June 2, 2009
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF STAFFORD
STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
June 2, 2009
Call to Order. A regular meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors was called to order by George H. Schwartz, Chairman, at 1:02 P. M., Tuesday, June 2, 2009, in the Board Chambers, Stafford County Administration Center.
Roll Call. The following members were present: George H. Schwartz, Chairman; Cord A. Sterling; Robert “Bob” Woodson; M. S. “Joe” Brito Harry E. Crisp II, Vice Chairman, and Mark Dudenhefer. Paul Milde arrived at 1:05 P. M.
Also in attendance were: Anthony Romanello, County Administrator; Joe Howard, County Attorney and Marty Beard, Chief Deputy Clerk.
Legislative; Presentations by the Public. The following persons spoke on topics as identified:
Dana Brown - Road reflectors on Garrisonville Road.
Lou Silver - Taxes.
- Vehicle License Fee.
- Potowomack Tribe.
Donna Dawkins - SPCA.
Legislative; Report of the VDOT Residency Administrator. Mr. David Stanley, VDOT Residency Administrator, gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
Legislative; Presentations and Committee Reports by Board Members. Board members spoke on topics as identified:
Mr. Woodson - No comments.
Mr. Brito - Attended 14 meetings.
- Attended 191st Anniversary of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
- Sheriff’s Award Ceremony.
- Dominion trails committee meeting.
- Hartwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station new addition.
Mr. Crisp - Presented two Eagle Scout Honor Awards.
- Attended performance at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School
Mr. Dudenhefer - No comments.
Mr. Milde - Shirley Heim Elementary School opening..
- National Day of Prayer.
- Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission meeting.
- Attended Fire Station #1/Rescue Station #2 grand opening.
- Policy Unity Tour.
- Habitat for Humanity.
- Attended Economic Development Authority Luncheon.
- Attended Sheriff’s Award Ceremony.
- Eagle Scout award.
- Attended 191st Anniversary of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
- Attended Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board meeting.
- Attended Jail Board meeting.
- Attended school for Lions Club at Brooke Point High School.
Mr. Sterling - No comments.
Mr.Schwartz - Attended groundbreaking of England Run Library.
- Attended charter presentation of North Stafford/Garrisonville Rotary Club.
Legislative; Report of the County Attorney. Mr. Joe Howard, County Attorney, had no comments.
Legislative; Report of the County Administrator. Mr. Anthony Romanello, County Administrator, commented on the following:
- Auditor of Public Accounts report.
- Additions/Deletions: (1) Add Item 21 – Legislative; Discuss Graffiti Removal.
Deleted Items 5, 6, and 15.
Legislative; Additions and Deletions to the Regular Agenda. Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to add an item for discussion regarding graffiti removal, to defer item 12, and delete items 5, 6, and 15.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Sterling, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz
Nay: (0)
Legislative; Consent Agenda. Mr. Dudenhefer motioned, seconded by Mr. Sterling, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 2 thru 8, items 5 and 6 deleted.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling
Nay: (0)
Mr. Brito noted that he abstained from voting on Item 4.
Item 2. Legislative; Approve Minutes of Board Meeting. Adjourned Meetings of April 13, 2009, Regular Meting of April 21, 2009, and Special Meeting of April 30, 2009.
Item 3. Finance and Budget; Approve Expenditure Listing.
Resolution R09-238 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE LISTING
(EL) DATED MAY 19, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2009
WHEREAS, the Board has appropriated funds to be expended for the purchase of goods and services in accordance with an approved budget; and
WHEREAS, the payments appearing on the above-referenced Listing of Expenditures represent payment of $100,000 and greater for the purchase of goods and/or services which are within the appropriated amounts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June 2009, that the above-mentioned EL be and it hereby is approved.
Item 7. Finance and Budget; Approve Quarterly Payments for Acquisition of England Run Library Opening Collection.
Resolution R09-242 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE QUARTERLY PAYMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE ENGLAND RUN LIBRARY OPENING DAY COLLECTION
WHEREAS, the Board approved the construction of the England Run Library which is expect to be completed in late summer or early fall 2010; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the opening day collection takes approximately one year; and
WHEREAS, funds for the purchase of the opening day collection are included in the estimated project costs; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to demonstrate its support for the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in this difficult economic climate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to make a payment not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) each calendar quarter, beginning July 1, 2009 and ending December 1, 2010, to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for the acquisition of the opening day collection for the England Run Library; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the release of payments be contingent on review of the project to ensure that it remains within the total estimated project cost of $11,052,491.
Item 8. Legislative; Appoint Members to Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees.
Resolution R09-246 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE
RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
BOARD
WHEREAS, the Board and the City of Fredericksburg, have executed an Operations Contract for Regional Landfill; and
WHEREAS, the Contract provides for the appointment of two members of the Board to be appointed as members of the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board to serve with two members of City Council, the County Administrator, and the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the Contract provides for the appointment of alternates; and
WHEREAS, the Board has previously appointed the following:
NAME EXPIRATION
Harry Crisp December 31, 2009
(Board of Supervisors)
Paul V. Milde III December 31, 2009
(Board of Supervisors)
Joe Brito December 31, 2009
(Alternate)
VACANT
(Alternate)
Anthony Romanello
(County Administrator) Virtue of Office
Tammi Ellis Virtue of Office
(Alternate to the County Administrator)
WHEREAS, Tammi Ellis is no longer in the Office of the County Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this position;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009 that
NAME EXPIRATION
Timothy Baroody Virtue of Office
(Alternate to the County Administrator)
be and he hereby is appointed to the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board.
Item 4. Utilities; Authorize Agreement of Conveyance for the Rocky Pen Run Reservoir.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Woodson, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling
Nay: (0)
Abstain: (1) Brito
Resolution R09-241 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF CONVEYANCE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF PARCEL 43-77A FOR THE ROCKY PEN RUN RESERVOIR
WHEREAS, Resolution R04-237 authorized the County Administrator to enter into contracts for the purchase of certain properties for Rocky Pen Run Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, it is in the County’s interest to acquire the 2.278 acre portion of Parcel 43-77A required for the reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the County’s offer to purchase this property owned by Jerry P. and Sandra E. Nini for the amount of $301,200 was accepted by the property owners; and
WHEREAS, Board approval is required for the purchase of this property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to execute the Agreement of Conveyance between the Board of Supervisors of Stafford County and Jerry P. and Sandra E. Nini, regarding TM 43-77A in the amount of Three Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($301,200); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to execute all documents necessary to close on the above-referenced property.
Public Works; Approve the FY2010 Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Administrative Fee and Virginia Railway Express Subsidy and Authorize Payment. The County Administrator gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
Mr. Woodson motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to adopt proposed Resolution R09-231.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Sterling made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Resolution R09-231 minus $434,000 that is going towards subsidizing the other communities.
The Voting Board tally on the substitute motion was:
Yea: (3) Dudenhefer, Sterling, Brito
Nay: (4) Crisp, Milde, Schwartz, Woodson
Discussion further ensued.
The Voting Board tally on the original motion was:
Yea: (4) Crisp, Milde, Schwartz, Woodson
Nay: (3) Brito, Dudenhefer, Sterling
Resolution R09-231 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF
THE FY2010 POTOMAC AND RAPPAHANNOCK TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND THE VIRGINIA
RAILWAY EXPRESS SUBSIDY
WHEREAS, the County is a member of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC); and
WHEREAS, the County is a participating jurisdiction of the Virginia Railway Express (VRE); and
WHEREAS, the County’s FY2010 PRTC administrative fee is $52,200; and
WHEREAS, the County’s FY2010 VRE subsidy is $2,971,727;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, that the Board be and it hereby does approve the proposed PRTC and VRE subsidies as stated above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the payment of the subsidies during FY2010 be and they hereby are authorized.
Administration; Presentation on Development Services Changes and Improvements. Mr. Michael Neuhard, Deputy County Administrator, gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Zoning, and Mr. Keith Dayton, Director of Public Works, were also available to respond to Board members questions.
Finance and Budget; Presentation on FY2009 Budget Update. Ms. Nancy Collins, Budget Director, gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
Scott Mayausky, Commissioner of the Revenue, commented further.
Legislative; Discuss Tax Collection Zip Codes. Mr. Milde commented.
Scott Mayausky, Commissioner of Revenue, Tim Baroody, Deputy County Administrator, and David Gayle, Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs, responded to Board members questions.
Hearing no objections from the Board, staff was requested to arrange for a representative of the Post Office to address this issue in late summer.
Legislative; Discuss Board of Zoning Appeals Legal Counsel Funding. Mr. Joseph Howard, County Attorney, gave a presentation.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to provide $14,000 from contingency reserve.
Discussion further ensued.
Mr. Brito amended the motion, Mr. Crisp seconded the amended motion, to indicate that the funding will only be used to advise the Board of Zoning Appeals at meetings and on agenda issues only.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Schwartz, Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (3) Dudenhefer, Milde, Sterling
Planning and Zoning; Amend Section 28-38, Performance Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Zoning, gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to request that the County Attorney bring back proposed Ordinance O09-09 with three changes (1) buildable area square footage, 8,000 sq. ft; (2) allow exemptions for family subdivisions; (3) define horizontal distance as 100 sq. ft.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (3) Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (4) Sterling, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz
Mr. Milde made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to deny proposed Ordinance O09-09.
Mr. Brito made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to defer proposed Ordinance O09-09 until after the Comprehensive Plan and Draft Cluster Development for agricultural zonings have been presented to the Board in the August timeframe.
Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally on the substitute motion was:
Yea: (3) Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (4) Sterling, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz
The Voting Board tally on the original motion to deny was:
Yea: (4) Sterling, Brito, Dudenhefer, Milde
Nay: (3) Schwartz, Woodson, Crisp
Legislative; Presentation on Parks Athletic Fields by Chris Hoppe, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Mr. Chris Hoppe gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
Legislative; Closed Meeting. At 4:05 P. M, Mr. Woodson motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to adopt proposed Resolution CM09-11.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson
Nay: (0)
Resolution CM09-11 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CLOSED MEETING
WHEREAS, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors desires to consult with counsel and discuss in Closed Meeting Discussion regarding Potential Business or Industry Economic Development Prospect Where No Public Announcement has been Made; Legal Advice regarding the Use of Rescue 1 Building; Pending Litigation, Service District Cases, Nageotte v. Board of Supervisors and D.S.A.M. v. Board of Supervisors; and the Comprehensive Plan Advertisement and Related Issues; and one Personnel Matter regarding the County Administrator’s Annual Evaluation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 A.7, A.5 and A.1, Va. Code Ann., such discussions may occur in Closed Meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stafford County Board of Supervisors; on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, does hereby authorize discussions of the aforestated matters in Closed Meeting.
Call to Order. At 5:47 P.M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order.
Legislative; Closed Meeting Certification. Mr. Crisp motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Resolution CM09-11a.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito
Nay: (0)
Resolution CM09-11a a reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY THE ACTIONS OF THE STAFFORD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN A CLOSED MEETING ON JUNE 2, 2009
WHEREAS, the Board has, on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, adjourned into a closed meeting in accordance with a formal vote of the Board and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as it became effective July 1, 1989, provides for certification that such Closed Meeting was conducted in conformity with law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stafford County Board of Supervisors does hereby certify, on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, that to the best of each member's knowledge: (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were discussed in the Closed Meeting to which this certification applies; and (2) only such public business matters as were identified in the Motion by which the said Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board. No member dissents from the aforesaid certification.
Legislative; Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Crisp motioned, seconded by Mr. Brito, that the Board authorizes the proposed Comprehensive Plan be advertised for joint public hearing with the Planning Commission and it be amended to clarify the language with a text change as presented this date concerning the ‘Projected 2019 Phased Urban Service Area Expansion’.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Crisp, Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz, Sterling, Woodson, Brito
Nay: (0)
Legislative; Amend the Employment Agreement with the County Administrator.
Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Milde, to adopt proposed Resolution R09-261.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (6) Milde, Schwartz, Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer
Nay: (1) Sterling
Resolution R09-261 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, the County Employees received a cost-of-living increase of 1.2% on January 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator’s salary has not changed since January 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to increase the County Administrator’s salary consistent with other County employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009 that the Employment Agreement for the County Administrator be and it hereby is amended as follows:
AMENDMENT ONE
An increase of 1.2% shall be included in salary beginning January 1, 2009 to Employment Agreement expiration.
Recess. At 5:50 P. M. the Chairman declared a recess until 7:00 P. M..
Call to Order. At 7:04 P. M. the Chairman called the meeting back to order
Invocation. Mr. Crisp gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Crisp led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Presentations by the Public-II. The following persons spoke on the items as indicated:
Robert Hopkins - Internet access to County information.
- Property rights of citizens.
D. P. Newton - Map of archaeological sites in Stafford.
Planning and Zoning; Amend and Reordain the Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning District Map to Reclassify from R-1, Suburban Residential, to B-2, Urban Commercial, on Assessor’s Parcel 21Y-2A-F, 3.19 Acres Located at 161 Coachman Circle. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Zoning, gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
The Chairman opened a public hearing.
The following persons spoke:
Clark Leming, on behalf of the Applicant
Mark Wilson
Paul Ortiz
Michelle Ortiz
Suzanne Lizana
David Lizana
Margaret Livesay
Douglas Livesay
Clark Leming
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Milde motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adopt proposed Ordinance O09-08.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (3) Sterling, Dudenhefer, Milde
Nay: (4) Schwartz, Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Mr. Woodson motioned, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to adopt proposed Resolution R09-55.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (5) Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Milde, Schwartz
Nay: (2) Sterling, Dudenhefer
Resolution R09-55 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO DENY AN APPLICATION TO AMEND AND REORDAIN THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR STAFFORD COUNTY BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO RECLASSIFY FROM R-1, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO B-2 URBAN COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT ON ASSESSOR’S PARCEL 21Y-2A-F WITHIN THE AQUIA ELECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Aquia Commercial, LLC, applicant, has submitted application RC2800372 requesting a reclassification from R-1, Suburban Commercial to B-2, Urban Commercial on Assessor’s Parcel 21Y-2A-F; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission, staff and testimony at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the requested zoning is incompatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, that application RC2800372 be and it hereby is denied.
Planning and Zoning/ Public Works; Amend Development and Building Fees for Services Provided by Planning and Zoning, Utilities, Public Works, Fire and Rescue, and GIS. Mr. Mike Neuhard, Deputy County Administrator, gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Zoning, and Mr. Keith Dayton, Director of Public Works, were available to respond to Board members questions.
The Chairman opened a public hearing.
The following person spoke:
Harvey Gold
The Chairman closed the public hearing.
Mr. Schwartz motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to adopt proposed Ordinance
O09-30.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Schwartz
Nay: (3) Dudenhefer, Milde, Sterling
Ordinance O09-30 reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF UTILITIES, FIRE AND RESCUE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, PUBLIC WORKS, AND PLANNING AND ZONING
WHEREAS, the Board is authorized by the Code of Virginia to set reasonable fees and charges for the development review services provided by the Departments of Code Administration, Utilities, Fire and Rescue, Information Technology, Public Works, and Planning and Zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Board acknowledges that the fees for these services should be current with the costs for the services provided by the County in reviewing and processing such applications; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to set the fees for these services to be commensurate with the services provided by the County in reviewing and processing such applications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, that the schedule of fees for development review services listed below and provided by the Departments of Utilities, Fire and Rescue, Information Technology, Public Works, and Planning and Zoning be and they hereby are amended and reordained as follows:
Service Current Fee Proposed Fee
Erosion & Sediment
Control (E&S) and
Stormwater Management
(SWM)
Preliminary Subdivision
Plan $1,022 $1,100
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $510 $550
Stormwater Management
Concept Plan (Major Site
Plan) $1,180 $1,000 (Third and subsequent
reviews) $590 $500
Subdivision Construction
Plan $2,040 $2,200
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $1,020 $1,100
Preliminary Site Plan $1,000 $1,000
Major Site Plan $2,656 $2,200
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $1,320 $1,100
Grading Plan $1,060 $1,100
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $530 $550
Infrastructure Plan $1,060 $1,100
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $530 $550
Stormwater Management
Exception Request $450 $450
FEMA Floodplain Study
Review $2,000 $2,000
Fire and Rescue Current Fee Proposed Fee
Preliminary Subdivision Plan
1-5 lot $75 $75
6-30 lots $100 $100
31-100 lots $175 $175
101-300 lots $275 $275
> 301 lots $275+$1.50 per lot $275+$1.50 per lot
over 301 lots over 301 lots
(Third and subsequent
Reviews) $0 $125
Subdivision Construction Plan
1-5 lots $200 $200
6-30 lots $300 $300
31-100 lots $400 $400
101-300 lots $600 $600
> 301 lots $600+$2.50 per lot $600+$2.50 per lot
over 301 lots over 301 lots
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $125
Major Site Plan
< 1 disturbed acre $250 $250
1-5 disturbed acres $350 $350
> 5 disturbed acres $350+$75 per disturbed $350+$75 per disturbed
acre or portion thereof acre or portion thereof
above 5 acres above 5 acres
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $125
Fire Lane Plan Review $200 $200
and Inspections
Conditional Use Permit $0 $95
Rezoning $0 $125
Utilities Development
Plan Review Current Fee Proposed Fee
Major Site Plan $500 $850
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $125 $240
Major Site Plan
Revision $0 $365
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $180
Preliminary Site Plan $500 $720
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $125 $180
Preliminary Subdivision
Plan $325 $550
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $75 $180
Subdivision Construction
Plan $500 $845
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $125 $305
Subdivision Construction
Plan Revision $0 $490
(Third and subsequent
Reviews) $0 $240
Infrastructure Plan $0 $600
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $160
Grading Plan $0 $430
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $180
Major Subdivision Plat $250 $400
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $75 $95
Minor Subdivision Plat $0 $220
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $95
Family Subdivision Plat $125 $180
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $70 $95
Boundary Line
Adjustment Plat $0 $160
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $95
Dedication Plat $0 $240
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $95
Rezoning $85 $215
Conditional Use Permit $85 $95
I.T. Review Current Fee Proposed Fee
Major Subdivision Plat $0 $34.00/lot
Minor Subdivision Plat $0 $34.00/lot
Family Subdivision Plat $0 $20.00/lot
Boundary Line
Adjustment Plat $0 $20.00/lot
Planning and Zoning Current Fee Proposed Fee
Conditional Use Permit $9,750 + ($125/Acre>5)+ $9,750 + ($125/Acre>5)+
$6.14/adjacent property $6.48/adjacent property
notification notification
Rezoning (Regular) $12,500 + ($125/Acre>5) $12,500 + ($125/Acre>5) + $6.14/adjacent property + $6.48/adjacent property
notification notification
Rezoning (<5 acres) $4,375 + $4,375 +
+ $6.14/adjacent property + $6.48/adjacent property
notification notification
Proffer Amendment $10,000 + ($25/Acre>5) $10,000 + ($25/Acre>5) +$6.14/adjacent property +$6.48/adjacent property
notification notification
Rezoning (Planned
Development) $15,000 + ($25/Acre>75) $15,000 + ($25/Acre>75)
+ $6.14/adjacent property + $6.48/adjacent property
notification notification
Proffer Amendment
Planned Development $10,000 + ($25/Acre>75) $10,000 + ($25/Acre>75)
+ $6.14/adjacent property + $6.48/adjacent property
notification notification
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (<100 acres) $500 $500
(100 acres or more) $1,000 $1,000
Comprehensive Plan
Compliance Review $300 $300
Private Access Easement $2,500 $2,700
Plat Vacation $150 $150
Major Subdivision Plat $1,875 + ($125/Lot) $1,975 + ($125/lot)
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $3,125 $1,050 + ($65/lot)
Minor Subdivision Plat $1,250 + ($125/Lot) $1,500 + ($125/lot)
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $600 $600 + ($65/lot)
Family Subdivision Plat $1,000 $1,150
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $500 $550
Boundary Line
Adjustment Plat $625 $750
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $300 $350
Dedication Plat $1,050 $1,150
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $500
Cluster Concept Plan $1,875 + ($125/Lot) $1,975 + ($125/lot)
Preliminary
Subdivision Plan $8,125 + ($125/Lot) $8,250 + ($125/lot)
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $3,125 $3,200
Preliminary
Subdivision Plan
(Technical revision) $500 $500
Subdivision
Construction Plan $9,375 + $9,500 +
($625/Impervious Acre) ($625/Impervious Acre) + ($1000/Pump Station) + ($1000/Pump Station)
(Third and subsequent
review) $3,125 $3,200
Infrastructure Plan $3,750 $3,825
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $1,250 $1,300
Major Site Plan $7,500 + $7,400 +
($625/Impervious Acre) ($625/Impervious Acre)
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $3,125 $3,100
Minor Site Plan $1,690 $1,630
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $700 $650
Preliminary Site Plan $1,875 + ($250/Acre) $1,875 + ($250/Acre)
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $900 $900
Grading Plan $7,200 $7,300
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $3,125 $3,150
Minor Grading Plan $2,400 $2,450
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $1,200 $1,200
Major Plan/Plat Revision $4,375 $4,500
Minor Plan/Plat Revision $800 $900
Street Name Change $2,500 $2,500
Certificate of
Appropriateness $25 $25
Wetlands Permit $675 $675
Perennial Flow Review
(<20 acres) $500 $500
(20 acres or more) $750 $750
Perennial Flow Analysis $500 $500
(Family)
Major Water Quality
Impact Review $500 $500
RPA Waiver Request $200 $200
RPA Mitigation/Restoration
Plan $200 $200
Appeal to BOS $2,250 $2,250
Subdivision Waivers $750 + ($500/Provision) $750 + ($500/Provision)
Waiver to BOS $2,250 + ($850/Provision) $2,250 + ($850/Provision)
Departure from
Design Standards
(Landscaping and
Buffering) $2,250 + ($850/Provision) $2,250 + ($850/Provision)
Alternative Compliance
(Landscaping and Buffering) $100 $300
BZA Variance
Individual Residential
Property $600 $600
Other $1,375 $1,375
BZA Special Exception
Individual Residential
Property $600 $600
Other $1,375 $1,375
BZA Appeal
Individual Residential
Property $600 $600
Other $1,900 $1,900
Zoning Administrator Written
Determination $100 $390 +
$6.48/adjacent
Property notification
Zoning Verification Letter $100 $100
DMV Certification $50 $50
Site Plan As-Built $0 $123
Public Works Current Fee Proposed Fee
Preliminary
Subdivision Plan $0 $450
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $160
Subdivision
Construction Plan $0 $500
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $160
Infrastructure Plan $0 $400
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $160
Major Site Plan $0 $475
(Third and subsequent
review) $0 $160
Preliminary Site Plan $0 $140
(Third and subsequent
review) $0 $60
Private Access Easement $0 $120
Major Subdivision Plat $0 $310
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $100
Minor Subdivision Plat $0 $310
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $100
Dedication Plat $0 $310
(Third and subsequent
reviews) $0 $100
Conditional Use Permit $0 $120
Rezoning (Regular) $0 $200
Rezoning (Planned
Development) $0 $200
R-O-W Abandonment $4,500 $4,500
Traffic Safety Request $65 $65
Traffic Impact Analysis
Volume <1,000 VPD $0 $200
Volume >1,000 VPD $0 $400
Planning and Zoning Application Refunds
Conditional Use Permits, Rezonings and BZA Variances, Special Exceptions and Appeals:
If an application is withdrawn prior to the first public hearing, fifty (50) percent of the amount of the application fee may be refunded to the applicant.
If an application is withdrawn after the first public hearing, the application fee is non-refundable.
Plan and Plat Applications:
If an application is withdrawn prior to the completion of the first review, fifty (50) percent of the total fee amount paid will be refunded.
If an application is withdrawn after completion of the first review, the application fee is non-refundable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect on July 6, 2009; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the fees included in this ordinance were previously referenced in Ordinance O08-57, O08-65 and Ordinance O08-58, and such sections of those ordinances be and hereby are rescinded effective July 6, 2009.
Mr. Schwartz motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to adopt proposed Ordinance
O09-31.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Brito, Crisp, Dudenhefer, Schwartz
Nay: (3) Dudenhefer, Milde, Sterling
Ordinance O09-31 reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND BUILDING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTION FEES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC WORKS, FIRE AND RESCUE, AND PLANNING AND ZONING
WHEREAS, the Board is authorized by the Code of Virginia to set reasonable fees for building and land development inspection services provided by the Departments of Public Works, Fire and Rescue, and Planning and Zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Board acknowledges that the fees for these services should be kept current with the actual costs of providing services; and
WHEREAS, building and land development inspection fees were last adjusted with the FY2009 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to set fees for building and land development inspection services commensurate with the FY2010 costs of providing these services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, that the schedule of fees for building and land development inspection services listed below and provided by the Departments of Public Works, Fire and Rescue, and Planning and Zoning be and they hereby are amended and reordained as follows:
| Service |
Current Fee
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Proposed Fee
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| BUILDING |
Payment for all plan review fees shall be made in advance. Building permit fees shall be paid prior to receiving a building permit. |
Payment for all plan review fees shall be made in advance. Building permit fees shall be paid prior to receiving a building permit. |
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| Residential Construction |
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| Single-Family Dwellings - New Construction |
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| (Use Groups R-3, R-4, and R5) |
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| Individual House Plan Review Fee - per sq. ft. |
$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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Master House Plan Review Fee
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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$0.20/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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Individual House Plan Review Fee for
Master Plan Approved Designs
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N/A
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $100 min.
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Industrialized/Manufactured Housing Plan Review Fee
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $100 min.
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Architectural Building Review Fee (if applicable)
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$300
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$100
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Building Construction Inspection - per sq. ft.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Plan Amendments - per sq. ft. of involved area
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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All Trades - i.e., electric, plumbing, etc. - per trade per system
|
$60
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$60
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Supplemental Heating Units - i.e., gas logs, fireplace inserts, space heaters, chimneys, etc. - per unit
|
$60
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$60
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Utility Hookups - i.e., electric, water, sewer, etc. - per hookup
|
$60
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$60
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Mechanical Lifts - i.e., elevators, wheelchairs - per level
|
$60
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$60
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ASME Tanks, Grease Traps, Separators, Backflow and Backwater Devices, etc. – per unit
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$60
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$60
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Generators - per unit
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N/A
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$60
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Certificate of Occupancy
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$60
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$60
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Temporary Occupancy
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$250
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$250
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State Levy - on total building permit fees
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1.75%
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Additions and Alterations
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| (Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5) |
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| Plan Review Fee - per sq. ft. |
$0.10/sq.ft.; $75 min.
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $75 min.
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Architectural Building Review Fee (if applicable)
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$300
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$100
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Building Construction Additions - per sq. ft.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Building Construction Alterations - per sq. ft.
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Plan Amendments - per sq. ft. of involved area
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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All Trades - i.e., electric, plumbing, etc. - per trade per system
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$60
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$60
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Supplemental Heating Units - i.e., gas logs, fireplace inserts, space heaters, chimneys, etc. - per unit
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$60
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$60
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Utility Hookups - i.e., electric, water, sewer, etc. - per hookup
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$60
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$60
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Mechanical Lifts - i.e., elevators, wheelchairs - per level
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$60
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$60
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ASME Tanks, Grease Traps, Separators, Backflow and Backwater Devices, etc. - per unit |
$60
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$60
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Generators - per unit
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N/A
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$60
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Roof Replacement (Structural)
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Plan Review
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Inspection
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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State Levy - on total building permit fees
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1.75%
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| Multi-Family Dwellings |
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| (Use Groups R-1, R-2) |
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| Plan Review Fee - per sq. ft. |
$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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Architectural Building Review Fee (if applicable)
|
$300
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$100
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Building Construction - per sq. ft.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Plan Amendments - per sq. ft. of involved area
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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All Trades - i.e., electric, plumbing, etc. - per trade per system
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$60
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$60
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Supplemental Heating Units - i.e. gas logs, fireplace inserts, space heaters, chimneys, etc. - per unit
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$60
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$60
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Utility Hookups - i.e., electric, water, sewer, etc. - per hookup
|
$60
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$60
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Mechanical Lifts - i.e., elevators, wheelchairs - per level
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$60
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$60
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ASME Tanks, Grease Traps, Separators, Backflow and Backwater Devices, etc. - per unit
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$60
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$60
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| Generators - per unit |
N/A
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$60
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Certificate of Occupancy
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$60
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$60
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Temporary Occupancy
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$250
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$250
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State Levy - on total building permit fees |
1.75%
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| Commercial Construction |
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| New Construction - Structural |
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| (All Use Groups Except R) |
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| Plan Review Fee - per sq. ft. |
$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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Architectural Building Review Fee (if applicable)
|
$300
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$100
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Plan Amendments Review - per sq. ft. of involved area
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$0.05/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.05/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Fire Prevention Code Plan Review (>10,000 sq.ft.)
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N/A
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$0.04/sq.ft.; 125 min.
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Fire Prevention Code Plan Revision or Additional Plan Review - per review
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$100
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$125
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Building Construction - per sq. ft.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Retaining Walls, Ramps, Docks, etc. - per sq. ft. of surface area
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Ramps, Docks, etc. - per sq. ft. of surface area
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$0.20/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Retaining Walls - per lineal feet of wall
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$0.80/lin.ft.; $50 min.
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Towers - per ft. of height
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$1.00/ft.; $150 min.
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$1.00/ft.; $150 min.
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Certificate of Occupancy
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$60
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$60
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Temporary Occupancy
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$250
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$250
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State Levy - on total building permit fees
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1.75%
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Additions and Alterations - Structural
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| (All Use Groups Except R) |
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Plan Review Fee - per sq. ft.
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $200 min.
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $60 min.
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Architectural Building Review Fee (if applicable)
|
$300
|
$100
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Plan Amendments or Alterations - per sq. ft. of involved area
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$0.05/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.05/sq.ft.; $50 min.
|
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Fire Prevention Code Plan Review (>10,000 sq.ft.)
|
N/A
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $125 min.
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Fire Prevention Code Plan Revision or Additional Plan Review - per review
|
$100
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$125
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Building Construction Additions - per sq. ft.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Building Construction Alterations - per sq. ft. of involved area
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$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
|
$0.14/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Roof Repair or Replacement
|
N/A
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$0.02/sq.ft.; $100 min.
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Temporary Business Facility
|
N/A
|
$60
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Retaining Walls, Ramps, Docks, etc. - per sq. ft. of surface area
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Ramps, Docks, etc. - per sq. ft. of surface area
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$0.20/sq.ft.; $50 min.
|
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Retaining Walls - per lineal feet of wall
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$0.80/lin.ft.; $50 min.
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Towers - per ft. of height
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$1.00/ft.; $150 min.
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$1.00/ft.; $150 min.
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Certificate of Occupancy
|
$60
|
$60
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Temporary Occupancy
|
$250
|
$250
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State Levy - on total building permit fees
|
1.75%
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Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, etc. - Residential and Commercial
|
|
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| (All Use Groups) |
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| Plan Review Fee - per sq. ft. |
$0.10/sq.ft.; $100 min.
|
$0.10/sq.ft.; $100 min.
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| Pool Square Footage to include decks, walkways, and alterations - per sq. ft. |
$0.20/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.20/sq.ft.; $60 min.
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Trades - Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, etc.
|
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| (All Use Groups Except R) |
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| Plan Review Fee (Each Trade) |
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|
- If included with commercial new or
alteration plan:
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No Extra Charge
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2. If submitted as stand alone improvement:
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$0.10/sq.ft.; $100 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Plan or Permit Amendments - per trade per sq. ft. of involved area
|
$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Building Inspection (General)
|
|
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Each Trade (except plumbing and fire) Mechanical and Ellectrical General Inspection Fee – per trade per sq. ft. of involved area
|
$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
|
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Mechanical (In Addition to the General Fee)
|
|
|
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Appliances or Equipment - i.e., boilers, cooling towers, generators, product dispensers, paint booths, freezers, heaters, fans, air compressors, pumps, kitchen hoods etc., - per item
|
$60
|
$60
|
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Mechanical Lifts - i.e., elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, wheelchairs, etc. - per level
|
$60
|
$60
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ASME Tanks
|
$60
|
$60
|
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Freezers, Heaters, Fans, Generators, Air Compressors, Pumps, Hood Suppression Systems, etc. - per item
|
$60
|
$60
|
|
Ductwork (HVAC, Hoods, Monitoring Systems, Control Systems, Alarm Systems, Piping Systems - per individual system per sq. ft. of involved area
|
$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
|
$0.04/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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|
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| Electrical (In Addition to the General Fee) |
|
|
|
Electric Unit Heaters (all types, per unit)
|
$60
|
$60
|
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Heat Pumps, Central Air Conditioning (per unit)
|
$60
|
$60
|
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Generators (per unit)
|
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|
|
<100 KVA
|
$60
|
$50
|
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≥100 KVA
|
$60
|
$100
|
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Exterior Pole Lighting
|
N/A
|
$60
|
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Light Base (per unit)
|
N/A
|
$20
|
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Groundworks
|
$50
|
$50
|
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Electric Service Entrance - < 600 Volts (Permanent)
|
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|
|
< 600 amps
|
$60
|
$60
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Between 600 amps and 1,200 amps
|
$60
|
$100
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> 1,200 amps
|
$60
|
$200
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Electric Service Entrance - > 600 Volts (Permanent)
|
$60
|
$250
|
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Transformers
|
|
|
|
< 100 KVA
|
$60
|
$60
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≥100 KVA
|
$60
|
$100
|
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Electric Motors (per unit)
|
N/A
|
$10
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Low Voltage Wiring (Data, Cable TV, Telephone, Alarm, etc.) – per sq. ft. of involved area
|
N/A
|
$0.02/sq.ft.; $50 min.
|
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Temporary Electrical (In Lieu of the General Fee)
|
|
|
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Temporary Electric Service
|
$60
|
$50
|
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Temporary Electrical Wiring
|
N/A
|
$50
|
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Electric Sub Panels (per unit)
|
$60
|
$15
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| Plumbing (In Lieu of the General Fee) |
|
|
|
Utility Services 5' Outside Building-i.e. (electric, water and sewer, etc.) – per unit
|
$60
|
$60
|
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Building Sanitary and Storm Drain Piping (per floor)
|
$100
|
$100
|
|
Water Distribution Piping Within Building (per floor)
|
$100
|
$100
|
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ASME Tanks, Grease Traps, Separators, Backflows and Backwater Devices, manholes, chemical treatment devices, food grinders, sewage pumps/ejectors etc. - per unit
|
$60
|
$60
|
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Minor Plumbing Fixtures, Devices, Traps, - includes sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, urinals, bidets, dishwashers, clothes washers, drinking fountains, yard/wall hydrants, backwater devices, roof, floor & trench drains etc. - per unit (unless listed elsewhere in Fee Schedule)
|
$5; $50 min.
|
$5; $50 min.
|
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Major Plumbing Fixtures - includes emergency eyewash/shower stations, irrigation systems, water treatment units, clinical sinks, macerating toilets, specialized washer systems, water features/fountains & aquariums, ice makers, water heaters and baptisteries
|
$60
|
$60
|
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Main Supply Lines for All Trades Except Fire - per unit
|
$100
|
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VAVs, Directional Devices, Pressure Reducing Devices, etc. - per unit |
$15
|
$15
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Fuel Gas (In Lieu of the General Fee)
|
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|
|
Base Fee
|
$50
|
$60
|
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Regulators –per unit
|
N/A
|
$10
|
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Fuel Tanks, ( including ASME) - per unit
|
N/A
|
$60
|
| Fuel Tank removal/abandonment – per unit |
N/A
|
$60
|
|
Fuel Pumps/Dispensers
|
$60
|
$60
|
|
State Levy - on total building permit fees
|
1.75%
|
|
|
Fire Protection Systems (Department of Fire and Rescue fees charged with Building Permit)
|
|
|
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Plan Review Fees (All Use Groups)
|
|
|
|
Sprinkler System Limited Occupancy - per system
|
$55
|
$55
|
|
Sprinkler System Light Hazard Occupancy - Minimum fee
|
$136
|
$136
|
|
1-100 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$2.20
|
$2.20
|
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101-300 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$2.10
|
$2.10
|
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301-500 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.99
|
$1.99
|
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501+ Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.78
|
$1.78
|
|
Sprinkler Ordinary Hazard and Rack Storage - Minimum fee
|
$136
|
$136
|
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1-100 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$2.20
|
$2.20
|
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101-300 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.99
|
$1.99
|
|
301-500 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.57
|
$1.57
|
|
501+ Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.26
|
$1.26
|
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|
|
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Sprinkler Extra Hazard - Minimum fee
|
$136
|
$136
|
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1-100 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.68
|
$1.68
|
|
101-300 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.57
|
$1.57
|
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301-500 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.47
|
$1.47
|
|
501+ Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.26
|
$1.26
|
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|
|
|
NFPA 13R System - Minimum fee
|
$136
|
$136
|
|
1-100 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$2.20
|
$2.20
|
|
101-300 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$2.10
|
$2.10
|
|
301-500 Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.99
|
$1.99
|
|
501+ Sprinkler Heads, per head
|
$1.78
|
$1.78
|
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|
|
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NFPA 13D Systems - per system
|
$50
|
$50
|
|
Dry Pipe System - per dry pipe valve
|
$52
|
$52
|
|
Sprinkler & Standpipe - per standpipe riser
|
$150
|
$150
|
|
Standpipe System – per system
|
$100
|
$100
|
|
Fire Pump – per fire pump, includes all risers
|
$275
|
$275
|
|
Fire Alarm System – per device
|
$5; $100 min.
|
$5; $100 min.
|
|
Underground Fire Service Line – per unit
|
$150
|
$150
|
|
Fire Dampers – per item
|
$10; $100 min.
|
N/A
|
|
Range Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression System – per system
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System – per system
|
$110
|
$110
|
|
Clean Agent Extinguishing System – per system
|
$100
|
$100
|
|
Dry Chemical System – per system
|
$100
|
$100
|
|
Wet Chemical System – per system
|
$100
|
$100
|
|
Paint Spray Booths – per system
|
$200
|
$200
|
| |
|
|
| Inspection Fees (All Use Groups) |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Inspection by Building Official
|
N/A
|
$0.02/sq.ft.; $50 min.
|
|
Elevator Recall Inspection
|
$100
|
N/A
|
|
Inspection by Fire and Rescue - per inspection (800 series in Hansen)
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Re-Inspection Fee - for additional inspections by Fire and Rescue
|
$200
|
$200
|
| |
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Permits
|
|
|
| |
|
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| Review Fees |
|
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Office Trailers
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N/A
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$100
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Tents
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N/A
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$60
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Demolition
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N/A
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$60
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Home Business
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N/A
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$60
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Alternative Energy Systems (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.)
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N/A
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$100
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Ramps, Docks, etc. - per sq. ft. of surface area
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$0.10/sq.ft./$200 Min.
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$0.05/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Retaining Walls, Bulkheads - per lineal feet of wall
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N/A
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$60
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| Inspection Fees |
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Office Trailers
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N/A
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$100
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Tents
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N/A
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$60
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Demolition
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N/A
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$60
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Equipment Installation (generators, pumps, etc.)
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N/A
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$60
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Home Business
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N/A
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$60
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Alternative Energy Systems (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.)
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N/A
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$50
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Ramps, Docks, etc. - per sq. ft. of surface area
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$0.20/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.20/sq.ft.; $50 min.
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Retaining Walls, Bulkheads - per lineal feet of wall
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$0.80/lin.ft.; $50 min.
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$0.80/lin.ft.; $50 min.
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| Zoning (Dept. of Planning and Zoning Fees Charged with Building Permit) |
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Residential new Zoning Permit
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$100
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$100
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Residential Change Zoning Permit
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$70
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$70
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Commercial Zoning Permit
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Minor Development
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$125
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$125
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Major Development
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$250
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$250
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Sign Permit - per square foot
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$120+$2/sq.ft.
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$120+$2/sq.ft.
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| Administrative |
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| (All Use Groups) |
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Building Code, Fire Code, Property Maintenance, and Amusement Device Appeals - per appeal (non-refundable if withdrawn by applicant, refundable upon applicant's successful appeal)
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$500
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$500
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Permit Information Changes and Refunds - per address permit
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$25
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$25
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Administrative Fee - per permit
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N/A
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$25
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Stop Work Orders and Violation Notices - per event
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$200
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$200
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| Re-inspection Fees - per re-inspection per trade (except fire) - one free re-inspection |
$60
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$60
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Approval for Third Party Inspectors to include access to the County IWR Computer System - setup fee (non-refundable)
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$250
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$250
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After Hours & Weekend Inspections (in addition to normal fees)
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N/A
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$75/hr.
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Record research, reports, documents, verifications, etc.- per hour (estimated total fee payable in advance, non-refundable)
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$40/hr.
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$40/hr.
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| Mailed or faxed documents, letters, reports, occupancy permits (non-refundable) |
$2/page
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$2/page
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Photocopies - per page
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$0.25/page
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$0.25/page
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| Fees for amusement devices shall be in accordance with State of Virginia regulations |
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Fees may be waived at the discretion of the Building Official when such work is being performed by a non-profit or governmental organization for other than themselves
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State Levy - on totalbuilding permit fees (including Fire Protection Permits)
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1.75%
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2%
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Refunds for voided permits shall be prorated based upon the percentage of inspections completed. Refund requests shall be made in writing
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Re-instatement of expired or rescinded permit
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N/A
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$50
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Elevator certificate renewal
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$25
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$50
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Extension of Permit
|
N/A
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$50
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| ENVIRONMENTAL (Erosion & Sediment Control, Stormwater Management and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area) |
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Grading Permit - per disturbed acre or portion thereof |
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Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection Fee –
per disturbed acre or portion thereof
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$600/dist.ac.; $600 min. fee; $1000 annual renewal fee
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$600/dist.ac.; $600 min.
fee; $1000 annual renewal fee
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Stormwater Inspection Fee (Construction
Inspection of Stormwater Management BMP's,
Storm Sewers and Stormwater Conveyance
Channels Located Outside VDOT Right of
Way)
|
N/A
|
2% of the total approved amount of the security for Stormwater Facilities and Stormwater Drainage Systems
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CBPA Building Permit Review (Residential/Commercial NEW)
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$75
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$75
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CBPA Building Permit Review (Residential/Commercial CHANGE)
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$25
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$25
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Residential Lot Grading - building permit
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$500
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| Plan Review Fee |
Included in Above Fee
|
$300
|
| Inspection Fee |
Included in Above Fee
|
$300
|
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Landscaping Inspection – Residential (per
Building Permit)
|
$25
|
N/A
|
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Landscaping Inspection – Commercial (per Building Permit)
|
$100
|
$100
|
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Stormwater Management/ Drainage As-Built Plan Review
|
$300
|
N/A
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| Stormwater BMP Maintenance Inspection by County Staff (per BMP Facility) |
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Stormwater Ponds (Retention, Ext. Detention,
Detention Facilities)
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$300
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$300
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Filtration/Infiltration facilities (Bioretention,
Bioinfiltration, Infiltration Trench, Constructed
Wetlands, Sand Filter, Dry Well System,
Porous & Permeable Pavement systems, Tree
Box Filter, Vegetated Roofs, etc.)
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$75
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$75
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Level Spreaders/Filter Strips,
vegetated/Grassed Swales, Above Ground
Water Quality/Manufactured facilities, check
Dams, etc.
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$50
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$50
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|
Onlot LID Facilities (Rain Gardens Rain Barrels
Dry Wells, etc.) and Privately Owned BMP
Facilities Located on Individual Residential Lots
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N/A
|
N/A
|
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County Staff Review of Owner BMP
Maintenance Inspection Report Prepared by
Registered Design Professional (Per BMP
Facility
|
$50
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$50
|
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Major Water Quality Impact Review
|
$500
|
$500
|
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RPA Waiver Request
|
$200
|
$200
|
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RPA Mitigation/Restoration Plan
|
$200
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$200
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| SECURITIES |
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| |
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| Developer |
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|
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Securities Contract Management Fee
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$550
|
$550
|
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Security Reduction
|
$325
|
$325
|
|
Replacement of Agreement
|
$500
|
$500
|
|
Substitution of Security
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$350
|
$350
|
|
Security Contract Extensions
|
$300
|
$300
|
|
Security Default Action
|
$600
|
$600
|
|
Report Requests
|
$75
|
$75
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| Individual Building Lot Security Fees |
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|
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Management Fee (Building Lots)
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$175
|
$175
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|
Substitution Fee
|
$125
|
$125
|
|
Report Requests
|
$75
|
$75
|
|
Individual Lot Security (single family home)
|
$2,000
|
$2,500
|
|
Individual Lot Security (townhouse)
|
$500
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$500
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|
| Fire Prevention Code Permits (Issued by Department of Fire and Rescue) |
|
|
| |
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|
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Facilities, Occupancies and Precautions Against Fire
|
|
|
|
Assembly/Educational Occupancies
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Aviation Facility
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Covered Mall Building
|
N/A
|
$200
|
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Commercial Open Burning
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Dry Cleaning Facility
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Exhibit or Trade Shows
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Hazardous Production Materials Facility (HPM)
|
N/A
|
$500
|
|
Lumber Yards and Woodworking Operations
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Organic Coating Manufacturing Facility
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Private Fire Hydrants (Not Serviced by Stafford County Utilities)
|
N/A
|
$200
|
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Special Amusement Occupancies
|
N/A
|
$200
|
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Tents, Canopies and Membrane Structures
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Vehicle Display Inside of a Building
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Vehicle Repair Shop Garages
|
$200
|
$200
|
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Waste Material Handling Waste Handling Facility
|
$200
|
$200
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Combustible Storage and Hazardous
Operations
|
|
|
|
Aerosols
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Battery Systems
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Combustible Fibers
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Compressed Gases
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Flammable Finishes
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Floor Refinishing
|
$200
|
N/A
|
|
Fruit and Crop Ripening Operations
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging Operations
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
High-Piled and Combustible Storage
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Industrial Oven Operations
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Magnesium Operations
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Tire Storage and Rebuilding Operations
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Hot Work or Cutting/Welding Welding and other Hot Work
|
$200
|
$200
|
| |
|
|
|
Fireworks and other Explosives
|
|
|
|
Blasting
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Explosive or Fireworks Storage
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Fireworks: Aerial Display
|
$500
|
$500
|
|
Fireworks: Indoor Pyrotechnics Display or Special Effects
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Fireworks: Itinerant Vendor
|
$1,000
|
$1,000
|
|
Fireworks: Distributor or Wholesaler
|
$500
|
$500
|
|
Fireworks: Permanent Vendor
|
$200
|
$200
|
| |
|
|
|
Hazardous Materials
|
|
|
|
Hazardous Materials Storage
|
$500
|
N/A
|
|
Corrosive Materials
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Cryogenic Fluids
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Flammable or Combustible Liquids
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Flammable Gases
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Flammable Solids
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Highly Toxic Materials
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Storage/Use of LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas
(LPG)
|
$200
|
$200
|
|
Organic Peroxides
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Oxidizers
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Pyrophoric Materials
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Pyroxylin Plastics
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Unstable Materials
|
N/A
|
$200
|
|
Water-Reactive Materials
|
N/A
|
$200
|
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect on July 6, 2009; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the fees included in this ordinance were previously referenced in Ordinance O08-58, and such sections of that ordinance be and hereby are rescinded effective July 6, 2009.
Planning and Zoning; Refer to the Planning Commission an Amendment to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances Regarding Lot Yield in Agricultural Zoning Districts. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Zoning, gave a presentation and responded to Board members questions.
Mr. Crisp motioned, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to defer proposed Resolution
R09-248 until after the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and appropriate amendments to the text can be drafted.
Discussion ensued.
Hearing no objections, an amendment was made to defer proposed Resolution R09-248 for further review and legal analysis from County staff and to report back within 90 days.
Mr. Dudenhefer withdrew his second to the motion.
Mr. Woodson then seconded the amended motion.
Discussion further ensued.
Mr. Crisp stated the amended motion to defer proposed Resolution R09-248 for further review and legal analysis by County staff for the fair treatment of property owners as well as the needs with regard to the amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate an ordinance of this type to report back with 90 days.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (5) Crisp, Dudenhefer, Sterling, Woodson, Brito
Nay: (2) Milde, Schwartz
Planning and Zoning; Refer to the Planning Commission an Amendment to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances Regarding the Establishment of Time Limits for Plans. Mr. Jeff Harvey, Director of Planning and Zoning, gave a presentation and responded to Board members.
Mr. Woodson motioned, seconded by Mr. Crisp, to adopt proposed Resolution R09-252.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Schwartz, Woodson, Brito, Crisp
Nay: (3) Dudenhefer, Milde, Sterling
Resolution R09-252 reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION TO REFER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TIME LIMITS FOR PLANS
WHEREAS, there is no incentive or requirement for developers to pursue continual activity on plan applications under review; and
WHEREAS, plan applications submitted for review can remain active indefinitely if there has been no activity or resubmission of plan by the developer; and
WHEREAS, plan applications under review for several years must begin the review process each time an ordinance is amended; and
WHEREAS, neither the Subdivision nor the Zoning Ordinance regulates the time between completion of the county review and resubmission of plans; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to regulate the time between completion of the county review and resubmission of plans; and
WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning and subdivision practices require adoption of the proposed amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 2nd day of June, 2009, that the amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances by proposed Ordinance O09-34 be and they hereby are referred to the Planning Commission for its consideration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission be and it hereby is authorized to make appropriate amendments to proposed Ordinance O09-34 as it deems necessary.
Legislative; Discuss Graffiti Removal. Mr. Milde commented.
Discussion ensued.
Hearing no objections from the Board, it was requested Sheriff Jett report back to the Board at the July meeting on his graffiti taskforce cleanup. It was also requested that David Stanley, VDOT Residency Administrator, address the graffiti issue on VDOT property at his next quarterly report to the Board.
Planning and Zoning; Amend Section 28-38, Performance Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Woodson motioned, seconded by Mr. Brito, to reconsider Mr. Brito’s motion to adopt proposed Ordinance O09-09 and bring back at the next Board meeting.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Brito motioned, seconded by Mr. Woodson, to reconsider the denial of proposed Ordinance O09-09.
Discussion ensued.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Woodson, Brito, Crisp, Schwartz
Nay: (3) Sterling, Dudenhefer, Milde
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Brito motioned to have the County Attorney revise this ordinance, proposed Ordinance O09-09, and bring to the Board at the next Board meeting amending the ordinance to decrease the buildable lot area from 10,000 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq. ft. and to allow a provision that family subdivisions are exempt and to define the horizontal distance – change it from 25 ft. to 100 ft.
Discussion further ensued.
The County Attorney commented, stating that the motion of Mr. Brito was not in order.
Adjournment. Mr. Sterling made a privileged motion, seconded by Mr. Dudenhefer, to adjourn the meeting.
The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Dudenhefer, Milde, Schwartz. Sterling
Nay: (3) Woodson, Brito, Crisp
At 9:20 P. M., the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
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Anthony J. Romanello, ICMA-CM George H. Schwartz
County Administrator Chairman
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