Princeton, Texas Development News

City Council Considers Updates to Development and Fire Department Fee Schedules

The City Council reviewed and discussed proposed updates to the Development Services and Fire Department fee schedules. The primary goal is to ensure fees accurately reflect the city's costs for services provided, thereby preventing taxpayers from subsidizing private development costs. The proposed changes include increasing fees for services such as rezoning, expedited reviews, plan reviews (based on building size), and subdivision improvement plans. Some council members raised concerns about significant percentage increases in certain fees, particularly those impacting residents like fence permits, and suggested exploring staged increases or waiver processes for residents. The council decided to table the decision to gather further input and refine the fee schedule, aiming to balance cost recovery with community impact.