Woodway, Texas - City Development Fees
City of Woodway | McLennan County | Waco metro, Central Texas | SH 6 / Loop 340
Woodway is a city in McLennan County on the west side of Waco, along SH 6 and Loop 340. The City administers its own water and sanitary sewer taps and publishes a consolidated Master Fee Schedule; every page of the current version is headed "Adopted: August 24, 2026 / Effective: October 1, 2026," and its amendment log ends with Resolution R-26-14 (08/24/26). The fees below are captured from that schedule. Verify current amounts with the City of Woodway before relying on them.
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Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Status | Top-Line Figure | Effective / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning and Plat Fees (zoning change, planned zoning, platting, plan review) | Confirmed | Zoning change $300; preliminary plat $200; final plat $300 | Master Fee Schedule, Res. R-26-14, effective 2026-10-01 |
| Utility Tap / Connection Fees (water and sewer taps, LUE fee) | Confirmed | 1" water tap $1,500 minimum; meter equivalency $1,400 per LUE; 4" sewer tap $325 | Master Fee Schedule, Res. R-26-14, effective 2026-10-01 |
| 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 | No special-district fee found in City sources | - |
| 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 Woodway Master Fee Schedule, "Adopted: August 24, 2026 / Effective: October 1, 2026," Sections X.H (platting fees), X.I (construction plan review), X.J and X.K (zoning processing fees), and X.A.11-13 (site items). The schedule's Summary of Amendments and Adopting Resolutions lists Resolution R-26-14 (08/24/26), following R-26-06 (03/16/26).
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary plat / replat application fee | $200 |
| Final plat, final replat, or amended plat application fee | $300 |
| Plat review - first review | Included with application fee ($0) |
| Plat review - subsequent review(s) | Applicant to reimburse City |
| Final plat, replat, or amended plat - county filing fee | Applicant to reimburse City |
| Non-residential construction plans - first review | $0 |
| Non-residential construction plans - subsequent review(s) | Applicant to reimburse City |
| Processing fee: Application to Develop in Planned Zoning / Application to Develop a Church or School in Residential Zoning | $300 |
| Processing fee: Application for Change in Zoning Classification | $300 |
| Grading / site preparation | $75 |
| Commercial parking lot | $150 |
| Drive approach | $100 per approach |
The zoning processing fees are charged because of public hearing requirements. Building, trade, and inspection fees in the same schedule are construction-permit charges and are not covered here.
Utility Tap Fees
Source: City of Woodway Master Fee Schedule, Section X.E (water system tap charges) and Section X.F (public sewer system tap charges), effective October 1, 2026.
Water system tap charges
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 3/4" meter water availability fee (tap already exists and can be readily located) | $550 |
| 1" meter water availability fee (tap already exists and can be readily located) | $600 |
| Change out 3/4" meter to 1" meter at same location | $400 |
| 1" water tap / 3/4" meter (tap does not exist, is not readily located, or paving cut required) | $1,500 minimum; actual costs reimbursed |
| 1" water tap / 1" meter (tap does not exist, is not readily located, or paving cut required) | $1,500 minimum; actual costs reimbursed |
| Larger mainline tap | Standard fees plus additional labor and materials, as determined by City Manager |
| Water meter equivalency fee | $1,400 per LUE (living unit equivalent) |
Public sewer system tap charges
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mainline tap for standard 4" tap (tap already exists and can be readily located) | $325 |
| Mainline tap for standard 4" tap (tap not readily available, manhole bore, or pavement cut required) | $1,000 minimum; actual costs reimbursed |
| Commercial tap | Cost to be determined by City |
Connection to the sanitary sewer system is mandatory within the city limits, except where the nearest sanitary sewer is more than 200 feet from any part of the property. The schedule also lists a $300 deposit for a fire hydrant meter. The $1,400 per-LUE water meter equivalency fee is listed among the water tap charges; the schedule does not label it a Chapter 395 impact fee. Monthly water and sewer rates and service deposits in the same schedule are not development fees and 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 consolidated Master Fee Schedule has no impact fee line, and the City's page sitemap has no impact fee page. No adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 impact fee schedule or ordinance was found on the City domain. The water meter equivalency fee shown above is listed among the water tap charges and is not presented here as an impact fee. Closed-search outcome: unavailable via official sources.
Special district fees
The Master Fee Schedule and the City's page and document sitemaps contain no public improvement district (PID), municipal utility district (MUD), or other special-district fee. 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 Woodway Community Services & Development | Platting, zoning processing, plan review, and site permit fees | woodwaytexas.gov |
| City of Woodway Utility Billing / Public Works | Water and sewer tap charges and the water meter equivalency fee | woodwaytexas.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 Central Texas jurisdictions include Waco and Temple.
Sources
| Document | Agency | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Master Fee Schedule, adopted August 24, 2026 (Res. R-26-14), effective October 1, 2026 (8 pages) - SHA-256 a316c488… | City of Woodway | 2026-10-07 |
| Master Fee Schedule page (links the adopted schedule) | City of Woodway | 2026-10-10 |
Last verified by ZoneFee: 2026-10-07. Fee schedules are subject to change. Verify current rates directly with the City of Woodway (Community Services & Development / Utility Billing) before relying on this data for any financial decision.
This page reflects fee data sourced from the City of Woodway Master Fee Schedule, adopted August 24, 2026 and effective October 1, 2026. ZoneFee does not guarantee that fee amounts are current at the time you read this page. Fee schedules change, and the City amends this schedule by resolution. As noted above, the City publishes no impact fee schedule, no special-district fee was found in City sources, and Texas has no cash proffer regime. Verify all current rates directly with the City of Woodway 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.