ORDINANCE 05-____



AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND ESTABLISH CURRENT FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY OF SKY VALLEY FOR VARIOUS SERVICES AND PERMITS

WHEREAS, the City of Sky Valley has from time to time established service and permit fees.



WHEREAS, the City of Sky Valley wants to establish and publish a schedule for services and building permits, recognizing the time and effort of the City of Sky Valley in maintaining these services and in inspecting buildings and improvements and enforcing the Building Code in Sky Valley.



The Council of the City of Sky Valley hereby ordains:



I. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Sky Valley is hereby amended to establish fees for services and permits The rates as established herein may from time to time be amended by duly enacted resolutions of the City Council This new fee schedule shall be as follows:



MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

Fax to Receive $0.50 per page

Fax to Send $0.50 per page local

$1.00 per page long distance

Copies $0.15 per copy for 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14

$0.25 per copy for 11 x 17

Address Labels $10.00 for homeowners only

$20.00 for homeowners and lot owners

Maps of Sky Valley Free 8.5 x 11 road map

$5.00 for 11 x 17 color subdivision map

Lamination $2.00 per document



MISCELLANEOUS WATER FEES

Request for Water Meter Shut Off $10.00 per visit

Water Meter Shut Off Key $8.00

Penalty for Cutoff for Non-payment 10% of total balance due

Reconnect Fee for Non-payment $50.00

Service Fee for Cut Off (Non-Pay) $15.00



GARBAGE FEES

Garbage Pick up $12.00 per month at street

$20.00 per month for back door service



CHIPPING FEES

Chipping $60.00/hr. with the first 15 minutes per month free

Delivery of Wood Chips $25.00 per load



PLANNING & ZONING APPLICATIONS

Re-zoning & Map Amendments $250.00 plus $1.00 per acre or portion thereof

Conditional Use $100.00

Variances $100.00 for Single Family Zoning

$200.00 for all other zoning classifications



INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE BOOKS

Code Book $45.00

Included with new construction building permits



COMMENCING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

Commencing work without a permit will cost double the regular permit fee, or a minimum of $50.00



LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, INSPECTION & PERMITS

Concept/Sketch Plan $500.00

Preliminary Plat/Site Plan $500.00 or $10.00/lot, whichever is greater

Water Line Review and Inspection $750.00 or $15.00/lot, whichever is greater

Road Design Review & Inspection $750.00 or $15.00/lot, whichever is greater

Final Plat $350.00 or $7.00/lot, whichever is greater

Land Disturbance Permit $50.00 for 10 acres or less

$150.00 for more than 10 acres to 25 acres

$200.00 plus $5.00 for each acre over 25 acres

NPDES permit fee per GA DNR EPD $40.00 per each disturbed acre





SITE/PLOT PLAN & EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN

FOR ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control

Monitoring & Enforcement $100.00 for 1 acre or less plus $50.00 per acre for each additional acre or part thereof

PLAN REVIEW (Enclosed structures only)

Residential

0 - 2500 sq. ft. $200.00

> 2500 sq. ft. $300.00

Additions/Remodeling $ 50.00



Commercial/Office & Multi-Family Construction

$300.00 for the first 2500 sq. ft. plus $100.00 for each additional 2500 sq. ft.

or any part thereof

Additions/Remodeling $150.00





BUILDING PERMIT FEES (Includes all structural building and/or changes)

Residential

Minimum Fee (includes demolition) $ 50.00

New Residential (heated & unheated) $ 0.25 per sq. ft.

Residential Addition (heated & unheated) $ 50.00 + $ 0.15 per sq. ft.

Residential Remodeling with no addition $ 25.00 + $ 0.15 per sq. ft.



Commercial/Office & Multi-Family

Minimum Fee (includes demolition) $100.00

New Construction (heated & unheated) $ 0.30 per sq. ft.

New Additions $ 75.00 + $ 0.20 per sq. ft.

Remodeling with no addition $ 50.00 + $ 0.20 per sq. ft.



Unenclosed areas (any structural repairs, additions,

or construction of porches, decks, steps, gazebos, etc.) $50.00 minimum or $ 0.20 per sq. ft. whichever is greater

ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES

Minimum Fee for remodeling/additions $25.00 min. or $5.00 per fixture site

New or Additional Service $100.00 per 200 amp panel

MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES

Minimum Fee for Repairs $25.00

Size of Service for New or Additional Service $25.00 per ton or equivalent



PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

Minimum Fee $25.00

Fixtures Sites or Appliance Locations $10.00 per fixture site or appliance location

(Includes stub for basement, etc.)



SWIMMING POOL/IN-GROUND JACUZZI

Residential/Commercial (includes all necessary permits) $150.00



RETAINING WALLS

All retaining walls four feet or more in height $50.00



CELL TOWERS AND OTHER TOWERS $1,500.00



REINSPECTION FEES

1st time inspection failure $50.00

2nd & subsequent inspection failures $100.00 each



ROOFING PERMITS

All major repairs or new installation $25.00





II. All ordinances or portion of ordinances in conflict with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.



III. This ordinance will become effective upon adoption by City Council and approval by the Mayor as provided by the Charter of the City of Sky Valley.



It is so ordained and approved by vote of the City Council of the City of Sky Valley this _______ day of ________________, 2005.



Approved:



____________________________ ______________________________

Steve Brett, Mayor Carolyn Burgess, Council President



______________________________

David Carr, Councilor



______________________________ Delano Moore, Councilor



______________________________

Dee Raye, Councilor



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Attested:





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Linda Wells, City Clerk







First reading approved by City Council

Second reading approved by City Council

or

Second reading waived by unanimous vote

of all council members present