The following schedule of licenses, permits, and service fees and other city charges is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Forest Lake, Minnesota as follows.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
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Fee
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ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
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Fee
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Assessment Search | $25.00 each |
Flash Drive/Copy of Public Meetings | $10.00 each |
Fax (send or receive) | $1.00 per page |
Non-Sufficient Funds Check Fee | $30.00 |
Notary Fee | $1.00 per document |
Photocopies | $0.25 per page-100 or fewer pages, black/white, legal/letter sized paper copies. For: ∙ 101 or more pages ∙ All other copy sizes ∙ Electronic data Costs shall be actual city costs, including staff time to search and retrieve data, and other costs allowed under M.S. Ch. 13 |
City Code | $25.00 per flash drive |
Room Rentals** | |
City Center Residents Non- Residents Refundable Deposit | **Government agencies and local non-profits excluded $50.00 per hour (3 hour minimum required) $75.00 per hour (3 hour minimum required) $150.00 per rental |
Forest Lake Senior Center | |
Membership | |
Full Year Half Year (July 1 and later) | $20.00 $10.00 |
Room Rentals | |
Residents Non- Residents Refundable Deposit | $50.00 per hour (3 hour minimum) $75.00 per hour (3 hour minimum) $150.00 per rental |
Licenses and Permits | |
Adult Oriented Business | $50.00 annual |
Background Check | $25.00 per background |
Billboard | $50.00 per new billboard |
Carnival/Circus | $100.00 per event |
Gambling License | $50.00 per application, no fee with proof of non-profit status |
Gambling Premises License | $100.00 per background check for each location |
Garbage/Rubbish Hauler | $50.00 annual |
Massage Therapist | $50.00 annual |
Massage Location | $50.00 annual |
Outdoor Entertainment | $50.00 per event |
Pawnbroker | $100.00 annual, $1.00 billable transaction, bond |
Peddler | $200.00 per 7 day week |
Group Peddler | $200.00 |
Transient Merchant | $200.00 per 7 day week |
Solicitor | No charge |
Tobacco | $250.00 annual |
Liquor | |
Off Sale | $200.00 annual |
On Sale | $3,000.00 annual |
3.2% Beer On Sale | $200.00 annual |
3.2% Beer Off Sale | $200.00 annual |
Club | $300.00 annual |
Wine | $500.00 annual |
Wine with Strong Beer Authorization | $700.00 annual (wine and 3.2% on sale combination) |
Investigation of In-State Applicants | $500.00 |
Investigation of Out-of-State Applicants | Billed to Applicant, not to exceed $10,000.00 |
Set Up | $100.00 annual |
Brewer Taproom On Sale | $500.00 annual |
Brewpub Off Sale | $200.00 annual |
Brewpub On Sale | $200.00 annual |
Brewery Off Sale | $200.00 annual |
Microdistillery Cocktail Room | $700.00 annual |
Microdistillery Off Sale | $200.00 annual |
Sunday on Sale | $200.00 annual |
Culinary Class | $100.00 annual |
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
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Violation Description
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City Code Section
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Penalty Amount
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ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
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Violation Description
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City Code Section
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Penalty Amount
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Abandoned Vehicles | $200.00 | |
Animal—Wild or Dangerous | $200.00 | |
Animal—General Violations (including chickens and domestic farm animals) | $50.00 | |
Building Code Violations | $100 | |
Building Maintenance and Appearance, Residential (including graffiti) | $50.00 | |
Building Maintenance and Appearance, Commercial (including graffiti) | $100.00 | |
Excessive Intrusion Alarm (3-6) in a 12-month period | $100.00 | |
Excessive Intrusion Alarm (6+) in a 12-month period | $200.00 | |
Excessive Fire or Emergency Alarm (3-6) in 12-month period | $100.00 | |
Excessive Fire or Emergency Alarm (6+) in a 12-month period | $200.00 | |
Failure to obtain a license, registration, or permit | $250.00 | |
Fence Regulations | $50.00 | |
Fire Code/Prevention Violations | $100.00 | |
Garbage and Rubbish | $50.00 | |
Grass or Weed Mowing | $50.00 | |
Public Nuisance, General (including noise) | $100.00 | |
Public Nuisances Affecting Health, including hazardous waste (except as otherwise noted) | $250.00 | |
Sidewalk or ROW Snow and Ice Removal | $50.00 | |
Sign Regulation Violations | $50.00 | |
Public Property or ROW Obstructions | $200.00 | |
Stormwater Violations | $200.00 | |
Unsheltered Storage | $100.00 | |
Utility (Water and Sewer) Violations | $100.00 | |
Water Restriction Violations | $50.00 | |
Repeat Violations within 12 months (except parking violations) | Double the amount of scheduled fine for the previous violation, up to a maximum of $2,000.00 | |
Appeals | $250.00 | |
AIRPORT
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Service
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Fee
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AIRPORT
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Service
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Fee
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Hangar E | $125.00 per month |
Hangar Lease Transfer | $200.00 per transaction |
Non-Commercial Leased Land | $0.114 per square foot per year |
Commercial Use Leased Land | $0.172 per square foot per year |
Tie Downs Monthly Daily | $45.00 per month $2.00 per day |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION | |
Fee | |
Valuation Based Permit Fee Schedule | See § 35.02 for fees |
Plan Review Fee | See § 35.02 for fees |
Renewal Fee | See § 35.02 for fees |
Refunds | See § 35.02 for fees |
Investigation Fee (Work without a permit) | See § 35.02 for fees |
Fixed Fee Schedule for One and Two Family Dwellings | |
Attic Insulation | $50.00 |
Drain Tile | $75.00 |
Fence (over 7 feet) | $110.00 |
Siding, Residential Single-Family | $110.00 |
Siding, Residential Multi-Family | $60.00 per unit |
Roofing, Residential Single-Family | $110.00 |
Roofing, Residential Multi-Family | $60.00 per unit |
Swimming Pool, Above Ground | $110.00 |
Swimming Pool, Below Ground | $165.00 |
Window and/or Door Replacement | $55.00 per window/door, $110.00 maximum |
Demolition Permit | |
Base Fee: Parcels not connected to city utilities | $25.00 |
Base Fee: Parcels connected to city utilities | $50.00 |
Escrow Fee | $1.00 per square foot along with signed Demolition Assessment Agreement or escrow of 125% of the demolition costs |
Manufactured Home Permit Fee (manufactured home park) | |
New installation or replacement (valuation based fee scheduled to be applied for manufactured homes installations outside of parks) | $100.00 |
Moving Permit Fee | |
Moving a building within or into the city | $55.00 |
Salon Compliance Inspection | |
Building code compliance inspection when required for license requirements | $55.00 |
Building Service Equipment Fees | |
Plumbing—Residential* | $55.00 plus $9.00 per fixture |
Plumbing—Commercial* | $85.00 plus 2% of estimated job cost |
Mechanical—Residential* | $25.00 per piece of equipment ($55.00 minimum fee) |
Mechanical—Commercial* | $75.00 plus 2% of estimated job cost |
*A state surcharge of one-half mill (0.0005) of the fee or $1.00 (whichever is greater) is charged on all fixed fee permits as set by the State of Minnesota. | |
Inspection Fees | |
Inspections outside normal business hours | $80.00 per hour, 2 hour minimum |
Re-inspections | $55.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum |
Licenses | |
Excavator License | $50.00 annual |
Misc. Fees | |
ACH/E Check | $1.95 |
Debit or Credit Card Processing Fee | 3% with a minimum of $2.95 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | ||
Fee
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Public Financial Assistance Application | $1,000.00 | $15,000.00 |
FIRE INSPECTIONS
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Fee
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FIRE INSPECTIONS
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Fee
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Valuation Based Permit Fee Schedule | See § 35.02 |
Plan Review Fee | See § 35.02 |
Renewal Fee | See § 35.02 |
Refunds | See § 35.02 |
Investigation Fee (Work without a permit) | See § 35.02 |
Fire Code Inspection | |
Initial Inspection and Follow Up Inspection | No charge |
All Subsequent Re-inspections | $50.00 per hour (1 hour minimum) |
After Hours Inspections | $80.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) |
Inspections Without Assigned Fee | $50.00 per hour (1 hour minimum) |
Daycare Inspection | $50.00 per inspection |
Permit Re-inspection (upon request revoked permit holder) | $55.00 per hour (1 hour minimum) |
Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Permit (valuation based) | See §
35.02 |
Construction Permits Required in MNFC § 105.7 | See §
35.02 |
Required Operational Permits | |
Open Burning Permit | No Charge |
Fireworks/Pyrotechnic Display | $250.00 per event |
Retail Sale of Fireworks | $250.00 per application |
Temporary Tent or Canopy (as defined by State Fire Code) | |
<400 square feet | No Permit/No Fee Required |
>400 square feet but <700 square feet with no enclosures on any side | No Permit/No Fee Required |
>400 square feet but <700 square feet enclosed on any one or more sides | $50.00 |
>700 square feet but =< 2,500 square feet | $50.00 |
>2,501 square feet but =<5,000 square feet | $75.00 |
>5,001 square feet | $25.00 |
Hazardous Material (storage tank) | $150.00 per tank |
Permits Required in IFC § 105.6 | $100.00 per application |
PARK AND RECREATION
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Frequency
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Resident
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Non-Resident
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PARK AND RECREATION
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Frequency
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Resident
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Non-Resident
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Park Facility Rentals | |||
Lakeside Memorial Park Gazebo | Half Day (Under 4 hours) | $80.00 | $110.00 |
Full Day (Over 4 hours) | $120.00 | $150.00 | |
Lakeside Memorial Park Shelters | 2 Hour Minimum | $35.00 | $50.00 |
Per Additiona l Hour | $10.00 | $15.00 | |
Other Park Picnic Shelters | 2 Hour Minimum | $25.00 | $40.00 |
Per Additiona l Hour | $10.00 | $15.00 | |
Athletic Fields— Includes reserved field use; field chalking or painting additional. | |||
Beltz Park | 3 Hour Minimum | $25.00 | $40.00 |
Schilling Park | 3 Hour Minimum per Field | $25.00 | $40.00 |
Kulenkamp Park | 3 Hour Minimum per Field | $45.00 | $60.00 |
Fenway—Softball Fields 1-4 | 3 Hour Minimum per Field | $55.00 | $70.00 |
Fenway—Softball Field 5 | 3 Hour Minimum per Field | $55.00 | $70.00 |
Additional Hour per Field | $15.00 | $20.00 | |
Tournaments and Sports Camps—School District Boundary (13 Communities) | |||
Tournament Gate Fee | Per Team/Per Tournam ent | $50.00 | $75.00 |
Youth Sports Camps | Per Field/Per Day | $25.00 | $50.00 |
Outdoor Ice Rinks and Courts | |||
Outdoor Hockey Rink | Per Rink/Per Hour | $15.00 | $20.00 |
Tennis and Pickleball Courts | Per Court/Per Hour | $10.00 | $15.00 |
Community Garden Rental | |||
30 by 30 Plot | Per Plot | $35.00 | $45.00 |
Events—Park Facility Rental | |||
Park Event Permit | Per Event/Per Day | $150.00 | $200.00 |
Damage Deposit | Per Event | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Events—Arts in the Park Vendor
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Full Season
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Single Night
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Food Trucks | $450.00 | $50.00 |
Commercial Products | $125.00 | $30.00 |
Handmade Products | $100.00 | $20.00 |
Farmer’s Market | $100.00 | $20.00 |
Non-Profit | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
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Fee
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Escrow Deposit
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PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
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Fee
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Escrow Deposit
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Land Use Applications | ||
Appeal | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Comprehensive Plan Amendment | $4,000.00 | $2,500.00 |
Conditional Use Permit (includes Site Plan Review) | $1,000.00 | $500.00 |
Conditional Use Permit Amendment | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Encroachment Agreement | $1,000.00 | |
Environmental Assessment Worksheet | $10,000.00 | |
Interim Use Permit | $1,000.00 | $500.00 |
Planned Unit Development | ||
Concept Plan | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Preliminary Plan | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
Plus Per Acreage Charge | $20.00 per acre | |
Final Plan | $1,000.00 | |
PUD Amendment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Site Plan Review | ||
Site: Less than 1 acre | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Site: 1 acre or more | $1,000.00 | $500.00 |
Site Plan Amendment | $1,000.00 | $500.00 |
Subdivision | ||
Concept Plan | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Preliminary Plat | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
Residential | Add $10.00 per unit | |
Commercial/Industrial | Add $50.00 per unit | |
Final Plat | $1,000.00 | |
Minor Subdivision | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
Administrative—Lot Line Adjustment | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Other Subdivision (waive of subdivision per State Statute) | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Lot Combination | $25.00 | |
Vacation | ||
ROW | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Utility Easement | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Variance | ||
Residential | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Commercial | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Zoning Map or Ordinance Text Amendment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Zoning Permits and Certificates of Compliance | ||
Certificate of Compliance: Chickens, Fence, Kennel, Shed, etc. | $50.00 | |
Certificate of Compliance: Seasonal Sales | $250.00 | |
Driveway/Access Permit | $50.00 | |
Grading Permit | ||
50-100 Cubic Yards | $50.00 | $500.00 |
More than 100 Yards | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Signs | ||
Sign Installer License | $50.00 | |
Permit for Valuation Exceeding $2,000.00 | See § 35.02 | |
Permit for Valuation Under $2,000.00 | $50.00 | |
Temporary Banner Permit | $50.00 | |
Zoning Letter | $100.00 | |
Copies | ||
Documents | ||
Comprehensive Plan | $25.00 per flash drive | |
Zoning Ordinance | $25.00 per flash drive | |
Other Studies and Ordinances | $25.00 per flash drive | |
Misc. Fees | ||
Development Fees | See § 35.03 | |
Recording Fee (Washington County) | As per Washington County fee rate | |
Single Family Landscape Escrow (paid with building permit) | $1,000.00 per unit | |
Single Family Erosion Control Escrow (paid with building permit) | $1,000.00 per unit | |
Tree Mitigation Fee | $200.00 per caliper inch | |
City Staff and Consulting Billing | ||
For applications which include excessive staff time, services performed by city personnel will be billed at 2.5 the actual payroll hourly rate. Services provided by city consultants will be billed at the current consultant rates. | ||
ACH/E Check | $1.95 | |
Debit or Credit Card Processing Fee | 3% with a minimum of $2.95 | |
POLICE
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Fee
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POLICE
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Fee
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Recording on USB | $10.00 |
Photos on USB | $10.00 |
Photos (hard copy) | $0.25 per page |
Body Worn Camera Video on DVD or USB drive | $25.00 pre-payment + staff costs |
911 Transcriptions | $25.00 pre-payment + $0.25 per page or USB drive cost |
Police Reports | $0.25 per page |
City Staff and Consulting Billing | |
Services provided by city consultants will be billed at the current consultant rates. All recording fees will be billed at the current rate. Costs for providing data in response to a request under M.S. Ch. 13 shall be those allowed by state statute and as shown under the Administration and Finance Departments section of this fee schedule | |
Services | |
Background Check | $25.00 |
Finger Printing | $50.00 |
Lock-out (opening a locked vehicle) | $25.00 |
POLICE (cont’d)
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Administrative Citation
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City Code Section
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Citation Fee
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POLICE (cont’d)
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Administrative Citation
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City Code Section
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Citation Fee
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Allowing Curfew/Adult | § 130.05 | $100.00 |
Animal Waste | § 99.17 | $20.00 |
Illegal All-Terrain Vehicle Operation | § 71.06 | $60.00 |
Illegal Snow-Mobile Operation | § 71.04 | $60.00 |
Illegal U-Turn | § 71.02 | $60.00 |
Parking | ||
Municipal Lot | ||
10,000 pound Gross Weight Vehicle | § 72.01(B) | $35.00 |
Overnight (2:00- 6:00 a.m.) | § 72.01(A) | $35.00 |
On-Street | ||
1 ton | § 72.02(2)(a) | $35.00 |
All-Terrain | § 72.02(2)(a) | $35.00 |
Emergency (Public Works and Snow) | § 72.02(A)(1)(b) | $35.00 |
Overnight, Seasonal (Nov. 1- April 15) | § 72.02(A)(1)(a) | $35.00 |
Greater than 24 Hours | § 72.02(A)(1)(b) | $35.00 |
Public Consumption of Alcohol | § 119.14 | $100.00 |
Public Parks | ||
Alcohol Possession/Consumption | § 90.14 | $100.00 |
Domestic Animals | § 90.10 | $50.00 |
Erecting Structures | § 90.03 | $50.00 |
Littering | § 90.04 | $50.00 |
Motorized Vehicle Traffic | § 90.05 | $60.00 |
Use Hours | § 90.06 | $60.00 |
Slow-No Wake (Forest Lake Bay) | § 71.03 | $60.00 |
Unreasonable Acceleration | § 71.01 | $60.00 |
PUBLIC WORKS
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Fees
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Fees
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Right-of-Way Permit | |
Major Excavation Permit | $300.00 plus $2,500.00 cash escrow |
Minor Excavation Permit | $100.00 per permit/ $500.00 annual permit |
Small Wireless Facility | $100.00 |
Equipment: Per Hour Charge (Does not include operator) | |
Fees are in Accordance with Current FEMA Rates | |
Street Signs | Vendor Price + 10% |
Public Works Operator/Inspector | $56.50 per hour |
Utilities | |
Meter Reconnection/Disconnection | $50.00 |
Water Turn On/Off | $50.00 |
Water Shutoff Locating (no fee if turn on/off performed) | $50.00 |
Water Emergency Turn On/Off | $163.00 |
Water Meter Accuracy Check | $125.00 (over 1 inch = consulting fee + 25%) |
Water Meter Installation | $50.00 (over 1 inch plumber installed) |
Water and Sewer Inspection (Residential) | $50.00 |
Storm Water Utility | See § 35.04 |
Water User Fee | See § 35.04 |
Sewer User Fee | See § 35.04 |
Metropolitan Council SAC Fee | See § 35.03 |
Street Opening Excavator’s License | $50.00 annual |
Street Opening | $50.00 |
Street Opening Deposit | $3,500.00 |
Meters | See § 35.05 |
Horns | See § 35.05 |
Hydrant Meter Deposit, 2-1/2 inch Meter Rental Deposit (Refundable) | $2,500.00 |
Hydrant Meter Deposit, 3/4 inch Meter Rental Deposit (Refundable) | $300.00 |
Hydrant Wrench, Rental Deposit (Refundable) | $30.00 |
Hydrant Water Rental and Usage Fee, 2-1/2 inch and 3/4 inch Meter Rental Usage per 1,000 Gallons | $114.00 (includes use of meter and 5,000 gallons of water) |
Usage per 1,000 Gallons | $4.00 |
Fill Station | $3.00 per 1,000 gallons |
Sewer/Water Capping/On Site Septic Abandonment/Well Sealing | $500.00 escrow |
Late Payment Charge | 3% |
Non-Compliant Sump Pump Charge | $100.00 per month |
(Ord. 555, passed 9-11-2006; Am. Ord. 593, passed 1-11-2010; Am. Ord. 615, passed 4-9-2012; Am. Ord. 617, passed 7-9-2012; Am. Ord. 625, passed 2-11-2013; Am. Ord. 653, passed 3-14-2016; Am. Ord. 654, passed 3-28-2016; Am. Ord. 657, passed 6-27-2016; Am. Ord. 661, passed 11-14-2016; Am. Ord. 672, passed 12-4-2017; Am. Ord. 680, passed 10-8-2018; Am. Ord. 681, passed 11-5-2018; Am. Ord. 682, passed 11-5-2018; Am. Ord. 683, passed 11-5-2018; Am. Ord. 684, passed 11-5-2018; Am. Ord. 685, passed 12-10-2018; Am. Ord. 692, passed 12-9-2019; Am. Ord. 700, passed - -2020; Am. Ord. 703, passed 6-14-2021; Am. Ord. 706, passed 12-13-2021; Am. Ord. 714, passed 12-12-2022; Am. Ord. 718, passed 1-9-2023; Am. Ord. 723, passed 3-27-2023; Am. Ord. 730, passed 12-11-2023)