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Home My WebLink AboutR-23-20 Building Permit Fee ScheduleRESOLUTION NO. R-23 -20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION 19-20 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE, AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CITY OF SEBASTIAN CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 26-81; PROVIDING FOR REDUCED PERMIT FEES PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 553.791(2)(b) PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, SCRIVENERS ERRORS AND AN v,r r'ECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian provides service to residents, nonresidents and to owners of real property lying within the municipal limits of the City of Sebastian as well as to businesses and owners of structures within the City including but not limited to building code inspection services as defined in §553.791, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, Florida Statute § 166.222 provides that the governing body of a municipality may provide a schedule of reasonable inspection fees in order to defer the costs of inspection and enforcement of its building codes; and WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian is also authorized by the City of Sebastian Code of Ordinances to assess fees to recover its expenses in providing such services (see: Chapter 26, Article II, Section 26-81(d) Required, application; which provides for the adoption of building permit fees by Resolution); and WHEREAS, Florida Statute §553.791(2)(b) requires the local jurisdiction to reduce permit fees for plans review or building inspection services performed by private providers by the amount of cost savings realized by the local government for not having to perform such services; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian previously adopted a fee schedule which provides for the costs of reasonable inspection fees which it now wishes to amend hereby. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, as follows: Section 1. RECITALS/LEGISLATIVE FINDINGSANTENT. (a) The City Council of the City of Sebastian hereby adopts and incorporates the recitals above in the Whereas Clauses to this Resolution and City Council Agenda Memorandum relating this Resolution. (b) The above recitals set forth in the Whereas Clauses of this Resolution are adopted by the City Council as legislative findings and the intent of the City Council. (c) The City of Sebastian has complied with all requirements and procedures of Florida law in processing and advertising the Resolution. Section 2. CITY OF SEBASTIAN BUILDING CODE PERMIT APPLICATION FEES SCHEDULE: The City Council of the City of Sebastian, hereby establishes the following fees for Building Code and Fire Prevention Code permit applications pursuant to City Code Sections 26-81 and 42-28: General Building Permit: trots[ Valuation t � 3,000.00 and less t$3,000.01 to $50,000.00 �550,000.01 to SI00,000.00 �S100,000.01 to $500,000.00 r00,000.01 and up Building Code Specialty Permits: Fee 14inimum of two inspections. $90 plus 545.00 fee for each 9ddidonal inspection shall be c"�d 0.00 for the fast $3,000.00 in valuation plus $11.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof including $50,000. 6630.00 for the first $50,000 in valuation plus 58.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof including SI00,000. t 1,055.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.50 for each additional Lousand or fraction thereof including $500,000.00 t3,255.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus 52.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. Description Rate Conditions Minimum Fee numbing 4.5%ofPermit Fee $75.00 4.5% of Permit Fee 575.00 Vleehaniml ectrical 4.5% of Permit Fee $75.00 [Water Service Connection Fee $25.00 Flat Fee Isewer S45 Flat Fee [Residential plumbing re -piping $75 Flat Fee I [Water heater replacement $75 Flat Fee bias Appliance $75 plus-$2.00 per Per-Applieakies Flat Fee on -Electrical Signs r $45 per umt plus $30 Per Application S45 each additional unit Electrical Signs $90 per unit plus $60 each additional wit I�, raigrt Re -facing $45 per sign lResidential Roof— All types r t"e $165 �ommetcial Roofs —All types SF50 S 190 p to 5000 10,000 S. f. (Pools and Spas I $255 Above Crround Pools Iruminum I $75 Structures I 5125 Fences I $75 (Storm Shutters I Irindow $75 and Door Replacement I $75 Koncrete/slab I 5105 Siding and Re -Stucco I $105 (Solar System I 373 S 105 prigation System I $75 �hed or Accessory Structure $75 Electrical Service Change S75 [A/C Change -Out $75 [Temporary Electric Service Pole IlDemolition $75 of Building or Structure I S1&5 $75 roving a Building or Structure I $105 barking Lot Re -Striping I $100 (Driveway I $100 �sc. ly w/ a Value Under 53000 and I S75 One Inspection Required Fire Safety Specialty Fee: Site Plan Review Change of Occupancy — No Construction Fire Hydrant Flow Test Dry Hydrant Test Special Event (Small) Maximum teat size 12x 12 Special Event(Recunbtg)•• Maximum tent size 12x12 May Include Electrical and Cooling 'Good for 120 days / Up to 6 per veer. Special Event (Large) "" Public Fireworks Display ** (Pyrotechnics) $75.00 $75.00 $75 $150 No Fee $60 $60 $too Per Application Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee $90 One day — No Electrical / No Cooking /< 25 Sites Non-consecutive but recurring one-0ay Special Events with < 25 Sims All other Special Events Additional fees may apply for Exclusive Fire Unit thm IRC Fire Rescue `Recurring Special Event permit may be exterrred past 120 days with 30 day prior written notice affirm ng no site changes and providing upcoming date changes. "" Additional fees may apply for an Exclusive or Non -Exclusive Fire Unit thm IRC Fire Rescue Other Administrative Fees: Description Rate Conditions Minimum Fee Building Code Plan Review Fee l0 % of Permit Fee $75 rre Prevention Code Plan 10 % of Permit Fee $75 review Fee Ian Correction $45 ARa 3`° Review of Same $45 Comment nofExisting $50 Initial Inspection N/C S50 cc=cies - Florida Fire rm Second hlspection N/C ention Code Each Subsequent Inspection Property Record Search Fee $30 per hour or Property or permit records seam $ t o fraction thereof Includes each unit or sub unit to a particular tax 1D number udding and/or Fire First Three Same Code Violation 835.09 S45 e-inspection Fees Inspections Each Additional Same Code Violation S30 S60 Re -inspection ue Watch as Deemed Necessary $75/hr. per person Danger Mitigation, Non- $75 Compliance w/ Fire Code lAfter Hours Inspection Request S45 per horn w/ a Afta Hours, Weekends and $ I80 4-Hour Minimum Holidays fired Permit Fee $75 Each Occurrence S75 �hange of Contractor S25 Per Permit $25 Ulan Revision Fee $45 Each Occurrence S45 Work W/O a Permit $200 or Double the Greata of $200 or Double Permit S200 owna) Permit Fee Fee ork W/O a Permit $300 or Double the Greater of $300 or Double Permit $300 'Contractor11 Permit Fee Fee Performing Work on Fire Safety $250 Repeat Violation $500 $250 Systems, Devices or Equipment TO Propa Licensure Fire Suppression or Detection $250 Repeat Violation $500 $250 System Not Properly; Provided, Maintained, Functioning, Tested, f Tampered With Fire Protection Water Supply $250 Repeat Violation S500 $250 Devices Not Properly; Provided Maintained, Functioning, Tested, or Tampered With Failure to obtain Special $200 Repeat Violation S400 S200 Event Permit Condition Found to Be in $150 Repent Violation S300 $150 Violation of Florida Fire Prevention Code allure to Cease and Desist or $500 Repeat Violation $500 $500 allure to Vacate vale Provide Building Permit 33% Plans Review Services - 33% 33% ee Reduction Building Inspection Services - 33% *PLAN REVIEW FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE* SECTION 3. CONTRACTOR LICENSING FEE SCHEDULE: (1) Competency card annual fee ................................... 30.00 (2) Issuance of duplicate card.......................................5.00 (3) Change of status fee ............................................. 25.00 (4) Letter of reciprocity..............................................15.00 (5) Renewal fees for competency cards: a. October 1 through October 15, $30.00 plus ten percent surcharge b. October 16 through March 31, $30.00 plus 20 percent surcharge C. April 1 through September 30, $60.00 d. If renewed more than one year but less than three years from the previous expiration date, $75.00 each year e. Inactive competency card, $10.00 f. Reactivate an inactive competency card after reapplication to and approval by the board, $20.00 No competency card can be renewed more than three years after it has expired. (B) A person who holds a valid certificate from the board may go on inactive status during which time he shall not engage in contracting but may retain his certificate on an inactive basis on payment of an annual renewal fee during the inactive period, not to exceed $10.00 per year. An inactive certificate can be activated only by application to and approval of the board, on the proper forms. SECTION 4. PENALTIES. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system before applying for the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty of $200 for an owner or $300 for a contractor, or one hundred percent (100%) of the usual permit fee, in addition to the required permit fees. The payment of such penalty shall not relieve any person(s) from complying with the requirement of the Code of Ordinances or this resolution in the execution of the work, or from any other penalties of the Code of Ordinances. SECTION 5. PLAN REVIEW FEES. When the valuation of the proposed construction under a General Building Permit exceeds three thousand dollars ($3000) and requires a plan to be submitted under the Florida Building Code or Chapter 26, Article H of the Code of Ordinances, a plan -review fee shall be paid to the building department at the time of submitting plans and specifications.. Said plan -review fee shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the building fee set forth herein. Such plan -review fee shall be in addition to the building permit fee. SECTION 6. CONFLICTS. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect on September 13, 2023. The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember Dodd . The motion was seconded by Councilmember McPartlan was as follows: Mayor Fred Jones Vice -mayor Christopher Nunn Councilmember Bob McPartlan Councilmember Ed Dodd Councilmember Kelly Dixon and, upon being put to a vote, the vote ave aye aye aye aye The Mayor there upon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 13th day of September, 2023. ATTEST: ette Williams, MMC ity Clerk CITY OF SEBASTIAN FLORIDA ___o' By: Mayor Fred Jones Approved as to form and legality. Jer Cockcrcift, City Attorney an or SEMSTIAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Council Meeting Date: September 13, 2023 Agenda Item Title: Adoption of Resolution No. R-23-20 Amending Resolution R-19-20 Building Permit Fee Schedule and providing for Reduced Permit Fees for Projects using a Private Provider. Recommendation: Approve Resolution R-23-20 Background: Pursuant to Florida Statute §553.791(2)(b): If an owner or contractor retains a private provider for purposes of plans review or building inspection services, the local jurisdiction must reduce the permit fee by the amount of cost savings realized by the local government agency. Such reduction may be calculated on a flat fee or percentage basis or any other reasonable means. The local jurisdiction may charge a reasonable administrative fee. The proposed Resolution provides for a 33% reduction in the building permit fee for either plans review or building inspection services. This Resolution also includes the Building Department's recommendation to change to a few of the other permit fees. The fees have not been addressed since September 2019 and a review for adjustment is requested at this time. If Agenda Item Requires Exoenditure of Funds: Budgeted Amount: N/A Total Cost: N/A Funds to Be Utilized for Appropriation: N/A Attachments: 1. Resolution No. R-23-20 2. Florida Statute §553.791(2)(b) Administrative Services Department Review! 16-�h j . l City Attorney Review: / J 6uk `l L/ v Procurement Division Review, if applicable: City Manager Authorization: Date: //7/202.3 /