fee
(one-time initial, per pad site fee) $30,000.00
Approved Gas Well Pad Site Permit Annual
Review & Renewal Fee $5,000.00
Fire Fighter Training & Equipment Fee
(one-time initial, per approved pad site fee) $10,000.00
Setback Reduction Request/Property Owner
Title Verification Fee $5,000.00 or actual cost, whichever is greater
Gas Well Permits and Fees
Gas Well Permit Application Fee (one-time
initial, per well fee) $10,000.00
Gas Well Permit Amendment Application
& Review Fee $2,500.00
Gas Well Certificate of Completion
& Completion Inspection Fee $1,500.00
Tank Battery Completion &
Annual Permit/Inspection Fee $1,000.00
Annual Approved Gas Well Permit Review,
Inspection, & Permit Renewal Fee $1,500.00
Initial/Annual Insurance & Surety Review Fee
(per approved gas well permit) $1,000.00
Annual Fire Fighter Training & Equipment Fee
(per approved gas well permit) $2,000.00
Annual Safety/Hazardous Materials Plans
& Reports Compliance Review Fee $1,000.00
Well Re-working Permit Fee $5,000.00
Gas Well Permit Transference Processing Fee $5,000.00
Gas Well Permit Extension Processing Fee $5,000.00
Well Abandonment Permit Application
& Inspection Fee $2,500.00
Road Maintenance Agreement Review
& Inspection Fee $5,000.00
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Pipeline Related Permits and Fees
• All permits, fees, and/or licenses in this section are for initial installation of a new pipeline. Any
extensions of this pipeline will be considered a new pipeline and subject to all applicable permits
New Pipeline Construction Permit &
Inspection Fee $5,000.00
New Pipeline Certificate of
Completion
& Inspection Fee
$1,500.00
New Pipeline
ROW/Street/Road/Easement
Crossing License (per crossing)
$2,000.00
Initial/Annual Insurance & Surety
Review Fee
(per approved pipeline permit)
$1,000.00
Annual Safety Report Compliance
Review Fee
(per approved pipeline permit)
$1,000.00
Annual Pipeline Permit & License
Renewal Fee
(per new pipeline permit)
$2,000.00
Inactive Pipeline Permit Application
& Inspection Fee $2,500.00
Idled Pipeline Permit Application &
Inspection Fee $2,500.00
Idled Pipeline Permit Reactivation
Inspection Fee $2,500.00
Seismic Testing Permit Fee $500.00
Technical Advisor Fees Actual costs plus 10%
administrative fee
Administrative Services
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7. Administrative Services
Non-Sufficient Funds & Return Charges
• The maximum charge permitted under Texas law will be imposed by the Town for the collection of
checks returned by the banks for the lack of funds when such checks are used in payment to the
Town for deposits or obligations legally owned by the issuer of the said returned checks. The Town
Manager or their designee will add the returned check charge to the other obligations owned to the
Town by the issuer of the returned checks. The same charge shall be applied to electronic funds
transactions in which lack of funds prevents payment from being made. The Town Manager or their
designee may waive such charge if the Town was negligent in the cashing of the check or if special
circumstances deem the waives as appropriate; however, in all cases of a waiver complete records
must be made of the reason for the waiver.
All forms of payment $35.00 or max per State Law
Solicitation & Vendor Permits
Solicitor License $50.00
plus per agent $20.00
Alcohol License and Permit Fees
License / Permit Fee Per State Local Maximums
Photocopy & Digital Media Charges
Media Type Fee
Standard size 8.5" x 14" $0.10 per page per side
Non-standard size $0.50 per page per side
Specialty Paper Actual Cost
Diskette $1.00 each
Rewritable CD (CD-RW) $1.00 each
Non-rewritable CD (CD-R) $1.00 each
Digital Video Disc (DVD) $3.00 each
Magnetic Tape Actual Cost
Data Cartridge Actual Cost
Tape Cartridge Actual Cost
JAZ Drive Actual Cost
Other electronic media Actual Cost
VHS video cassette $2.50 each
Audio cassette $1.00 each
Refund Policy
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8. Refund Policy
• No refund shall be granted if the purchaser has paid the minimum fee established for the specific
type of permit;
• No refund shall be granted if any work governed by the permit has been performed;
• No refund shall be granted if an inspection has been performed, scheduled, or requested on the
permit;
• Plan review fees are non-refundable unless the Building Official determines that a payment was
collected in error;
• Application fees are non-refundable unless the Town Manager or designee determines that a
payment was collected in error;
• Refund claims must be submitted in writing with a copy of the permit receipt.
Example Calculations
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9. Example Calculations
How to Calculate Single Family Residence Submittal
Information required:
➢ Total square footage under roof
➢ See Table 1.D under Building Inspection Services for MEP ranges
Examples:
A-1. 5,200 sq. ft.
Fee Type Fee Calculation Fee Total
Residential Permit Fee $1.8846 x 5,200 sq. ft. $9,799.92
Residential Plan Review Fee $0.65961 x 5,200 sq. ft. $3,429.97
Residential Building Inspection Fee $0.65961 x 5,200 sq. ft. $3,429.97
Public Works Inspection Fee $418.80 $418.80
Residential Fire Inspection Fee $418.80 $418.80
Drainage / Grading / Excavation Fee $600.00 $600.00
Erosion Control Fee $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Duct Bank Fee $3,100.00 $3,100.00
Mechanical Fees See Table 1.D $500
Electrical Fees See Table 1.D $500
Plumbing Fees See Table 1.D $500
$24,197.46
Example Calculations
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How to Calculate a New Nonresidential Submittal
Information required:
➢ Total square footage under roof
➢ Total construction valuation
➢ Total site acreage
➢ See Table 1.C-1 under Building Inspection Services for base permit fee
➢ See Table 1.C-2 under Building Inspection Services for fire department plan review and inspection
➢ See Table 1.D under Building Inspection Services for MEP ranges
B-1. 10,000 sf. ft. | $5,000,000 valuation | 1 acre
Fee Type Fee Calculation Fee Total
Nonresidential Permit Fee See Table 1.C-1 $50,585.50
Nonresidential Plan Review Fee Nonresidential Permit Fee × 65% $32,880.58
Nonresidential Inspection Fee $0.65961 x 10,000 sq. ft. $6,596.10
Nonresidential Fire Review / Inspection Fee See Table 1.C-2 $500.00
Public Works Inspection Fee $418.80 $418.80
Duct Bank Fee $3,100.00 $3,100.00
Erosion Control Fee $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Drainage / Grading / Excavation Fee $600.00 + ($100.00 x 1 acres) $700.00
Mechanical Fees See Table 1.D $500.00
Electrical Fees See Table 1.D $500.00
Plumbing Fees See Table 1.D $500.00
Energy Compliance See Table 1.D $500.00
$98,280.98
End of Fee Schedule
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End of Fee Schedule