Farmers Branch, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Farmers Branch | Dallas County | North Texas | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA (inner-ring 'Metrocrest' suburb)
Farmers Branch is a built-out home-rule city in the inner-ring northern suburbs of Dallas in Dallas County, a landlocked 'Metrocrest' city bounded by the I-35E, I-635, and Dallas North Tollway corridors. The City administers zoning, specific use permit, site plan, and platting application fees, and water and sewer tap fees, through Community Development, Engineering, and Public Works. The fees below are captured from the City of Farmers Branch code, Appendix A Fee Schedule, amended through Ord. 3980. Verify current amounts with the City of Farmers Branch before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning and Plat Application Fees (rezoning, SUP, site plan, platting) | Confirmed | Rezoning $750 (under 5 ac) to $1,500 (over 10 ac); SUP $350-$500; plat $500 + $10/lot or $35/acre | Appendix A, Ch. 94 (Ord. 3980, Nov 18, 2025) |
| Utility Tap / Meter Fees (water and sewer) | Confirmed | Water main tap + meter $579 (3/4 in.); sewer tap $250 (4 in.) | Appendix A, Ch. 86 Sec. 86-34, 86-77 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Not administered | No impact fee or Chapter 395 capital recovery line appears in the comprehensive Appendix A fee schedule; built-out inner-Dallas suburb | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / TIRZ) | Not administered | No PID or TIRZ application or assessment fee line appears in Appendix A | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning and Plat Application Fees
Source: City of Farmers Branch code, Appendix A Fee Schedule (Chapter 94 Zoning and the Subdivision Ordinance), amended through Ord. 3980, adopted November 18, 2025. Rezoning, specific use permit, and site plan fees are tiered by acreage, and plat fees carry a per-lot or per-acre add-on as shown.
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Zoning Amendment / Rezoning (under 5 ac) | $750.00 |
| Zoning Amendment / Rezoning (5-10 ac) | $1,000.00 |
| Zoning Amendment / Rezoning (over 10 ac) | $1,500.00 |
| Specific Use Permit (by acreage) | $350.00 / $400.00 / $500.00 |
| Site Plan Review (P&Z and council, by acreage) | $250.00 / $400.00 / $500.00 |
| Public Notification Signs | $25.00 |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $30.00 |
| Zoning Board of Adjustment Appeal (non-residential) | $100.00 |
| Zoning Board of Adjustment Appeal (residential) | $60.00 |
| Plat - Single-Family Residential (preliminary/final/replat/amended/minor) | $500.00 + $10/lot |
| Plat - Multifamily / Non-Residential | $500.00 + $35/acre |
Authority: City of Farmers Branch Community Development (Planning and Zoning). County plat filing fees are paid separately and set by Dallas County.
Utility Tap and Meter Fees
Source: City of Farmers Branch code, Appendix A Fee Schedule, Chapter 86 (Utilities), Sections 86-34 (water) and 86-77 (sewer). These are the one-time developer-side connection charges and are distinct from recurring monthly water and sewer service rates.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water Main Tap + Meter - 3/4 in. | $579.00 |
| Water Main Tap + Meter - 1 in. | $646.00 |
| Water Main Tap + Meter - 1.5 in. | $965.00 |
| Temporary Construction Meter | $50.00 |
| Sewer Tap + Service - 4 in. | $250.00 |
| Sewer Tap + Service - 6 in. | $500.00 |
| Sewer Estimate Fee | $50.00 |
| Street Cut / Boring (water) | $100.00 per linear foot |
| Pavement Cut (sewer) | $100.00 per linear foot |
Authority: City of Farmers Branch Public Works. Recurring monthly water and sewer service rates are billed separately by Utility Billing and are not development costs.
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were either not published in the City's official development fee sources or are not administered by this jurisdiction. They are disclosed here rather than estimated, paraphrased from a non-official source, or omitted silently. These items remain under limited-coverage review until any remaining gaps are closed from official sources.
Currency caveat
The zoning and tap fees on this page derive from the City of Farmers Branch Appendix A Fee Schedule, with the zoning fee block amended through Ord. 3980. Fee schedules change. Confirm current amounts directly with the City of Farmers Branch before relying on them.
Impact fees
The comprehensive Appendix A Fee Schedule enumerates every city fee by chapter and section and contains no impact fee or Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 capital recovery line. Farmers Branch is a built-out inner-Dallas suburb. Closed-search outcome: not administered by this jurisdiction.
Special district fees
No PID or TIRZ application or assessment fee line appears in Appendix A. Any special-district assessments would be levied by the district under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372 (PID) or Chapter 311 (TIRZ), not through the City fee schedule. Closed-search outcome: not administered by this jurisdiction.
Proffers
Cash proffers are a Virginia statutory instrument under Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303.4 with no Texas counterpart. Texas exactions run through Local Government Code Chapter 212 (subdivision and development) and Chapter 395 (impact fees). Closed-search outcome: this fee family does not apply to this jurisdiction.
Fee Authorities
| Authority | Fee Types | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| City of Farmers Branch Community Development (Planning and Zoning, Building Inspection) | Zoning, SUP, site plan, and platting fees | farmersbranchtx.gov |
| City of Farmers Branch Engineering / Public Works | Water and sewer tap and meter fees | farmersbranchtx.gov |
See the impact fees guide for how Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 works, and the Texas hub for other jurisdictions covered by ZoneFee. Nearby covered Dallas County and DFW jurisdictions include Carrollton, Plano, Frisco, and McKinney.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix A Fee Schedule (City of Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances; Chapter 94 zoning fees and Chapter 86 tap fees; amended through Ord. 3980) - SHA-256 b59fd20b… | City of Farmers Branch (Municode) | 2026-09-18 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-09-17. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Farmers Branch (Community Development / Public Works) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Farmers Branch Appendix A Fee Schedule (amended through Ord. 3980). ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. As noted above, no impact fee or Chapter 395 capital recovery line exists in the comprehensive fee schedule, no city-administered special-district fee exists in Appendix A, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Farmers Branch before relying on this data for land acquisition, project budgeting, or any financial decision. This page is for research and due-diligence reference only - it is not legal or financial advice.