04-12-19-Ordinance-Fee Schedule Building Construction and Contractor Fees-04/15/2019ORDINANCE # 04-12-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
AMENDING APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 2.000
"BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION FEES"; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS:
Section 1. 'That Appendix A Fee Schedule of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Sanger, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 2.000 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION FEES
Sec. 2.100 Building Permits and Inspections
(a) Permits fees (residential)
(1) New residential:
(A) $1.00—$500,000.00 valuation*: $750.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.**
(B) Over $500,000.00 valuation*: $2,750.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.00 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.**
*Valuation is calculated using the International Code Council Valuation Table as
published in the most current August edition of the Building Safety Magazine.
**Plan review and initial inspection fees are included in the cost of the building permit.
A second or additional inspection of any failed item will result in a reinspection fee.
(2) Residential additions/remodels:
(A) 1 to 100 sq. ft.: $200.00.
(B) Over 100 sq. ft.: $200.00 plus $3.00 for each $1,000.00 valuation*.
(C) Windows and doors (only): $50.00.
(D) Reroofing: $75.00.
*Valuation is calculated using the International Code Council Valuation Table as
published in the most current August edition of the Building Safety Magazine.
**Plan review and initial inspection fees are included in the cost of the building permit.
A second or additional inspection of any failed item will result in a reinspection fee.
(3) Accessory buildings:
(A) Under 120 sq. ft: No permit required.
(B) Over 120 sq. ft.: $60.00 plus $0.10 per square foot.
(4) Amended plan review: $75.00.
(b) Permit fees (commercial).
(1) Commercial, new or additions and multifamily dwellings:
(A) Plan review fee: $1,000,00.
(B) Permit: $0.20 per square foot.
(C) For the 3rd party review and/or inspections — actual cost plus an administrative
fee of 5% of the total cost of the 3rd party review and/or inspections (min. fee $150.00).
(2) Commercial, remodels or finish -outs:
(A) Plan review fee: $500.00.
(B) Permit: $0.20 per square foot; or
(C) For the 3rd party review and/or inspections — actual cost plus an administrative
fee of 5% of the total cost of the 3rd party review and/or inspections (min. fee $150.00).
(3) Amended plan review: $75.00.
(4) Certificate of occupancy (*temp power not included): $75.00.
(5) Courtesy CO walk-thru (limited to one hour): $75.00.
(c) Other Inspections and Fees.
(1) Inspections outside of normal business hours: $50.00 $100.00 per hour — minimum charge
of 2 hours. If third party inspector is utilized fee will be actual cost plus 5%.
(2) Reinspection:
(A) Initial reinspection: $$50.00.
(B) Second reinspection: $75.00.
(C) Third reinspection: $100.00.
(D) Subsequent reinspection:$125.00.
(3) Work without a permit: Double permit fee.
(4) Temporary pole service: $60.00.
(5) Temporary power (CO): $50.00.
(6) Fence permit:
(A) Residential: $50.00.
(B) Commercial: $50.00 per 300 LF or portion thereof.
(7) Renewable energy permit: $100.00.
(8) Replacement of water lines, sewer lines or driveways on existing structures: $75.00.
(9) Flatwork: $75.00.
(10) Swimming pool/spa:
(A) Aboveground: $75.00.
(B) In ground: $150.00.
(11) Demolition permit: $75.00.
(12) Mobile home move -in: $75.00.
(13) Modular home: $500.00.
(14) Miscellaneous inspections: $75.00.
Sec. 2.200 Contractor Registration Fees
Contractors holding a valid state license must register with the city. A copy of the valid state license
must be provided at the time of registration. Electrical contractors are also required to submit a copy of
their state electrical contractor's license. The registration will expire on December 31 st of each year.
(1) Plumbing contractor: No fee.
(2) Mechanical contractor: $75.00.
(3) Electrical contractor: $75.00.
(4) Irrigation contractor: $75.00.
(5) Fire alarm/sprinkler contractor: $75.00.
Sec. 2.300 Single Trade Permit Fees
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, change, alter or repair any plumbing, mechanical,
electric and irrigation component (except routine repairs) until after such person has first obtained a
permit in writing to do so from the city. Furthermore, it shall be unlawful for any person to install,
change, alter or expand any fire sprinkler or fire alarm (except routine repairs) without a permit from the
city.
(b) All permits will be obtained by the licensed and registered contractor only.
(1) Plumbing permit: $75.00.
*For new buildings, additions or remodels, the plumbing permit fee is included in the cost of the
building permit.
(2) Mechanical permit: $75.00.
*For new buildings, additions or remodels, the mechanical permit fee is included in the cost of
the building permit.
(3) Electric permit: $75.00.
*For new buildings, additions or remodels, the electric permit fee is included in the cost of the
building permit.
(4) Irrigation permit:
(A) Residential: $75.00.
(B) Commercial: $125.00.
(5) Sprinkler system permit: $200.00.
(6) Fire alarm permit: $200.00.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases and words of this ordinance are severable and, if any word,
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by
the valid judgement or decree of any court competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not
affect any of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the
City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional word, phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
Section 4. Any person, fil m or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this
article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in accordance with the
general penalty provision found in Section 1.109 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 5. This ordinance will take effect on April 16, 2019.
DULY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this the�day of�019, by the
City Council of the City of Sanger, Denton County, Texas.
APPROVED
Thomas E. Muir, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Cheryl r' , CITY SECRETARY