Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas amending the City's master fee schedule related to fees for temporary certificates of occupancy.
Summary
This ordinance provides flexibility to reduce temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) renewal fees when applicants demonstrate substantial progress toward obtaining a final certificate of occupancy.
The ordinance establishes criteria to qualify as substantial progress: completion of major life-safety systems, timely inspections, continuous work with no extended stoppages exceeding 30 consecutive days, only minor finish-out work remaining, and good-faith compliance with city requirements. The ordinance clarifies that site clearing, material storage, or work performed solely to maintain permit status does not constitute substantial progress.
A TCO may be granted when a building is substantially complete and safe for limited use, though minor non-life-safety items remain outstanding. The City currently allows three TCO types: (1) Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipment (FFE), (2) FFE and Training, and (3) Operational TCO. All types require life-safety compliance, with progressively more approvals needed as occupancy increases from initial furniture installation to full public access. Each TCO is valid for 30 days and is considered a separate approval period.
Under the current fee structure, the first TCO costs $100, the second costs $250, and each subsequent renewal doubles the previous fee. If approved, this amendment would allow the City Manager to provide for TCO renewal fees at a minimum of $500 per month when the applicant meets the substantial progress criteria, rather than continuing to double fees until a final certificate of occupancy is approved.
Prior City Council Action
This item was discussed at the January 27, 2026 City Council Work Session. Council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance on February 10, 2026.
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