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Planning & Dev. Forms

Application for a Subdivision Concept Plan (PDF) Application for a Subdivision Preliminary Plat (PDF) Application for a Subdivision Final Plat (PDF) Application for a Subdivision Construction Plan (PDF) Replat Form (PDF) Residential Building Permit Application Instructions (PDF) Burnet Hometown Housing Program The Burnet Historical Board Historic Board Ordinance (pdf) Historic Board Bylaws (pdf) Petition for Historic Designation (pdf) Petition for Historic District (pdf) Application for Historic Certificate (pdf) Burnet Designated Historic Buildings (pdf)

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CITY DEPARTMENTS: Planning & Zoning

Fees & Permits

Permit Applications

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PLAN REVIEW FEES

Preliminary Plat	$425 + $10.00 per lot + Current USPS costs + Engineer review costs
Construction Plans	$400 + Current USPS costs + Engineer review costs
Final Plat	$400 + $10.00 per lot + $75 GIS + Current USPS costs + Engineer review costs
Replat/Amended Plat	$300 + $10.00 per lot + $75 GIS + Current USPS costs + Engineer review costs
Short-Form Subdivision Plat	$200 + $25.00 per lot + $75 GIS + Current USPS costs + Engineer review costs
Plat Vacation	$100 + Estimated recording fees + Current USPS costs + Engineer review costs
Subdivision Variance	$200 Each variance + Current USPS costs + Engineer review costs
Conditional Use or Special Exception Application	$250
Zoning Amendment (Rezone)	$250
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application	$250*
Street Vacation	No Charge
Map copies	18”x24” = $4.00 per page 24”x36” = $5.00 per page 30”x42” = $6.00 per page 36”x48” = $7.00 per page
Board of Adjustment Zoning Variance	$250

*$100 if filed in conjunction with a Zoning Amendment Application

No GIS fee accessed for a preliminary plat.

Costs for City Engineer review based on current rate of $195 per hour (may change based on contract.) Overpayments to be reimbursed and underpayments to be billed to the developer.

USPS costs are based on the current First Class Mail rate and may change periodically.

BUILDING PERMIT FEES

Single-family and duplex residences	$0.08 per sq. ft.
Apartments	$0.08 per sq. ft.
Commercial and institutional	$0.08 per sq. ft.
Additions, remodeling, etc.	$5.00 per $1000 of construction cost. Minimum of $25.00
Demolition	$50.00
House Moving	$100.00 plus any additional costs incurred by the Police Dept. and/or the Utility Dept.
Storage sheds in excess of 120 sq. ft.	$15.00
Re-inspection	$35.00
Plan Review	$100.00
Plan Review - Bldg. Dept.	$100.00 each review
Plan Review - Fire Marshall	$100.00 each review

ELECTRIC PERMIT FEES:

New Construction

Single-family residence	$0.08 per sq. ft.
Apartments and duplexes	$0.08 per sq. ft.
Commercial and institutional	$0.08 per sq. ft. plus $50 for service over 200 amp, plus $20 per feeder panel.

Remodeling and Additions

Basic permit	$25.00 plus items listed below
Feeder panel	$20.00
Electric outlets & fixtures	$0.20 each
Service size: 100 amp 200 amp 300 amp 400 amp	$30.00 $30.00 $45.00 $60.00

Other Electrical Charges

Construction meter loop	$15.00
Mobile home hookup	$10.00
Swimming pool	$10.00
Re-inspections	$35.00

PLUMBING PERMIT FEES:

New Construction

Single-family residence	$0.08 per sq. ft.
Apartments and duplexes	$0.08 per sq. ft.
Commercial and institutional	$0.08 per sq. ft.

Remodeling and Additions

Basic permit	$25.00 plus items below
Fixture, each	$2.50
Sewer yard line	$2.50
Gas yard line	$2.50
Water Heater	$2.50
Gas piping system	$5.50, plus $0.50 each outlet over five (5)
Lawn sprinkler system	$5.00, plus $0.50 each outlet over five (5)
Swimming Pool	$10.00
Re-inspections	$35.00

MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES:

Single-family residence, duplex and apartments	$40.00 per unit
Commercial and institutional	$40.00 per unit
All other types of mechanical equipment regulated by this code	$10.00
Re-inspection	$35.00

UTILITY DEPOSIT

New Construction Utility Deposit

$100

TAP FEES:

Water Tap Fee (Standard)	$525.00 - Each building will be classified as a separate connection.
Water Tap Fee (Non-Standard)	$20.00 per foot of line extension. If the actual cost is less, the City will reimburse the difference.
Sewer Tap Fee (Standard)	$500.00 - Each building will be classified as a separate connection.
Sewer Tap Fee (Non-Standard)	$20.00 per foot of line. If the actual cost is less, the City will reimburse the difference.
Electrical Tap Fee (Standard)	$450.00
Elecric Tap fee (Non-Standard)	Single Phase overhead $9.20 per foot (acsr) 3-Phase overhead $15.70 per foot (acsr) Single Phase underground $14.00 per foot (cable) 3-Phase Underground $22.80 per foot (cable) Transformer over 50 KVA - Paid by developer/owner

SIGNS:

Illuminated and Non-Illuminated Standard Application	$50.00
Nationally Branded Sign Exception application	$250.00

IMPACT FEE

The community impact fee for each living unit equivalent shall, as set forth in section 2-372 (Exhibit"A") as amended from time to time in accordance with Chapter 395, be $1,084.50 for water service and $1,173.00 for wastewater service. (Ord. No. 2004-22, § 2.3, 12-14-04).

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Burnet, TX 78611
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