ORD 645 08/10/2004 ORDINANCE NO. s 1 S
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF
CONTRACTOR'S WORKING WITHIN THE INCORPORATED CITY LIMITS,AND
ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGISTRATION AND BONDING OF
CONTRACTORS,AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO ANY
COMPANY,CORPORATION,FIRM,OR PERSONS WHO ALTERS, CONSTRUCTS,
OR EXPANDS ON ANY STRUCTURE IN THE CITY OF CIBOLO,TEXAS AND
ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE;PROVIDING A REPEARER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
WHEREAS,The City Council of the City of Cibolo,Texas,desiring to fulfill their duty in
protecting the safety and welfare of its citizens in ensuring the proper licensing of contractors operating
with the City limits of Cibolo,now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS:
CONTRACTOR'S REGISTRATION
SECTION I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Definitions. The following words,terms,and phrases when used in this Ordinance shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this Section,except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning.
A. Contractor General. Shall mean any general contractor and/or including every company,
corporation,firm,or person who is engaged in the design,installation,construction,maintenance,
service,repair,alteration,or modification of any building or structure,and in the business of
accepting orders on contracts,for doing work on or in any building or structure or as defined by the
Texas Residential Construction Commission Act.
B. Contractor Limited.The term"contractor-limited" shall mean a person not a general contractor
who is engaged in the business of accepting orders on contracts or cost plus,fixed fee, stated sum,
percentage or any combination thereof or any compensation other than wages for doing work on or
around any structure on another person's property.A contractor-limited operating under his license
shall be limited to that licensed specialty for which he applies.A contractor-limited license is
considered applicable to such crafts as roofmg,fence construction,air conditioning or heating,
electrical,plumbing,irrigation,swimming pools,and other specialty crafts.All other provisions of
this article not in conflict with the contents of this section shall apply equally to a contractor-
limited.
1. Air Conditioning. As defined by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor License
Law
2. Electricians. As defined by the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act.
3. Irrigators. As defined by Chapter 34 of the Texas Water Code
4. Plumbers. As defined by The Plumbing License Law
5. Private Sewage/Septic System Installers. As defined by TAC 30,Part I,Chapter 30
6. Water Softener/Water Purification Installers. As defined by TAC 30,Part I,Chapter 30
7. Work Performed by Owner. Shall mean any work, improvements,or repairs done solely by
the owner on property owned or occupied as their homestead.
SECTION II REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
No person,firm or corporation shall erect,construct,enlarge,alter,repair,move improve the land or
premises or erect,repair or improve any fence on any land or premised in the city,remove,convert or
demolish any building, structure or premises in the city,or cause the same to be done without first being
registered and obtaining a permit therefor from the building official. The issuance of the permit shall be
controlled by the building,plumbing,electrical,mechanical or zoning code as adopted by ordinance by
this city.All registrations expire on December 31 of each year.
A. Contractors General.
1. Registration Requirements.The contractor must complete a registration form&hold the
appropriate license or registration issued by the State of Texas.
2. Insurance requirements. The contractor must hold the appropriate amount of insurance as
required By the State of Texas and provide proof of insurance to the city. Contractors not
required to hold specific insurance by the State are required to obtain a $5000.00 bond and
liability insurance for$1,000,000.00.
B. Contractors Limited.
1. Registration Requirements.The contractor must complete a registration form&hold the
appropriate license or registration issued by the State of Texas.
2. Insurance requirements. The contractor must hold the appropriate amount of insurance as
required by the State of Texas and provide proof of insurance to the city. Contractors not required
to hold specific insurance by the State are required to obtain a $5000.00 bond and liability
insurance for$300,000.00.
C. Work Performed by Owner.
1. Registration&insurance not required.
SECTION III FEE SCHEDULES.
A. Permit fees are as per Schedule A attached.
SECTION IV PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
A. Starting work without first obtaining a permit shall result in a double permit fee being accessed.
B. Working without registration with the city may result in the issuance of a citation or complaint filed
with the appropriate state agency or both.
SECTION V REPEAL
A. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed insofar as the same is in conflict with the provisions hereof.
SECTION VI SAVINGS CLAUSE
A. 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. This ordinance shall become effective on
September 1,2004.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS /Q day of r 2004.
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Charles Ruppert,Mayor
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4 Anne Griffin,City ecr•taT
SCHEDULE A
BUILDING PERMIT
$15.00 for first$1,000.00 of valuation
$5.00 for each additional$1,000.00
Plan check fee—1/2 of permit fee
A/C PERMIT
$30.00 for issuing permit
$5.00 for each heating or cooling unit
$1.00 for each duct outlet
$10.00 for each refrigeration unit(commercial)
$10.00 for each exhaust hood,make up air,or exhaust duct(commercial)
ELECTRICAL PERMIT
$30.00 for issuing permit
$2.00 for each furnace or A/C unit
$5.00 for each meter loop
$5.00 for each main panel or sub-panel
$1.00 for each 220v appliance outlet
$0.25 for each outlet or light fixture
$5.00 for each motor load 1 hp&larger(commercial)
$5.00 for each lighted sign
SPRINKLER PERMIT
$30.00 for issuing permit
$10.00 for lawn sprinkler system
$10.00 for fire sprinkler system
$0.50 for each fire sprinkler head
$7.50 for backflow preventer 2"size or less
$10.00 for backflow preventer greater than 2"
PLUMBING PERMIT
$30.00 for issuing permit
$2.50 for each fixture(bathtub,sink,lay,shower,etc.)
$5.00 for each water heater or water treatment equipment
$5.00 for each sewer yard line or water yard line
$5.00 for gas piping(first 4 outlets included)
$2.00 for each additional gas outlet
$5.00 for gas test
$20.00 for each grease,lint,or other interceptor
MOVING PERMIT FEE
$100.00 for moving of any building or structure
DEMOLITION PERMIT FEE
$50.00—Residential 1-2 family dwelling
$100.00—other than 1-2 family dwelling
PERMIT RENEWAL FEE
50%of original permit fee
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
$50.00 for all contractor registrations (including A/C)
REINSPECTION FEE
$75.00 for each failure—per trade
PERMITS ISSUED IN CITY ETJ
200%the standard fee for work within the city limits.
STARTING WORK BEFORE A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED
200% of the original fee