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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05_05/10/2018 •� � �/ 1 V 1�J ,P� � ' ASI--ITON PA. � Keith W. Davis, Esq. Flondn Bnr Board Certified Attorney City,Courity nnd Local Government Law Email:keith�davisashtonlaw.com March 20, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Council Members Arena, Brennan and Paterno; and Council Members Elect Brandon and Johnson Cc: Manager Couzzo, Building Official Rodriguez, Clerk McWilliams From: Attorney Davis Re: Building Department Fee Schedule Update The following describes in detail the above referenced agenda item: Pursuant to a request from the Building Official with direction from the Village Manager, I have prepared the attached proposed building department fee schedule revision for your consideration and action. The revision proposes to add the ability for the Building Official to waive certain limited fees under certain limited circumstances. The only fiscal impact would result from the granting of a request to waive or reduce a fee, since the reduction results in less revenue to the Village. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 205, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 � p 561-586-7116 � f 561-586-96ll www.davisashtonlaw.com ♦LEADING EXPERTS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW AND ETHICS ♦ RESOLUTION NO. 14-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A REVISED BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE VI OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES AT THE VILLAGE HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES IN APPENDIX C. OF THE VILLAGE'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, desires to adopt a revised building department fee schedule for all building activities in the Village for the citizens of the Village of Tequesta and for other members of the public; and WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to provide for a waiver provision to allow the Building Official,based on good cause shown by the applicant,to reduce or waive certain fees under certain circumstances; and WHEREAS,the Village Council desires to incorporate all such fees and charges adopted in accordance with Chapter 14, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances into one comprehensive fee schedule; and WHEREAS,the Village Council desires to make certain the schedule of fees and charges is available for inspection such that any member of the public may be aware of the cost of land development activity within the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, hereby adopts the revised Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto as Exhibit A and made part hereof as if fully set forth herein. Section 2: This duly adopted Schedule of Fees and Charges shall be available at the Village Hall for inspection by the public during normal business hours,and shall further be published in Appendix C of the Village's Code of Ordinances. Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Resolution 14-18 EXHIBIT A APPENDIX C - PERMIT FEES (A) BUILDING PERMIT FEES: 1 . Application fee: ..... $75.00 The application fee is nonrefundable and is in addition a�#ed to the permit fee. A state surcharge of one and one half##�ee percent (or$2.00, whichever is morel shall also be assessed to #e� each permit issued. The state surcharae is nonrefundable and is in addition to the permit fee; . See F.S. § 553.721 . 2. Building permit applicants for new or replacement commercial buildings, new or replacement multi-family buildings and new or replacement duplexes shall pay a nonrefundable $3,000.00 fee at the time of filing for a building permit. Building permit applicants for new or replacement conventional single-family residence shall pay a non-refundable $1 ,500.00 fee at the time of filing for a building permit. Building permit applicants for new or replacement modular homes shall pay a non-refundable $750.00 fee at the time of filing for a building permit. Buildinq Permit applicants for new or replacement modular office/commercial buildinas shall qav a non-refundable $1,500.00 fee at the time of filina for a buildina permit . 3. Master permit fees shall be two percent of the valuation unless a fixed fee is listed herein. "Valuation" shall be based upon all project material costs whether furnished by the contractor or separately by the owner, direct and indirect labor costs, design professional service costs, and reasonable profit. "Valuation" shall be considered the greater denomination of either: A. The notarized contract between the contractor and the owner of such property or building; or B. The valuation method as determined by the International Building Code (IBC) Section 109.3. Subcontractors working under a master permit shall be issued a no fee permit to complete their work if the master permit issued included their proposal, the nonrefundable application fee of$75.00 will be required. Subcontractors applying for "stand alone" permits shall be required to provide the required construction plans and documents. A non-refundable � application fee of $75.00 will be required. 4. Permit fees based upon valuation shall be collected to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any required impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing system, fire protection system, accessible, or flood resistant site element, the installation of which is regulated by the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. Work requiring s�st� a permit includes, but is not be limited to, the following examples. New structures Seawalls/dune walk- Air conditioners overs Renovation and demolition Docks/boat lifts/davits Heat pumps/pool heaters dditions and sunrooms Land filing and grading Fire protection systems and alarms ccessory structures Land clearing and tree Refrigeration systems azebos/sheds) removal Moving buildings Signs, new or modified Gas equipment, tanks, and piping Flatwork and decks on rade Repair of existin si ns Gutter or downspouts Seal coating of parking lot Landscaping and French drains, pipe drains li htin Re-striping of parking lot and Lawn irrigation systems Awnings or canopies, tents DA access Miscellaneous construction Plumbing installations Commercial exhaust vents and hoods State approved modular units Plumbing repairs Solar water heaters and pool setup heaters Foundations for modular units Sewer/drainage and Electrical installations and taps repairs Drivewa s, patios, and sidewalks Storm draina e lines Service Panel chan es Fences and walls; flagpoles over Water heaters and Interior and exterior lighting 0 feet boilers and poles Roofing (repairs and new roofs) water mains and Generators and transfer protection switches Hurricane protection and Swimming pools and Transformers and vehicle shutters Barriers protection Floodproofing panels and flood Fountains, spa and hot Fire sprinkler and alarm ents tubs s stem Retaining or rip rap walls Screen Elevators and platform lifts enclosures/lanais indow/door removal and Water features and Dumbwaiters, chairlifts replacement fountains aterproofing of areas Tanks (all types) Utility work and public right- of-way 5. Plan reviews- fees: A non-refundable plan review fee and shop drawing fee equivalent to $0.00125 times the valuation will #s be added to the permit fee�9-98�5 • Pre-submittal plan review fee—$150.00 (non-refundable) mir�imi,,,-, foo p�us $50.00 per hour or portion thereof. • Stamp extra "job copy" fee—$25.00 (non-refundable). A $50.00 minimum application fee shall be due upon submittal. Each subsequent plan review after the third plan review rejected for a previously noted violation shall be charged at four times the normal fee per F.S. § 553.80 (2)(b). Plans drawn by a licensed subcontractor, when not required to be drawn by a licensed architect or engineer, shall include the contractor's name, company name, business address, and license number per F.S. § 553.70. 6. Fixed fees: Valuation system shall not be used if a fixed fee is set below. Certificate of occupancy � or Certificate of completion C( OC)..... $0.00 (included in permit fee �ise) Temporary CO residential..... $50.00 Temporary CO or COC commercial and multi-family..... $150.00 Stocking Permit (no employee hiring or training activities allowed without temporary CO)..... $200.00 Temporary electrical service or power pole..... $125.00 Temporary construction trailer..... $200.00 Temporary sales trailer removal required before certificate of occupancy will be issued, annual fee..... $200.00 Change of contractor..... $75.00 Tents/canopies/membrane structures (temporary only—Three-day maximum)..... $50.00 FEMA trailers (during a declared disaster only), each..... $150.00 Plans revision fee (for substantially revised plans): Flat fee..... $75.00 Plans revision fee (for minor revisions to plans): Flat fee..... $45.00 Lost permit card or lost plans fee..... $40.00 Additional sign fees (Villa4e Code Sec.78-736) First electrical connection..... $60.00� Each additional connection (Villape Code Sec.78-736)..... $30.00 7. Doina work without a permit; After-the-fact fees. After the fact permit fees for work done without benefit of a permit will be �r� f„r ,�+o� +ho f".+ normi�c ,.,,�� ho assessed to each category of permit includinp building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, and roofing, at triple the regular permit fee. 8. Permit extensions (active permits only). Extension of a permit if no new codes are in effect..... $75.00 Extension of a permit if new codes are in effect..... One percent of valuation. A. � Permit extensions shall not exceed a maximum of 90 days each ^,��. B. � Demolition permits may be extended only once, and for a period not to exceed 30 days. C. 3- Extensions shall be requested in writing by the permit applicant and shall demonstrate justifiable cause to the satisfaction of the Buildina Official. Archived plan retrieval fee $25.00 per request, copies priced per F.S. § 119.07(1)(a). If a permit expires, renewal of the expired permit shall require the payment of the full permit fee in effect at the time of renewal. Subject to the approval of the Building Official, one or more, not to exceed four, requests for permit extensions can be made prior to the expiration of a permit. However, in no event shall extensions be granted by the Building Official on projects which have received variances, special exceptions, and site plan reviews which have otherwise lapsed pursuant to Villaqe Code Chapter 78. 9. Inspections: Reinspection fees for rejection of work due to faulty construction, work not ready, failure to call for inspection, work covered up, work not per plans, and/or no access (lifts/ladders) to jobsite: Flat fee..... $100.00 Required inspections are included within regular building permit fees. Partial inspections, each; must be paid prior to any further inspections being scheduled..... $50.00 Special (courtesy) inspections where no permit fee has been generated..... $50.00 After hour inspections, per hour; two-hour minimum..... $75.00 After an initial inspection and one subsequent reinspection for the same code violation specifically and continuously noted in each rejection, each subsequent reinspection shall be $400.00 each per F.S. § 553.80(2)(c). 10. Refund policy_ Requests for refunds of permit fees paid must be submitted within 30 days of the date of issuance of the permit. There shall be no refunds of the plan submittal and review fee paid at the time of application for permit. There shall be no refunds once work has commenced. ttems desianated as nonrefundable in this fee schedule are not eliqible for anv refund. Items eligible for refunds a�e-E.+r� will be refunded at 50%. 11 . Emergency work_ Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the Building Official, without triple �e�+�le fee. 12. Permit fee reduction or waiver for qood cause: The Buildina Official is authorized. on a case bv case basis. to reduce or waive permit fees in his sole discretion for qood cause shown: each reauest shall be considered on its own merit and iustification for anv reduction or waiver shall be proqerlv documented. In no case shall fees be reduced or waived to the extent that the Villape's actual costs are not caqtured. (B) FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT FEES: [These fees shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted]