Chapter 3.65
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
Sections:
3.65.040 Public Works Department fees.
3.65.040 Public Works Department fees.
The following fees shall be imposed for projects and permits regulated by, and work performed by, the Public Works Department.
A. General.
1. Water Extension. Engineering Plan Review and Inspection Fees.
a. $630.00 plus $2.35 per foot for the first 1,000 lineal feet and $2.00 per foot for footage after 1,000 lineal feet of main.
b. Flushing fee of $145.00 plus $0.20 per lineal foot for all footage of main line.
2. Fire Line Extension. Engineering Plan Review and Inspection.
a. $110.00 plan review.
b. $430.00 inspection fee.
c. Flushing fee of $145.00 plus $0.20 per lineal foot for all footage of water line.
3. Irrigation/Water Meter/Backflow Prevention Devices.
a. $18.00 plan review.
b. $30.00 inspection fee.
4. Sewer Extension Engineering Plan Review and Inspection Fees.
a. $630.00 plus $3.40 per lineal foot of main.
b. Flushing fee of $145.00 plus $0.20 per foot of main line.
5. Street Construction. Engineering Plan Review and Inspection Fees.
a. The charges shall be based on 7.0 percent of the estimated/actual construction cost.
6. Traffic Impact Analysis Review Fee.
a. 10 to 25 p.m. peak hour trips – $250.00.
b. 25 to 100 p.m. peak hour trips – $250.00 plus $5.00 per trip.
c. 100 to 1,000 p.m. peak hour trips – $525.00 plus $1.00 per trip.
d. 1,000+ p.m. peak hour trips – $1,525.00 plus $0.50 per trip.
7. Clearing and Grading.
a. Single-family permit – $240.00.
b. Non-single-family permit – $655.00 base fee plus $2,000 per acre of land to be cleared. Fractions of an acre shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of an acre and the fee computed thereon.
c. Proposals requiring an environmental impact statement or mitigated determination of nonsignificance where drainage issues have been identified or on properties greater than 5 acres shall pay a base fee of $1,430.
d. For environmentally sensitive sites, or properties greater than 5 acres gross, the applicant may, at the sole discretion of the Public Works Director, be required to provide sufficient additional funds for a special site inspector to be retained by the Department to enforce permit conditions on a full-time basis during periods of construction involving sensitive portions of the site.
8. Mineral Resource Zone. Activities performed in compliance with provisions of the mineral resource (“M”) zone development standards governed by IMC 18.07.335 shall be subject to the following fee structure:
a. Grading Permit Inspection Fees. Field monitoring/inspection of grading for M zone sites:
(1) $120.00/hr. for 0.00 – 0.30 acre, with a 2-hour minimum.
(2) $120.00/hr. for 0.30 – 5.00 acres, with a 4-hour minimum.
(3) $120.00/hr. for 5.01 – 20.00 acres, with an 8-hour minimum.
(4) $120.00/hr. for over 20 acres, with a 12-hour minimum.
b. Grading Permit Extension Fees. Field monitoring/inspection of grading permit extensions of M zone sites:
(1) Base fee of $750.00, plus an hourly fee of $0.15/cubic yard over 50,000 yards, with a $215.00 minimum.
(2) Maximum fee for a grading permit extension is $10,000/year.
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9. Other |
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a. |
Laborer/normal working hours |
$55.00 |
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Inspections/normal working hours |
$55.00 |
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b. |
Laborer/after normal working hours |
$80.00 |
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Inspections/after normal working hours |
$80.00 |
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c. |
Additional inspection/ normal working hours |
$45.00 |
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d. |
Engineering |
$65.00 |
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For engineering services not covered under the normal review process or design revision review |
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e. |
Computer Automated Drawing |
$110.00 |
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(CAD), drafting and plotting (including labor) |
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f. Time and materials may be charged for all routine activities not specifically covered herein. Labor and rental charges contained herein shall be used to calculate charges for all routine activities as determined by the Public Works Department. A 15 percent overhead charge shall be included when calculating costs on hourly rates on time and materials.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, these rates are fees for time and materials.
B. Water Division Fees.
1. Commercial Water Rates for Hydrant Use.
$50.00 hydrant use permit fee.
Water use rates shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Charges contained in IMC 13.24.110(C) and shall be the same rates charged for the commercial classification, 3/4" meter size, as they presently exist and as they may, from time to time, be amended in the future.
2. Water Meter Installation.
a. Developer Installed.
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$40.00 plan review per meter. |
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$145.00 inspection fee per meter. |
b. City Installed.
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3/4" |
$2,396.00 |
$350.00 Drop in/split |
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1" |
$2,755.00 |
$460.00 Drop in/split |
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1-1/2" |
$3,397.00 |
$730.00 Drop in/split |
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2" SR |
$3,643.00 |
$860.00 Drop in/split |
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2" compound – Time and materials plus 15 percent overhead. |
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3" and larger – Time and materials plus 15 percent overhead. |
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3. Water Meter On/Shut-Off Fee.
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During working hours |
$40.00 |
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After working hours |
$80.00 |
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Delinquent posting notice |
$20.00 |
4. Other.
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Fire hydrant meter deposit |
$650.00 |
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3/4" – 1" water meter/ DCVA deposit |
$300.00 |
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2" DCVA deposit |
$500.00 |
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Purity sample |
$45.00/each |
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Other samples: Time and materials + 15% |
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Utility bill refund fee |
$50.00 |
C. Sewer Division Fees.
1. Side Sewer Permits.
a. Single-family – $90.00 for each single-family residence.
b. Multiple family – $90.00 plus $16.50 per unit.
c. Commercial – $0.86 per lineal foot, minimum $125.00.
D. Street Division Fees.
1. Street Signs, Repair/Replacement.
Cost of materials plus labor and equipment.
2. Barricade/Cone Placement and Removal.
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Barricade: |
$2.00/day plus labor, plus $50.00/each deposit. |
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Cone: |
$1.00/day plus labor, plus $7.00/each deposit. |
3. Equipment Rental. (Per hour, less operator).
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Working Hours |
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Street sweeper |
$50.00 |
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Grader |
$60.00 |
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Sewer jet truck |
$105.00 |
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Tank truck |
$40.00 |
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Backhoe |
$45.00 |
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Dump truck |
$40.00 |
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Roller |
$40.00 |
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Utility truck |
$25.00 |
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Pick-up truck |
$15.00 |
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Small equipment |
$5.00 |
NOTE: These rates are fees for time and materials.
4. Street Use/Utility Permit Application Fee – Sidewalks, Curbs, Excavations, Improvements.
a. Zero to 100 feet in length – $100.00.
b. 101+ feet in length, $1.00 per lineal foot.
5. Street Use Deposit.
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Remodel/tenant improvement |
$400 |
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b. |
Single-family structure and duplex |
$1,200 |
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c. |
Multifamily (3 to 20 units) |
$2,100 |
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d. |
Multifamily (20+ units) |
$4,100 |
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e. |
Commercial up to 9,999 sq. ft. |
$2,700 |
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f. |
Commercial 10,000+ sq. ft. |
$6,800 |
E. Storm Drainage Application and Review. Application for Public Works Permit with drainage review required by IMC 13.28.030 shall be made to and on forms provided by the Public Works Director and such application shall be accompanied by payment of a plan review fee as follows:
1. Single-family residential, $75.00 per lot;
2. Plats and short plats, $600.00 base fee plus $100.00 per acre or fraction thereof;
3. Commercial, multifamily residential construction and planned unit development projects, $800.00 base fee plus $100.00 per acre or fraction thereof;
4. $125.00 per hour for design revision review (1-hour minimum).
F. Storm Drainage Inspection Fees. The Director of Public Works is authorized to issue a Public Works Permit for drainage facilities upon his approval of the application therefor and plans in connection therewith a permit and facility inspection fee in an amount determined as follows:
1. Single-family residential, $100.00;
2. Plats and short plats, $400.00 base fee plus $100.00 per developed acre or fraction thereof;
3. Commercial, multifamily residential construction and planned unit development projects, $600.00 base fee plus $100.00 per developed acre or fraction thereof.
G. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit Application Fees. Application for Public Works Permit for erosion and sedimentation control shall be made to and on forms provided by the Public Works Director and such application shall be accompanied by payment of a plan review fee as follows:
1. Single-family residential, $75.00 per lot;
2. Plats and short plats, $600.00 base fee plus $100.00 per acre or fraction thereof;
3. Commercial, multifamily residential construction and planned unit development projects, $1,000 base fee plus $100.00 per acre or fraction thereof;
4. $125.00 per hour for design revision review (1-hour minimum).
H. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspection Fees. The Director of Public Works is authorized to issue a Public Works Permit for erosion and sediment control upon his approval of the application therefor and plans in connection therewith upon receipt of a permit and facility inspection fee in an amount determined as follows:
1. Single-family residential, $200.00;
2. Plats and short plats, $500.00 base fee plus $1,000 per developed acre or fraction thereof;
3. Commercial, multifamily residential construction and planned unit development projects, $500.00 base fee plus $1,000 per developed acre or fraction thereof.
I. Flood Hazard Permit Application Fees. The following fees and charges are established for the permits and approvals established by Chapter 16.36 IMC:
1. Permit fee is based on the type of project and valuation of the development or improvements. Valuation shall be determined in the same manner used in the International Building Code:
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Projects under $500,000 |
Fee |
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Base fee – no elevation certificate |
$150.00 |
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Base fee – with elevation certificate |
$300.00 |
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Additional fee – review of hydraulic modeling |
$65.00/hour |
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Additional fee – multifamily or commercial development new construction |
$200.00 |
Projects valued over $500,000, the greater of: fees listed above or actual hourly cost to the City. (Actual hourly cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.)
Development permit applications requiring hydraulic modeling review may be required to reimburse the City for consultant fees if a professional consultant must be retained to address specific technical issues in order to adequately administer IMC 16.36.130, 16.36.140 and 16.36.145.
2. Fees paid are for administrative costs incurred in processing the application and are therefore nonrefundable, whether the permit is issued or not.
3. A deposit, in the amount of $250.00, shall be paid at the time of permit issuance for every permit which carries the requirements for the submittal of elevation certificate information as described in IMC 16.36.210(C). Such deposit shall be refunded subsequent to the applicant’s submittal of elevation information in conformance with the standards as set forth by the designated official.
J. Telecommunications Permits, Approvals, and Other Fees. The following fees and charges are established for the permits and approvals established by Chapter 12.50 IMC related to telecommunications uses of the public rights-of-way within the City:
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Telecommunications right-of-way use permit |
$2,500 |
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Appeals of Public Works Director decisions |
$500 |
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Renewal of telecommunications right-of-way use authorization |
$500 |
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Telecommunications franchise application |
$2,500 |
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Telecommunications franchise renewal |
$500 |
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Cable television franchise application |
$5,000 |
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Assignments or transfers of approvals |
$1,000 |
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Construction permits* |
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*(see subsection (D)(4) of this section) |
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In the event that the reasonable direct or indirect costs incurred by the City in processing, reviewing, and/or approving these permits or approvals, the City shall so advise the applicant, and may require the applicant to deposit such additional funds as may reasonably be deemed necessary by the Public Works Director. (Ord. 2560 § 8 (Exh. A7), 2009; Ord. 2502 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2472 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2420 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2367 § 3, 2003; Ord. 2290 § 2, 2000; Ord. 2259 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2253 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2233 § 2, 1999; Ord. 2150 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2017 § 1, 1994; Ord. 1913 §§ 1 – 4, 1991; Ord. 1872 §§ 1 – 11, 1990; Ord. 1788 § 1, 1988).