SUBJECT
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article 1, Section 7-2 entitled “Same-Amendments” and Chapter 24, Appendix D, Permit Fees, to increase the residential building permit fee and the residential plan review fee; and establish new commercial plan checking fees in accordance with house bill H.B. 852; providing for a new workflow instance plan review fee, providing for a resubmittal plan review fee, providing for an expedited plan review fee, providing a cumulative and repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; providing for a penalty; and declaring an effective date.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On August 5, 2019, approved Ordinance 2019-O-102 to establish new building permit and plan/checking fees for residential construction.
BACKGROUND
H.B. 852 added Section 214.907 of the Local Government Code to provide that: in determining the amount of a building permit or inspection fee required in connection with the construction or improvement of a residential dwelling, a city may not consider: (a) the value of the dwelling; or (b) the cost of constructing or improving the dwelling; and (2) a city may not require the disclosure of information related to the value of or cost of constructing or improving a residential dwelling as a condition of obtaining a building permit except as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. H.B. 852 was signed on May 21, and it is effective immediately.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that City Council approve this Ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
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Account #: 101-0000-312-2031
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Any fees generated will be deposited into General Fund.