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Home My WebLink AboutORD 2001-58 - Development Process Fees0 INANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS M=r-EALJ1NkZ K=Z)QLiJ T 1 VA NO. 9#60109 CONCEtRNING LAND DEVELOPMENT, UTILITY CONNECT AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES; AMENDING SECTION 15.04.0403 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (THE "CODE") TO REVISE PERMIT FEES AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION 15.034.045 ENTITLED "DEVELOP;r1ENT PROCESS FEES"; TO AMEND SECTION 13.04.100, 13.04.1507 13.04.1603 OF THE CODE, CONCERNING ELECTRICAL TAP FEES, WATER TAP RATES AND SEWER. TAP RATES, RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING A CONFLICT CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ' WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Georgetown, Texas, has submitted to the City Council a proposed Annual Operating Plan element ("Plan") of the Century Plan of the revenues of said City and expenses of conducting the affairs thereof and providing a complete financial plan for the ensuing fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2001, and ending September 30, 2002; WHEREAS, said proposed Plan has been compiled from detailed information obtained from several departments and offices of the City; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to be responsive to the time constraints of the development process, incorporate the cost of system -wide improvements in the connect fee structure, be competitive with Georgetown's commercial and industrial competitors, and include a portion of the costs of service delivery and overhead; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to revise the City's local development fees and it is determined that revising the development fees is in the best interest of the citizens and the businesses in the City of Georgetown; and WHEREAS, the caption of this ordinance was printed in the Williamson County Sun on August 22, 2001 in compliance with the City Charter of the City of Georgetown; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT. SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following elements of the Century Plan Policy Plan Ordinance No. 2 00) " Revised Development Fees Page 1 of 3 anI that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Cent r1 Plan Policies, as re �:ir ed by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the PoHcv Plan: 1. Economic Development Policy 5, which states: "The City will take the appropriate steps to have a self-sustaining economy;" and 2. Finance Policy 1, which states: "The City will conduct all municipal operations in an efficient business -like manner." SECTION 2, Resolution No. 960109 is hereby repealed. SECTION 3. Section 15.04.040 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Permit Fees" is hereby amended as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. SECTION 4, Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to add a new Section 15.04.045 entitled "Development Processing Fees" as set out on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein. SECTION 5. Sections 13.04.100 "Electrical Tap Fees", Section 13.04.150 "Water Tap Fees" and Section 13.04.160 "Sewer Tap Rates" are hereby amended as set out on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Georgetown, and this ordinance shall not operate to repeal or affect any of such other ordinances, except insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, in which event such conflicting provisions, if any in such other ordinance or ordinances are hereby superseded. SECTION 7. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. SECTION 8. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect on October 1, 2001, PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 11th day of September, 2001. Ordinance No. 2aolwsl Revised Development Fees Wage 2 of 3 cD ^�uri�c0VED on Second Reading on the 25th day of September, 2001. f1TTLv k , 169 APPROVED AS TO FORM: , Acting City Attorney PA 9tuc(lfoc C/r /ze�s Ordinance No. gig Revised Development Fees Page 3 of 3 THE Cf T `t' 0 F GEORGETG W Vii: By: MaryEllen Kersch, 15.04.40 A. Section Permit Fees 104.7.1 Prescribed Exhibit A Construction Permit Fees Fees, Chapter 1 of the 1994 Southern Standard Building Code is hereby amended as follows: "A building permit shall not be issued until all fees as set forth by the City Council for the City of Georgetown, Texas have been paid in full. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until additional fees, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building, structure, the electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas systems have been paid." Be NEW CONSTRUCTION Residential Single -Family (Detached and Attached). Duplex, Tri-plex and Four-121ex: ® Permit Fees are based on total building valuation as determined by current area square foot valuation data published periodically by the Marshall Valuation Service for the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). Permit fee calculations: ® Valuation determined by the current square foot valuation multiplied by the total square feet of the proposed residential building (includes uncovered porches, balconies, and patios). The base fee is assigned for the least valuation amount in the applicable range. An incremental fee is assigned for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) of building valuation in excess of the least valuation in the applicable range, to and including the highest figure in that range, and is added to the base fee. Cost for each additional $1,000 Total Valuation Per Square Foot Base in Valuation Up to $100,000 $250 $5.00 From $100,001 to $125,000 $300 $4.00 From $125,001 to $500,000 $450 $3.00 Over $500,000 $1650 $2.00 Example for the calculation of residential building permit fees using the above information: Valuation Per Sq.Ft. at Square Footage $66.00 Base Permit Cost Total Cost Residence: 1,650 s.f. $108,900 $300.00 $335.60 A minimum application fee of $100.00 shall be required at the time of submittal. The total permit fee will be adjusted to include this fee at the time of permit issuance. New construction permit fees include individual trade permit fees for plumbing, mechanical and electrical only. All other construction fees as listed below shall be charged as an additional fee. Ordinance No. r9l ' `i ° bo` Revised Development Fees Page I of 3 Commercial Occupancv Classifications: Includes Assembly, Business, Educational, Factory -Industrial, Hazardous, Institutional, Mercantile, gtnrrao� gnrl :n �cz of fniir ii";rc y .... a • ..v Vu♦ v.atbJ. Permit Fees are based on total building valuation as determined by current area square foot valuation data published periodically by the Marshall Valuation Service for the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). Permit fee calculations: Valuation determined by the current square foot valuation multiplied by the total square feet of the proposed commercial building (includes uncovered porches, balconies, and patios). The base fee is assigned for the least valuation amount in the applicable range. o An incremental fee is assigned for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) of building valuation in excess of the least valuation in the applicable range, to and including the highest figure in that range, and is added to the base fee. Cost for each additional $1,000 Example for the calculation of commercial building permit fees using the above information: Valuation Per Total Valuation Total Per Square Foot Base Cost In Valuation Small Office: 3,577 s.f. $1961735 $750 $375 $17125 Up to $50,000 $250 $5.00 From $50,001 to $100,000 $350 $4.00 From $100,001 to $500,000 $460 $3.00 Over $500,000 $1660 $2.00 Example for the calculation of commercial building permit fees using the above information: Valuation Per Construction Plan Review Total Square Footage Square Foot at $55 00 Permit Cost Cost Cost Small Office: 3,577 s.f. $1961735 $750 $375 $17125 A minimum application fee of $100.00 shall be required at the time of submittal. The total permit fee will be adjusted to include this fee at the time of permit issuance. See Plan Review Fee below. New construction permit fees include individual trade permit fees for plumbing, mechanical and electrical only. All other construction fees as listed below shall be charged as an additional fee. Plan Review Fee.• All plans for new residential buildings no more than two stories high and four living units, no fees. Residential buildings three stories in height and more than four living units, plans check fee shall be one-half of the building permit fee payable at the time of issuance of the building permit. All plans for new commercial buildings as classified by the building code as commercial occupancy types and remodels, additions or alterations the plan check fee shall be one-half of the total building permit fee. All other buildings, including residential structures and in excess of four stories high, commercial buildings three stories and higher, schools and all other buildings are subject to be forwarded to Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI) for plans review at the discretion of the Building Official. For those plans forwarded to SBCCI for review, the fees as determined by SBCCI at the time of submittal shall be nonrefundable and be paid directly to SBCCI by the applicant. The building permit and Utility Connect fees shall be paid directly to the City of Georgetown as prescribed in this fee schedule before as the building permit will be issued. Ordinance No. Zoo/. ex to* Revised Development Fees Pale 2 of 3 Other Construction Ap2lication Fee *Remodel, Repair, Alteration S iir'3 itinn Finic}t n' 4. a amu, u+..r liq L ♦(;1J 11 V4.v W Accessory Buildings over 140 Sq. ft. $25.00 `Plus individual trade permits as required and listed below Accessory buildings under 14 Sq. Ft. $10.00 Re -Roofing $10.00 Fences $10.00 Back Flow Preventor Inspection $10.00 Signs $25.00 Fire Suppression Systems & Alarms $10.00 Certificate Of Occupancy for existing buildings ------- Individual Trade Permits: Inside City Electrical $25.00 Plumbing $25.00 Mechanical $25.00 Permit Fee $50.00 + 0. I/sq. ft. $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15,00 $50.00 $15.00 $30.00 Outside $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 New Construction permit fees include individual trade permit fees. Individual trade permits are required for utility service rebuilds & appliance replacements. Floodplain Review. $50.00 Assessed only if an investigation is required to determine whether the proposed construction is located within the floodplain. Floodplain Construction. $100.00 Assessed only when construction occurs in the floodplain. Other Service Fees. Moving a building Demolition: Residential Commercial Swimming Pool inspection Gasoline Tank Inspection Gasoline Pump Inspection Reinspection Fees Residential Inspection Commercial Inspection $90.00/Building $65.00 per story $115.00 per story $55.00 Private/ $95.00 Public $15.00 + $.Ol/ Gallon capacity $45.00/ Pump $35.00 15t reinspection/ 2nd $70.00/ 3rd $140.00 $50.00 1" reinspection/ 2nd $100.00/ 3`d $200.00 X00/®S 4,�� ° B OrdinanceNo.- i�' • 1�3j. *' Revised Deveiopment Fees Page 3 of 3 Development Processing Fees ,i • n, YF L.t7I?tI2�: Rezoning — 0-5 acres Each Add '1 5 acres; maximum 51,200 Special Permits Detailed Development Plan: 1-4 family building site plan Detailed Development Plan Abandonment/License to Encroach: Public Utility (PUE), Right-of-way (ROW) & Drainage (DE) Easements Century Plan Amendments: Amendments not initiated by City. Annexations.• Voluntary Annexation Variances: Zoning Ordinance (& appeals of Interpretations) Subdivision Regulation Sign Ordinance Subdivisions: Sketch Plans/Initial Inquiries Concept Plans Public Review Final Plat + Map Development fee Subdivision and/or site Construction Plans Utility Reinspect for Public Improvements Record Final Plat Resubdivision Amended Plat + Map Development Fee Short Form Final Plat + Map Development Fee Conveyance Plat + Map Development Fee Dedication Plat Plat Recordation (set by Williamson County) Larne Format Copies - greater than 1 Ix 17' (per page) ORDINANCE NO. � Revised. Development Fees )C h ° a a 5325.00 $50.00 5325.00 No Charge S390 $65 per acre over 1 acre 535.00 $325.00 No Charge 5100.00 (Board of Adjustments) $65.00 (Administrative) $100.00 (Commission and Council review) $ 100.00 (Sign Review Board) No Charge S460 + $13 per acre (which ever is greater) S785 + $13 per acre or lot (which ever is greater) $130 + $6 per acre or lot (which ever is greater) $100.00 per acre (S 100 minimum) $50.00 per reinspection $650 + $13 per acre or lot $260.00 (+ $32 plat vacation if applicable) $100.00 $32.00 $455.00 $32.00 $325.00 $32.00 $32.00 $56 first page, $50 each add'l page $6.00 Exhibit G Utility Connect Fees Water Meter Connections Plus: 4., 1" 1 Greater than 2" Engineering and Inspection Fee Residential: Single Family Multi -family (2 or more units) Non-residential 1 7 ,Sewer TaD Connections Plus: 4" 6" 8" Greater than 8" Engineering and Inspection Fee Residential: Single Family Multi -family (2 or more units) Commercial Industrial Electrical Connections Single Phase Power VO — 200 amps 201 — 400 amps Greater than 400 amps Three Phase Power 0 —200 amps 201 — 400 amps Greater than 400 amps Ordinance • •0. Revised Development Fees Inside Citv $350 $500 5650 5950 $50 / meter Actual cost of materials and labor $500 per dwelling unit $250 per dwelling unit S.20 per Sq. Ft. area Outside City (ETJ) $500 $650 $800 $1100 $200 r meter' $500 per dwelling unit $250 per dwelling unit $.20 per Sq. Ft. area 5300 $450 $450 $600 $650 5800 $50 tap plus materials & labor $200 tap plus materials & labor 5500 per dwelling unit $250 per dwelling unit 5.06 per Sq. Ft area 5.10 per Sq. Ft. area 5400 $600 Cost of materials & labor $1550 $2500 Cost of materials & labor $500 per dwelling unit $250 per dwelling unit $.06 per Sq. Ft. area &10 per Sq. Ft. area $400 $600 Cost of materials & labor $1550 52500 Cost of materials & labor