McLendon-Chisholm adopts revised fee schedule as city prepares online permitting rollout
March 24, 2026 | McLendon-Chisholm, Rockwall County, Texas
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The McLendon-Chisholm City Council on March 24 voted to adopt an amended fee schedule meant to align the city’s permit categories and charges with a new online permitting module the city is implementing.
City staff told the council the changes separate permit types that were previously combined (for example, establishing a distinct solar-permit category), align local fees with comparable neighboring cities, and reflect third-party charges for inspections and plan review so the city does not subsidize those costs. "We will hopefully be live in about 2 weeks," a city staff member said, describing the testing stage for the Tyler Technologies system.
Why it matters: the update is intended to make online permit applications clearer for residents and to create a digital record for permit workflows. Staff said some permit types currently handled outside the system—such as short-term rental administration and temporary-sign permits—could be added later or administered manually until incorporated. Staff also said fees tied to ordinances already approved by the council can be charged retroactively if needed.
Council discussion focused on implementation timing and which permits would be included at launch. Councilmember Eric Towery asked specifically whether short-term rental and temporary-sign permits were part of the current update; staff said those were not included in the packet presented but could be added and that city staff can manually add new permit types when needed. A councilmember noted a new fee for a stipend application had been added; staff said the fee is intended to bring the city in line with comparable jurisdictions that charge for similar applications.
The motion to adopt the amended fee schedule (Resolution 8.2) was made and seconded and carried by unanimous voice/show of hands.
What’s next: staff will complete final tests of the permitting module, proceed with the planned launch, and bring additional permit types to council as needed.
City staff told the council the changes separate permit types that were previously combined (for example, establishing a distinct solar-permit category), align local fees with comparable neighboring cities, and reflect third-party charges for inspections and plan review so the city does not subsidize those costs. "We will hopefully be live in about 2 weeks," a city staff member said, describing the testing stage for the Tyler Technologies system.
Why it matters: the update is intended to make online permit applications clearer for residents and to create a digital record for permit workflows. Staff said some permit types currently handled outside the system—such as short-term rental administration and temporary-sign permits—could be added later or administered manually until incorporated. Staff also said fees tied to ordinances already approved by the council can be charged retroactively if needed.
Council discussion focused on implementation timing and which permits would be included at launch. Councilmember Eric Towery asked specifically whether short-term rental and temporary-sign permits were part of the current update; staff said those were not included in the packet presented but could be added and that city staff can manually add new permit types when needed. A councilmember noted a new fee for a stipend application had been added; staff said the fee is intended to bring the city in line with comparable jurisdictions that charge for similar applications.
The motion to adopt the amended fee schedule (Resolution 8.2) was made and seconded and carried by unanimous voice/show of hands.
What’s next: staff will complete final tests of the permitting module, proceed with the planned launch, and bring additional permit types to council as needed.
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