Chapter 3.10
FEE SCHEDULE

Sections:

3.10.010    Rezoning and plan amendment fees.

3.10.020    Addressing fees.

3.10.030    Development review fees.

3.10.040    Zoning permit fees.

3.10.050    Reserved.

3.10.060    Reserved.

3.10.070    Reserved.

3.10.080    Building permit fees.

3.10.090    Right-of-way, private improvement agreements and grading permits.

3.10.100    Reserved.

3.10.110    Reserved.

3.10.120    Annexation fees.

3.10.130    Administrative fees.

3.10.140    Miscellaneous fees.

3.10.150    Parks and recreation fees.

3.10.160    Police department administrative fees.

3.10.170    Municipal court fees.

3.10.180    Dog license fees.

3.10.010 Rezoning and plan amendment fees.

The following fees shall apply to all rezoning plans, site analysis, reconsideration, special actions, specific plans, and other acts as set forth in this section.

A.

Basic Rezoning Public Hearing Fee.

 

1.

To rezone property from any existing zone to a new zone IR, RH, SR, GR-1, CR‑1, SH, CR-2, or CMH‑1, the fee shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Zero to five acres:

$850.00

 

 

b.

Five to 10 acres:

$1,500.00

 

 

c.

More than 10 acres:

$2,500.00

 

 

d.

Additional charge per each additional acre above 10 acres:

$100.00

 

 

e.

Maximum fee not to exceed:

$10,000.00

 

2.

To rezone property from any existing zone to a new zone GC, CMH-2, CR-3, CR-4, CR-5, or TH, the fee shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Zero to five acres:

$1,800.00

 

 

b.

More than five acres:

$2,800.00

 

 

c.

Additional charge per each additional acre above five acres:

$150.00

 

 

d.

Maximum fee not to exceed:

$20,000.00

 

3.

To rezone property from any existing zone to a new zone MR, TR, RVC, CB-1, CB-2, MU, CPI, CI-1, CI-2, or CI-3, the fee shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Zero to five acres:

$2,000.00

 

 

b.

More than five acres:

$3,000.00

 

 

c.

Additional charge per each additional acre above five acres:

$300.00

 

 

d.

Maximum fee not to exceed:

$26,000.00

 

4.

The fee for an application for rezoning to more than one zoning classification shall be the total of the separate fees for each zoning classification.

 

B.

Continuance – Change. For a continuance of an advertised application or a change in an original rezoning request at applicant’s request, the fee shall be:

$200.00

C.

Change of Zoning Code. For an amendment of language of zoning ordinance text, the fee shall be:

$1,000.00

D.

General Plan Amendment Fee. The fee for a general plan amendment shall be:

 

 

1.

Preliminary Hearing. The preliminary hearing fee, including the photo fee, shall be:

$250.00

 

2.

Major map amendment:

$2,600.00 + $40.00/acre

 

3.

Minor map amendment:

$1,900.00 + $30.00/acre

E.

Area Plans. The fee for area plans shall be:

 

 

1.

Area plan or community plan (new plan or complete revision of an adopted plan):

$3,500.00

 

2.

Plan amendment (separate from rezoning and determined by staff not to be a complete revision):

$500.00

F.

Site analysis review fee (not associated with a rezoning or specific plan).

 

 

1.

For site analysis and preliminary development plan review, the fee shall be:

$1,200.00

 

2.

For the third submittal and each thereafter, the fee shall be:

$100.00

G.

Council Reconsideration. For town council reconsideration of a previous action, the fee shall be:

$200.00

H.

Special Actions.

 

 

1.

For special planning action review, not requiring a public hearing, the fee shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Cluster development option:

$300.00

 

 

b.

Waivers:

$300.00

 

 

c.

Lot splits:

$200.00

 

 

d.

Time extensions:

$300.00

 

 

e.

Minor change:

$300.00

 

 

f.

All others:

$200.00

 

2.

For special planning and zoning commission action listed above requiring an advertised public hearing, the fee shall be:

$500.00

 

3.

For special town council action listed above requiring an advertised public hearing, or for small lot or lot reduction options or substantial changes, the fee shall be:

$500.00

I.

Specific Plan.

 

 

1.

The fee for specific plans shall be:

 

 

 

a.

For specific plans under 400 acres in area:

$1,400.00 + $50.00/acre

 

 

b.

For specific plans 400 to 1,500 acres in area:

$2,500.00 + $50.00/acre

 

 

c.

For specific plans over 1,500 acres in area:

$2,700.00 + $70.00/acre

 

 

d.

Maximum fee not to exceed:

$35,000.00

 

2.

Amendments. The fee for specific plan amendments shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Density transfer, not requiring a public hearing:

$200.00

 

 

b.

Insubstantial change, requiring town council action:

$500.00

 

 

c.

Substantial change, per item:

$1,200.00

J.

Public notice fees per required hearing:

 

 

1.

Mailed notice of public hearing:

$25.00

 

2.

Public notice in newspaper:

 

 

 

a.

Legal ad:

$50.00

 

 

b.

Display ad:

$200.00

K.

Publication fee for adopted ordinances: Applicant shall pay the expense of publication and may designate the newspaper in accordance with applicable Arizona Revised Statutes.

[Ord. 2010-38 § 2; Ord. 2009-30 § 1; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.020 Addressing fees.

Addressing fees are collected on behalf of Pima County addressing as set forth in the current intergovernmental agreement. [Ord. 2009-30 § 1; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.030 Development review fees.

A.

Applicability. The following fees shall apply to all filed plats, development plans, landscape plans, preservation plans, HDZ review, design review committee submittals, golf course plans, substitute assurances, highway improvement plans, sanitary sewer improvement plans, and other acts as set forth in this section.

B.

Generally. No fee or any part thereof as prescribed by this section shall be refundable. All plans or plats which are not complete, including fee payment, at the time of submission shall be rejected. Submission is defined as the complete presentation of a plat or plan to the town of Sahuarita for approval.

C.

Plats.

 

1.

The fees for a tentative subdivision plat shall be:

 

 

 

a.

For each lot:

 

 

 

 

(1)

One to 10:

$3,000.00

 

 

 

(2)

More than 10:

$3,000.00 + $35.00/lot

 

 

b.

The fee for amendments, modifications and extensions shall be:

$400.00

 

 

c.

The fee for the third submittal and each thereafter shall be:

50 percent of the first submittal

 

2.

The fees for the final subdivision plat shall be:

 

 

 

a.

For each lot:

 

 

 

 

(1)

One to 10:

$1,000.00

 

 

 

(2)

More than 10:

$1,000.00 + $25.00/lot

 

 

b.

The fee for amendments, modifications and extensions shall be:

$400.00

 

 

c.

The fee for the third submittal and each thereafter shall be:

50 percent of the first submittal

D.

Development Plan.

 

 

1.

Base fee:

$2,750.00

 

2.

Additional charge per each acre above two acres:

$40.00

 

3.

The fee for amendments and modifications shall be:

$400.00

 

4.

The fee for the third submittal and each thereafter shall be 50 percent of the first submittal.

 

5.

The fee for extensions shall be 25 percent of the initial review fee.

E.

Review of Grading Plans. The fee schedule for review of grading plans shall be:

 

 

1.

Zero to five acres:

$770.00 plus $25.00/acre

 

2.

5.01 to 20 acres:

$800.00 plus $20.00/acre

 

3.

20.01 to 40 acres:

$900.00 plus $15.00/acre

 

4.

40.01 to 100 acres:

$1,010.00 plus $13.00/acre

 

5.

Over 100 acres:

$1,340.00 plus $10.00/acre

F.

Drainage Report Review.

 

 

1.

The fee schedule for hydrologic reports shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Zero to five acres:

$715.00 plus $55.00/acre

 

 

b.

5.01 to 10 acres:

$800.00 plus $40.00/acre

 

 

c.

10.01 to 20 acres:

$850.00 plus $35.00/acre

 

 

d.

20.01 to 50 acres:

$960.00 plus $30.00/acre

 

 

e.

50.01 to 100 acres:

$1,465.00 plus $20.00/acre

 

 

f.

Over 100 acres:

$2,465.00 plus $10.00/acre

 

2.

Review of any drainage or hydraulic reports, calculations or surveys shall be subject to additional fees of:

$70.00/hour with a $280.00 (four-hour) minimum

G.

Landscape Plan. The fee for a landscape plan shall be:

 

 

1.

Base fee:

$200.00

 

2.

Additional fee per sheet (excluding cover sheet):

$50.00/sheet

 

3.

Third submittal and each thereafter:

$75.00

H.

Preservation Plan. The fee for a preservation plan shall be:

 

 

1.

Base fee:

$75.00

 

2.

Third submittal and each thereafter:

$75.00

I.

HDZ Review Fee. The fee for HDZ review shall be:

 

 

1.

Per affected lot:

$24.00

 

2.

Variance fee:

$250.00

J.

Design Review Committee Submittals. The fee for design review committee submittals shall be:

 

 

1.

Cluster design submittal:

$250.00

 

2.

Campus park industrial projects:

$300.00

 

3.

Landscape plan review or appeal:

$150.00

 

4.

Historic district plan review:

$150.00

 

5.

Site plan review:

$200.00

 

 

a.

Additional fee for third submittal and each thereafter:

$50.00

 

6.

Architectural review:

$200.00

 

 

a.

Additional fee for third submittal and each thereafter:

$50.00

 

7.

All others:

$150.00

K.

Golf Course Plan. The fee for a golf course plan shall be:

 

 

1.

Base fee:

$350.00

 

 

a.

Additional fee per plan sheet for clearing, grading and earthwork within a proposed or existing golf course:

$25.00/sheet

 

2.

Revision review:

$175.00

 

3.

For clearing, grading and earthwork within a proposed or existing golf course:

 

 

 

a.

Base fee:

$75.00

 

 

b.

Additional fee per grading plan sheet:

$15.00/sheet

L.

Substitute Assurances. The fee for substitute assurances shall be:

$250.00

M.

Improvement Plans.

 

 

1.

The fee for improvement plans shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Base fee:

$400.00

 

 

 

(1)

Additional fee per plan sheet (excluding cover sheets) for the first submittal and revision:

$95.00/sheet

 

 

 

(2)

The fee for the third submittal and each thereafter shall be 50 percent of the first submittal.

 

2.

The fees for bridge plan review, based upon total valuation, shall be:

 

 

 

a.

$1.00 to $500.00:

$15.00

 

 

b.

$501.00 to $2,000:

$15.00 for the first $500.00

 

 

 

(1)

Plus $2.00 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.

 

 

c.

$2,001 to $25,000:

$45.00 for the first $2,000

 

 

 

(1)

Plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.

 

 

d.

$25,001 to $50,000:

$252.00 for the first $25,000

 

 

 

(1)

Plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.

 

 

e.

$50,001 to $100,000:

$414.50 for the first $50,000

 

 

 

(1)

Plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.

 

 

f.

$100,001 to $500,000:

$639.50 for the first $100,000

 

 

 

(1)

Plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.

 

 

g.

$500,001 to $1,000,000:

$2,039.50 for the first $500,000

 

 

 

(1)

Plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.

 

 

h.

$1,000,001 and up:

$3,539.50 for the first $1,000,000

 

 

 

(1)

Plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000,000, or fraction thereof.

 

N.

Sanitary Sewer Improvement Plans.

 

 

1.

The sanitary sewer improvement plan fees in this subsection apply to all sanitary sewers within the town of Sahuarita submitted to the public works department for review. The fee for sanitary sewer improvement plans shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Base fee:

$400.00

 

 

b.

Additional fee per plan sheet:

Note: This shall exclude the cover sheet, except in the case of one-sheet plans. One-sheet plans shall be assessed at the base fee, plus one plan sheet.

$95.00/sheet

O.

Sanitary Sewer Treatment Facility Plans.

 

 

1.

The fee for developer-financed public wastewater treatment facility plans shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Base Fee:

$500.00

 

 

b.

Additional fee per plan sheet:

Note: This shall exclude the cover sheet, except in the case of one-sheet plans. One-sheet plans shall be assessed at the base fee, plus one plan sheet.

$95.00/sheet

P.

Review of Other Reports. Fees for review of other reports, such as, but not limited to, geotechnical, traffic, environmental impact, sewer master plans and design reports, shall be:

$80.00/hour with a (four-hour) $320.00 minimum

Q.

Water System Plan Review. The fees for water system plan review shall be:

 

 

1.

Base fee:

$400.00

 

 

a.

Additional fee per plan sheet:

This shall exclude the cover sheet, except in the case of one-sheet plans. One-sheet plans shall be assessed at the base fee, plus one plan sheet.

$95.00/sheet

R.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

 

 

1.

The fees for SWPPP review shall be:

Note: The SWPPP format should consist of a report with any plans attached as exhibits.

$80.00/hour with a (six-hour) $480.00 minimum

S.

Review of Supplemental Calculations Reports.

 

 

1.

The fee for supplemental calculations reports shall be:

$80.00/hour with a (four-hour) $320.00 minimum

T.

Traffic Reports and Traffic Signal Plan Review.

 

 

1.

Fees for review of any traffic reports shall be:

$80.00/hour with a (six-hour) $480.00 minimum

 

2.

Traffic signal plan review fees:

 

 

 

a.

Base fee:

$500.00

 

 

b.

Additional fee per plan sheet:

Note: This shall exclude the cover sheet, except in the case of one-sheet plans. One-sheet plans shall be assessed at the base fee, plus one plan sheet.

$95.00/sheet

U.

Floodplain.

 

 

1.

Floodplain hazard sheet:

$15.00

 

2.

Floodplain use permit:

$200.00

 

3.

Floodplain variance:

$1,000.00

V.

Recreation area plan review fees:

$200.00

[Ord. 2010-38 § 2; Ord. 2009-30 § 1; Ord. 2009-22 § 2; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.040 Zoning permit fees.

The following fees shall apply to all zoning permits for buildings, signs, other structures, use permits, conditional use permits, board of adjustment filings, and other acts as set forth in this section.

A.

Buildings.

 

 

1.

The permit fee for residential buildings, including accessory buildings, shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Up to 120 square feet

$7.00

 

 

b.

121 to 500 square feet:

$14.00

 

 

c.

501 to 1,500 square feet:

$29.00

 

 

d.

Each 500-square-foot increment in excess of 1,500 square feet:

$7.00

 

 

e.

Additions each 500-square-foot increment:

$7.00

 

2.

The permit fee for commercial and industrial buildings, including accessory buildings, shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Up to 120 square feet

$14.00

 

 

b.

121 to 1,000 square feet:

$43.00

 

 

c.

Each 500-square-foot increment in excess of 1,000 square feet:

$14.00

 

3.

The permit fee for manufactured/mobile home/trailer shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Per unit in a mobile home park:

$14.00

 

 

b.

Per unit on an individual lot:

$22.00

B.

Signs.

 

 

1.

The permit fee for permanent signs, per square foot of area, shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Up to and including 25 square feet:

$29.00

 

 

b.

Over 25 to 50 square feet:

$49.00

 

 

c.

Over 50 to 75 square feet:

$70.00

 

 

d.

Over 75 to 100 square feet:

$87.00

 

 

e.

Over 100 to 150 square feet:

$128.00

 

 

f.

Over 150 to 200 square feet:

$167.00

 

 

g.

Over 200 to 300 square feet:

$246.00

 

 

h.

Greater than 300 square feet:

$290.00

 

2.

The permit fee for temporary signs shall be:

 

 

 

a.

On-site subdivision signs:

$145.00

 

 

b.

Real estate property signs over 32 square feet:

$145.00

 

 

c.

Subdivision directional signs; directory-style sign structures:

$100.00

 

 

d.

Other, including banners:

$30.00

 

3.

The permit fee for sign renewal shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Billboards:

$73.00

 

 

b.

On-site subdivision sign:

$73.00

C.

Structures Other Than Buildings.

 

 

1.

The permit fee for walls/fences shall be:

 

 

 

a.

For each 50 linear feet or fraction thereof:

$5.00

 

2.

The permit fees for private pools shall be:

$14.00

 

3.

The permit fees for public/semi-public pool plan review shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Base fee:

$200.00

 

 

b.

Plus:

$70.00 per hour (three-hour minimum)

 

 

c.

Review of any structural plans, specifications, and calculations, such as for pools and retaining walls, shall be subject to additional fees covering independent consultant review time as determined necessary and appropriate by the town engineer.

 

 

4.

The permit fee for towers, power substations, tanks and pumps shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Fee per 2,000 cubic feet or fraction thereof:

$200.00

 

5.

The permit fee for all other structures shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Value up to $1,000:

$7.00

 

 

 

(1)

Additional fee for each additional $1,000 value or fraction thereof:

$3.00

D.

Use Permits.

 

 

1.

The permit fee for use permits requiring conditional use procedures shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Type I (hearing administrator approval only):

$100.00

 

 

b.

Type II (hearing administrator and town council approval):

$200.00

 

 

c.

Type III (planning and zoning commission and town council approval):

$300.00

 

 

d.

Continuance of advertised application or a change in original request at applicant’s request:

$50.00

 

 

e.

The fee for conditional use permit time extensions shall be equal to the fees required for the procedures mentioned above.

 

 

2.

The fees for temporary use permits shall be:

 

 

 

a.

Administrative process only:

$200.00

 

 

b.

Town council action required:

$250.00

 

3.

The permit fee for use permits shall be:

 

 

 

a.

MU conditional use permits under STC 18.37.020(A) to challenge issuance of use permit under STC 18.37.020(A):

$50.00

 

 

b.

Other zoning use permits:

$10.00

E.

Board of Adjustment Filing Fee. The board of adjustment filing fee shall be as provided hereafter. The fee may be waived when the need for a variance is caused entirely by the action of the town of Sahuarita.

 

 

1.

Standard fee:

 

 

 

a.

Individual:

$125.00

 

 

b.

Developers, homebuilders, and corporate entities:

$300.00

 

2.

Appeal made following citation for zoning ordinance violation:

$150.00

 

3.

Interpretation fee:

 

 

 

a.

Individual:

$50.00

 

 

b.

Developers, homebuilders, and corporate entities:

$200.00

F.

Special events zoning clearance (sidewalk sales, parking lot sales, etc.):

$25.00/day

Maximum $100.00

G.

Zoning inspection fee:

$50.00/visit

H.

Other zoning clearances and zoning compliance letters:

$30.00

[Ord. 2010-38 § 2; Ord. 2009-30 § 1; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.050 Reserved.

[Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.060 Reserved.

[Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.070 Reserved.

[Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.080 Building permit fees.

A.

Building Permit. The fee for issuance of a building permit shall be:

 

 

1.

Total valuation from $1.00 to $500.00:

$22.00

 

2.

Total valuation from $501.00 to $2,000:

$22.00 for the first $500.00

 

 

a.

Additional fee for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000:

$2.75

 

3.

Total valuation from $2,001 to $25,000:

$63.00 for the first $2,000

 

 

a.

Additional fee for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000:

$12.50

 

4.

Total valuation from $25,001 to $50,000:

$352.00 for the first $25,000

 

 

a.

Additional fee for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000:

$9.00

 

5.

Total valuation from $50,000.01 to $100,000:

$580.00 for the first $50,000

 

 

a.

Additional fee for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000:

$6.25

 

6.

Total valuation from $100,001 to $500,000:

$895.00 for the first $100,000

 

 

a.

Additional fee for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000:

$5.00

 

7.

Total valuation from $500,001 to $1,000,000:

$2,855 for the first $500,000

 

 

a.

Additional fee for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000:

$4.25

 

8.

Total valuation from $1,000,001 and up:

$4,955 for the first $1,000,000

 

 

a.

Additional fee for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof:

$2.75

B.

Other Inspections and Fees. The fee for other inspections and fees shall be:

 

 

1.

Inspections outside normal business hours (two-hour minimum):

$60.00/hr

 

2.

Reinspection fee assessed under the provisions of the adopted building code:

$50.00 each

 

3.

Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (one-hour minimum):

$40.00/hr

 

4.

Additional plan review required by changed additions or revisions to approved plans (charged to nearest one-half hour):

$40.00/hr

 

5.

Special investigations, special final inspections, etc.:

$50.00 each

 

6.

Certificate of occupancy inspection required by a change of occupancy (each successive inspection stops after the first):

$60.00

 

7.

Plan review fee:

 

 

 

a.

All structures:

65 percent of building permit fee

 

 

 

b.

Conversion of model plans approved by another jurisdiction to a town-approved model:

25 percent of normal plan check

 

 

c.

Each use of model for permit:

$40.00

 

 

d.

Each option affecting the plan review:

$20.00

 

8.

Advanced payment account charge (administrative code):

$3.00

 

9.

Registered plants:

 

 

 

a.

One to 1,000,000 square feet:

$500.00

 

 

b.

Greater than 1,000,000 square feet:

$1,000.00

 

10.

Advisory board appeal:

$200.00

C.

Electrical Permit. The fee for electrical permits shall be:

25 percent of building permit fee

D.

Mechanical Permit. The fee for mechanical permits shall be:

25 percent of building permit fee

E.

Plumbing Permit. The fee for plumbing permits shall be:

25 percent of building permit fee

F.

Manufactured Buildings and Recreational Vehicle Spaces.

 

 

1.

Residential. The following fees shall apply to residential manufactured housing:

 

 

 

a.

Installation Permits. Fees as established by the intergovernmental agreement between the town and the state of Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing.

 

 

 

b.

Recreational vehicle site utilities, per space:

 

 

 

 

(1)

Water:

$30.00

 

 

 

(2)

Gas:

$30.00

 

 

 

(3)

Sewer:

$30.00

 

 

 

(4)

Septic:

$60.00

 

 

 

(5)

Electrical:

$15.00

 

 

c.

Final utility connection:

$15.00

 

 

 

(1)

Advanced payment accounts:

$3.00

 

2.

Factory-Built Buildings – Installation. Fees as established by the intergovernmental agreement between the town and the state of Arizona Office of Manufactured Housing.

 

 

3.

Other Inspections and Fees. See subsection B of this section.

 

G.

Other Applicable Permits. Additional fees associated with the issuance, administration, processing or review of the above-referenced permits may be required.

 

 

Permit violation fee:

Double the fee normally required for any type of permit

[Ord. 2009-22 § 2; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.090 Right-of-way, private improvement agreements and grading permits.

A.

Right-of-Way Permits. Regulation of new construction, routine utility connections, and/or maintenance in town right-of-way. Overload/overweight, block party and other special events also included. The fee for inspections, review, and assessment of construction and/or encroachment in dedicated and accepted right-of-way shall be:

 

 

1.

Base permit fee:

$200.00

 

2.

Construction and/or site inspection fee:

2.5 percent of cost of construction or minimum of $75.00/hour

 

3.

Haul route (in addition to base fee):

$150.00

 

4.

Traffic control plan check fee (in addition to base fee):

$50.00

 

5.

Right-of-way access fee (in addition to base fee):

$150.00

B.

Private Improvement Agreements (PIAs). An agreement between the town and applicant for the construction of improvements. A private improvement agreement shall be executed for the following:

Form A: All major utility work.

Form B: Roadway, concrete, and drainage work.

Type I and Type II Grading. Grading work requiring a Type I or Type II grading permit. The fee associated with the issuance of the private improvement agreement shall be:

 

 

1.

Base permit fee:

$200.00

 

2.

Administration and inspection fee (Form A, Form B and Type II Grading):

The greater of $500.00 or 1 percent of cost of construction

 

3.

Administration and inspection fee (Form A for sewer connecting to town wastewater; see also STC Title 13):

The greater of $500.00 or 2.5 percent of cost of construction

 

4.

Administration and inspection fee (Type I Grading):

The greater of $200.00 or 2 percent of cost of construction

C.

Other Applicable Permit/PIA Fees.

Additional fees associated with the issuance, administration, processing or review of the above-referenced permits and private improvement agreements may be required as set forth in the Sahuarita Town Code.

 

 

1.

Permit violation fee:

$1,500.00 plus double the fee normally required for any type of permit

 

2.

Permit extension fee:

First extension no charge; thereafter $50.00 per extension

 

3.

Re-seeding bond in the amount of:

(applies to “at-risk” grading and stockpile permit)

$0.05 per square foot

D.

Wastewater-Related Fees.

Additional wastewater administration, permit, connection, user, and other related fees as set forth in STC Title 13.

 

[Ord. 2010-38 § 2; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.100 Reserved.

[Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.110 Reserved.

[Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.120 Annexation fees.

A.

Fee for Annexation Application.

 

 

1.

The fees shall be:

 

 

 

a.

0 – 50 acres:

$1,000.00

 

 

b.

Over 50 acres:

To be determined prior to preapplication to cover all costs associated with staff review, and outside costs associated with studies and legal fees

 

2.

Applicant will also be responsible for payment for preparation of maps and other documents as directed by the planning department.

 

3.

The fees are to offset the costs to the town in reviewing the annexation proposals and petitions, are nonrefundable and are not to be contingent upon the acceptance or rejection of the petition or ultimate annexation by the council.

 

4.

The fees are exclusive of any and all other fees charged by the town, including but not limited to building permit fees, franchise fees, fees for plan reviews and any other fees, taxes or levies charged by or collected by the town.

[Ord. 2009-22 § 2; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.130 Administrative fees.

A.

Fees for Copies.

 

 

1.

Standard town records and documents:

$0.25 per page

 

2.

Maps, blueprints and other nonstandard documents shall be provided at the cost of their reproduction plus handling costs incurred by the town.

 

3.

Publications. The town clerk shall charge the actual cost of documents, ordinances, codes and other publications of the town plus 10 percent of the actual costs for handling.

 

4.

Documents copied to a CD:

$5.00 per CD

B.

Staff Time. A fee for the substantial use of town staff time on efforts not involving activities covered by other fees and not specifically at the council’s or manager’s direction may be charged to the individual requesting such service. Such activities would include research, writing reports, meetings, presentations, testimony and other similar activities not directly required for the operation of the town. “Substantial use of staff time” for any activity shall be determined by the town and such efforts on behalf of individuals shall be approved by the town manager. This policy is not to inhibit the free access to information held by the town. It is to compensate the town for the provision of unusual amounts of town resources.

 

1.

Billing rates for such services shall be:

 

 

a.

Town manager:

$95.00/hour

 

 

b.

Town clerk and department heads:

$70.00/hour

 

 

c.

All other town employees:

One and one-half times the employees’ total compensation pay rate

C.

Recording Fees. The following recording fees shall apply:

 

1.

1 – 5 pages (standard 8 1/2" x 11"):

$7.00

 

2.

6 or more pages (standard 8 1/2" x 11"):

$7.00 + $0.50/each additional page over 5

 

3.

Mailing and postage per document:

$6.00

 

4.

1-sheet map or plat:

$14.00

 

5.

Over 1 sheet:

$14.00 + $10.00/each additional sheet over 1

D.

Mailing of Notice of Public Hearing for Zoning Code Amendments:

$5.00

E.

Business License Fees.

 

 

1.

Business license fees:

 

 

 

a.

New business license:

No charge

 

 

b.

Renewal business license:

No charge

 

 

c.

Late fee for nonrenewal of business license:

$100.00

 

 

d.

Duplicate license:

No charge

 

2.

Door-to-door sales:

$100.00

per year per person

 

 

a.

Fingerprint/background check per person:

As required by rate established by the Department of Public Safety and as required in STC 3.10.160

 

 

b.

Renewal door-to-door sales license:

$50.00

 

3.

Massage establishment license application fee:

$100.00

 

 

a.

Fingerprint/background check per person

As required by rate established by the Department of Public Safety and as required in STC 3.10.160

 

 

b.

Building safety inspection fee

As required by rate established in STC 3.10.080(B)

 

 

c.

Renewal massage establishment license

$50.00

 

4.

Street vending:

 

 

 

a.

Application fee

$100.00

per year per person

 

 

b.

Fingerprint/background check per person

As required by rate established by the Department of Public Safety and as required in STC 3.10.160

 

 

c.

Renewal street vending license

$50.00

F.

Adult Entertainment.

 

 

1.

Sexually oriented business license establishment license – Annual fee:

$500.00

 

2.

Sexually oriented employee license – Annual fee:

$50.00

 

3.

Sexually oriented business license – Annual fee:

$50.00

G.

Liquor License.

 

 

1.

Special event and wine festival:

$100.00

 

2.

New license, transfer, interim license:

$400.00

[Ord. 2012-64 §§ 1, 5; Ord. 2012-63 § 1; Ord. 2010-38 § 2; Ord. 2009-30 § 1; Ord. 2009-22 § 2; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.140 Miscellaneous fees.

A.

Native Plant Permit:

 

 

1.

Base fee:

$200.00

 

2.

Each additional site over first visit:

$50.00

B.

Miscellaneous Permit Violations Fee (After the Fact):

$1,500.00 plus double the fee normally required for any type of permit

C.

Miscellaneous Inspection Fees. Fees for any construction inspection by the office of the town engineer not otherwise included in the fee schedule shall be assessed at $75.00 per hour with a two-hour minimum.

$75.00/hour with a two-hour minimum ($150.00)

D.

Partial Release of Assurance Fees. Fees for processing and inspecting requests for partial release of assurances shall be as follows:

 

1.

1 – 10 lots:

$150.00

 

2.

11 – 20 lots:

$250.00

 

3.

21 – 30 lots:

$300.00

 

4.

31 – 40 lots:

$400.00

 

5.

Over 41 lots:

$450.00

 

6.

Recording and mailing fees per STC 3.10.130(C) apply to all fees in this subsection D.

E.

Additional Fees.

 

 

1.

In addition to the foregoing fees, in the event that the town of Sahuarita incurs actual costs, including but not limited to consulting fees, which exceed 75 percent of those fees collected pursuant to schedules as set forth herein, then and in that event the applicant shall be assessed all such additional fees, and any permits issued or approval given by the town shall be contingent upon all excess costs being paid by the applicant prior to the issuance of said permit or approval of said plan.

 

2.

The above fee schedule (excluding inspections) is considered adequate to cover costs incurred for reviews of the initial submittal and resubmittal of the respective plans. If subsequent submittals are required to obtain town approval of said plans, then fees for each subsequent resubmittal shall be assessed at the rate of 50 percent of the fees above except as otherwise specified herein.

F.

Special Permit Fees. A special permit fee for waiving certain construction noise restrictions as permitted under STC 8.30.020, Construction noise, shall be:

$25.00 per permit

G.

Noncompliance Fee. The planning director shall have the authority to double any applicable fee against any responsible party if, in the opinion of the planning director, a gross or willful violation of the town zoning code, town building codes, and other town permitting regulations has occurred.

H.

Display Fireworks Permits.

 

 

1.

Permit application fee:

$200.00 per permit

 

2.

Cash or surety bond, naming the town of Sahuarita as an additional insured, in an amount not less than:

$1,000,000

 

3.

Or applicant shall provide own insurance, naming the town of Sahuarita as an additional insured, in an amount not less than:

$1,000,000

[Ord. 2011-049 § 2; Ord. 2010-38 § 2; Ord. 2009-30 § 1; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.150 Parks and recreation fees.

 

A.

Programs.

 

 

1.

Afterschool Program.

 

 

 

a.

Day:

$8.75/day

 

 

b.

Week:

$43.75/week

 

 

c.

Month:

$175.00/month

 

 

d.

Sibling discount:

$20.00/sibling discount per month

 

 

e.

Late payment fee:

$15.00/day

 

 

f.

Late child pick-up fee:

$25.00/occurrence

 

2.

Youth Camps (Ages 6 to 12).

 

 

 

a.

Day camps:

$20.00/day

 

 

b.

Summer camp:

$300.00/three-week session

 

3.

Special Interest Classes/Programs.

 

 

 

a.

Youth:

$7.50/person per hour

 

 

b.

Adults:

Range – $8.00 to $24.00/person per hour

 

4.

Workshops (One-Day Class/Workshop from 4 to 8 Hours Long).

 

 

 

a.

Youth (under 16 years old):

Range – $6.25 to $12.50/person per hour

 

 

b.

Adults (16 years and older):

Range – $8.75 to $15.00/person per hour

 

5.

Fitness Program.

$35.00/month

 

6.

Hiking.

 

 

 

a.

Daily:

$5.00/hike

 

 

b.

6-Month:

$35.00/6-month pass

 

7.

Open Gym for Ages 16 and Older.

$1.00/person per day

No charge for students with an SUSD ID

 

8.

Team Leagues (Basketball, Volleyball or Sports with 6 or Less Players).

 

 

a.

Register as a team:

$15.00/team per game

 

 

b.

Register as an individual:

$20.00/season

 

9.

Team Leagues (Softball, Soccer, Football or Sports with 7 or More Players).

 

 

a.

Register as a team:

$25.00/team per game

 

 

b.

Register as an individual:

$30.00/season

 

10.

Tournaments (Town-Sponsored and Organized).

 

 

 

a.

Sports with 6 or less players:

$10.00/person

 

 

b.

Sports with 7 or more players:

$15.00/person

B.

Facility Rental Fees.

 

 

1.

Amphitheater at Sahuarita Lake Park (Security Deposit Applies).

 

 

 

a.

Nonprofit 1 – 99 people:

$15.00/day

 

 

b.

Nonprofit 100+ people:

$100.00/day

 

 

c.

Profit/Private 1 – 99 people:

$200.00/day

 

 

d.

Profit/Private 100+ people:

$350.00/day

 

 

 

Note: Nonprofit is any group with a 501(c)(3) or IRS designation

 

2.

Beer Permit (Security Deposit Applies).

 

 

 

a.

Beer permit for 1 – 25 people:

$25.00/day

 

 

b.

Beer permit for 26 – 50 people:

$50.00/day

 

 

c.

Beer permit for 51 – 75 people:

$75.00/day

 

 

d.

Beer permit for 76 – 99 people:

$100.00/day

 

 

 

*No beer permits issued to groups of 100+ without prior TOS Council approval.

 

3.

Concession Stand (Security Deposit Applies).

 

 

 

a.

General use:

 

 

 

 

1. Daily:

$30.00/day per location

 

 

 

2. Monthly:

$100.00/month per location

 

 

b.

Mobile concessions:

 

 

 

 

1. Daily:

$10.00/day per location

 

 

 

2. Monthly:

$20.00/month per location

 

4.

Court Rental.

 

 

 

a.

(Basketball, volleyball, tennis):

$5.00/hour per court

 

 

 

Anza Trail Park Courts are available after 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

 

 

b.

Skate spots* (Anamax and North Santa Cruz):

$100.00/hour

 

 

 

*Only available with an approved special events permit

 

5.

Field Maintenance Services.

 

 

 

a.

Reprogramming fee for lights:

$10.00/field

 

 

b.

Field light audit:

$500.00/field

 

 

c.

Site management:

$75.00/occurrence

 

 

d.

Striping of fields (baseball and softball):

$25.00/field including materials

 

 

e.

Striping of fields (soccer):

$230.00/field including materials

 

 

f.

Striping of fields (football):

$300.00/field including materials

 

 

g.

Installation of pitcher’s mound:

$250.00/mound including material

 

6.

Ramadas.

 

 

a.

Small ramada:

$10.00/half-day

 

 

 

 

$20.00/day

 

 

b.

Large ramadas:

$15.00/half-day

 

 

 

 

$35.00/day

 

 

c.

Electricity (availability limited):

$10.00/rental (in addition to ramada or sports field fees)

 

7.

Recreation Center (Security Deposit Applies).

 

 

a.

Classroom during business hours (M – F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.):

 

 

 

 

1. Profit/Private:

$10.00/hour

 

 

 

2. Nonprofit/HOA:

No charge

 

 

b.

Classroom after business hours:

 

 

 

 

1. Profit/Private:

$25.00/hour

 

 

 

2. Nonprofit/HOA:

$12.50/hour

 

 

c.

Multi-purpose room during business hours (M – F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.):

 

 

 

 

1. Profit/Private:

$30.00/hour

 

 

 

2. Nonprofit/HOA:

No charge

 

 

d.

Multi-purpose after business hours:

 

 

 

 

1. Profit/Private:

$60.00/hour

 

 

 

2. Nonprofit/HOA:

$30.00/hour

 

 

 

Note: Nonprofit is any group with a 501(c)(3) or IRS designation

 

8.

Sports Fields.

 

 

a.

Unlighted sports field:

$5.00/hour per field

 

 

b.

Lighted sports field:

$15.00/hour per field

 

9.

Special Event Permit for Activity Not Sponsored by Town (Security Deposit Applies).

 

 

a.

100 – 199 people (any group):

$100.00/event

 

 

b.

200+ people (any group):

$150.00/event

 

Note: Special event fee is for processing only; facility/field usage and maintenance fees are additional costs.

 

10.

Specialty Fees.

 

 

a.

Clean-up charges:

$20.00/hour

 

 

Facilities that are left with excessive trash or otherwise require staff attention to restore premises to a clean and usable condition are subjected to the above clean-up fee.

 

 

b.

Commercial activities in parks:

 

 

 

 

1. Six months:

$150.00/plus business license

 

 

 

2. One year:

$300.00/plus business license

 

 

c.

Lost key fee:

$35.00/key lost

 

 

d.

Metal detector permits (in parks only)

$15.00/90-day period

 

 

e.

Return check fee

$25.00/returned check

 

 

f.

Security deposit

$300.00 refundable deposit

 

11.

Town-Sponsored Special Event Space Rental.

 

 

a.

Nonprofit

$25.00/space

 

 

b.

Profit/Private

$50.00/space

 

 

 

Note: Nonprofit is any group with a 501(c)(3) or IRS designation.

 

12.

Tournament Use of Sports Fields (Security Deposit Applies).

 

 

a.

Regular group rate (any tournament needs a special event permit including appropriate fees)

$50.00/day per field

 

 

b.

For lights add

$15.00/hour per field

 

 

c.

Nonprofit (501(c)(3)- or IRS-designated) group rate (any tournament needs a special event permit including appropriate fees)

$25.00/day per field

 

 

d.

For lights add

$15.00/hour per field

 

 

 

Note: Nonprofit is any group with a 501(c)(3) or IRS designation.

 

13.

Victory Community Garden (Anamax).

 

 

a.

Garden plot for 6-month season

$25.00/season per plot

 

 

b.

Garden plot for 12 months

$50.00/year per plot

[Ord. 2010-38 § 2; Ord. 2009-22 § 2; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.160 Police department administrative fees.

A.

Fingerprinting.

 

 

1.

Residents:

$3.00

 

2.

Nonresident:

$5.00

 

3.

Fingerprint cards, if not provided by individual:

$5.00

B.

Copies.

 

 

1.

Police reports:

$7.00 first 20 pages, additional pages over 20 @ $0.25 per page

 

2.

Case photos:

$25.00

 

3.

Videos:

$25.00

 

4.

Audio/DVDs/CDs:

$25.00

C.

Tow charges (set by Arizona statute):

$150.00

D.

Off-duty police officer:

$35.00/hour (three-hour minimum)

E.

Vehicle use for use by officer for safety-related purposes:

$50.00/day

[Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.170 Municipal court fees.

A.

Order to show cause:

$35.00

B.

Abstract:

$20.00

C.

Default judgment:

$50.00

D.

Debt setoff:

$20.00

E.

Warrant processing:

$65.00

F.

Deferred prosecution:

$75.00

G.

Prosecution of misdemeanor citation:

$40.00/$100.00

H.

Return check:

$25.00

I.

Jury cancellation:

$200.00

[Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]

3.10.180 Dog license fees.

A.

The licensing fee for dogs over three months of age which are kept within the boundaries of the municipality for at least 30 consecutive days of each calendar year shall be as follows:

 

1.

Altered dog:

$15.00

 

2.

Unaltered dog:

$60.00

 

3.

Dangerous or vicious dog:

$100.00

 

4.

Senior/disabled citizen owner, unaltered dog (limit four dogs per household):

$17.00

 

5.

Senior/disabled citizen owner, altered dog (limit four dogs per household):

$10.00

 

6.

Dog 10 years of age or older:

$15.00

B.

Late fee (after 30 days from the license expiration):

$10.00

C.

Late fee (one to two years):

$22.00

D.

Late fee (two or more years):

$36.00

E.

Duplicate license:

$10.00

F.

Transfer of ownership:

$10.00

G.

Processing/postage fee per license:

$1.00

[Ord. 2011-054 § 1; Ord. 2009-22 § 2; Ord. 2008-05 § 2.]