HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 16-18 Amending the Fee and Use ScheduleTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 16-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE FEES AND USE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE AN EROSION
CONTROL INSPECTION FEE.
WHEREAS, The Town Council of the Town of Westlake has determined that erosion
control regulations are necessary to adequately protect the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Erosion control regulation can reduce the amount of water pollution
effecting our pods, lakes and streams; and
WHEREAS, The Town Council finds that routine erosion control inspections are in the
best interest of the public; and
WHEREAS, The Town Council finds that establishing an erosion control inspection fee
of $1,500.00 provides sound fiscal management; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true
and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, hereby amends
the Fees and Use Schedule to include an erosion control inspection fee of $1,500.00, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 23rd DAY OF MAY 2016.
ATTEST:
KeII}/ Edwards, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO F
nton Lo , +'n Attorney
Laura L. Wheat, Mayor
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Exhibit A
FEES AND USE SCHEDULE
Revised
May 23, 2016
1) The fees and use charges listed in this section are in addition to any other fees and use
charges which may exist in ordinances of the town, including, but not limited to the
Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing
Code and Unifoun Mechanical Code. To the extent there is a conflict in the fees and use
charges contained in this section with other stated fees and uses, the fees and use charges
in this section shall prevail. Fees calculations based on the number of acres involved shall
be calculated by rounding up to the next whole acre.
2) ZONING CHANGE APPLICATIONS
Pre-application/pre-design conference: This is intended to provide the applicant with a
verbal interpretation of ordinances and processes, and to respond to any questions they may
have. Such meetings may involve the town consultants at the request of the town manager.
Fee: $400.00 This conference is only required, and the fee charged, at the discretion of
the Town Manager.
Straight zoning change: This includes review of the application, site visits, meetings with
the applicant and recommendations to the planning and zoning commission as well as
published notifications and public hearings.
Fee: $1,800.00 plus $90.00 per acre; $40,000.00 maximum (less fee paid for pre -
application conference).
Planned development district: This includes review of the application, site visits,
meetings with the applicant and recommendations to the planning and zoning
commission as well as published notifications and public hearings.
Fee: $1,800.00 plus $90.00 per acre (less fee paid for pre -application conference).
Specific use permit: This includes review of the application, site visits, meeting with the
applicant and recommendations to the planning and zoning commission and all public
notifications.
Fee: $1,800.00.
Amendments to approved site plans: This includes review and approval of the town
manager and/or his designee(s). If the request exceeds the legal authority of the town
manager and/or his designee(s) to grant the site plan revision, the application may be
converted to a full zoning application with payment of the balance of a full application fee.
Fee: $900.00 plus $20.00 per acre (less fee paid for pre -application conference).
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Variance of UDC Regulations: This includes review of the application, site visits,
meetings with the applicant and associated town staff and recommendations to the board
of adjustment, and all public notifications and public hearings.
Fee: $900.00.
3) SUBDIVISION PLAT, ENGINEERING PLAN AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
Pre -application or pre -design conference: Ten percent of the projected total fee for
the activity being applied for. This fee shall be credited toward the next ongoing fee,
if any, when due.
(Minimum $1,800.00)
Any subdivision plat or re -subdivision plat:
Preliminary plats: $1,800.00 plus $90.00 per acre, maximum of $36,000.00.
Final plats: $900.00 plus $90.00 per acre, maximum of $18,000.00.
Minor Plats: $900.00 plus $90.00 per acre, maximum of $18,000.00.
Engineering plans: $1,800.00 plus $90.00 per acre.
Replat: $1,800.00 plus $90.00 per acre, maximum of $36,000.00.
Site plans:
Comprehensive (final) site plans: $1,800.00 plus $90.00 per acre.
Vacation of plat: $720.00.
4) CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEE FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
Construction inspections: The inspection fee will be six percent (6%) of certified
construction costs of the land development (including, but not limited to, public and
private improvements such as streets and roads, drainage, parking lots, fire water systems,
walls, fences, site grading, water features, parks, open space corridors, required
landscaping, irrigation, sidewalks, trails, etc., but not including building construction) for
subdivisions or re -subdivision. Estimated Inspection fees are to be paid prior to permitting
and or commencement of work on the proposed improvements and the balance based
upon certified construction costs prior to acceptance of improvements or issuance of
building permits. The construction inspection fee is in addition to any other fees listed
herein.
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5) COMMERCIAL AND REMODEL - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Total Valuation
Fee
$1.00 to $500.00
$50.00
$501.00 to $2000.00
$50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $6.60 for each additional $100.00
or fraction thereof, up to and including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to
$150.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $30.00 for each additional
$25,000.00
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to
$840.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $21.60 for each additional
$50,000.00
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to
$1,380.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $15.00 for each additional
$100,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to
$2,130.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $12.00 for each additional
$500,000.00
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to
$6,930.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $10.20 for each additional
$1,000,000.00
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00.;
1,000,001.00 and up
$12,030.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 Plus $6.60 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Plan review fee: Add 65 percent to permit fee.
Other inspections and fees:
TABLE INSET:
(1)
Inspections outside of normal business hours
(Minimum charge --two hours)
$75.00 per hour*
(2 hour minimum)
(2)
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of the adopted
codes.
$75.00 per hour*
(1 hour minimum)
(3)
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated.
(Minimum charge --one-half hour)
$75.00 per hour*
(1 hour minimum)
(4)
Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical inspections.
$75.00 per hour*
(1 hour minimum)
(5)
Consultants for inspections or plan review utilized for specific
specialized projects.
Actual cost
incurred.
*Or the total hourly cost to the town, whichever is the greater. This cost includes
supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and benefits, and mileage.
**Actual cost includes administrative and overhead costs.
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6) RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS PERMIT FEES:
Residential building permit fees shall be the amounts calculated in accordance with the
addendum attached to Ordinance No. 470 titled Residential Building Permit Fee Formula.
7) SPECIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES
1. Swimming pools
$500.00
2. Fence if not included in building permit application
$165.00
3. Fence repair and barbed wire fencing excluded
No fee, no
permit
4. Demolition
$250.00
5. Sprinkler system for yards
$300.00
6. Any antenna
$400.00
7. Sidewalk, curb cuts, driveways, concrete work in Right-of-way
$200.00
8. Moving permit for buildings moved on any town street: Permanent
house relocation (plus all direct and indirect costs incurred by the
Town of Westlake due to such relocation)
$450.00
9. Construction in the public -right-of-way (other than a certificated
telecommunications provider)
$600.00
10. Trenching or Excavating not within the public right-of-way (other
than a certificated telecommunications provider)
$600.00
11. Water well — for private use.
$1,000.00
12. Erosion Control Inspection Fee
$1,500.00
8) SIGN PERMITS AND OTHER INSPECTIONS
Sign Permits
Construction signs
$150.00
Temporary signs
$80.00
Signs or display cases within the commercial district
$200.00
Home occupation signs
$75.00
Political signs
No Permit
Signs within residential district (Except for home occupation signs)
No Permit
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9) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FEE
All newly -constructed residential structures shall pay a $3,100.00 residential lot
development fee per lot where the town's duct bank is or is planned to be located, in
addition to the building permit fees. The residential lot development fee shall be payable
in conjunction with the building permit fee.
10) MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND USES
Special event permit — includes all tents, fireworks, and
temporary electrical poles.
$250.00
Temporary electrical poles. For other than construction
projects.
$35.00
Subdivision name change.
$250.00
Street name change.
$250.00 + cost of new street
name blades
Zoning verification letter
$500.00
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11) FIRE DIVISION PERMIT FEES:
1. Aboveground Storage Tanks (AGST)
$150.00
2. After hour inspections
$ 75.00**
3. Asbestos removal
$100.00
4. Battery Systems
$250.00
5. Burn Peimit - Non-resident
$ 50.00
6. Burn Permit - Resident
No Charge
7. Candles and open flame in assembly areas
$ 50.00
8. Carnivals and Fairs
$ 50.00*
9. Changing UST or AGST contents
$100.00
10. Compressed Gas
$100.00
11. Cryogens
$250.00
12. Dry Cleaning Operations - flammable/combustible liquids
$ 75.00
13. Dry Cleaning Operations - non-flammable liquids
$ 50.00
14. Emergency Medical Services - services and expendables
#
15. Explosives or Blasting Agents - Use
$150.00*
16. Fire Alarm System Review
#
17. Fire Sprinkler System Review
#
18. Fireworks (certified events only)
$150.00*
19. Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging
$250.00
20. Hazardous Materials - Storage, dispense, use of
$ 50.00
21. Hazardous Materials Mitigation
^#
22. Highly Toxic Pesticides - Storage, use of
$ 50.00
23. High -Piled Combustible Storage
$ 50.00
24. Hot works operations
$ 50.00
25. LPG 25-199 WGC
$ 25.00
26. LPG 200-1,999 WGC
$ 75.00
27. LPG 2,000 < WGC
$100.00
28. LPG fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings
$ 50.00
29. Malls - covered
$ 75.00*
30. Motor vehicle fueling dispensing station
$ 50.00
31. Personnel stand-by - Fire Watch
$ 35.00A
32. Personnel stand-by - Special Event
$ 35.00^
33. Private Agency License Inspection/Certification
$ 50.00
34. Pyrotechnic - Special events material
$500.00*
35. Radioactive Materials
$500.00
36. Re -inspection for fire alarm systems
$ 75.00*
37. Re -inspection for new construction
$ 75.00*
38. Re -inspection for sprinkler systems
$ 75.00*
39. Trench Burning - Clearing Land or Rubbish
$150.00
40. Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
$150.00
41. UST and AGST removal or temporary out of service
$ 50.00
42. Water System Analysis/Test for Fire Suppression Systems
$ 25.00
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*If required, addition cost for personnel may be charged. Additional cost for expendable
equipment and necessary apparatus may be incurred.
**Two (2) hour minimum. If required, addition cost for personnel may be charged.
Additional cost for expendable equipment and necessary apparatus may be incurred.
^Cost is per hour per personnel utilized. Additional cost for expendable equipment and
necessary apparatus may be incurred.
#Cost based on third party or contracted services provider fees. Based on agreement with
the Town, fees may be paid directly to the third party or contracted services provider.
12) FIRE PLAN CHECK FEE
0--100,000 square feet
$0.015/square foot
100,001--300,000 square feet
$1,500.00 for the first 100,000 square feet plus $0.014 for
each additional square foot of area.
300,001 + square feet
$4,200.00 for the first 300,000 square feet plus $0.009 for
each additional square foot of area or fraction thereof.
13) AMBULANCE AND EMS FEES
BLS Emergency
$400.00
ALS I
$500.00
ALS II
$700.00
Mileage
$.10 per mile
14) GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION RELATED FEES:
Gas Well Pad Site Related Permits & Fees
Gas Well Pad Site Permit Application Fee (initial permit per pad site)
$30,000
Approved Gas Well Pad Site Permit Annual Review & Renewal Fee
5,000
Fire Fighter Training & Equipment Fee (initial fee per approved pad site)
10,000
Setback Reduction Request/Property Owner Title Verification Fee
5,000*
*this is a minimum fee; actually cost may increase based on actual title company fees
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Gas Well Related Permits & Fees
Gas Well Permit Application Fee (initial permit per well)
$10,000
Gas Well Permit Amendment Application & Review Fee
2,500
Gas Well Certificate of Completion & Completion Inspection Fee
1,500
Tank Battery Completion & Annual Permit/Inspection Fee
1,000
Annual Approved Gas Well Permit Review, Inspection, & Permit Renewal Fee
1,500
Initial/Annual Insurance & Surety Review Fee (per approved gas well permit)
1,000
Annual Fire Fighter Training & Equipment Fee (per approved gas well permit)
2,000
Annual Safety/Hazardous Materials Plans & Reports Compliance Review Fee
1,000**
Well Re -working Permit Fee
5,000**
Gas Well Permit Transference Processing Fee
5,000**
Gas Well Permit Extension Processing Fee
5,000**
Well Abandonment Permit Application & Inspection Fee
2,500 **
Road Maintenance Agreement Review & Inspection Fee
5,000**
**this is per approved gas well permit
Pipeline Related Permits & Fees***
New Pipeline Construction Permit & Inspection Fee
$5,000
New Pipeline Certificate of Completion & Inspection Fee
1,500
New Pipeline ROW/Street/Road/Easement Crossing License (license is per
crossing)
2,000
Initial/Annual Insurance & Surety Review Fee (per approved pipeline permit)
1,000
Annual Safety Report Compliance Review Fee (per approved pipeline permit)
1,000
Annual Pipeline Permit & License Renewal Fee (per new pipeline permit)
2,000
Inactive Pipeline Permit Application & Inspection Fee
2,500
Idled Pipeline Permit Application & Inspection Fee
2,500
Idled Pipeline Permit Reactivation Inspection Fee
2,500
***all permits, fees, and/or licenses in this section are for initial installation
of a new pipeline. Any extensions of this pipeline will be considered a new
pipeline and subject to all applicable permits
Seismic Testing Permit Fee
$ 500
Technical Advisor Fees
****
**** Based on Actual Cost plus 10% Administrative Fee
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