ORD 977 07/12/2011 ,l OF C,
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"City of Choice"
ORDINANCE NO. 9 7 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO AMENDING CERTAIN FEES IN THE CITY'S
FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED AS APPENDIX"A"TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 955.
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Cibolo has determined that it is in the best interest of
the health, safety,and welfare of its citizens to amend Ordinance 955,Appendix A Permit Fee
Schedule to amend the fees associated with Miscellaneous Permits.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO,TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Ordinance 955 Appendix"A""Permit Fee Schedule"is amended to provide the following for
Miscellaneous Permits:
MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT
$75.00(flat fee) for pre-assembled sheds. (portable sheds less than 64 square feet do not require a permit)
$100.00(flat fee)for site built sheds, decks,concrete slabs,pergolas,covered patios, etc that are 125
square feet or less.
$125.00(flat fee)for site built sheds,decks,concrete slabs,pergolas,covered patios, etc that are larger
than 125 square feet.
SECTION 2.
CUMULATIVE CLAUSE
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the City of Cibolo,Texas, except where the
provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such Ordinances,in which event
the more restrictive shall apply.
SECTION 3.
SAVING CLAUSE
All rights or remedies of the City of Cibolo,Texas are expressly saved as to any and all violations of any
ordinance or amendments thereto,of said City of Cibolo,that have accrued at the time of the effective
date of this ordinance; and as to such accrued violation,the court shall have all the powers that existed
prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 4.
PUBLISHING CLAUSE
That the City Secretary is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be published.
SECTION 5.
IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECTIVE
That this ordinance and the rules,regulations,provisions,requirements,orders and matters established
and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effective upon the passage and approval of
the City Council of the City of Cibolo,Texas and after being twice published in the newspaper of record
for the City of Cibolo.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a vote of C for to 0'against this 12th day of July 2011.
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ennifer Hartman,Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics,City Secretary
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SCHEDULE A
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
This fee schedule is for Commercial,Industrial,Residential,and all other construction to include
Development Permit Fees for—Site Development. This fee schedule is cumulative to all other ordinances
and if in conflict the most stringent will apply.
This fee schedule is based on valuation of the permit(this includes land,building,options,materials,
labor, overhead, etc.) It should be the true value of the property including all improvements.
The plan review fee shall be 1/2 the permit fee unless otherwise stated.The plan review fee for Site
Development shall be governed by the zoning ordinance.
For Commercial,Industrial,Business and Public buildings the permit fee shall be based on the greater
amount of either the contract value or$100.00 per square foot.
Residential permit fees shall be based on the greater amount of either the contract value or$70.00 per
square foot.
In regard to all permit fee schedules,there may be additional cost for professional or other assistance
required(third party reviews etc)for a permit application or plan review,upon the determined for this
additional needed assistance by staff;the additional amount will be based on the actual cost incurred
(including all shipping/transportation/postage/etc)plus administrative fees/costs.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The fee will be based on multiplying.008 times the value of the contract,to include all work,materials,
profit,and overhead plus$75.00 for issuing the permit. Any changes that decrease the original contract
will not be considered for refund. Change orders that exceed the original contract must be permitted
based on the same fee structure as above.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Special Use Permits where allowed by ordinance and issued under certain conditions,permanent or
temporary special use permits will be calculated as:
$75.00 for issuing the permit plus:
A multiplier of.008 times the value of the special use assets/building/property etc.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY PERMIT(C of O)
$175.00.This fee includes Building,Mechanical,Plumbing,Electrical and Fire Marshal inspections.This
permit is for existing buildings/lease spaces that have owner,tenant or other occupancy changes after
receiving the original C of O.Health Inspections will be conducted through the Texas Department of
Health or a third party health inspections company.
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
$50.00 for issuing the permit plus:
Valuation Permit Fee Schedule
$1 to$500 $25
$501 to$2,000 $25 for the first$500,plus$6 for each additional$100 or
fraction thereof,to and including$2,000.
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$2,001 to$40,000 $115 for the first$2,000,plus$11 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof,to and including$40,000.
$40,001 to$100,000 $533 for the first$40,000,plus$9 for each additional$1,000
or fraction thereof,to and including$100,000.
$100,001 to$200,000 $1,073 for the first$100,000,plus$8 for each additional$1,000
or fraction thereof,to and including$200,000.
$200,001 to $300,000 $1,873 for the first$200,000,plus$7 for each additional$1,000
or fraction thereof,to and including$300,000.
$300,001 to$500,000 $2,573 for the first$300,000,plus$6 for each additional$1,000
or fraction thereof,to and including$500,000.
$500,001 to$1,000,000 $3,773 for the first$500,000,plus$5 for each additional$1,000
or fraction thereof,to and including$1,000,000.
$1,000,001 to$5,000,000 $6,273 for the first$1,000,000,plus$3 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof,to and including$5,000,000
Over$5,000,001 $18,273 for the first$5,000,000,plus$2 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof.
PLUMBING PERMIT
$50.00 for issuing permit plus:
$5.50 for each fixture(i.e.bathtub,sink,lavatory, shower,outside hose bibs etc.)
$12.00 for each water heater on new construction
$25.00 for each water heater replacement
$25.00 for a water softener
$25.00 for Reverse Osmosis
$35.00 for combination softener and reverse osmosis
$25,00 for gas piping(up to 5 openings)
$5.00 for each additional gas opening
$25.00 for gas test
$35.00 for each lint,grease,or other type of interceptor/tank
$45.00 for under slab plumbing repairs
Underground Waterline(Domestic or Fire)
0-100 ft$10.00
101 -250ft$15.00
251 —500 ft$25.00
501 - 1000 ft$45.00
1001 —2000 ft$75.00
2001 —3000 ft$100.00
Over 3001 ft$125.00(plus$25 for each additional 200 ft or part thereof over 3001 ft)
Sewer
0-60ft$10.00
61 —150 ft$20.00
151-300ft$35.00
301 —500 ft$50.00
501 —750 ft$70.00
751 - 1,000 ft$110.00
>1,000 ft$125.00(plus$25.00 for each additional 150 ft)
IRRIGATION/BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PERMIT
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$50.00 for issuing permit plus:
$50.00 for residential one&two family dwellings irrigation system
$100.00 for commercial irrigation system
$20.00 for each backflow preventer 2"or less
$25.00 for each backflow preventer greater than 2"
No plan review fee for one&two family dwellings
MEDICAL GAS PERMITS
(oxygen-02; nitrous oxide-N20;medical compress air-MedAir;Nitrogen-N2;
vacuum-Vac; carbon dioxide-CO2;helium-He)
$50.00 for issuing the permit
$25.00 for Med Gas piping(up to 5 openings)
$5.00 for each additional Med Gas opening
Reclaim Water Line Openings Inspection
$50.00 for issuing the permit
$40.00 for reclaim water piping(up to 5 openings)
$5.00 for each additional opening.
HVAC MECHANICAL PERMIT
$50.00 for issuing the permit plus:
$12.00 for each heating or cooling unit for new construction
$25.00 for each replacement heating or cooling unit
$7.00 for each duct outlet
$25.00 for each refrigeration unit(commercial)
$25.00 for each exhaust hood,make up air,or exhaust duct(commercial)
ELECTRICAL/SECURITY SYSTEM PERMIT
$50.00 for issuing permit plus:
$ .60 for each switch,jack,plug,data connection,receptacle,sensor and light fixture
$5.00 for each 220v appliance outlet or disconnect
$7.00 for each furnace or A/C unit(evaporator/condenser coils,etc.)
$12.50 for each meter loop(temporary/permanent)
$12.50 for each main panel or sub panel
$15.00 for each motor load of 1 hp&larger(commercial)
$20.00 for each lighted sign
$25.00 for each security system(flat fee)
New Residential Electrical Permit will be a flat fee based on the following:
$200.00 up to 1500 square foot
$226.00 1501 -2000 square foot
$252.00 2001 -2500 Square foot
$278.00 2501 -3000 square foot
$304.00 3001 -3500 square foot
$330.00 3501 -4000 square foot
$356.00 4001 -4500 square foot
$382.00 4501 -5000 square foot
Over 5000 square foot$382.00 plus$26.00 for each additional 500 square foot or portion thereof.
For all work not specified above the permit will be$50.00 to issue the permit plus the multiplier of
0.0039 times the value of the contract(manufacturing/industrial/or other equipment,major distribution
equipment,etc.) - -
Plus 1/2 of the total permit for plan review when applicable.
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and registration with the Police Department or other city departments must also be accomplished and their
permit/registrations cost will be separate.
FIRE SPRINKLER PERMIT
$50.00 for issuing the permit plus
$20.00 for fire pump
$35.00 for fire sprinkler system
$25.00 for fixed suppression systems
$0.60 per fire sprinkler head
$20.00 for each backflow preventer 2"or less
$25.00 for each backflow preventer greater than 2"
For all work not specified above the permit will be$50.00 to issue the permit plus the multiplier of
0.0039 times the value of the contract
Plus 100%of the total permit for fire sprinkler systems plan review
FIRE ALARM PERMIT
$50.00 for issuing the permit plus
$ .50 for each switch,jack,data connection,device,sensor,relay,module,etc
$4.00 for each 220v appliance outlet or disconnect
$10.00 for each main panel or sub panel
$10.00 for each motor load of 1 hp&larger
For all work not specified above the permit will be$50.00 to issue the permit plus the multiplier of
0.0039 times the value of the contract
Plus 1/2 of the total permit for plan review.
Note: The permit for Fire Alarm Systems is for the installation of the system. Any additional permitting
and registration with the Fire Department or other city departments must also be accomplished and their
permit/registrations cost will be separate.
FENCE PERMIT
Single family residence $50.00 flat fee.
Commercial$50.00 to issue the permit plus the multiplier of 0.0039 times the value of the contract.
SWIMMING POOL PERMIT
$50.00 for issuing the permit plus
a multiplier of.0039 time the value of the total pool. (A plan is required)
MOVING PERMIT
$200.00 for the moving of any building or structure.
MANUFACTURED HOMES/MOBILE HOME PLACEMENT APPLICATION
$100.00 for placement of home to include stairs and decks.Additional permits for utility hook ups is
required.
DEMOLITION PERMIT
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$100.00—Other than single family dwellings,for the first(1st)unit and$10.00 per unit for each
additional multi-family unit.
$100.00—Commercial single story
$200.00—commercial two&three story
$300.00—commercial over three story
Note: If the city determines that a structure/building is unsafe,dangerous,or abandoned and the owner
cannot be located, or refuses to comply,or the city deems the situation to be emanate danger,the city will
take appropriate measures for safety including total demolition(this may be contracted out)and the city
will charge the owner or place a lien on the property for the cost of the permit plus the cost of the work/
demolition,any violation fees, legal fees,and any administrative fees incurred as applicable.
PORTABLE STORAGE UNIT PERMIT
$75.00 for up to 90 days. If an extension is needed,it will be on a case by case basis and will require a
new permit.
Exception: Storage units used for moving and kept on site for no more than 14 days shall not require a
permit.
SIGN PERMIT
Illuminated Signs $115.00
Non-Illuminating Signs $75.00
Replacement Sign onto same mounts $50.00
Banner or Temporary Signs $50.00 each
Flagpoles $50.00 each
Billboards $500.00 each
Message/Face change $100.00 per side of billboard
MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT
$75.00 (flat fee for re-assembled sheds. ortable sheds less than 64 s uare feet do not re uire a ermit)
PERMIT RENEWAL
100%of the original permit fee
As an example,this would be applicable for temporary permits that expire and are renewed/extended.
Normally,a plan review would only be charged if there were changes to the original description of work.
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY REGISTRATION FEE
$75.00
Registrations expiration and insurance requirements are reflected in this ordinance in Section III.
Note: All contractors must hold the appropriate license or equivalent required /issued by the State of
Texas. A copy of these documents must be presented at the time of registration with the city.
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REINSPECTION FEE
$75.00 for each failure—per trade.
PERMITS ISSUED IN THE CITY'S ETJ
200%the standard fee for work within the city limits
(This type of fee would apply to Site Development,water,sewer etc.)
STARTING WORK BEFORE A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED
2.5%(250%)times the fee of the total original permit fee(to include the permit fee and plan review fee).
ANY PERMITS NOT REFLECTED OR RELATED TO THE ABOVE SCHEDULE
$50.00 for issuing the permit.
Plus a factor of 0.0039 times the value of the permit
REFUNDS
Building and trade permit refunds will be minus the plan review fee.No refunds will be given if any work
has begun.
Refunds for permits that do not require a plan review will be subject to a$25.00 Administrative fee.
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