Robinson, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Robinson | McLennan County | Waco metro, Central Texas | south-east of Waco
Robinson is a home-rule city in McLennan County immediately south-east of Waco. The City runs its own water and sanitary sewer taps and publishes all of its fees in Appendix C, the Master Fee Schedule of its Code of Ordinances. The fees below are captured from Ordinance No. 2025-005, which amends and replaces Appendix C; it was passed March 18, 2025 and takes effect upon publication by the City Secretary. Verify current amounts with the City of Robinson before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning and Plat Fees (zoning change, PD zoning, platting, site development, SUP) | Confirmed | Zoning change $500-$1,000 + PRF; preliminary plat $50/lot ($500 min) + PRF | Ord. No. 2025-005, passed 2025-03-18 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water and sewer taps, street cuts) | Confirmed | 3/4" water tap $1,300; 1" $1,600; sewer tap greater of $500 or actual cost | Ord. No. 2025-005, passed 2025-03-18 |
| Impact Fees (TLGC Ch. 395) | Unavailable via official sources | No adopted impact fee schedule published by the City | - |
| Special District Fees (PID / MUD) | Unavailable via official sources | Only district creation application fees found; no assessment or district rate | - |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Zoning and Plat Fees
Source: City of Robinson Ordinance No. 2025-005, Exhibit A Master Fee Schedule, "Development Fees," "Site Development Fees," and "Zoning Change" tables (pp.10-13). Most planning fees are a base fee plus the Professional Recovery Fee (PRF): the actual cost to the City of all third-party plan reviews and/or inspections. The base amounts below are not all-in totals.
Zoning change
| Acreage | Zoning Change (other than PD District) | New Planned Development District |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 acres | $500 + PRF | $750 + PRF |
| 5 acres - 10 acres | $750 + PRF | $1,000 + PRF |
| More than 10 acres | $1,000 + PRF | $1,250 + PRF |
Platting, site development, and other applications
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary plat | $50 per lot (minimum $500; maximum $2,000) + PRF |
| Final plat | $25 per lot (minimum $500; maximum $1,500) + PRF |
| Re-plat | $650 + PRF |
| Short form plat | $500 + PRF |
| Amending plat | $500 + PRF |
| Plat vacation | $650 + PRF |
| Subdivision variance | $500 + PRF |
| Subdivision construction plans | $500.00 + actual cost of plan review by City staff per hour + actual cost of inspection by City staff per hour + PRF |
| Site development - new major | $200 per acre (minimum $800; maximum $2,500) + PRF |
| Site development - new minor | $100 per acre (minimum $400; maximum $1,000) + PRF |
| Site development - modification | $500 + PRF |
| Specific use permit | $500 + PRF |
| Zoning variance | $500 + PRF |
| Special exception | $500 + PRF |
| Modification to existing planned development district zoning | $500 + PRF |
| New growth (development) agreement | $2,000 + PRF |
| Comprehensive plan amendment (land use change) | $500 + PRF |
| New special purpose district (i.e. MUD or PID) | $2,000 + PRF |
| Modification special purpose district (i.e. MUD or PID) | $1,000 + PRF |
Legally required notices are charged separately: newspaper notice $115, 200-foot notice $2 a letter, and notice signs $35 a sign. Building and trade permit fees in the same schedule are construction-permit charges and are not covered here.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: City of Robinson Ordinance No. 2025-005, Exhibit A Master Fee Schedule, "Utilities" tables (pp.15-17), passed March 18, 2025.
Water taps
| Tap Size | Fee |
|---|---|
| 3/4" | $1,300 |
| 1" | $1,600 |
| 1 1/2" | $2,000 |
| 2" and greater water tap by City | Actual cost to City + 5% |
Sanitary sewer tap and related charges
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sanitary sewer tap fee | Greater of $500 or actual cost to the City |
| Street cut and repairs related to utility crossing - paved street | $500 + actual cost to the City (parts, equipment, and labor) |
| Street cut and repairs related to utility crossing - gravel street | $400 + actual cost to the City (parts, equipment, and labor) |
| Boring under street | Actual cost to the City (parts, equipment, and labor) |
| Construction meter / hydrant meter deposit | $1,500 |
| Temporary contractor / hydrant meter set | $100 |
| Pro rata charge for water and/or sanitary sewer main extensions | Actual share of cost |
Monthly water, sewer, and solid waste rates are set by separate rate ordinances, and industrial discharge and pretreatment fees are set by the City of Waco; none of these are development fees and they are not covered here.
Coverage Notes - What This Page Does Not Cover
Per ZoneFee's Partial-Verified Publication Standard, the items below were either not published by this jurisdiction as a dated fee schedule, not administered by it, or do not apply. 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.
Impact fees
The Master Fee Schedule (all City fees) contains no impact fee line, the City sitemap has no impact fee page, and the Utility Systems and Planning & Development pages make no mention of an impact fee. No adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee could be verified from official City sources. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
The Master Fee Schedule lists only the application fees for creating or modifying a special purpose district (shown above). No public improvement district (PID) assessment roll, municipal utility district (MUD) rate, or other special-district fee was found on the City domain. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
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 Robinson Planning & Development | Zoning, platting, site development, and plan review fees | robinsontexas.org |
| City of Robinson Utilities | Water and sanitary sewer taps, street cuts, and main extension charges | robinsontexas.org |
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 Waco-area jurisdictions include Waco, Woodway, and Hewitt.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 2025-005, amending and replacing Appendix C Master Fee Schedule, passed March 18, 2025 (19 pages) - SHA-256 0d766000… | City of Robinson | 2026-10-07 |
| Exhibit A Master Fee Schedule (17 pages) - SHA-256 91a69b97… | City of Robinson | 2026-10-07 |
| Master Fee Schedule page (links the ordinance and Exhibit A) | City of Robinson | 2026-10-07 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-07. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Robinson (Planning & Development / Utilities) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from City of Robinson Ordinance No. 2025-005, passed March 18, 2025, and its Exhibit A Master Fee Schedule. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change, and most planning fees carry a Professional Recovery Fee at actual third-party cost on top of the base amount shown. As noted above, the City publishes no impact fee schedule, no special-district assessment was found in City sources, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Robinson 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.