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SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER
CHARTER PARALLEL REFERENCES
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
CODE OF ORDINANCES PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 110.027 LICENSES ISSUED BY PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT.
   The following licenses shall be issued by the parks, recreation and forestry department:
 
License
Fee
Arborist
   Application fee; the fee shall be used to defray the cost of examination and shall not be refunded to an unsuccessful applicant
$150
   Annual license fee
$100
 
(1992 Code, § 23-23) (Ord. 85-18, passed 9-18-2018)
Cross-reference:
   Parks and recreation, see ch. 95
§ 110.028 LICENSES ISSUED BY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
   The following licenses shall be issued by planning and development services:
License
Fee
License
Fee
Electricians. The biennial license fee for the various classes of electricians licensed by the city shall be as follows:
   Apprentice electrician
$20
      Renewal
$20
   Class I maintenance, new
$200
      Renewal
$100
   Class II maintenance, new
$200
      Renewal
$100
   Class B electrician, new
$200
      Renewal
$100
   Electrical contractor
$200
      Renewal
$100
   Inactive electrical contractor (Class B, Sign Wiring)
$20
   Journeyman electrician
$40
      Renewal
$40
   Sign wiring contractor, new
$200
      Renewal
$100
Mechanical contractors. The biennial license fee for various classes of mechanics licensed by the city shall be as follows:
   Fireplace contractor, new
$200
      Renewal
$100
   Inactive master mechanic
$20
      Renewal
$20
   Mechanical contractor, new
$200
      Renewal
$100
   Inactive refrigeration mechanic
$20
      Renewal
$20
   Refrigeration contractor, new
$200
      Renewal
$100
Plumbers. The biennial license fee for various classes of plumbers licensed by the city shall be as follows:
   Apprentice registration
$20
   Journeyman plumber
      Inactive journeyman license
$20
      License
$40
      Renewal
$40
   Landscape irrigation contractor
      License
$200
      Renewal
$100
   Master plumber
      Inactive master plumber license
$20
      License
$200
      Renewal
$100
Residential building contractors and residential roofing and repair contractors. The triennial license fee for various classes of residential building contractors and residential roofing and repair contractors licensed by the city shall be as follows:
      Inactive construction supervisor
$25
      Residential building contractor or residential roofing and repair contractor, new
$300
         Renewal
$150
   The following licenses shall be issued by planning and development services:
Sign and outdoor advertising contractors. Advertising signs; includes engaging in the commercial billboard or advertising board business by erecting or maintaining ground, roof, wall, or other signs
         Biennial fee
$200
      Manufactured home park
         Annual fee
$100
      Vendor
         Annual fee
$35
 
(1992 Code, § 23-24) (Ord. 93-93, passed 12-6-1993; Ord. 113-94, passed 12-19-1994; Ord. 81-95, passed 6-5-1995; Ord. 93-95, passed 7-3-1995; Ord. 73-00, passed 8-14-2000; Ord. 115-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 123-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 22-04, passed 3-1-2004; Ord. 24-04, passed 3-1-2004; Ord. 25-04, passed 3-1-2004; Ord. 43-05, passed 4-18-2005; Ord. 37-06, passed 3-20-2006; Ord. 30-07, passed 2-20-2007; Ord. 105-08, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 50-13, passed 8-20-2013; Ord. 32-19, passed 3-19-2019; Ord. 14-21, passed 2-2- 2021; Ord. 111-23, passed 11-21-2023)
Cross-reference:
   Building, see ch. 150
§ 110.029 LICENSES ISSUED BY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR.
   The following licenses shall be issued by the public health director:
License
Fee
License
Fee
Convalescent homes
   Annual fee
$24
Food processing and sales
   Grocery store. An establishment selling prepackaged food other than food eaten upon the premises or in the establishment without further preparation
      Annual fee for area greater than 250 square feet
$181
      Annual fee for area equal to or less than 250 square feet
$92
   Food processing. Manufacturing, cutting, cleaning, packaging, bottling, canning, preserving, mixing or processing food in any way to be offered for sale, whether wholesale or retail
      Annual fee
$181
   Additional fee based on square footage.
      Area less than 1,000 square feet
No additional fee
      1,000 to 5,000 square feet
$92
      Over 5,000 square feet
$181
   Late application. Annual review of grocery store and food processing applications received after December 31 of each year
$75 late fee
Food service establishments
   Annual license fee
      Size (square feet)
      0 to 2,500
$181
      2,501 to 5,000
$271
      5,001 and above
$362
   Annual renewal of food service establishment applications received after December 31 of each year
$75 late fee
   Plan review fee for new or remodeled food service establishments
      Size (square feet)
      0 to 2,500
$52
      2,501 to 5,000
$209
      5,001 and above
$302
   The fee for food services that are part of a grocery store complex shall be based on the actual square footage of the kitchen and eating area.
   The annual license fee charged includes one full service food preparation area. Additional food preparation areas shall be charged an additional $92 each.
   A $30 discount will be offered on the yearly invoice as a discount to an establishment that qualifies with an average of 94% or above compliance level for the preceding year’s routine inspections and the annual permit application is received prior to January 1 of each year.
Hospital
   Annual fee
$24
Pest control, extermination, fumigation
   Annual fee to engage in pest control, extermination or fumigation
$24
Tattoo artist
   Annual fee
$60
Tattoo establishment
   Annual fee
$173
 
(1992 Code, § 23-25) (Ord. 66-93, passed 8-16-1993; Ord. 77-93, passed 10-25-1993; Ord. 96-94, passed 10-31-1994; Ord. 142-95, passed 11-20-1995; Ord. 75-01, passed 8-6-2001; Ord. 15-03, passed 2-10-2003; Ord. 124-08, passed 10-14-2008; Ord. 57-09, passed 6-15-2009; Ord. 52-10, passed 6-21-2010; Ord. 44-11, passed 6-20-2011)
Cross-reference:
   Commercial garbage hauler required to have license, see § 57.065
   Convalescent home license generally, see §§ 114.030 through 114.034
   Health and sanitation, see ch. 92
   Hospital license required, see § 114.001
   License to engage in the processing and selling of food, see § 112.015
   Pest control license required, see § 120.020
§ 110.030 HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION FEE.
   The following fees shall be paid by the owner of a food service, grocery, food processor or other permitted establishment for health department follow-up inspections to be conducted as follows:
 
Inspection
Fee
Follow-up inspection
$92
 
(1992 Code, § 23-25.1) (Ord. 57-09, passed 6-15-2009; Ord. 52-10, passed 6-21-2010; Ord. 44-11, passed 6-20-2011)
§ 110.031 HEALTH DEPARTMENT TEMPORARY EVENT FEE.
   The following fee shall be paid by a food service establishment that operates at a fixed location for a period of time of not more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
 
Event
Fee
Temporary event fee
$32
 
(1992 Code, § 23-25.2) (Ord. 57-09, passed 6-15-2009; Ord. 52-10, passed 6-21-2010; Ord. 44-11, passed 6-20-2011)
§ 110.032 LICENSES ISSUED BY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
   The following licenses shall be issued by the police department:
License
Fee
License
Fee
Airport authority security officer
   Annual fee
$50
Alarm installation and/or monitoring company
   Annual fee
$35
   Application fee
$75
Vehicle for hire driver (city transit drivers are exempt from this requirement)
   Annual fee (to be collected every 12 months following the original date of purchase)
$35
 
(1992 Code, § 23-26) (Ord. 103-00, passed 12-4-2000; Ord. 79-11, passed 10-11-2011)
§ 110.033 ANNUAL LICENSES ISSUED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
   The following licenses as defined by the fire code shall be issued by the fire department. An annual inspection is included in the license fee. If the actual time for a fire department inspection exceeds the cost covered by the fee, the fee will be increased to cover the additional time at a rate of $35 per hour.
License
Annual Fee
License
Annual Fee
Aircraft repair hangars
$58
Dry cleaning operation
$58
Dust producing operations
$58
Explosives
$58
Fireworks wholesaler
$58
Flammable and combustible finishes, spraying and dipping
$58
Flammable and combustible liquid bulk storage
   Total storage capacity:
1,000 to 5,000
$46
5,001 to 10,000
$58
10,001 to 20,000
$69
20,001 to 40,000
$81
40,001 to 100,000
$92
100,001 to 500,000
$121
500,001 and over
$156
Flammable and combustible liquids–retail dealers
   Service station up to 4 dispensing devices
$46
   Service station over 4 dispensing devices
$58
Fruit ripening
$58
Garages for repair of motor vehicles
   Up to 4 bays
$46
   Over 4 bays
$58
Heliport/helistop
$58
Liquefied petroleum retail dealer
   Service station
      Up to 4 dispensing devices
$46
      Over 4 dispensing devices
$58
LPG bulk storage
   Total storage capacity:
1,000 to 5,000
$46
5,001 to 10,000
$58
10,001 to 20,000
$69
20,001 to 40,000
$81
40,001 to 100,000
$92
100,001 to 500,000
$121
500,001 and over
$156
Lumberyard
$58
Tire recapping
$58
Any other occupancy or operation requiring a license by the fire chief because of its threat to the general public, or any city license that requires fire department approval
$58
 
(1992 Code, § 23-27) (Ord. 82-95, passed 6-5-1995; Ord. 80-02, passed 10-15-2002; Ord. 34-07, passed 2-20-2007; Ord. 39-14, passed 7-1-2014)
Cross-reference:
   Fire protection and prevention, see ch. 91
§ 110.034 ONE-TIME PERMITS ISSUED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
   (a)   One-time permits shall be issued by the fire department for installations and special activities as defined by the fire code. Permit fees shall provide for initial plan review, rough-in, final inspection, and one reinspection. Plan review and inspection fee increases shall be applicable as follows.
      (1)   Plan review-increased fees. Where a permit-required item fails initial plan review, a second plan review will not require increased fees. Increased fees shall apply for reviews necessary beyond a second plan review. A minimum plan check review fee of $125, or 50 percent of the original permit fee, whichever is greater, shall be assessed and paid prior to issuance of a permit. Plan review fee increases shall apply for expedited review requests. Expedited plan check review fees shall be charged at a rate equal to 50 percent of the calculated permit fees.
      (2)   Inspection-increased fees. Where a permitted item fails initial and reinspection, a subsequent reinspection fee of $150 for each additional inspection shall be assessed and paid prior to the reinspection occurring. After-hours inspection fees shall be based upon current inspector overtime rates with a two-hour minimum.
   (b)   Fees shall be as set forth in the following fee schedule:
Permit
Fee
Permit
Fee
Bowling alley or pin refinishing and commercial floor finishing using flammable liquids
$46
Fire alarm remote monitoring
   Leased line, digital communicator or other NFPA type
$35
Fire alarms systems, new and existing equipment installation and/or modification
   Addressable/intelligent control panel
$35
   Conventional control panel
$23
   Signal expanders/power supplies (each)
$23
      Plus:
   For each initiation or alarm device
$3
      Plus, each additional floor
$35
   Minimum fee for a fire detection system
$87
Flammable or combustible liquids tank or appurtenances, new installations
   Per storage tank
$58
   Plus, per foot of liquid containing pipe
$1
   Minimum fee for any work
$87
Flammable or combustible liquids tank or appurtenances, alterations or repairs
   Cathodic protection, per tank installation
$18
   Diking update or repair
$29
   Leak detection, per tank installation
$18
   Overfill protection, per tank installation
$18
   Replace liquid containing pipe, per foot
$1
   Minimum fee for any work
$87
Flammable or combustible liquids tank removal
   Per tank
$41
   Plus, review of site assessment
$35
   Minimum fee for any work
$87
   Additional time due to site contamination or site assessment need, charge per hour (billed to property owner)
$41
LPG tank or appurtenances, new installations
   Per storage tank
$41
   Plus, per vaporizer
$35
   Minimum fee for any work
$87
LPG tank removal
   Per storage tank
$41
Nonsprinkler extinguishing system
   Clean agent system (per coverage area/room)
$87
   Dry or wet chemical system (per coverage area)
$87
Open burning
   Minimum fee
$46
      Plus, costs associated with fire rescue equipment and personnel standby when required
Pyrotechnic or open flame use, on stage
$46
      Plus, costs associated with required standby personnel
Pyrotechnic or fireworks use, outside displays
$46
      Plus, costs associated with fire rescue equipment and personnel standby when required
Sprinkler systems
   Per head
$2
      Plus, for dry, pre-action, deluge and other types
$58
   Or:
      Wet types
$52
      Minimum fee
$87
      Plus, each additional floor
$58
Standpipes
   Each standpipe riser
$23
   Minimum fee
$87
Tent or air-supported structure
$46
Use of explosives such as dynamite (not to exceed one year)
$46
Any other operation requiring a permit not covered by this schedule
$46
 
(1992 Code, § 23-28) (Ord. 82-95, passed 6-5-1995; Ord. 80-02, passed 10-15-2002; Ord. 34-07, passed 2-20-2007; Ord. 39-14, passed 7-1-2014)
Cross-reference:
   Fire protection and prevention, see ch. 91
§ 110.035 FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTION FOR LICENSES ISSUED BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS.
   The following fees shall be paid to the fire department for inspections involved with licenses issued by other city departments:
Inspection
Fee
Inspection
Fee
Alcoholic beverage licenses (off-sale)
$23
Alcoholic beverage licenses (on-sale)
$23
Auction stores
$28
Bowling alleys
$28
Circuses, carnivals, shows
$34
Convalescent homes
$51
Day care centers (state licenses)
$28
Group homes (state licenses)
$28
Hospitals
$150
Manufactured home parks
$35
   Plus, per unit
$1
Restaurants (no beverage license)
$28
Skating rinks
$28
Shooting galleries
$28
Tattoo establishment
$28
Theaters
$28
Fee for any other establishment requiring a fire department inspection not included in the above list
$28
 
(1992 Code, § 23-29) (Ord. 96-94, passed 10-31-1994; Ord. 82-95, passed 6-5-1995; Ord. 93-95, passed 7-3-1995; Ord. 80-02, passed 10-15-2002; Ord. 161-06, passed 12-11-2006; Ord. 34-07, passed 2-20-2007; Ord. 3-10, passed 2-8-2010; Ord. 39-14, passed 7-1-2014)
Cross-reference:
   Fire protection and prevention, see ch. 91
§ 110.036 LICENSES ISSUED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
2023
Effective January 1, 2024
Effective January 1, 2025
Effective January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2027
License
Fee
Fee
Fee
Fee
Fee
2023
Effective January 1, 2024
Effective January 1, 2025
Effective January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2027
License
Fee
Fee
Fee
Fee
Fee
Building mover
Annual fee
$200
$200
$208
$216
$225
Garbage and construction and demolition hauler, business, commercial
Annual fee, before expiration
$50
$50
$52
$54
$56
Initial application fee; annual fee, within 30 days after expiration; 30 days after expiration, the license will be automatically revoked
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Garbage hauling unit, per unit, in addition to the business license fee (annual fee)
$25
$25
$26
$27
$28
Construction and demolition hauling unit, in addition to business license fee (one-time fee)
$25
$25
$26
$27
$28
Initial year or part of year
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Reissuance fee for return of a business to the previous owner
$50
$50
$52
$54
$56
Transfer fee for transfer of the business license
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Liquid waste haulers*
Annual fee to engage in the pumping, hauling or disposing of liquid waste
$50
$100
$104
$108
$112
Liquid waste disposal*
Fee charged to the generator of the liquid waste for the disposal of each discrete liquid waste discharge
$15
Domestic Liquid Waste Disposal
$35
$36
$38
$39
Commercial/Industrial Waste Disposal
$70
$73
$76
$79
Medical waste hauler
Annual fee, before expiration
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Initial application fee; annual fee, within 30 days after expiration; 30 days after expiration, the license will be automatically revoked
$200
$200
$208
$216
$225
Hauling unit, per unit, in addition to the business license fee
$50
$50
$52
$54
$56
Initial year or part of year
$200
$200
$208
$216
$225
Transfer fee for the business license
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Recyclable collector
Annual fee
$25
$50
$52
$54
$56
Recycling collection facilitytable
Annual fee
$50
$50
$52
$54
$56
Recycling processing facility
Annual fee
$50
$50
$52
$54
$56
Solid waste or regulated medical waste transfer or treatment facility or a solid waste transfer site
$250
$250
$260
$270
$281
Wastewater discharge permit annual maintenance fee*
Categorical process (each)
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Industrial user
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Liquid waste generator
$20
$20
$21
$22
$22
Significant industrial user
$200
$200
$208
$216
$225
Wastewater discharge permit application fee*
Part I
$50
$50
$52
$54
$56
Part II
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Wastewater discharge permit development fee*
Categorical process (each)
$200
$200
$208
$216
$225
Industrial user
$300
$300
$312
$324
$337
Liquid waste generator
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Significant industrial user
$400
$400
$416
$433
$450
Wastewater discharge permit inspection fees*
Compliance inspection:
Categorical process (each)
$25
$50
$52
$54
$56
Industrial user
$50
$50
$52
$54
$56
Liquid waste generator
$20
$20
$21
$22
$22
Significant industrial user
$75
$150
$156
$162
$169
Site inspections
Compliance monitoring inspections. This will cover a one-day event per sample point. Specific analytical expenses will be added to fee.
$50
$50
$52
$54
$56
This will cover a one-day event per sample point. Specific analytical expenses will be added to fee.
Industrial user
$25
$50
$52
$54
$56
Liquid waste generator
$10
$10
$10
$11
$11
Significant industrial user
$40
$50
$52
$54
$56
Wastewater discharge permit modification fee*
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
Wastewater discharge permit reissuance fee*
$100
$100
$104
$108
$112
*Non-Regional Wastewater Users will be assessed a fee that is 2.0 times the listed fee. Regional Wastewater Users defined in § 53.001.
 
(1992 Code, § 23-30) (Ord. 96-94, passed 10-31-1994; Ord. 141-95, passed 11-6-1995; Ord. 15-03, passed 2-10-2003; Ord. 43-05, passed 4-18-2005; Ord. 107-16, passed 10-17-2016; Ord. 46-23, passed 6-20-2023)
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