§ 32.01 FEES ESTABLISHED.

   (A)   This section shall establish the fees identified herein for the calendar year 2022, and the level of such fees shall continue thereafter until changed by City Council ordinance. Any fee currently charged by the city which is not changed by this section shall continue at the level charged prior to the adoption of this section until changed by City Council action. Omission from this section shall not be deemed to be a waiver by the city of its right to charge a particular fee.

   (B)   The city shall charge fees listed below as hereinafter set forth:

Permit/Application	Application Fee	Escrow Fee
Land Use Fees
Administrative parcel combination/split**	$300	0
Administrative permit	N/A	$50
Annexation	$750	$2,500
Boundary adjustment	$750	$750
Concept plan*	N/A	$25,000
Conditional use permit	$300	$750
Common interest community (CIC)	$750	$2,500
Comprehensive plan amendment	$750	$2,500
Environmental assessment worksheet	Actual cost	$5,000
Environmental impact statement	Actual cost	$5,000
Final plat*	$750	$750
Interim use permit	$750	$750
Local Government Unit (LGU) Wetland application review and decision	Actual cost	$5,000
Lot combination**	$750	$750
Minor revisions to land use permit	Half of application fee (within one year)	N/A
Minor subdivision**	$750	$750
Official zoning map amendment/Rezone	$400	$750
Ordinance amendment	$750	$750
Parcel combination***	$750	$750
Petition to transfer private road	$750	$2,500
Planned unit development (PUD)	$750	$2,500
Preliminary plat*	$750	$2,500
R.O.W., easement, vacation requests	$750	$1,000
Site plan review (single family exempt)	$750	$750
Special meeting fee	$300	N/A
Variance	$300	$750
Zoning request letter	$50	0
*   Indicates a city-approved Letter of Credit (LOC) is required for all plats involving public improvements. The total LOC amount shall be approved as part of the applicable development agreement. **   Minor subdivisions of less than 3 parcels do not require an escrow. ***   Additional fees may apply. ****   For multiple Land Use applications submitted by the same applicant and processed at the same time, the city shall determine the required escrow fee.

 

Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Water and Sewer Fees (Water and sewer access connection fees are collected at the time of issuance of a building permit.)
Water Access Connection (WAC)
Size	2023 Rate
1-inch	$4,250
1 1/4-inch	$4,625
1 1/2-inch	$5,000
2-inch	$5,750
4-inch	$8,750
6-inch	$11,750
8-inch	$14,750
Sewer Access Connection (SAC)
Size	2023 Rate
4-inch	$5,500
6-inch	$7,250
8-inch	$9,000
Water Meter
Size	2023 Rate
3/4-inch (meter, MXU and miscellaneous equipment)	$401.50
3/4-inch (meter only)	Based on actual cost plus 10%
> 3/4-inch	Based on actual cost plus 10%

 

Water and Sewer Usage Charges as of January 3, 2022
Residential and business water charges
Base fee	$14 per month
0 - 3,000 gallons	$3.25 per 1,000 gallons
3,001 - 6,000 gallons	$4.25 per 1,000 gallons
6,001 - 9,000 gallons	$4.75 per 1,000 gallons
9,001 +	$5.25 per 1,000 gallons
Bulk water charge
< 5,000 gallons	$60
> 5,000 gallons	$60 for the first 5,000 gallons and $5.75 per 1,000 gallons thereafter
Water reconnection fee	$75
Sewer charges
Base fee	$20 per month
Additional	$6.20 per 1,000 gallons
For the months of January, February and March, customers will be billed based on the actual water usage. For the remainder of the year, the sewer rate is based on the average of the January, February and March water usage. The sewer rate for new utility customers who begin service other than the first full three months of the year shall have a base rate of 24,000 gallons unless the usage is less than 24,000 gallons, then the customer will be charged for the exact usage. This rate will be charged to the customer each billing cycle until being billed for water usage in January of the following year. All customers of the municipal water system shall be billed the base fee for water and sewer unless the city has disconnected their water supply by shutting off the water at the curb stop.
Sewer rate adjustments	The City Council will consider an adjustment to a customer's average sewer rate billed when circumstances warrant it. Circumstances that will be considered by the City Council include but are not limited to: a defective water meter, plumbing fixtures that leaked and have been fixed or plumbing fixtures that were not programmed correctly and have been reprogrammed. Any adjustment made, will only be made for up to three months after the need for an adjustment started.
Finance charges
No approved payment plan	10% of unpaid balance on bills past due
Approved payment plan	10% of unpaid balance on bills past due. Payment plans shall only be allowed for accounts 90 days or less past due
Convenience fee	$3 for each payment made by debit/credit card or e-check

 

 

Trunk Sewer and Water Fees (Adjusted gross acre shall be interpreted as all property excluding only state highway and county right-of-way, wetlands and steep slopes over 35%.)
Commercial	$7,231 per adjusted acre
Industrial	$7,231 per adjusted acre
Residential
Single family	$3,615.50 per lot
Twinhome/duplex/townhome	$2,711.63 per unit
Multiple family (apartment)	$1,807.75 per unit

 

 

Civil Defense Siren Fee
Residential
Single family	$100 per dwelling unit
Multi-family	$75 per dwelling unit
Commercial/Industrial
Industrial	$200 per acre
Commercial	$200 per acre

 

 

Development Fee for Signs within Subdivision
Signs (regulatory, advisory, directional, trail, and the like)	$250 per sign

 

 

Park Dedication Requirements
Residential	10% of land area, or
Single family	$1,750 per dwelling unit
Multi-family	$1,750 per dwelling unit
Commercial/Industrial	10% of land area, or
Industrial	$2,700 per acre
Commercial	$2,700 per acre

 

2023 Building Permit Fee Schedule

The following valuation table is used for all general construction when no specific fee is provided.

1997 Uniform Building Code Fees
Total Valuation	Fee
$1 to $500	$23
$501 to $2,000	$23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000	$69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000	$391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000	$643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000	$993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000	$3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up	$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof

 

Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Other Inspections and Fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours	$50*
Reinspection fees	$50*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge - 1/2 hour)	$50*
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans	$50*
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both	Actual costs**
*   Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. **   Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
Plan Check Fee (for Permits Based on Valuation)
Residential	65% of permit fee
Commercial	65% of permit fee
Additional Building Permit Fees
State surcharge
Based on valuation of project cost	0.0005 x valuation
Based on a flat fee building permit	$1
Inspection card replacement	$50
Building permit refund for cancelled permit	Cost less 50% of plan review and permit fees
Flat fee building permit refund for cancelled permit	Cost less 50%
Penalty for work started prior to obtaining an approved building permit	Double permit fee
Demolition permits	$100 plus state surcharge of $0.50 and a $5,000 security deposit
Building permit renewals	1/2 the cost of the original permit
Building (residential only)
Re-roof	$165
Re-roof (partial/accessory building)	$125
Re-side	$165
Re-side (partial/accessory building)	$125
Window replacement (no structural alterations)	$165
Window replacement (2 windows or less)	$125
Finish lower level (building)	$281
Finish lower level (with plumbing or mechanical)	$372
Finish lower level (with plumbing and mechanical)	$463
Deck	$241
Deck (major repair)	$181
Deck (footings only)	$125
*   Includes state surcharge fee. **   Any residential permit not listed, shall be based on the value of the project.

Mechanical/HVAC (residential only)
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
General/miscellaneous	$91
New home mechanical/HVAC	$206
Furnace replacement	$91
Air conditioning	$91
Air exchanger	$91
Garage and accessory building heater	$91
Fireplace	$91
*   Includes state surcharge fee. **   Any residential permit not listed, shall be based on the value of the project.

 

Plumbing (residential only)
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
General/miscellaneous	$91
New home plumbing system	$206
Finish or remodel bathroom	$125
Lawn irrigation system	$91
Water heater replacement	$91
Water softener	$91
*   Includes state surcharge fee. **   Any residential permit not listed, shall be based on the value of the project.

 

Zoning/other (residential)
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Sign (single family)	$0.00
Swimming pool (permanent above ground)	$196
Swimming pool (in ground)	$381
Temp/portable pool (< 6 months)	$0.00
Fence (4 feet to less than 6 feet)	$120
Sheds/accessory buildings (200 square feet or less)	$120
Erosion control (new construction/addition)	$295
Residential principle building landscape escrow	$5,000
Off-street parking permit	$0.00

 

 

Building (commercial only)
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
General	$125
Value based	See Table 1: 1997 Uniform Building Code Fees

 

 

Mechanical/HVAC (commercial only)
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
General	$125
Value based	Value x 2%

 

 

Plumbing (commercial only)
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
General	$125
Value based	Value x 2%

 

Zoning/other (commercial only)
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Sign(s) replacement	$90
Sign(s) new wall/building	$110
Sign(s) new free standing	$144
Temp and/or sandwich board sign	$0.00
Fence (4-6 feet tall)	$144
Shed (less than 200 sq. ft.)	$124
Soil erosion control (new construction/major project)	$295
Landscape escrow	$3,000 or 125% of the approved landscape plan, whichever is greater
*   Includes state surcharge fee. **   Any commercial permit not listed, shall be based on the value of the project.

 

Public Works/Engineering
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Curb cut	$50 plus $1,000 security deposit
City property, right-of-way, easement permit	$150
Grading permit - minor (less than 50 yards of material)	$150
Grading permit - major (greater than 50 yards of material)	$500
Miscellaneous parts, supplies, etc.	City cost plus 10%
Staff time (non-development)	$71 per hour

 

 

Liquor License Fees
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
On sale liquor	$2,000
Sunday liquor	$200
Club license	$100
3.2 off sale	$10

 

Miscellaneous Fees and Permits
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Tobacco license	$100
Dog registration license	$20 if paid at City Hall $30 if paid upon release of impoundment
Beekeeping license	$150
Beekeeping consultant	Actual cost billed to the city
Park/pavilion/ballfield/ice rink and warming house reservation	$40
Ballfield preparation	$40 per field
Construction site violation fee	$300
Erosion control violation	$500
Snow removal fee	$2 per square yard
Fire call	$500
Kennel license	$100
Adopt-a-Bench program
Without backrest	$450
With a backrest	$600
Adopt-a-Tree program	$400

 

Office Fees
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Photo copies	$0.25 per page for 100 pages or less and actual cost for 101 or more pages
Fax	$1 per page
Staff time (non-development)	$75 per hour (billed in 15-minute increments)
Assessment search fee	$25
Utility billing verification	$25
Copy of zoning ordinance	$0.25 per page up to 100 pages and actual cost for 101 pages or more
Copy of subdivision ordinance	$0.25 per page up to 100 pages and actual cost for 101 pages or more
Peddlers, solicitors and/or transient merchant license	$20 per applicant for background check $5 per day per applicant

 

Public Safety Fees
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Reports
1 - 5 pages	$5
6 - 10 pages	$8
11 - 20 pages	$10
21 - 30 pages	$15
31 - 50 pages	$20
51 - 100 pages	$30
Over 100 pages	$61 per hour (minimum of 1 hour)
Fingerprints (non-resident)	$20
Preliminary breath test request	$2 per request
Fax	$1 per page
Staff time	$71 per hour (minimum of 15 minutes)
Three-year golf cart permit	$30
Golf cart permit (pro-rated 2 years)	$20
Golf cart permit (pro-rated 1 year)	$10

 

Equipment Fees
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Loader with attachments	$181 per hour (includes operator)
Loader with snow plowing equipment	$193 per hour (includes operator)
Tractor	$117 per hour (includes operator)
Tractor with mower	$152 per hour (includes operator)
Sweeper	$123 per hour (includes operator)
Lawnmower	$123 per hour (includes operator)
Dump truck	$123 per hour (includes operator)
Dump truck with snow plow attachments and sanding equipment	$147 per hour plus material (includes operator)
Skid loader	$123 per hour (includes operator)
Service truck	$79 per hour (includes operator)
Jetter/rodder	$214 per hour (includes operator)
Televising equipment (only after certificate of occupancy is issued)	$114 per hour (includes operator)
Water/sewer televising inspection	$97 per inspection
100 gallon/minute water pump	$63 per hour
200 gallon/minute water pump	$75 per hour
1,000 gallon/minute water pump	$117 per hour
Generator	$732 per day $1,462 per week
Abatement of public nuisances affecting health: § 91.04(K) Noxious weeds and other rank growth of vegetation	$164 per lot (based on a 13,000 square foot lot)
Abatement of public nuisances affecting health: § 91.04(K) Noxious weeds and other rank growth of vegetation (trimming only)	$83 per lot (based on a 13,000 square foot lot)

 

Development Fees
Permit/Application/Service	Fee
Attorneys fees
Paralegal rate	$94 per hour
General legal work	$175 per hour
Development Legal Asst./Law Clerk work	$130 per hour
Development work	$200 - $400 per hour
Engineering fees
Sr. Principle/Sr. Associate	$235 per hour
Principal/associate	$173 - $223 per hour
Senior project manager/senior project engineer	$173 - $223 per hour
Project manager	$152 - $170 per hour
Project engineer/graduate engineer	$102 - $169 per hour
Engineering technician/engineering specialist	$68 - $167per hour
Landscape architect/senior landscape architect	$78 - $162 per hour
Environmental scientist/Sr. environmental scientist	$68 - $160 per hour
Planner/sr. planner	$80 - $167 per hour
GIS Specialist/sr. GIS specialist	$78 - $167 per hour
Construction observer	$104 - $135 per hour
Survey (1-person crew)	$175 per hour
Survey (2-person crew)	$235 per hour
Office technician	$60 - $102 per hour
Administrative
Staff	$122 per hour

 

(Am. Ord. 2004-141, passed 1-6-2004; Am. Ord. 2004-145, passed 4-15-2004; Am. Ord. 2005-159, passed 1-6-2005; Am. Ord. 2005-176, passed 7-14-2005; Am. Ord. 2006-184, passed 1-5-2006; Am. Ord. 2007- 203, passed 1-5-2007; Am. Ord. 2007-210, passed 3-8-2007; Am. Ord. 2008-218, passed 1-7-2008; Am. Ord. 2009-227, passed 1-5-2009; Am. Ord. 2009-228, passed 3-26-2009; Am. Ord. 2010-234, passed 1-7- 2010; Am. Ord. 2010-235, passed 4-8-2010; Am. Ord. 2010-237, passed 6-10-2010; Am. Ord. 2011-240, passed 1-6-2011; Am. Ord. 2011-243, passed 6-9-2011; Am. Ord. 2012-249, passed 1-3-2012; Am. Ord. 2013-255, passed 1-3-2013; Am. Ord. 2014-256, passed 1-6-2014; Am. Ord. 2014-258, passed 7-31-2014; Am. Ord. 2015-261, passed 1-8-2015; Am. Ord. 2016-266, passed 1-14-2016; Am. Ord. 2017-272, passed 1-12-2017; Am. Ord. 2017-279, passed 9-14-2017; Am. Ord. 2017-282, passed 11-9-2017; Am. Ord. 2017-283, passed 1-11-2018; Am. Ord. 2018-286, passed 3-29-2018; Am. Ord. 2019-293, passed 1-3-2019; Am. Ord. 2020-300, passed 1-2-2020; Am. Ord. 2021-304, passed 1-4-2021; Am. Ord. 2022- 308, passed 1-3-2022; Am. Ord. 2022-315, passed 12-29-2022)