Venus, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Venus | Johnson County | Dallas-Fort Worth south | US-67 west of Midlothian
Venus is a city in northeastern Johnson County on US-67, extending into Ellis County, south of Fort Worth and west of Midlothian in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. The City operates its own water and wastewater service and sets its impact, tap, zoning, platting and PID fees in a Master Fee Schedule adopted by resolution. The fees below are captured from Resolution 21-2026-09, passed and approved September 21, 2026, signed and attested, which replaced the prior Master Fee Schedule in its entirety and took effect on adoption. Verify current amounts with the City of Venus before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | $3,500.00 water + $3,500.00 sewer base LU fee (3/4" meter and smaller); larger meters by LU equivalency chart | Res. 21-2026-09, Exhibit A (2026-09-21) |
| Zoning, Plat and Site Plan Fees | Confirmed | Zoning/rezoning $700.00 + $10.00/acre; plats from $400.00 (+50 per lot/acre), max $6,500.00; site plan review $600.00 | Res. 21-2026-09, Exhibit A (2026-09-21) |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water, sewer) | Confirmed | 3/4" water tap $1,000.00; 3/4" meter connection $525.00; 4" residential wastewater connection $500.00 | Res. 21-2026-09, Exhibit A (2026-09-21) |
| Special District Fees (PID) | Confirmed | PID fee per lot $2,500.00 (City development fee) | Res. 21-2026-09, Exhibit A (2026-09-21) |
| Proffers | Not applicable | Texas has no cash proffer regime; exactions run through TLGC Ch. 212 and Ch. 395 | - |
Impact Fees
Source: City of Venus Master Fee Schedule, Exhibit A to Resolution 21-2026-09 (every page headed "Adopted 09/21/2026"), Development - Impact Fees, printed page 13 of 17. The schedule directs that impact fees for meters larger than 3/4 inch are calculated with the living unit equivalency chart, Exhibit "A", on printed page 14 of 17. The schedule is set by resolution; a separate Chapter 395 impact fee ordinance was not captured.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Water - base LU fee for 3/4" meter and smaller | $3,500.00 |
| Sewer - base LU fee for 3/4" meter and smaller | $3,500.00 |
Living unit equivalencies by water meter (Exhibit "A")
| Meter Type | Meter Size | Continuous Duty Maximum Rate (as printed) | Living Units per Meter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 3/4" | 10 | 1.0 |
| Simple | 1" | 25 | 2.5 |
| Simple | 1 1/2" | 50 | 5.0 |
| Simple | 2" | 80 | 8.0 |
| Compound | 2" | 80 | 8.0 |
| Turbine | 2" | 100 | 10.0 |
| Compound | 3" | 160 | 16.0 |
| Turbine | 3" | 240 | 24.0 |
| Compound | 4" | 250 | 25.0 |
| Turbine | 4" | 420 | 42.0 |
| Compound | 6" | 500 | 50.0 |
| Turbine | 6" | 920 | 92.0 |
| Compound | 8" | 800 | 80.0 |
| Turbine | 8" | 1600 | 160.0 |
| Compound | 10" | 1150 | 115.0 |
| Turbine | 10" | 2500 | 250.0 |
| Turbine | 12" | 3300 | 330.0 |
ZoneFee does not compute dollar amounts for larger meters. Confirm the fee for a specific meter with the City.
Zoning, Plat and Site Plan Fees
Source: Exhibit A, Development section, printed page 13 of 17. Plat fees include the initial review and one review after re-submittal.
Zoning and general development fees
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Zoning / rezoning | $700.00 + $10.00/acre |
| Zone change - planned development | $700.00 + 30.00/acre |
| Zoning verification letter (ZLV) | $50.00 |
| Variance application | $400 + $10/acre + $100/code section |
| Conditional use permit application - new construction | $1,000.00 |
| Conditional use permit application - without new construction | $500.00 |
| Development agreement | $1,000 + $10/acre |
| Annexation agreement | $1,000 + $10/acre |
| ETJ release petition | $500.00 |
Plats
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary or final plat, 1 to 5 lots | $400.00 (+50 per lot/acre) |
| Preliminary or final plat, 6 to 20 lots | $800.00 (+50 per lot/acre) |
| Preliminary or final plat, 21 or more lots | $1,250.00 (+50 per lot/acre), max $6,500.00 |
| Additional review - preliminary and/or final plat | $500.00 |
| Replat - residential application | $500.00 |
| Replat - all other zones | $1,000.00 |
| Amending / minor / vacating - residential | $500.00 |
| Amending / minor / vacating - commercial | $1,000.00 |
| Filing / recording plat, any county | $100.00 + actual cost |
Site plans
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Site plan review | $600.00 |
| Amendment to approved site plan | $200.00 |
| PD - site plan less than 2.0 acres | $1,000.00 |
| PD - site plan more than 2.00 acres | $1,000.00 + $50.00/acre, 150 acre max |
Utility Tap and Connection Fees
Source: Exhibit A, Public Works section, printed page 15 of 17. Water meter connections are for service at the property line and include the meter box or vault. Tap and pavement repair charges are for service from the main to the property line.
| Item | 3/4" | 1" | 2" | Other Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water meter connection | $525.00 | $575.00 | $1,400.00 | Larger than 2": cost +10% |
| Water meter fee | $360.00 | $550.00 | $1,165.00 | 1-1/2" $900.00; 3" $2,705.00; 4" $4,400.00; larger than 4": cost of meter +5% |
| Water meter tap and pavement repair | $1,000.00 | $1,750.00 | $2,000.00 | Larger than 2": cost +10% |
| Wastewater Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Wastewater connection - 4" residential | $500.00 |
| Wastewater connection - 6" non-residential | $1,000.00 |
| Wastewater connection - 8" non-residential | $1,200.00 |
| Wastewater tap and pavement repair - 4" service line | $1,000.00 |
| Wastewater tap and pavement repair - 6" service line | $1,250.00 |
Public Improvement District (PID) Fee
Source: Exhibit A, Development - General Fees, printed page 13 of 17. The schedule lists a PID fee per lot of $2,500.00 among the City development fees. It is a City fee charged per lot, not a PID assessment rate; assessments in any public improvement district are set separately.
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.
Park and warning siren fees
Exhibit A states that required park fees and warning siren fees are enumerated in City Ordinance Chapter 26; those amounts are not captured on this page.
Building permit fees
Building and trade permit fees also appear in Exhibit A. Building trade permit fees are outside the scope of this page.
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 Venus - Development Services and Public Works (Master Fee Schedule, Res. 21-2026-09) | Water and sewer impact fees; zoning, CUP, variance, plat and site plan fees; water and wastewater taps, connections and meter fees; PID fee per lot | cityofvenus.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 jurisdictions include Alvarado, Midlothian, Mansfield, Burleson and Godley.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution 21-2026-09 and Exhibit A, City of Venus Master Fee Schedule (passed and approved September 21, 2026; scanned, read from rendered pages) - SHA-256 43bb116c… | City of Venus | 2026-10-28 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-29. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Venus before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from Exhibit A to City of Venus Resolution 21-2026-09, the Master Fee Schedule adopted September 21, 2026. As noted above, park and warning siren fees set in Chapter 26 are not captured, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Venus 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.