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Home My WebLink AboutOrd 832 Amending Chapter 2 Fees and Use Schedule TOWN OF WESTLAKE ORDINANCE NO. 832 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 TITLED "ADMINISTRATION" BY AMENDING SECTION 2-181; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the Town of Westlake, Texas is a general law Town; and WHEREAS,the Town of Westlake has had a large increase in development; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake finds it necessary for the public health, safety and welfare that development occur in a controlled and orderly manner; and WHEREAS,the last comprehensive update to the Fee Schedule for the Town of Westlake was January 12, 2009. WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, it is of the opinion that it is in the best interests of the town and its citizens that the amendments to Chapter 2 "Administration" should be approved and adopted. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1: That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety. SECTION 2: That Chapter 2, "Administration"Article 5 "Finance"Division 2"Fees and Use Schedule", amending Sec. 2-181. - Schedule of fees and charges. The fees and use charges authorized by the Town of Westlake are as follows: "Exhibit A". SECTION 3: That all provisions of Chapter 2 not hereby amended shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4: That this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other Town Ordinances and all other provisions of other Ordinances adopted by the Town which are inconsistent with the terms or provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 5: That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Westlake, and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the sum of Ordinance 832 Page 1 of 2 Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 6: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, that sections,paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence,paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared legally invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such legal invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance since the same would have been enacted by the Town Council of the Town of Westlake without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such legally invalid or unconstitutional, phrase, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 7: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as the law in such case provides. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST 2017. ATTEST: Laura Wheat, Mayor . a KellyEdwar, , Town SecretaryOF WEgT Tlfomas E. Brymer�TownManager � 0 .1 APPROV AS TO L.64dtn Lo , o Attorney TE X F, Ordinance 832 Page 2 of 2 Section 2-181 "Schedule of fees and charges"of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances,is hereby amended as"Exhibit A". TOWN OF WESTLAKE FEES AND USE SCHEDULE Updated August 28,2017 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES New Residential/Addition/Accessory Building(SFR/ACC/ADD) Building Square Footage x$160.00 x .01 Permit Fee* New Residential/Addition/Accessory Building(SFR/ACC/ADD) Building Square Footage x$160.00 x .0018 Plan Review Fee* New Residential/Addition/Accessory Building(SFR/ACC/ADD) Building Square Footage x$160.00 x .0018 Inspection Fee* Grading/Excavation Fee $600.00 Residential Fire Review Fee $275.00 Erosion Control Fee $1,500.00 Duct Bank Fee $3,100.00 Residential Remodel Permit Fee See Table 2 Residential Remodel Inspection Fee Remodel(R)Permit Fee x.65 Commercial Permit Fees See Table 1 Commercial Plan Review Fees Commercial Permit Fee x .65 Commercial Fire Review Fees See Table 3 Mechanical Fees See Table 5 Electrical Fees See Table 5 Plumbing Fees See Table 5 *Building square footage includes everything from site and foundation work to the roof structure and coverings,but does not include the price of the land. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FEES* General Contractor $250.00 Backflow Tester $250.00 Demolition No fee Electrical No fee Irrigator $250.00 Mechanical $250.00 Plumbing No fee Pool $250.00 Roof $250.00 Sign $250.00 *Contractors must register with the Town of Westlake every two years SINGLE TRADE PERMITS Mechanical 1%of valuation with$200 min Electrical 1%of valuation with$200 min Plumbing 1%of valuation with$200 min Roofing/Re-roofing $200.00 OTHER PERMIT FEES Access Control $200.00 Antenna $400.00 Construction/Sales Trailer $500.00 Demolition $250.00 Drive Approach/Sidewalk/Curb Cut $200.00 Duct Bank $3,100.00 Erosion Control $1,500.00 Fences/Retaining Walls 1%valuation with$200 min Residential Foundation Repair See Table 4 Fountain/Water Feature/Fire Feature $300.00 Grading/Excavating* $600.00 Irrigation/Sprinkler $300.00 Moving(any building on any Town street) $450.00 plus all direct and indirect costs incurred by the Town Miscellaneous Permits 1%of valuation with$200 min Pool/Spa 1%of valuation with$2000 min ROW Construction(excluding franchised utilities)* $600.00 Solar Panels 1%of valuation with$250 min Special Event $250.00 Temporary Electrical Pole $75.00 Tent Permit $200.00 Water Well $1,000.00 *Engineering Plan Review Fees may apply in addtion depending on type of construction SIGN PERMITS Commercial Signs $200.00 Temporary&Construction Signs $100.00 1 of 5 Ordinance 832 Section 2-181 "Schedule of fees and charges"of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances,is hereby amended as"Exhibit A". TOWN OF WESTLAKE FEES AND USE SCHEDULE Updated August 28,2017 Monument/Wayfinding Signs $100.00 Banners 1$150.00 BUILDING INSPECTION FEES* New Building Inspection Fee Building Square Footage x$160.00 x .0018 Reinspection Fee* $150 after third inspection Inspections not specifically indicated 1$500.00 *For any required inspection(plumbing rough,framing,etc.)a reinspection fee will be assessed after the second failed inspection and every failure thereafter. No inspections will be performed until all reinspection fees are paid. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY New Tenant $200.00 Change of Name $200.00 Change of Owner $200.00 Clean&Show $200.00 PLAT FEES* Preliminary Site Evaluation $1,800.00 plus$90 per acre,maximum of$36,000.00 Final Plat $900.00 plus$90.00 per acre,maximum of$18,000.00 Minor Plat $900.00 plus$90.00 per acre,maximum of$18,000.00 Replat $900.00 plus$90.00 per acre,maximum of$18,000.00 Amended Plat $900.00 plus$90.00 per acre,maximum of$18,000.00 Plat Vacation $750.00 *Fees calculations based on acreage be calculated by rounding up to the next whole acre. ZONING FEES* Zoning Change $1,800.00 plus$90 per acre,maximum of$36,000.00 Site Plan $1,800.00 plus$90 per acre,maximum of$36,000.00 Development Plan $1,800.00 plus$90 per acre,maximum of$36,000.00 Concept Plan $1,800.00 plus$90 per acre,maximum of$36,000.00 Landscape/Architectural Review Fee $1,800.00 plus$90 per acre,maximum of$36,000.00 Outdoor Lighting Compliance Review Fee $1,800.00 plus$90 per acre,maximum of$36,000.00 Approved Site/Development/Concept Plan Amendment(s) $900.00 plus$90.00 per acre,maximum of$18,000.00 Specific Use Permit $2,000.00 Variance Request j$1,000.00 Zoning Verification Letter 1$50.00 *Fees calculations based on acreage be calculated by rounding up to the next whole acre. MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING FEES Subdivision Name Change See Amended Plat Fee Street Name Change $500.00 plus cost of new street signage Address Change $500.00 Consultants for inspections or plan review utilized for specific Actual cost incurred specialized projects Any revision not specifically listed that goes through legislative $500.00 approval ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW FEES First Review Fees $1000+$100 per sheet Third and Subsequent Review Fees $750+$50 per sheet *Engineering Plans include plans such as grading,drainage,water,sewer,and right-of-way improvements.Costs cover in-house planning review,third party review,and meeting fees. BACKFLOW FEES Backflow Tester Registration $250.00 Assembly Registration $25.00 Customer Service Inspection $125.00 Customer Service Reinspection $125.00 ROW MANAGEMENT FEES Network Cell Node Fee 1$10 per page,maximum of$500 per State Statute 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. FIRE DIVISION PERMIT FEES 1. Aboveground Storage Tanks(AGST) $150.00 2. After hour inspections $75.00** 2 of 5 Ordinance 832 Section 2-181 "Schedule of fees and charges"of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances,is hereby amended as"Exhibit A". TOWN OF WESTLAKE FEES AND USE SCHEDULE Updated August 28,2017 3. Asbestos removal $100.00 4. Battery Systems $250.00 5. Burn Permit-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 $35.00^ 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 *If required,additional cost for personnel may be charged. Additional cost for expendable equipment and necessary apparatus may be incurred. **Two(2)hour minimum. If requried,additional cost for personnel may be charged.Additional cost for expendable equiment and necssasry appartatus may be inccurred. "Cost is per hour per personnel utlitzed.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. AMBULANCE AND EMS FEES BLS Emergency $400.00 ALS I $500.00 ALS II $700.00 Mileage $.10 per mile GAS WELL PAD SITE PERMITS AND FEES Gas Well Pad Site Permit Application Fee(one-time initial, per $30,000.00 pad site fee) Approved Gas Well Pad Site Permit Annual Review&Renewal $5,000.00 Fee Fire Fighter Training&Equipment Fee(one-time initial, per $10,000.00 approved pad site fee) Setback Reduction Request/Property Owner Title Verification $5000.00 or actual cost,whichever is greater Fee GAS WELL PERMITS AND FEES 3 of 5 Ordinance 832 Section 2-181 "Schedule of fees and charges"of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances,is hereby amended as"Exhibit A". TOWN OF WESTLAKE FEES AND USE SCHEDULE Updated August 28,2017 Gas Well Permit Application Fee(one-time initial, per well fee) $10,000.00 Gas Well Permit Amendment Application&Review Fee $2,500.00 Gas Well Certificate of Completion&Completion Inspection Fee $1,500.00 Tank Battery Completion&Annual Permit/Inspection Fee $1,000.00 Annual Approved Gas Well Permit Review, Inspection,&Permit Renewal Fee $1,500.00 Initial/Annual Insurance&Surety Review Fee(per approved gas well permit) $1,000.00 Annual Fire Fighter Training&Equipment Fee(per approved $2,000.00 gas well permit) Annual Safety/Hazardous Materials Plans&Reports 1,000** Compliance Review Fee 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** **per approved gas well permit PIPELINE RELATED PERMITS AND FEES*** New Pipeline Construction Permit&Inspection Fee $5,000.00 New Pipeline Certificate of Completion&Inspection Fee $1,500.00 New Pipeline ROW/Street/Road/Easement Crossing License $2,000.00 (per crossing) Initial/Annual Insurance&Surety Review Fee(per approved $1,000.00 pipeline permit) Annual Safety Report Compliance Review Fee(per approved $1,000.00 pipeline permit) Annual Pipeline Permit&License Renewal Fee(per new $2,000.00 pipeline permit) Inactive Pipeline Permit Application&Inspection Fee $2,500.00 Idled Pipeline Permit Application&Inspection Fee $2,500.00 Idled Pipeline Permit Reactivation Inspection Fee $2,500.00 Seismic Testing Permit Fee $500.00 Technical Advisor Fees Actual costs plus 10%administrative fee ***all permits,fees,and/or licenses in this section are for initial installation of a new pipeline.Any extensions of this pipeline will TABLE 1: NEW COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION AND COMMERCIAL REMODEL/ADDITION/ REPAIR Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to 500.00 $50.00 $501.00 to$2000.000 $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$25,000.00 $150.00 for the first$2,000.00 plus$30.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including$25,000.00. $25,001.00 to$50,000.00 $840.00 for the first$25,000.00 plus$21.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including$50,000.00. $1,380.00 for the first$50,000.00 plus$15.00 for each $50,001.00 to$100,000.00 additional$1,000.00,or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00. $2,130.00 for the first$100,000.00 plus$12.00 for each $100,001.00 to$500,000.00 additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,up to and including $500,000.00. $6,930.00 for the first$500,000.00 plus$10.20 for each $500,001.00 to$1,000,000.00 additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,up 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. TABLE 2: RESIDENTIAL REMODEL Total Valuation Fee $1.00 to 500.00 1$50.00 4 of 5 Ordinance 832 Section 2-181 "Schedule of fees and charges"of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances,is hereby amended as"Exhibit A". TOWN OF WESTLAKE FEES AND USE SCHEDULE Updated August 28,2017 $501.00 to$2000.000 $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$25,000.00 $150.00 for the first$2,000.00 plus$30.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including$25,000.00. $25,001.00 to$50,000.00 $840.00 for the first$25,000.00 plus$21.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up to and including$50,000.00. $1,380.00 for the first$50,000.00 plus$15.00 for each $50,001.00 to$100,000.00 additional$1,000.00,or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000.00. $2,130.00 for the first$100,000.00 plus$12.00 for each $100,001.00 to$500,000.00 additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,up to and including $500,000.00. $6,930.00 for the first$500,000.00 plus$10.20 for each $500,001.00 to$1,000,000.00 additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,up 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. TABLE 3: FIRE PLAN REVIEW Square Feet Fee** 0 to 100,000 square feet $0.015/square foot 100,001 to 300,000 square feet $1,500.00 for the first 100,000 square feet plus$0.014 for each additional square foot. 300,001+square feet $4,200.00 for the first 300,000 square feet plus$0.009 for each additional square foot or fraction thereof. **Or$275,whichever is greater. TABLE 4: RESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION REPAIR Square Feet Fee 0 to 5,000 square feet $250.00 5,001 to 10,000 square feet $350.00 10,001+square feet $500.00 TABLE 5:SINGLE TRADE PERMITS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION Square Feet Fee 0 to 5,000 square feet $250.00 5,001 to 10,000 square feet $500.00 10,001+square feet $750.00 5 of 5 Ordinance 832 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT TOWN OF WESTLAKE AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF Befo me,a NO Public' and for said County and State,this day WESTLAKE AMENDING CHAP- TER 2 TITLED"ADMINISTRATI- ailON"BY AMENDING SECTION 2. personally appeared ,Advertise andvloROVIDINNG A PENALTY- for the Star-Telegram,Wiihed by the Star-Telegraih,Inc.at Fort Worth,in Tarrant Cou CLAUSE; PROVIDING A distributed in other surrounding Counties;and who,after being duly sworn,did dispose at VIIDING ABILITY NGS CLAUSE- CLAUSE; following clipping of an advertisement was published in the above named paper on the fo AND ES71At LG PUHING ANEFFEC- TIVE ppDATE. SECTION 5; That vlolating anyiof theor cprovisiolns or terms of this ordinance shall be subject to the samepenalty as provided for In the Code of Ordinances of the Town of shalltba punishable by conviction to exceed the sum of Two Thou. sand Dollars �$2 000.00) for violationels epermIttedatot exist shall constityte a separate of- fense. PASSED AND. AP• PROVED ON THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST 2017. Signed Subscribed and sworn to before me,this the 3) day of 0 Notary Pub T4c `L'� Tarrant County,Te s LESLIE BUCKLEY J`'�pPY PV i% B . �=Notary Public,State of Texas '• P; Comm. Ex ires 09-24-2021 P Notary ID 128058260