Chapter 3.68
RATES AND FEES
Sections:
3.68.030 Facility rentals and event permits.
3.68.040 Administrative services department.
3.68.050 Police department – Fines – Code compliance/enforcement.
3.68.060 Community development department – Land use.
3.68.070 Community development department – Public works engineering fees.
3.68.080 Community development department – Building.
3.68.090 Public works department – General – Streets.
3.68.100 Public works department – Utility fees.
3.68.010 Purpose and intent.
This chapter provides a centralized location in the Sequim Municipal Code for adopted rates and fees. Additional rates and fees may be located elsewhere in this code or in various adopted uniform codes, including without limitation the International Building Code and the Revised Code of Washington’s criminal statutes. (Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.020 Future amendment.
Any city fee or charge may be adopted or modified by ordinance of the city council. (Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.030 Facility rentals and event permits.
A. Facility Rentals.
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Events may require a special event permit. Rental fees (but not cleaning fees) are waived for Clallam County government agencies on all facility rentals. |
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GUY COLE EVENT CENTER |
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Rental Fees, Monday through Thursday |
City Resident |
Nonresident |
Nonprofit in City |
Nonprofit out of City |
Commercial |
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Hall (per day) |
$320 |
$384 |
$192 |
$230 |
$640 |
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Kitchen (per day) |
$320 |
$384 |
$192 |
$230 |
$640 |
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Breakout Room (per hour – 4-hour min charge, 8-hour max charge) |
$25 |
$35 |
$15 |
$21 |
$50 |
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Rental Fees, Friday through Sunday |
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Hall (per day) |
$384 |
$464 |
$230 |
$278 |
$768 |
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Kitchen (per day) |
$384 |
$464 |
$230 |
$278 |
$768 |
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Breakout Room (per hour – 4-hour min charge, 8-hour max charge) |
$30 |
$40 |
$18 |
$24 |
$60 |
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Damage Deposit for Hall |
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With alcohol |
$500 |
$500 |
$200 |
$200 |
$500 |
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Without alcohol |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
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Damage Deposit for Kitchen ($500 max if renting main hall and kitchen) |
$300 |
$300 |
$200 |
$200 |
$300 |
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With alcohol |
$300 |
$200 |
$300 |
$200 |
$300 |
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Without alcohol |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
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Cleaning Fee, $45/Hour × Number of Hours. |
Number of Attendees |
Includes Food or Alcohol? |
Hours Charged |
Cost |
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Main Hall and Breakout Room |
0 – 25 |
No |
2 hrs. |
$90 |
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Yes |
3 hrs. |
$135 |
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26 – 75 |
No |
3 hrs. |
$135 |
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Yes |
4 hrs. |
$180 |
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76 – 200 |
No |
3 hrs. |
$135 |
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Yes |
5 hrs. |
$225 |
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Over 200 |
No |
3 hrs. |
$135 |
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Yes |
6 hrs. |
$270 |
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Kitchen |
Use Type |
Cooking |
3 hrs. |
$135 |
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No Cooking |
2 hrs. |
$90 |
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OTHER RENTALS |
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City Resident |
Nonresident |
Nonprofit in City |
Nonprofit out of City |
Commercial |
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JAMES CENTER BANDSHELL |
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Bandshell Rental (per day) |
$360 |
$400 |
$216 |
$240 |
$700 |
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Damage Deposit |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
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Cleaning Fee (nonrefundable) |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
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CARRIE BLAKE PARK |
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Softball Fields (per day) |
RESERVABLE |
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Spider Box Rental – Electrical Outlet |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
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OTHER FEES |
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Rescheduling Fee (within 7 calendar days of event) |
25% of total rental fee |
25% of total rental fee |
25% of total rental fee |
25% of total rental fee |
25% of total rental fee |
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Cancellation Fee (within 7 calendar days of event) |
50% of total rental fee |
50% of total rental fee |
50% of total rental fee |
50% of total rental fee |
50% of total rental fee |
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Garden Plots – June Robinson Memorial Park |
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Fee |
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Purchase good March 1 through October 31 – Renewals offered in October for next cycle (winter access allowed for renewal members) |
$45 |
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B. Event Permits.
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Event Permits |
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Cleanup deposit |
$ |
110 |
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Fireworks sales permit |
$ |
100 |
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Special event permit (SEP) |
$ |
250 |
(Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.040 Administrative services department.
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Code Reference |
Title |
Rate/Fee/Charge |
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SMC Title 5 |
Business License |
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Registration |
$ |
56 |
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Renewal |
$ |
56 |
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Handling fee – Department of Revenue (DOR) |
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Per DOR |
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Door-to-door sales (peddler) license |
$ |
56 |
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Seasonal (per week), not to exceed 7 weeks |
$ |
10 |
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or as set by contract |
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SMC 5.28.115 |
For-hire vehicle driver permit (taxi driver) |
$ |
56 |
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Public Records Requests |
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Paper copies in excess of 50 pages |
$0.15 per page |
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Scanned documents in excess of 100 pages |
$0.10 per page |
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Electronic files provided by electronic delivery in excess of 40 files |
$0.05 for every four files |
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Postage for transmitting paper copies |
Actual cost |
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Cost of storage media |
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Actual cost |
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Body Worn Camera Video Redaction Cost |
$0.75 per minute |
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SMC 3.52.060 |
Returned check (NSF) |
$ |
43 |
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Certified mailings |
$15 plus postage |
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Cost reimbursement – Property damage/other |
Actual cost (including wages and benefits) + 15% admin. fee |
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SMC 20.05.010 |
Legal document preparation |
Actual cost + 15% admin. fee |
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Taxes |
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SMC 3.08.010 |
Leasehold |
4% of the taxable rent |
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SMC 3.72.010 |
Lodging |
4% of the sale or charge made for the furnishing of lodging |
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SMC 3.62.020 |
Real estate excise REET 1 |
1/4 of 1% of the selling price |
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SMC 3.62.020 |
Real estate excise REET 2 |
1/4 of 1% of the selling price |
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Chapter 5.32 SMC, RCW 35.21.870, 35A.11.050, 35A.82.020 |
Utility Business and Occupation (B and O) Tax |
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Electric utility tax |
6% of the total gross operating revenue |
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Chapter 5.32 SMC |
Garbage utility tax |
8% of the total gross operating revenue |
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Chapter 5.32 SMC |
Gas utility tax (Ord. 2008-015 excludes propane) |
6% of the total gross operating revenue |
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Telephone (and similar communication services) utility tax |
6% of the total gross operating revenue |
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Chapter 5.32 SMC |
Water utility tax |
8% of the total gross operating revenue |
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Chapter 5.32 SMC |
Sewer utility tax |
8% of the total gross operating revenue |
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Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 |
Cable franchise fee |
5% of the total gross operating revenue |
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Utility Deposits |
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Residential |
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Water |
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Inside city limits |
$145 or letter of credit |
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Outside city limits |
$210 or letter of credit |
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Sewer for customers on city water |
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Inside city limits |
$170 or letter of credit |
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Outside city limits |
Depends on sewer rate or letter of credit |
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Sewer only customers |
Deposit required |
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Inside city limits |
$ |
145 |
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Outside city limits |
Depends on sewer rate (see below) |
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1.5 times the rate |
$ |
210 |
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Commercial |
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Water |
2 times estimated monthly usage or letter of credit showing no delinquencies in previous 12-month period |
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Sewer |
2 times estimated monthly usage or letter of credit showing no delinquencies in previous 12-month period |
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Miscellaneous Utility Fees |
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Debit card and credit card payments over the phone |
$ |
3 |
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SMC 3.52.050 |
Delinquent utility account |
$5 plus 1% on outstanding balance |
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Duplicate copy of utility invoice for owner/property manager |
$7.50 per account annually |
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SMC 3.52.070(C) |
Reconnection fee for shutoff |
$ |
84 |
(Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.050 Police department – Fines – Code compliance/enforcement.
A. Fines. Some fines for crimes are regulated under state law and are not governed by this chapter.
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Code Reference |
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SMC 8.28.050 |
Alarms Response |
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First call offense |
$ |
– |
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Second call offense |
$ |
– |
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Third call offense |
$ |
50 |
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Fourth and successive call offenses |
$ |
100 |
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Bail, Permits and Certifications |
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Bail |
As set by municipal court |
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Concealed weapons permit |
As established by state statute |
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Temporary non-vehicle use of streets permit |
$5 per day not to exceed 14 days |
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18 U.S.C., Title 926C |
Retired non-SPD police concealed carry |
$ |
25 |
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Fines |
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SMC 10.12.100 |
Parking Infractions |
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Improper parking |
$ |
25 |
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Expired parking |
$ |
25 |
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RCW 46.61.381 |
Parking in disabled/handicap space |
$ |
450 |
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Violation of limited time or restricted zone |
$ |
25 |
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Moving Vehicle Violations |
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SMC 10.08.020 |
Speeding in alley |
$ |
101 |
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SMC 10.21.060 |
Human-powered vehicle violation |
$25 each violation |
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Chapter 10.21 SMC |
Wheeled device violation |
$ |
25 |
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Miscellaneous Fees |
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Off-duty hiring of Sequim police personnel |
Set by current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) (includes wages and benefits) + 15% admin. fee |
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Fingerprinting (per set) |
$ |
15 |
B. Code Compliance/Enforcement.
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Code Reference |
Title |
Rate/Fee/Charge |
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SMC 6.16.010 |
Animal License |
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SMC 6.04.015 |
License (spayed/neutered) |
Per Clallam County fee schedule |
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License (intact = not spayed/neutered) |
Per Clallam County fee schedule |
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License for microchipped (spayed/neutered) |
Per Clallam County fee schedule |
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License lifetime for microchipped (spayed/neutered) |
Per Clallam County fee schedule |
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Certified assist./companion animal – Lifetime license |
Per Clallam County fee schedule |
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Registration or renewal potentially dangerous dog – Spayed/neutered – Annual |
$ |
150 |
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Registration or renewal potentially dangerous dog – Intact – Annual |
$ |
450 |
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Impound fees and costs |
Appropriate fees per Humane Society contract costs plus 25% admin. fee |
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Replacement tag (animal licenses) |
Per Clallam County fee schedule |
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(Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.060 Community development department – Land use.
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Code Reference |
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Rate/Fee/Charge |
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Adult Entertainment License |
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Entertainment acts |
$ |
550 |
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Entertainment license |
$ |
550 |
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Establishment permit |
$ |
1,645 |
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Manager license |
$ |
1,100 |
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Model/escort fee |
$ |
1,100 |
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Nonrefundable processing fee |
$ |
380 |
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Appeals |
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Appeal to hearing examiner (HE) |
$ |
600 + HE |
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Appeal to city council |
$ |
600 |
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Environmental Review |
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Reasonable use exception |
$ |
1,000 + HE costs |
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Review of EIS |
$650 + hourly rate* after 10 hours + consultant review |
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SEPA DEIS/FEIS |
$ |
Cost to prepare EIS |
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SEPA review/determination |
$ |
350 |
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*Hourly Rate |
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Hourly rate |
$ |
65 |
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Land Use Changes |
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Variance |
$ |
1,210 |
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Land Use Development |
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Commercial design and site plan review |
$1,000 + $0.25/sq. ft. |
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Conditional use |
$ |
1,375 |
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Administrative conditional use |
$ |
500 |
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Preapplication meeting (no fee for design review preapplication meeting) |
$ |
390 |
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Residential site plan review (for building permit review) |
$ |
130 |
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Special use permit/essential public facility |
$ |
1,100 |
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Project extension |
$ |
600 |
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Miscellaneous |
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Administrative determinations/similar use determinations/written letter |
$ |
525 |
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Developers agreement |
$ |
1,300 |
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Fire inspection and plan review, Clallam Fire District No. 3 |
$195 + hourly rate* after 3 hours |
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Home occupation permit |
$195 + hourly rate* after 3 hours |
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Mobile food service vendor |
$ |
195 |
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Post-decision modification request within 120 days of permit approval |
$520 + hourly rate* after 8 hours |
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Reinspections after initial inspection (each) |
$ |
130 |
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Temporary use |
$325 + hourly rate* after 5 hours |
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Zoning verification letter |
$ |
130 |
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Hearing examiner (HE) |
$ |
Actual cost |
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Notices |
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Notice of application publication |
Actual cost |
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Notice of public hearing publication |
Actual cost |
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Public notice, publication fees and certified mailings |
Actual cost |
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Policy Planning Review |
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Annexation notice of intent |
$ |
345 |
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Annexation petition review |
$ |
500 |
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Annexation council action and BRB |
$1,000 + BRB fee |
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Comprehensive plan amendment – Text and/or map |
$ |
1,300 |
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Concomitant agreement release/revision |
$520 + hourly rate* after 8 hours |
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Zoning code text and/or map amendment (per SMC 18.88.030 ) |
$ |
850 |
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Shoreline Development |
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Shoreline conditional use permit |
$800 + $0.25/sq. ft. |
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Shoreline exemption |
$ |
220 |
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Shoreline variance |
$ |
800 |
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Substantial development permit – Accessory |
$325 + $0.25/sq. ft. |
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Substantial development permit – Primary |
$800 + $0.25/sq. ft. or $75/unit |
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Signs |
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Sign permit |
$ |
280 |
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Temporary signs for events (for events exempt from SEP permit on private property) |
$ |
15 |
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Relocation of existing business sign within the city of Sequim (except for fees all permit requirements must be met) |
$ |
0 |
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Subdivision |
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Binding site plan |
$1,800 + $75/lot/unit + $0.25/sq. ft. (nonresidential) |
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Binding site plan, plat, or short plat extension |
$ |
455 |
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Boundary and lot line adjustment – Preliminary |
$ |
600 |
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Boundary line adjustment – Final |
$ |
240 |
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Major plat amendment – Preliminary |
$ |
1,375 |
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Major plat amendment – Final plat |
$ |
665 |
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Major subdivision – Preliminary plat |
$3,000 + $75/lot |
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Major subdivision – Final plat |
$ |
1,000 |
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Planned residential development with preliminary plat (additional plat fees to be assessed) |
$ |
750 |
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Planned residential development without preliminary plat |
$ |
3,000 |
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Short plat amendment |
$ |
650 |
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Short plat amendment final plat |
$ |
330 |
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Short subdivision (preliminary short plat) |
$ |
825 |
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Short subdivision final plat |
$ |
330 |
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Third-Party Review Fees |
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Third-party review (traffic, stormwater, geotechnical, utility capacity) |
Determined with 1st review of site plan/plat submittal |
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Latecomers’ Fees |
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Base fee |
$560 plus 1% of construction costs |
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Parcel fee |
$ |
140 |
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Segregation fee |
$ |
420 |
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Miscellaneous Fees |
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Research services fees |
$65 per hour |
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Permit software fee |
$55 per standalone permit |
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(Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.070 Community development department – Public works engineering fees.
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Code Reference |
Title |
Rate/Fee/Charge |
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Engineering Fees |
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Preapplication conference |
$ |
680 |
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Hourly rate for engineering department |
$ |
85 |
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Land Use Review – Engineering |
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ADU (accessory dwelling unit) review – Attached or detached |
$170 + hourly after 2 hours |
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Boundary line adjustment review |
$255 + hourly after 3 hours |
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Commercial/multifamily/industrial site plan |
$340 + hourly after 4 hours |
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Conditional use permit review |
$595 + hourly after 7 hours |
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Developer agreement |
$680 + hourly after 8 hours |
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Essential public facility/special use permit review |
$255 + hourly after 3 hours |
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Single-family residential site plan review (for review of drainage, utilities, right-of-way) |
$340 + hourly after 4 hours |
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Subdivisions – Engineering |
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Binding site plan review |
$1,275 + hourly after 15 hours |
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Plat alteration review |
$298 + hourly after 3.5 hours |
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Short plat review |
$1,105 + hourly after 13 hours |
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Preliminary plat/planned residential development (PRD) review |
$1,530 + hourly after 18 hours |
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Final plat (PRD) review |
$1,275 + hourly after 15 hours |
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Policy Review – Engineering |
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Comprehensive plan amendment review |
$255 + hourly after 3 hours |
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Shoreline Permits – Engineering |
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Shoreline substantial development permit (SSDP) review |
$255 + hourly after 3 hours |
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Miscellaneous – Engineering |
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Post-decision review |
$255 + hourly after 3 hours |
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Latecomer agreement review (street, water, sewer, stormwater) |
$1,625 for 1st utility + $975/additional utility |
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(Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.080 Community development department – Building.
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Code Reference |
Title |
Rate/Fee/Charge |
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Building Permit |
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Permit software fee |
$55 per standalone permit |
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Building permit – all building permits not specified in this chapter |
Most current issue of the Building Safety Journal, published by the International Code Council |
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Chapter 15.04 SMC |
Residential accessory permit valuations – porch, deck, sunroom, carport, pole building, shed, greenhouse, unfinished basement, and similar types of construction – except garages |
$31.50/sq. ft. |
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Plan review |
65% residential; 80% commercial building permit |
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Plan review (after initial approval) |
$130 for first 2 hours plus $65/hour thereafter |
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Stock plan – plan review |
$130 for first 2 hours plus $65/hour thereafter |
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Demolition permit fee |
$ |
115 |
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Residential mechanical fee – includes standard fixtures |
$ |
115 (per dwelling unit) |
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Residential plumbing fee – includes standard fixtures |
$ |
115 (per dwelling unit) |
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Residential mechanical/plumbing – standalone permit |
$ |
115 |
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Commercial mechanical/plumbing – standalone permit |
$ |
Based on valuation |
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Reroof – non-structural |
$ |
115 (per structure) |
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Building permit reinspection after initial inspection |
$ |
130 |
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One-time final inspection |
$ |
130 |
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Certificate of occupancy |
$ |
130 |
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Revised certificate of occupancy |
$ |
0 |
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Manufactured home placement (HUD) – includes foundation permit and building plan review |
$ |
450 |
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Modular home/relocated structure placement (IBC) – includes foundation permit and building plan review |
$ |
650 |
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Residential foundation repair |
$ |
230 |
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Residential solar installation |
$ |
115 |
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Residential retaining wall on an individual lot |
$ |
115 |
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Storage container placement |
$ |
115 (per container) |
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Fire alarm – existing alarm modification valued under $5,400 |
$ |
230 |
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Fire alarm – standalone permit for AES radio or cellular communicator |
$ |
115 |
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Fire sprinkler – existing sprinkler modifications valued under $5,400 |
$ |
230 |
(Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.090 Public works department – General – Streets.
A. General.
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Code Reference |
Title |
Rate/Fee/Charge |
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Banners |
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Community banner reservation/installation |
$180 per week |
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Permits |
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Clearing and grading permit |
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Application deposit – Nonrefundable |
$ |
520 |
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Due with application |
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All projects |
5% of estimated construction costs for projects <= $1M |
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3% of estimated construction costs for projects > $1M |
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Due at plan approval |
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Site construction permit |
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Application deposit – Nonrefundable |
$ |
1,000 |
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Due with application |
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Single parcel |
5% of estimated construction costs for projects <= $1M |
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3% of estimated construction costs for projects > $1M |
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Due at plan approval |
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Subdivision |
5% of estimated construction costs for projects <= $1M |
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3% of estimated construction costs for projects > $1M |
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Due at plan approval |
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Commercial |
5% of estimated construction costs for projects <= $1M |
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3% of estimated construction costs for projects > $1M |
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Due at plan approval |
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ROW usage/work within ROW |
5% of estimated construction costs for projects<= $1M |
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3% of estimated construction costs for projects >$1M |
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Site and ROW permit reinspections |
$ |
85/hr |
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Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Program |
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FOG – Failure to allow inspection |
$ |
500 |
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FOG – Failure to install required equipment or process |
$ |
500 |
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FOG – Failure to meet discharge standards |
$ |
500 |
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FOG – Failure to maintain records |
$ |
100 |
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Sewer Inspections |
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Sewer inspection – Inside city limits |
$ |
165 |
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Sewer inspection – Outside city limits |
$ |
330 |
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Ord. 2010-007 |
Transportation Impact Fee |
Effective January 1, 2024 |
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Transportation impact fees |
Rate generated from formula set forth in transportation study. Fees are automatically adjusted by the Engineering News-Record Construction Price Index change, unless otherwise adjusted by council. |
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Park Impact Fee |
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Park impact fees |
Rate generated from formula set forth in parks study. $5,887 (SFR), $6,347 (MF) |
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Miscellaneous Services Fees |
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Deferred impact fee administration |
$ |
230 |
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Engineering and consulting (internal and outsourced) |
$ |
85/hr |
B. Streets.
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Code Reference |
Title |
Rate/Fee/Charge |
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Public Works – Streets Miscellaneous |
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Follow-through sign installation |
$ |
200 |
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Electric vehicle station user charge |
1st 3 hours free |
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+ 3 hours @ $10/hour |
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Street/ROW vacation |
Actual costs (direct and indirect) |
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(Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))
3.68.100 Public works department – Utility fees.
A. Generally. Utility fees are updated every three years in accordance with a revenue requirement model and certified by an independent subject matter expert. The water and sewer utility fees referenced below will each automatically increase by three percent per year through 2025.
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Code Reference |
Rate/Fee/Charge |
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SMC 13.72.010 |
Meter Install |
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Meter Size |
City-Installed Service |
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Water |
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Less than 2" |
$250 plus meter kit, roadway and replacement costs in-city service |
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Less than 2" |
$500 plus meter kit, roadway and replacement costs out-of-city service |
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Note: Greater than 2" |
Developer installed |
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New Service Line Connection |
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Less than 2% |
$300 plus service line, parts, and tap kit costs |
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Note: Greater than 2% |
Developer Installed |
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SMC 13.72.010 |
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Inspection Fees |
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Water |
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Inspection fee for developer-installed meters |
$77 for in-city-limit inspections |
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$154 for out-of-city-limit inspections |
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Sewer |
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Inspection fee for developer-installed side sewer service line |
$77 for in-city-limit inspections |
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$154 for out-of-city-limit inspections |
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SMC 13.72.020 |
General Facility Charges (GFC) (capacity reservation) |
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Sewer |
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Type of Connection |
GFC (per Unit) |
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Residential |
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Residential living unit |
$7,548 (1 equivalent residential unit (ERU)) includes condo units, mobile home park units and multifamily units 2 units or under |
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Multifamily units (3 units or more) |
0.7 ERU per unit |
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Service outside the city limits = 1.5 times the city rate |
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Temporary Residential Units |
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Motel/hotel rooms, seasonal overnight travel trailer parks and RV parks |
0.3 ERU per unit |
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Rest homes, nursing homes, assisted care facilities |
0.6 ERU per unit |
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Commercial and Industrial Units and Other Units |
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SMC 13.72.020 |
Based on the Following Meter Size as Outlined in the Code |
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Meter size (inches) |
ERU |
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0.625 |
1.0 |
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0.75 |
1.5 |
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1.00 |
2.5 |
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1.50 |
5.0 |
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2.00 |
8.0 |
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Meters sized greater than 2 inches or any use requiring an industrial pretreatment plan requires an approved engineering analysis of equivalent ERUs. |
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SMC 13.72.025 |
General Facility Charges (GFC) |
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Water |
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Type of Connection |
GFC (per Unit) |
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Residential |
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Residential living unit |
$8,184 (1 equivalent residential unit (ERU)) includes condo units, mobile home park units and multifamily units 2 units or under |
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Multifamily units (3 units or more) |
0.7 ERU per unit |
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Service outside the city limits = 1.5 times the city rate |
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Temporary Residential Units |
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Motel/hotel rooms, seasonal overnight travel trailer parks and RV parks |
0.3 ERU per unit |
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Rest homes, nursing homes, assisted care facilities |
0.6 ERU per unit |
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Commercial and Industrial Units and Other Units |
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Based on the Following Meter Size as Outlined in the Code |
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Meter size (inches) |
ERU |
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0.625 |
1.0 |
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0.750 |
1.5 |
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1.000 |
2.5 |
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1.500 |
5.0 |
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2.000 |
8.0 |
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Meters sized greater than 2 inches or any use requiring an industrial pretreatment plan requires an approved engineering analysis of equivalent ERUs. |
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Irrigation Water Rates |
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Irrigation Base Rate for Each Meter Size |
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5/8" |
$28.97 |
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3/4" |
$43.47 |
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1" |
$72.41 |
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1-1/2" |
$144.84 |
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2" |
$231.76 |
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3" |
$434.40 |
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Irrigation Usage Charges |
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Single-Family Residential, Duplex and Multifamily |
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Up to 600 cubic ft. |
$0.010079/cubic ft. |
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Over 600 cubic ft. and up to 1,600 cubic ft. |
$0.029458/cubic ft. |
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Over 1,600 cubic ft. |
$0.037224/cubic ft. |
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Commercial and Public Authority |
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Up to 600 cubic ft. |
$0.010079/cubic ft. |
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Over 600 cubic ft. |
$0.029458/cubic ft. |
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Hotel/Motel |
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First 600 cubic ft. |
$0.010079/cubic ft. |
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Over 600 cubic ft. |
$0.029458/cubic ft. |
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SMC 13.112.060 |
Reclaimed Water (Reuse) Rates |
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Reclaimed Water Base Rate for Each Meter Size (per Month) |
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5/8" |
$5.61 |
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3/4" |
$7.01 |
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1" |
$10.79 |
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1-1/2" |
$20.02 |
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2" |
$31.27 |
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3" |
$58.32 |
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Reclaimed Water Usage Charge for Each Service per Month |
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0 – 5,000 cubic ft. |
$0.005262/cubic ft. |
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5,001 – 20,000 cubic ft. |
$0.003947/cubic ft. |
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20,001 – 50,000 cubic ft. |
$0.002621/cubic ft. |
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50,001 cubic ft. and above |
$0.001295/cubic ft. |
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Rates to customers outside the current city limits shall be 1.5 times higher than the specified class base rate and the usage fee charged per unit or 1.5 times the total bill as computed by the in-city rate |
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SMC 13.80.030 |
Sewer Rates |
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Usage Charges |
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Sewer Rates for Single-Family Residential – Inside City Limits |
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Single-family residential flat rate |
$62.99 |
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One-Tier Sewer-Only Single-Family Residential – Inside City |
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Base rate |
$66.51 |
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Sewer Rates for Multifamily Residential, Including Adult Care Facilities (per Unit) |
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Base rate |
$59.84 |
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Sewer Rates for Commercial and Public Authority |
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Base rate per meter size |
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5/8" |
$66.71 |
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3/4" |
$100.05 |
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1" |
$166.78 |
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1-1/2" |
$333.54 |
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2" |
$533.67 |
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3" |
$1,000.65 |
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Usage rate over 600 cubic ft. |
$0.065861/cubic ft. |
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Sewer Rates for Hotel/Motel (per Unit) |
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Base rate |
$47.27 |
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Over 600 cubic ft. |
$0.065861/cubic ft. |
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Outside City Limits |
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1.5 times the rate |
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SMC 13.80.080 |
Reduced Sewer Rates |
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Residential low-income rate reduction program for individually metered water (only qualifying account holders). Up to 50% reduction of base charge for qualifying low-income customers. |
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SMC 13.84.030 |
Water Rates |
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Water Rates for Single-Family Residential |
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Base rate |
$28.97 |
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Up to 600 cubic ft. |
$0.010079/cubic ft. |
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Over 600 cubic ft. and up to 1,600 cubic ft. |
$0.029458/cubic ft. |
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Over 1,600 cubic ft. |
$0.037224/cubic ft. |
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Water Rates for Multifamily Residential, Including Adult Care Facilities (per Unit) |
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Base rate |
$27.51 |
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Up to 600 cubic ft. |
$0.010079/cubic ft. |
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Over 600 cubic ft. and up to 1,600 cubic ft. |
$0.029458/cubic ft. |
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Over 1,600 cubic ft. |
$0.037224/cubic ft. |
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Water Rates for Commercial and Public Authority |
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Base rate per meter |
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5/8" |
$28.97 |
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3/4" |
$43.47 |
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1" |
$72.41 |
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1-1/2" |
$144.84 |
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2" |
$231.76 |
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3" |
$434.40 |
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Up to 600 cubic ft. |
$0.010079/cubic ft. |
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Over 600 cubic ft. |
$0.029458/cubic ft. |
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Water Rates for Hotel/Motel (per Unit) |
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Base rate |
$21.71 |
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Up to 600 cubic ft. |
$0.010079/cubic ft. |
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Over 600 cubic ft. |
$0.029458/cubic ft. |
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Outside City Limits |
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1.5 times base |
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Example – Residential |
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Base rate outside city limits |
$43.47 |
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Up to 600 cubic ft. |
$0.015120/cubic ft. |
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Over 600 cubic ft. |
$0.044187/cubic ft. |
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SMC 13.84.080 |
Reduced Water Rates |
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Residential low-income rate reduction program (only qualifying account holders). Up to 50% reduction of base charge for qualifying low-income customers. |
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B. Miscellaneous Utility Fees.
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Code Reference |
Title |
Rate/Fee/Charge |
|---|---|---|
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SMC 13.92.040 |
Water: service availability fee (standby charge for single-family residents inside city limits) |
$28.97 (water) |
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SMC 13.80.030 |
Sewer: service availability fee (standby charge for single-family residents inside city limits who are also connected to city water) |
$28.97 (sewer) |
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Water on/off at customer request |
Water off – $45 |
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Water on – No charge |
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Nonemergency after hours call out |
$140 |
(Ord. 2024-014 § 1 (Exh. A))