APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE

 

 

                                                                  APPENDIX A

 

                                           SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES

 

For the purpose of providing a clear and concise listing of the fees and charges authorized by the provisions of this code and city ordinances in payment for licenses, permits and services performed or provided by the City, a schedule of fees and charges, or fee schedule, as adopted by resolution of the Mayor and City Council, is set forth in this Appendix.  The heading gives the title of the appropriate chapters and articles as applicable.

(Res. No. 93.81, 11-18-93)

 

Code Section                                                                                                                          Fee

 

                                                            ADMINISTRATION

 

2-32           Prosecution Assessment................................................................................. $100.00

(Res. No. 2008.85, 9-18-08)

 

2-134         Fee for use of Performing Arts Center

                 

                  Performance Space (Theatre)

 

                  A.     A flat rate of $225.00 will be assessed to each group that uses the performance space for three (3) to seven (7) days or on weekends.

                 

                  B.     For those organizations which use the facility for less than three (3) days, the following will apply:

 

                           1.   Nonprofit organizations...................................................... $15.00 per hour

................................                                                                maximum $150.00 per day

 

                           2.   For profit/commercial organizations................................... $25.00 per hour

                                                                                                maximum $250.00 per day

 

                  C.     Use of the performance space includes use of the box office, control booth, dressing rooms and greenroom.  Use of the assembly area will be on an availability basis only. 

 

                  Classrooms

 

                  A.     Groups rehearsing and staging work which is scheduled for the performance area can utilize a classroom at no charge for a period not to exceed four (4) weeks prior to performance.  Rehearsal schedules must be approved by the community services manager or his designee prior to usage.  Modification or extension of the approved schedule may result in additional charges as listed below.  Use of the classroom for these purposes will be on an availability basis.

                  B.     For those organizations which use the classrooms on a periodic basis for non-revenue generating purposes, the following will apply:

 

                           1.   Nonprofit organizations:

                                 No charge for use during normal business hours

                                 (Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

                                 For use outside normal business hours................................ $15.00 per hour

........................................                                                          maximum $150.00 per day

 

                           2.   For profit/commercial organizations:.................................. $25.00 per hour

........................................                                                          maximum $250.00 per day

 

                  C.     For those organizations which use the classrooms for instructional classes, workshops or other revenue generating activities the fee will be 15% of total paid enrollment or $15.00 per hour whichever is greater.

 

                  D.     Some users may require additional personnel by the city as deemed necessary by the official designated by the community services manager.  Additional personnel must be paid for by the permittee; hourly rates are as follows:

 

                           1.   Community services department employee....................................... $10/hr

                           2.   Stage lighting technician.................................................................... $10/hr

                           3.   Sound technician............................................................................... $10/hr

                           4.   Police officer................................................................................. $41.70/hr

(Res. No. 95.44, 8-24-95; Res. No. 96.62, 10-10-96)

 

 

                                                     ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

 

                                                            Application Filing Fee

 

4-3(a)         Filing fee for liquor license application.......................................................... $500.00

 

4-4(a)         First year issuance fee.................................................................................... $200.00

 

4-4(b)        Renewal each year by January 1.................................................. See 4-5 for tax rate

 

4-4(g)        Late renewal penalties.................................................................................... $100.00

                  or 15% whichever is greater, plus 1% interest per month

(Res. No. 98.34, 5-28-98)


                                                               Tax Rate Schedule

 

4-5             Tax rate schedule for continuing licenses and new licenses issued on or before June 30th of any calendar year:

 

                  Number and type and annual tax rate

 

                  1.      In-state producer's license.................................................................. $1,000.00

                  2.      Out-of-state producer's license.......................................................... $1,000.00

                  3.      Domestic Microbrewery..................................................................... $1,200.00

                  4.      In-state wholesaler's license...................................................................... None

                  5.      Government license............................................................................... $200.00

                  6.      Bar license.......................................................................................... $1,200.00

                  7.      Beer and wine license........................................................................... $500.00

                  8.      Conveyance license............................................................................... $400.00

                  9.      Liquor store license............................................................................... $450.00

                  10.    Beer and wine store license................................................................... $300.00

                  11.    Hotel/motel license............................................................................. $1,200.00

                  12.    Restaurant/Continuance license......................................................... $1,200.00

                  13.    Domestic farm winery license............................................................... $400.00

                  14.    Private club license................................................................................ $300.00

                  15.    Special event.................................................................................... (see below)

                  16.    Wine festival/wine fair............................................... $25.00 per day/per event

 

                  If a liquor license is issued on or after July lst of any year, three-fourths of the annual license fee shall be charged.

(Ord. No. 90.24, 7-12-90; Res. No. 95.16, 4-13-95; Res. No. 2008.37, 5-15-08)

 

                                                         Special Event License Fee

 

4-6(b)        Special event license application fee................................................................ $25.00

 

4-6(d)        Special event license permit fee................................................................ $25.00/day

 

 

                                                                AMUSEMENTS

 

                                                           Coin-operated Machines

 

5-1(a)         Coin-operated machines per calendar year................................................. $20.00/ea.

 

5-1(c)         Renewal license after January 1 penalty.............................................................. 20%

 


                                           Special Events; Permit and Application Fees

 

5-2(a)         Special event permit fee.................................. $100.00/day up to $500.00 maximum

                                                          for events held on consecutive days not to exceed 60 days

 

5-2(c)         Special event application fee............................................................................ $35.00

                  Special event application late fee..................................................................... $50.00

(Res. No. 95.50, 9-21-95; Res. No. 2000.65, 11-2-00)

 

                                                        Fortunetellers, Etc.; License

 

5-3(b)        Fortunetellers application fee......................................................................... $150.00

                  Photograph fee................................................................................................. $10.00

                  Fingerprinting fee..................................................................................... Direct Cost

 

5-3(f)         First year licensee fee..................................................................................... $100.00

                           (annual license renewal fee).................................................................. $100.00

                           (late renewal penalty fee due after 12/31).............................................. $50.00

                           (business relocation fee).......................................................................... $50.00

(Res. No. 2002.25, 8-1-02)

 

                                                                   Bingo License

 

5-24           City bingo license tax (payable on or before January 1).................................. $25.00

                           (renewal license after January 1 - penalty)................................................ $5.00

                  City application fee-small game (state assigned)............................................... $5.00

                  City application fee-large game (state assigned).............................................. $25.00

 

Large Parties, Gatherings or Events

 

5-33           Police service fee for special security assignments.................... Maximum $1,000.00

                                                                                                                                per occurrence

(Res. No. 2003.70, 10-30-03)

 

 

                                                         ANIMALS AND FOWL

 

                                                              Dog Licensing Fees

 

6-28(a)       Annual fee for licensing dogs:

                           (neutered).................................................................................................. $9.00

                           (unneutered)............................................................................................ $19.00

(Res. No. 90.51, 9-27-90;  Res. 95.17, 4-13-95)

 

 

                                                                    BICYCLES

 

                                                                 Registration Fee

 

7-14           Registration fee.................................................................................................. $2.00

                  (Res. 95.22, 5-11-95)


BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

 

                                                               Appeal Filing Fees

 

8-100         Filing fee for appealing a decision of the development services manager applying to the technical provisions of the building code or to an alternate material or method of construction.

                  (Ord. No. 89.46, 8-10-89; Ord. No. 97.20, 4-10-97; Res. No. 2001.17, 5-10-01)

 

                           Each variance for a single building or the same

                           variance for multiple buildings or the same lot,

                           including historic buildings................................................................... $100.00

 

                           Appeal from a determination of the development

                           services manager................................................................................... $100.00

 

                           Approval of alternate materials or methods

                           of construction...................................................................................... $200.00

 

                  Filing fee for appealing a decision of the development services manager applying to the technical provisions of the electrical code or to an alternate material or method of construction.

                  (Ord. No. 89.46, 8-10-89; Ord. No. 97.20, 4-10-97; Res. No. 2001.17, 5-10-01)

 

                           Each variance for a single building or the same

                           variance for multiple buildings or the same lot,

                           including historic buildings................................................................... $100.00

 

                           Appeal from a determination of the development

                           services manager................................................................................... $100.00

 

                           Approval of alternate materials or methods

                           of construction...................................................................................... $200.00

 

                  Filing fee for appealing a decision of the development services manager applying to the technical provisions of the plumbing and mechanical code or to an alternate material or method of construction.

                  (Ord. No. 89.46, 8-10-89; Ord. No. 97.20, 4-10-97; Res. No. 2001.17, 5-10-01)

 

                           Each variance for a single building or the same

                           variance for multiple buildings or the same lot,

                           including historic buildings................................................................... $100.00

 

                           Appeal from a determination of the development

                           services manager................................................................................... $100.00

 

                           Approval of alternate materials or methods

                           of construction...................................................................................... $200.00

 


                                                  Table 1-A — Building Permit Fees[1]

 

TOTAL VALUATION

FEE

$1.00 to $500.00

 

$60.00

$501.00 to $2,000.00

$60.11 for the first $500.00 plus $4.11 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00

$2,001.00 to $25,000.00

$121.72 for the first $2,000.00 plus $18.86 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00

$25,001.00 to $50,000.00

$555.33 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.59 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00

$50,001.00 to $100,000.00

$895.35 for the first $50,000.00 plus $9.43 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00

$100,001.00 to $500,000.00

$1,366.66 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.53 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00

$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00

$4,383.02 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.40 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00

$1,000,001.00 and up

$7,581.16 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.92 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof

Other Fees:

 

1.  Inspections outside of normal business hours.............................................. $97.00 per hour

     (Minimum charge – three hours & one half hour increments thereafter)

 

2.  Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Sec. 108.8.......................... $97.00 per hour

 

3.  Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated.................................. $97.00 per hour

     (Minimum charge – one hour & one half hour increments thereafter)

 

4.  Additional plan review required for 4th and subsequent reviews, changes

     or revisions to approved plans...................................................................... $120.00 per hour

     (Minimum charge – one hour & one half hour increments thereafter)

 

 

Cross reference—Apache Boulevard Redevelopment Area Fee Reduction – See Chapter 35(o), Zoning and Development Fee Schedule.

 

(Ord. No. 91.21, 6-27-91; Ord. No. 93.18, 6-24-93; Ord. No. 97.40, 9-11-97; Res. No. 2001.17, 5-10-01; Res. No. 2007.30, 5-31-07; Res. No. 2008.82, 9-11-08)

 


Table No. 2-A — Miscellaneous Fees[2]

 

TYPE

FEE

 

New residential swimming pool permit

$301.00*

Mobile home installation

$60.00*

Patio cover addition to single family residence (per patio cover)

$181.00*

Convert single family carport to garage

$241.00*

Convert single family carport, garage or patio cover to livable

$602.00*

Replace/upgrade residential electrical service ≤ 300 amp

$120.00*

Demolition permit (per structure)

$60.00*

Factory built building onsite permit

$301.00*

Planning plan review fee

$90.00

Plan review for permits on standard plans (homes, metal parking canopies, etc.)

$60.00

Grading permit

$301.00*

Temporary power pole or pedestal

$60.00*

Construction power at permanent electrical service

$602.00

Public information requests

$37.00

Modification and alternate material requests (Sec. 103.12 & 13)

            Residential

            Commercial

 

$181.00

$361.00

Plan review status meeting

$361.00

Temporary certificate of occupancy

            First 30 days or each 30 day extension, up to 90 days

$602.00

Annual utility permit (Sec. 104.10)

$901.00

Annual maintenance permit (Sec. 104.8)

$181.00

Registered industrial plant annual permit fee (Sec. 104.11)

$901.00

Maintenance electrician & plumber exams (Sec. 104.9)

$60.00

Maintenance electrician & plumber renewals (Sec. 104.9)

$30.00

*Includes Plan Review Fee

 

Cross reference—Apache Boulevard Redevelopment Area Fee Reduction – See Chapter 35(o), Zoning and Development Fee Schedule.

 

(Ord. No. 93.18, 6-24-93; Res. No. 2001.17, 5-10-01; Res. No. 2007.30,  5-31-07; Res. No. 2008.82, 9-11-08)


CABLE ANTENNA TELEVISION

 

                                                                     License Fee

 

10-12         Application fees for initial cable license..................................................... $5,000.00

                  (See Ord. No. 91.33, 10-17-91)

 

 

DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL

 

                                                             Drainage Permit Fees

 

12-73         1.      Individual Storage:

 

                           Individual single-family lot.................................................................... $ 20.00

                           1 to 5 lots............................................................................................... $ 50.00

                           6 to 20 lots............................................................................................. $ 50.00

                                 plus $10.00 per lot over 5

 

                           21 to 100 lots........................................................................................ $250.00

                                 plus $6.00 per lot over 20

 

                           Over 100 lots......................................................................................... $750.00

                                 plus $2.00 per lot over 110

 

                  2.      Central storage:

 

                           Less than 1 acre..................................................................................... $100.00

                           Over 1 acre, per acre............................................................................. $100.00

 

                  3.      Combination storage................................... sum of fees for individual storage.

                  (See Ord. No. 93.03, 2-11-93)

 

 


                                        FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

 

                                                                     Permit Fees

 

14-16         1.      Blasting agents/explosives:

                                 For the storage, handling and use of blasting agents

                                 and explosives primarily for construction or demolition................. $250.00

 

                  2.      Combustible/flammable liquids:

                                 Combustible/flammable liquid tank installation

                                         Each tank................................................................................. $300.00

                                 Underground tank removal:

                                         Each tank with pump out........................................................ $250.00

                                         Temporary above ground tank................................................. $250.00

                          

                  3.      Compressed gas systems installation - each system.............................. $400.00

 

                  4.      Dust collection, wood shops................................................................. $100.00

 

                  5.      Fireworks - each firework location....................................................... $250.00

 

                  6.      Hazardous materials - storage, handling or use:

                                 Includes review of hazardous chemicals list and MSDS for

                                 occupancy classification of each building or building area,

                                 greater than exempt amounts.......................................................... $500.00

                           Note:  Greater than exempt amounts requires entry into an

                           approved web-based electronic hazardous materials program

                                 Less than exempt amounts.............................................................. $100.00

 

                  7.      Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) installation - systems

                                 greater than 125 gallon water capacity........................................... $150.00

                                 LPG tank exchange (annual)............................................................ $ 75.00

 

                  8.      Miscellaneous - roof kettles, fumigation............................................... $150.00

 

                  9.      Special events, carnivals, trade shows, exhibits,

                                 street festival, etc. (each event)....................................................... $200.00

                                 Haunted houses............................................................................... $500.00

 

                  10.    Tents > 400 sq. ft./canopies > 900 sq. ft. - temporary:

                                 Each tent/canopy............................................................................. $250.00

 

                  11.    Dial-up third party monitoring.............................................................. $200.00

 


Inspection Fees

 

                  12.    Fire protection systems:

                                 Automatic sprinkler system............................................................. $350.00

                                 Tenant improvements greater than 30 heads................................... $100.00

 

                           Note:  No fee for R-3/Single Family

 

                                 Automatic hood systems installation:

                                         Single system........................................................................... $150.00

                                         Multiple systems - first............................................................ $150.00

                                         Multiple systems - additional................................................... $ 75.00

 

                           Fire alarm system installation................................................................ $500.00

 

                           Dial-up third party monitoring.............................................................. $150.00

 

                           Fire pumps:

                                 Single pump.................................................................................... $500.00

                                 Re-certification each pump............................................................. $250.00

 

                           Clean agent systems.............................................................................. $500.00

 

                           Standpipes wet/dry:

                                 Up to 5............................................................................................ $250.00

                                 Each additional............................................................................... $150.00

 

                           Spray booths, room or area:

                                 Single.............................................................................................. $400.00

 

                           Extension of premises:

                                 Less than 10,000 sq.ft..................................................................... $200.00

                                 More than 10,000 sq.ft.................................................................... $250.00

                                

                           Apparatus access roadways and gates.................................................. $100.00

 

                           Motor vehicle fuel stations (annual inspection).................................... $100.00

                          

                           Fraternities/sororities (annual inspection).............................................. $500.00

 

                           Inspections requested after normal duty hours and

                                 for fire watch per hour (minimum 2 hours) .................................... $100.00

 

                           Self-Inspection for qualified businesses................................................. $25.00

 

                           All fire protection inspection fees include plan review,

                                 one initial inspection and one reinspection

                                 Each additional reinspection per hour (minimum 2 hours)............. $100.00


13.             State licensing:

                           R-3 (residential) 5 or less residents (unrelated)...................................... $ 75.00

                           R-4 (residential) 6-10 residents (unrelated).......................................... $100.00

                           1 Occupancies (institutional) ................................................................ $125.00

                           Child daycare/food programs................................................................ $ 10.00

                           Other    ................................................................................................. $100.00

 

                           Note:  Fee is for required annual inspections by the ADHS for licensing and shall include consultation throughout the year between facilities and the division of fire prevention regarding any fire prevention issues.

 

Operational Fees

 

                  Field incident report....................................................................................... $  12.00

                  Photographs (digital/discs).............................................................................. $ 15.00

                  Environmental assessment records research.................................................... $ 25.00

                  International Fire Code variance requests...................................................... $100.00

                  Work without fire permits................................................. Double original permit fee

 

Cross reference—Apache Boulevard Redevelopment Area Fee Reduction – See Chapter 35(o), Zoning and Development Fee Schedule.

 

(Res. No. 91.46, 7-25-91; Res. No. 2005.16, 4-21-05; Res. No. 2009.16, 3-5-09)

 

 

                                              PRIVILEGE AND EXCISE TAXES

 

                                                             Privilege License Fee

 

16-300       Application/license fee for privilege license.................................................... $ 70.00

                 

16-310       Renewal fee   ................................................................................................... $50.00

                           Late renewal penalty fee......................................................................... $15.00

 

16-315       Application/license fee for transient privilege license...................................... $25.00

(Ord. No. 94.19, 6-30-94; Ord. No. 2008.52, 10-2-08)

 

 

                                                                             


LICENSES, TAXES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

                                                  FEES AND OTHER CHARGES

 

                     Pawnbroker, Secondhand Dealer, Auction House and Scrap Dealer Fee

 

16A-26      Annual license fee........................................................................................... $ 50.00

                           After July 1............................................................................................ $ 35.00

 

                                                          Residential Development

 

16A-41      Residential development tax (each dwelling unit)......................................... $470.00

(Ord. No. 88.82, 1-26-89; Ord. No. 97.04, 7-10-97)

 

                                      Escorts, Escort Bureaus and Introductory Services

 

16A-67      Nonrefundable application fee - escort bureau.............................................. $500.00

                  Nonrefundable application fee - introductory service................................... $200.00

                  Nonrefundable application fee - escort.......................................................... $100.00

                  Nonrefundable application fee - escort runner............................................... $100.00

 

                  License fee - escort  bureau............................................................................ $200.00

                  License fee - introductory service.................................................................. $200.00

                  License fee - escort........................................................................................ $100.00....

                  License fee - escort runner............................................................................. $100.00....

(Res. No. 95.70, 12-14-95; Res. No. 96.01, 1-11-96)

 

                                                   After-Hours Application and Fees

 

16A-79      Application fee for After-hours

                           Establishment (non-refundable)............................................................ $100.00

                           License fee for After-hours (per day)................................................... $100.00

                           License fee for After-hours (annual)..................................................... $500.00

If license is issued on or after July 1st of any year, one-half of the annual license fee shall be charged.

 


                                                 Tele-track Wagering Application Fee

 

16A-104    Tele-track wagering application

                           fee (non-refundable)............................................................................. $200.00

 

                  Plus, annual permit fees of

 

                  Up to four (4) pari-mutuel betting windows

                           or tote machines (annual)................................................................... $1,200.00

 

                  Excess of four (4) pari-mutuel betting windows

                           or tote machines (each window per year)............................................. $400.00

 

Adult-Oriented Business

 

16A-131    Nonrefundable application fee - business...................................................... $500.00

                  Nonrefundable application fee - service provider.......................................... $100.00

                  Nonrefundable application fee - service manager.......................................... $100.00

 

                  License fee - business..................................................................................... $200.00

                  License fee - service provider........................................................................ $100.00

                  License fee - service manager........................................................................ $100.00

(Res. No. 95.70, 12-14-95)

 

                                                                 Teen Dance Hall

 

16A-144    Nonrefundable application fee....................................................................... $200.00

                  License per day.............................................................................................. $100.00

                  Annual License.............................................................................................. $500.00

(Res. No. 95.72, 12-21-95)

 

Massage Establishments

 

16A-164    Nonrefundable application fee for massage or bodywork establishment...... $100.00

                  Massage or bodywork establishment license................................................. $100.00

                          

                  Fingerprint processing fee........................................................................ (direct cost)

 

                  Photograph fee................................................................................................. $10.00

 

                  Renewal of massage or bodywork establishment license

                           (due on or before December 31st)........................................................ $100.00

                  Late renewal penalty fee ................................................................................ $ 50.00

(Res. No. 96.18, 6-6-96; Res. No. 98.08, 1-22-98; Res. No. 2001.43, 9-13-01; Res. No. 2002.25, 8-1-02)

 

 


MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

 

                                    Special Permits for Overweight/Overheight Vehicles

 

19-45         Application fee for excess size........................................................................ $ 15.00

                           Plus, each 30-day permit issued for excess size..................................... $ 30.00

 

                  Each permit issued for excess weight............................................................. $ 25.00

                           Plus, each 30-day permit issued for excess weight................................ $ 50.00

 

                                            Special Permit for Hauling Waste Material

 

19-50         Special permit for hauling construction waste fill or waste excavation material:

                           Under 5,000 cubic yards or less than ten (10) days in duration ........ no charge

                           Over ten (10) days in duration and less than 5,000 cubic yards........... $533.55

                           5,000 to 10,000 cubic yards.................................................................. $533.55

                           Greater than 10,000 cubic yards........................................................ $2,134.20

(Res. No. 2005.58, 10-20-05; Res. No. 2008.31, 5-1-08)

 

                                                         Residential Permit Parking

 

19-114       Fee for issuing residential parking permit (first one)........................................... Free

                           Additional permits.................................................................................. $  3.00

 

Parking Meter Rates

 

19-144       On-street parking................................................................................. $1.50 per hour

                  Parking lots    ......................... $1.50 per hour with a maximum fee of $5.00 per day

                  Disabled parking space............................................................................... No charge

(Res. No. 2007.39, 5-31-07)

 

Traffic Barricade Program

 

19-174       1.      Flat Fees

                           Traffic control plan review...................................................................... $50.00

                           Issuance of Traffic Barricade Permit ..................................................... $75.00

                           Annual Traffic Barricade Fee for Public Utilities............................ $12,000.00

 

                  2.      Variable Fees

                           Sidewalk closure............................... $50.00 per day up to a $1,000 maximum

                           Bike land or bike path closure........... $50.00 per day up to a $1,000 maximum

 

                           Arterial roadway restrictions.  Variable fees are applied to the placement of traffic control devices on arterial roadways during the weekday by the amount of roadway capacity that is restricted and the number of days that the roadway restriction is in place.  These fees do not apply to weekend, holiday and night (7 p.m. – 6 a.m.) roadway restrictions.  The following variable fee structure applies to arterial roadway restrictions:

 

Less than 50% travel

restriction in the same direction

50% or more travel

restriction in the same direction

Time Period

Cost

Time Period

Cost

Day 1

                $ 0

Day 1

            $50.00

Day 2

           $75.00

Day 2

          $150.00

Day 3

         $100.00

Day 3

          $200.00

Day 4

         $125.00

Day 4

          $250.00

Day 5

         $150.00

Day 6

          $300.00

Day 6 - 10

         $300.00

Day 6 - 10

          $600.00

Day 11 - 29

         $525.00

Day 11 - 29

       $1,050.00

Day 30 +

      $1,000.00

Day 30 +

       $2,000.00

(Res. No. 2009.25, 5-7-09)

 

 

NUISANCES AND PROPERTY ENHANCEMENT

 

Residential

 

 

1st Violation

2nd Violation

3rd Violation

Violations—Aesthetic

Section 21-3, Enumerated Violations

subsections (b)1-8 and 18-19

Section 21-4, Other enumerated violations

Section 21-13, Unenumerated violations

Section 21-38,  Maintenance

subsections (a – k) and ( m – q)

 

 

 

 

$150

 

 

 

 

$250

 

 

 

 

$350

Violations—Essential Services

Section 21-31, Sanitary Facilities

Section 21-32, Food Preparation Facilities

Section 21-33, Electrical and Lighting

Section 21-35, Doors; Windows; Ventilation

Section 21-36, Space and Occupancy

 

 

 

$250

 

 

 

$450

 

 

 

$650

Violations—Health, Safety & Welfare

Section 21-3, Enumerated Violations

subsections (b) 9-16

Section 21-34, Thermal Environment

Section 21-37, Safety and Security

Section 21-38, Maintenance

subsection (l), Swimming Pool Maintenance

 

 

 

$350

 

 

 

$650

 

 

 

$950

Habitual Offender

Section 21-4(b)

 

$500 + sum of other fines

 

$1,000 + sum of other fines

 

$1,500 + sum of other fines

Zoning & Development Code Violations

Section 1-201A, Violations and Penalties

 

$120

 

$370

 

$770

 


Commercial

 

 

1st Violation

2nd Violation

3rd Violation

Violations—Aesthetic

Section 21-3, Enumerated Violations

subsections (b)1-8 and 18-19

Section 21-4, Other enumerated violations

Section 21-13, Unenumerated violations

Section 21-38,  Maintenance

subsections (a – k) and ( m – q)

 

 

 

 

 

$120

 

 

 

 

 

$370

 

 

 

 

 

$770

 

Default Amount

 

 

$170

 

$420

 

$820

Zoning & Development Code Violations

Section 1-201, Violations and Penalties

 

$120

 

$370

 

$770

 

Default Amount

 

 

$170

 

$420

 

$820

 

21-51         Reinspection fee.............................................................................................. $ 75.00

 

21-53         Nuisance abatement fee.................. 15% of the actual cost of abatement or $300.00

                           whichever is greater with the cost of recording liens and releases thereof.

(Ord. 93.42; Res. No. 98.01, 1-8-98; Res. No. 99.57, 9-30-99; Res. No. 2002.38, 7-11-02; Res. No. 2007.22, 5-3-07; Res. No. 2007.92, 1-24-08; Res. No. 2009.57, 6-11-09)

 

 

OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS

 

                                           Posting Property For Sale of Motor Vehicles

 

22-11         Fee for posting property relating to unauthorized sale of motor vehicles....... $ 25.00

 

                                                               Permits for Alarms

 

22-76         Fee for alarm permit (initial)

                           Residential............................................................................................. $ 10.00

                           Businesses.............................................................................................. $ 15.00

                  Annual renewal fee

                           Residential.................................................................................................. $ -0-

                           Businesses.............................................................................................. $ 15.00

                  Delinquent renewal fee................................................................................... $ 50.00

                  Delinquent permit fee..................................................................................... $ 50.00

 


22-77.1      Residential:  Service fee for 3rd excessive false alarm within one permit year

                  or 2nd excessive false alarm from non-permitted alarm users who provide

                  necessary responsible party information......................................................... $ 50.00

                  To increase in $50.00 increments per subsequent false alarm in one permit year

 

                  Businesses:  Service fee for 2nd excessive false alarm within one permit year

                  or 1st excessive false alarm from non-permitted alarm users who provide

                  necessary responsible party information......................................................... $ 50.00

                  To increase in $50.00 increments per subsequent false alarm in one permit year

 

                  Service fee for 2nd excessive false alarm from non-permitted alarm

                  users who do not provide necessary responsible party information............... $100.00

                  To increase in $100.00 increments per subsequent false alarm

 

22-78         Service fee for each excessive audible alarm

                  which is activated for more than twenty minutes........................................... $ 75.00

(Res. No. 99.43, 7-22-99; Res. No. 2000.20, 3-16-00; Ord. No. 2006.91, 11-16-06; Res. No. 2008.97, 11-6-08)

 

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

 

                                                             Sound Amplification

 

23-46         Permit fee for use of sound amplification equipment...................................... $  2.00

 

                                                               User Fees/Charges

 

23-57         Parks and Recreation program fees and services included by reference.

                  (Copy on file in City Clerk’s Office, which may be amended by city council resolution)

 

 

                                                                  Boating Permit

 

23-74         Boating permit fee (city resident).................................................................... $  5.00

                  Non-resident  .................................................................................................. $ 10.00

 

 


PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS

 

                                                           Mobile Merchant Permit

 

24-16         Application fee for mobile merchant (non-refundable)................................ $ 100.00

                  Annual permit fee for mobile merchant.......................................................... $ 50.00

                  Annual permit fee for mobile sales unit.......................................................... $ 50.00

                  Annual fee for mobile merchant ID card.......................................................... $ 5.00

                  Late renewal fee.............................................................................................. $ 25.00

                  Fingerprinting........................................................................................... Direct Cost

 

                                                            Kiosk Vending Permit

 

24-36         Application fee for kiosk vending (non-refundable).................................... $ 100.00

                  Annual permit fee for kiosk vending............................................................ $ 500.00

                  Late renewal fee............................................................................................ $ 250.00

                  Fingerprinting........................................................................................... Direct Cost

 

                                    Solicitors, Door to Door Sales and Nonprofit  Permit

 

24-71         Application fee for solicitors (non-refundable)............................................. $ 100.00

                  Annual permit fee for solicitors...................................................................... $ 50.00

                  Annual fee for solicitors ID card..................................................................... $  5.00

                  Late renewal fee.............................................................................................. $ 25.00

                  Fingerprinting........................................................................................... Direct Cost

 

                  Application fee for door to door sales (non-refundable).............................. $ 100.00

                  Annual permit fee for door to door Sales....................................................... $ 50.00

                  Annual fee for door to door seller ID card...................................................... $  5.00

                  Late renewal fee.............................................................................................. $ 25.00

                  Fingerprinting........................................................................................... Direct Cost

                 

                  Nonprofit permit.............................................................................................. No fee

                  Fingerprinting........................................................................................... Direct Cost

(Res. No. 2004.24, 4-29-04)

 

                 

                                                                             


SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL

 

27-173                                                      Sewer Tap Fees

 

                  Six-inch alley (including pavement replacement)....................................... $1,100.00

                  Six-inch street (including pavement replacement)

                           Local and collector............................................................................. $1,800.00

                  Six-inch street (arterial)............................................................................. Actual cost

                  Four-inch machine tap only............................................................................ $110.00

                  Six-inch machine tap only.............................................................................. $110.00

 

                  Charges for taps outside the city will be 1˝ the above fees.

 

                  Charges for dye test (per request)................................................................... $ 25.00

 

27-174       Charges to person make his own sewer tap inspection fee............................. $ 15.00

                  (See Ord. 93.40; 11-18-93; Res. No. 99.30, 11-18-99)

 

27-196                                                         Sewer Rates

 

     (a)         The following fee structure shall be established for sewer service charges effective November 1, 2009:

 

METER SIZE

MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE

5/8"

$ 7.21

3/4"

$ 9.90

1.0"

$ 15.20

1.5"

$ 28.70

2.0"

$ 51.60

3.0"

$ 115.00

4.0"

$ 228.00

6.0"

$ 419.00

8.0"

$ 944.00

10.0"

$ 1,490.00

 

     (b)         For billing purposes, new industrial customers shall be temporarily assigned by the water utilities department to the industrial user classification which reflects expected discharge strengths until such time that actual discharge strengths can be determined.

 

     (c)         The quantity of wastewater discharged by residential customers shall be based upon the three month winter average water consumption (January-March billing statements) for each account.  The sewer charge for new residential customers shall assume a
monthly winter average water consumption of 10,400 gallons until an actual winter monthly water consumption average can be obtained.  The following exceptions shall apply:

 

                  (1)     The quantity of wastewater discharged by residential customers shall be based on actual monthly water consumption upon verification by the water utilities department that landscape irrigation water is available through another source of supply.

 

                  (2)     The sewer charge for new multi-family residential customers shall assume a monthly winter average water consumption of 10,400 gallons per housing unit until an actual winter monthly water consumption average can be obtained, unless the above exception applies.

 

     (d)        The quantity of wastewater discharged by commercial, industrial and governmental customers shall be based on actual monthly water consumption unless the wastewater discharges are metered.

 

     (e)         The following fee structure shall be established for the sewer charges effective November 1, 2009 

 

  SEWER CATEGORY

ACCOUNT TYPE

$ SEWER CHARGE

PER 1,000

GALLONS

1100

Residential; single family

              $ 1.76

1150

Residential; single family; Guadalupe

1.76

1400

Residential; multi-family

1.76

1450

Residential; multi-family; Guadalupe

1.76

2100

Commercial; self-service laundry

2.65

2110

Commercial; self-service laundry; Guadalupe

2.65

2120

Commercial; laundry; dry cleaners

6.45

2500

Commercial; restaurants; bakeries

6.45

2550

Commercial; restaurants; bakeries; Guadalupe

6.45

3500

Commercial with food sales

3.85

3550

Commercial with food sales; Guadalupe

3.85

4500

Commercial; other

2.65

4540

Commercial; other; Guadalupe

2.65

4550

Commercial; hospitals

2.65

6100

Government

2.61

6150

Government; Guadalupe

2.61

5000-5999

Industrial

Varies

     (f)         Customers who do not purchase domestic water from the City yet discharge wastewater into the sanitary sewer system shall be assigned to an appropriate user classification by the water utilities department and all associated charges and conditions shall apply as if the City were the supplier of water to the customer.

 

     (g)         A delinquency fee of 1.0%, compounded monthly, will be assessed to all amounts owing on the day after the due date of the bill.

 

     (h)         A service charge of $75.00, plus charges for estimated consumption, according to the applicable user classification, will be assessed to any customer for unauthorized use of sanitary sewer system services for each occurrence, or the matter may be referred to the City Prosecutor for further action.

(Res. No. 92.40, 6-18-92; Res. No. 93.74, 11-18-93; Res. No. 94.73, 11-17-94; Res. No. 95.23, 4-27-95; Res. No. 95.63, 11-16-95; Res. No. 96.19, 3-21-96; Res. No. 96.60, 1-23-97; Res. No. 99.51, 9-16-99; Res. No. 2001.50, 9-13-01; Res. No. 2002.56, 11-14-02; Res. No. 2004.82, 9‑30-04; Res. No. 2005.48, 9-15-05; Res. No. 2008.56, 7-22-08; Res. No. 2009.69, 9-10-09)

 

27-213                                               Sewer Development Fee[3]

 

      All User Classifications – Residential/Commercial/Industrial User Water Meter Size (inches):

                 

                  5/8                      ......................................................................................... $2,848.00

                  3/4                      ......................................................................................... $4,272.00

                  1                         ......................................................................................... $7,120.00

                  1-1/2                   ....................................................................................... $14,240.00

                  2                         ....................................................................................... $22,784.00

                  2 Turbo               ....................................................................................... $39,872.00

                  3 Compound      ....................................................................................... $56,960.00

                  3 Turbo               ....................................................................................... $71,200.00

                  4 Compound      ..................................................................................... $113,920.00

                  4 Turbo               ..................................................................................... $142,400.00

                  6 Compound      ..................................................................................... $227,840.00

                  6 Turbo               ..................................................................................... $284,800.00

                  8 Turbo               ..................................................................................... $541,120.00

 

                  Fire Service Meters:

                  6                         ..................................................................................... $284,800.00

                  8                         ..................................................................................... $541,120.00

 (Ord. No. 88.80, 1-26-89; Ord. No. 97.03, 7-10-97; Res. No. 2001.47, 10-11-01; Res. No. 2007.24, 5-17-07; Res. No. 2008.87, 11-6-08; Res. No. 2009.09, 1-22-09)

 

 


SOLID WASTE

 

Authorized Collectors

 

28-21         License bond amount................................................................................ $16,500.00

                  Per vehicle fee............................................................................................. $1,000.00

 

                                Containers, Commercial Collection, Solid Waste Disposal

 

                  Any violation of Article IV - Containers......................................................... $50.00

                  Any violation of Article V - Commercial Collection....................................... $60.00

                  Any violation of Article VI - Solid Waste Disposal (except for

                           §28-51(b)(1) or (2) ................................................................................. $50.00

(Res. No. 2004.14, 2-19-04)

 

28-61                                        Refuse Service and Recycling Rates

 

      I.          Residential Customers:

 

                  A.     Monthly charge for single-family residences and multifamily residences classified as townhouses: 

                          

Description of Service

Effective Nov. 1, 2008

Effective Nov. 1, 2009

Once per week collection

$ 19.02

$ 19.98

Additional refuse container

$ 7.20

$ 7.56

Each additional weekly collection

$ 19.02

$ 19.98

Initial combined charge – one 90-gallon refuse and one 90-gallon recycling container for each newly constructed residence

$ 153.74

$ 161.42

 

                  B.     Monthly charge for duplex (two dwelling units with a single water meter).  Each duplex has refuse and recycling containers.  Refuse containers in alleys are shared.

 

Description of Service

Effective Nov. 1, 2008

Effective Nov. 1, 2009

 

 

Once per week collection

$ 29.70

$ 31.18

Each additional refuse container

$ 7.20

$ 7.56

 

 


C.     Monthly charge for multifamily development without individual refuse containers (including motel units with kitchenettes):

                          

Description of Service

Effective Nov. 1, 2008

Effective Nov. 1, 2009

Per dwelling unit

$ 11.16

$ 11.72

                 

      II.        Commercial Customers (Including Multifamily Developments Serviced As Commercial Customers):

 

                  A.     Monthly charges for once per week collection of refuse are based on the number and size of containers, according to the following schedule:

 

                                                           Container Size (Cubic Yards)

                 

Effective November 1, 2008

 

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4 cubic yards

6 cubic yards

8 cubic yards

90 gallon*

300 gallon*

1

$59.32

$65.76

$74.22

$38.90

$51.58

2

$97.58

$114.30

$127.16

$62.08

$84.06

3

$139.76

$160.90

$186.36

$85.50

$113.78

4

$177.96

$207.68

$241.46

$108.54

$144.68

 

Effective November 1, 2009

 

Number of Containers

4 cubic yards

6 cubic yards

8 cubic yards

90 gallon*

300 gallon*

1

$61.10

$67.74

$76.44

$40.08

$53.12

2

$100.50

$117.72

$130.98

$63.94

$86.58

3

$143.96

$165.74

$191.96

$88.06

$117.18

4

$183.30

$213.90

$248.70

$111.80

$149.02

 

                           *The 90 and 300-gallon containers will be provided to commercial customers requiring special access service at the discretion of the city.  These containers will be collected twice weekly at the stated rate.

 

                  B.     For customers that require more than four (4) containers or more than one collection per week, the appropriate aggregate rates from the above schedule shall apply.

 


      III.       Roll-Off Commercial Customers:

 

                  A.     For customers requesting city-owned containers:

                 

                  Effective November 1, 2008

                

Roll-Off Category

Charge Per Pull

15 cubic yards (not to exceed 4 tons)

$193.90

25 cubic yards (not to exceed 5 tons)

$238.72

40 cubic yards (not to exceed 6 tons)

$283.60

 

                  Effective November 1, 2009

               

Roll-Off Category

Charge Per Pull

15 cubic yards (not to exceed 4 tons)

$199.72

25 cubic yards (not to exceed 5 tons)

$245.88

40 cubic yards (not to exceed 6 tons)

$292.10

 

                  Any additional costs incurred by the city for the disposal of containers with loads in excess of above-stated weights shall be an additional charge to the commercial roll-off customer.

 

                  B.     For customers requesting city-owned containers to load with non-collectible materials (dirt, rock, concrete and block):

 

                  Effective November 1, 2008

               

Roll-Off Category

Charge Per Pull

10 cubic yards

$81.12

 

                  Effective November 1, 2009

               

Roll-Off Category

Charge Per Pull

10 cubic yards

$83.56

 

                  Customer pays full disposal cost based on tonnage and current gate rate at transfer station.


                  C.     For customers who utilize privately-owned compactors:

 

      Effective November 1, 2008

 

Compactor Category

Charge Per Pull

Less than 31 cubic yards

$238.72

31 to 40 cubic yards

$260.44

Over 40 cubic yards

$283.60

 

                  Effective November 1, 2009

 

Compactor Category

Charge Per Pull

Less than 31 cubic yards

$245.88

31 to 40 cubic yards

$268.24

Over 40 cubic yards

$292.10

 

                  D.     In addition to the above rates, there shall be established:

                          

         1.   A minimum charge equal to one pull once every two (2) weeks for temporary roll-offs.  A temporary roll-off is a roll-off at any location for six (6) months or less.

 

                           2.   A minimum charge equal to one pull once every month for permanent roll-offs.  A permanent roll-off is a roll-off at the same location for more than six (6) months.

 

                           3.   A deposit equal to two (2) pulls for customers using city-owned containers who do not have an active utility account with the city upon initiation of roll-off service.

 

      IV.       Special Material and Special Collections

 

                  A.     Effective November 1, 2008, residents seeking refuse collection service over and above the usual level provided by the city shall be charged at a rate of $118.48 per hour for time spent by city employees performing the requested service.  Effective November 1, 2009, the rate shall be $122.04.

 

                  B.     Collection of household appliances/white goods:

 

                           1.   Residential and commercial establishments desiring to dispose of household appliances, or white goods, may do so through City solid waste services on a weekly basis.  The owner/tenant is required to call the public works department to request a collection, secure all items and materials, and place them out at curbside or in the alley, where solid waste services are provided for collection by the City the night prior to the scheduled date for collection. Residential and commercial establishments requiring this service will be charged $10.00 per appliance, plus the service call.  White goods may not contain any putrescible material and the City will refuse collection if such material is found.  White goods with putrescible material shall be disposed of by the owner at the City’s designated disposal site and the owner shall pay all applicable fees attendant thereto.

 

      V.        Miscellaneous Conditions and Restrictions

 

                  A.     If a customer requires refuse collection from a combination of the above-stated collection methods, the public works manager or his/her authorized representative is authorized and directed to establish a monthly rate which will equitably reflect the schedule of charges established herein for each method of collection.

 

                  B.     If a customer has established a lawful method of handling his/her refuse collection which results in a savings of time or expense to the city, the public works manager is hereby authorized to make appropriate adjustments to the established charges.

 

                  C.     Single-family dwelling accounts shall not be eligible to petition the city for temporary discontinuance of refuse service.

 

                  D.     In the event that a customer fails to pay for refuse service, a qualified representative of the city shall be authorized to discontinue water service or other city services to the property until such time as payment is made.

 

                  E.      Charges for refuse service to newly-constructed residential structures shall commence upon final inspection and approval of such structures by the city building inspector unless no service is required for the property.

(Res. No. 92.18, 4-9-92; Res. No. 92.79, 12-17-92; Res No. 93.50, 7-29-93; Res. No. 95.33, 6‑1‑95; Res. No. 97.81, 11-20-97; Res. No. 2000.38, 8-24-00; Res. No. 2001.56, 10-18-01; Res. No. 2002.55, 11-14-02; Res. No. 2004.49, 6-10-04; Res. No. 2006.78, 9-21-06; Res. No. 2008.57, 7-22-08)

 

 


                                                   STREETS AND SIDEWALKS[4]

 

29-19                                                      Engineering Fees

 

All engineering related activities within City owned property, the public right-of-way and public utility easements shall be permitted in accordance with Section 29-19 of the City Code, the City of Tempe Public Works Department Engineering Design Criteria Manual and the City of Tempe Utility Manual.  All construction within the right-of-way shall conform to the latest editions of the Maricopa Association of Governments Uniformed Standard Specifications and Details (MAG Specifications and Details), the City of Tempe Supplement to the MAG Specifications and Details, and the Tempe Traffic Barricade Manual.

 

An annual fee adjustment will be applied to all fees listed.  Such fees will be adjusted each July 1, based on the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers, West Region for All Items (CPI). 

 

Engineering Plan Check Fees

 

         Time limit of permit application:  An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be valid for a period of one year from date of filing.

 

         Exception:

         Prior to the date of expiration of any application that has been approved for the issuance of permits, but for which all of the permits have not been issued, the applicant shall pay 25% of the original plan review fees, within thirty (30) days of the plan review expiration date, to extend the plan review approval for an additional six (6) months.  If the 25% plan review renewal fee is not paid within thirty (30) days of expiration, and the permits are not issued on or before the six (6) month extension date, the plan review will expire and all of the permits will be voided.

 

         1.      Review of Grading, Drainage, Paving, Water and Sewer Plans

            a.      First and second plan review, inclusive............................ $425.25/sheet/discipline

            b.      Third and subsequent reviews and revisions.................... $320.35/sheet/discipline

            c.      Expedited plan review (less than 15 days)....................... $850.50/sheet/discipline

            d.      Drainage report review.................................................................... $552.25/report

            e.      Approved plan renewal (as described above) prior to permits

                     issued.................................................................... 25% of original plan check fees

 

         2.      Review Public Utility Plan

            a.      First and second plan review, inclusive............................ $259.60/sheet/discipline

            b.      Third and subsequent reviews and revisions.................... $154.75/sheet/discipline

            c.      Expedited plan review (less than 10 days)....................... $519.20/sheet/discipline

            d.      Review of plans and inspection of service drops.................... $51.75/service drop

            e.      Cabinet greater than 30 inches........................................ $165.70/cabinet/location

 

   3.      Capital Improvement Program Plans

            The Capital Improvement Program projects are subject to a one percent (1%) fee based on construction costs for engineering plan check review and engineering permits.

 

Cross reference—Apache Boulevard Redevelopment Area Fee Reduction – See Chapter 35(o), Zoning and Development Fee Schedule.

 

Engineering Permit Inspection and Testing

        

         Permits are valid for one year from date of issuance.  Submittal of as-builts and an approved final inspection is required within one year from the date of permit issuance or the permits will expire.

 

         Exception:

         If the portion of the project requiring engineering permits has not been completed within one year, the applicant shall pay 25% of the permit fees to extend the permits for an additional six (6) months.  If the portion of the project requiring engineering permits has not been completed prior to the initial six (6) month extension granted, the applicant shall pay an additional 100% of the original permit fees for each additional six (6) month extension required to complete this project.

 

         If the project requiring engineering permits has not been completed and the permits have expired, in order to resume/continue work, the applicant shall pay 100% of the original permit fees.

 

         Testing and inspection fees shall be paid to the City at the same time a permit is issued for the work.  All tests shall meet current City of Tempe standard specifications and drawings.  A base fee of $155.25 shall be paid for any materials testing incurred by a project (with the exception of single, family dwellings).  This base fee is in addition to the line items needed as part of the permit process.