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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3588 ORDINANCE NO. 3588 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, CHAPTER 98, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST THE FEES CHARGED FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the 86th Texas Legislature passed HB852, effective immediately, which prohibits residential building permits and inspection fees from being calculated based on the value of residential property; and WHEREAS, staff analysis of rates and charges for certain fees charged for building permits and inspections has determined that the associated fees should be adjusted; and WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council now desires to modify certain fees as set forth in Appendix A, Fee Schedule; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein into this Ordinance. SECTION 2. That Section 98-92(a) of the City Code of Ordinances shall be amended to read as follows: (a) Building Permit Fees. (1) Commercial Construction. All classes of commercial construction (new, addition, remodel, alteration, etc.) shall pay a building permit fee that is assessed based on the valuation of the project. The fee shall be based on "Table 1(a) — Commercial Building Permit Fees" in Appendix A. The building valuation may be established by current market value of construction or by using the most recent "Building Valuation Data" as published in the Building Safety Journal published by the International Code Council, or may be established as submitted by the permit applicant, whichever is greater. The valuation of construction shall include the fair market value of the work described on the application and shall include architectural, structural, Ordinance No. 3588 Page 1 of 3 electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. Except as specifically referenced in "Table 2—Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees" in Appendix A, the building permit fee shall be based on project valuation. The building official is authorized to reject reported construction valuations that are not consistent with local values and construction practices, and may require support data from the applicant in order to demonstrate indicated construction values to his satisfaction. (2) Residential Construction. All classes of residential construction (new, addition, remodel, alteration, etc.) shall pay a building permit fee in accordance with "Table 1(b), Residential Building Permit Fees," in Appendix A. SECTION 3. That Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be amended by adjusting the fees as established by Sections 98-63, 98-92, and 98-661 as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes to be effective after publication in accordance with applicable law, as set forth below: (a) Table 1, Building Permit Fees, shall be replaced by Table 1(a), Commercial Building Permit Fees, and Table 1(b), Residential Building Permit Fees, as set forth in Exhibit A. (b) Table 2, Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees, shall be restated as the attached Table 2, Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees, as set forth in Exhibit A. (c) Table 3, Mechanical Permit Fees, shall be replaced by Table 3(a), Commercial Mechanical Permit Fees, and Table 3(b), Residential Mechanical Permit Fees, as set forth in Exhibit A. SECTION 4. All other fees set forth in Appendix A not amended herein in this Ordinance remain unchanged and in full force and effect. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, except where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council Ordinance No. 3588 Page2of3 without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 7. All rights and remedies of the City of North Richland Hills are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances in the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 8. The City Secretary is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in accordance with applicable law. SECTION 9. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after publication as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 10th day of June, 2019. CITY O OR ICH AND HILLS By: Osca re o, Mayor ATTEST: •'�J to- „se„ro Alicia Richards e, ii. ty Se6te.t APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: UN\Sak. 6J ;- Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Robert Myers, Director of Budget & Research Ordinance No. 3588 Page 3 of 3 ORDINANCE NO.3588 EXHIBIT A TABLE 1(a) COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES Total Fee Valuation $100.00 to $500.00 $36.00 $501.00 to $36.00 for the first$500.00 plus$3.86 for each additional$100.00 or fraction thereof,to and including$2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,001.00 to $94.00 for the first$2,000.00 plus$18.14 for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,001.00 to $512.00 for the first$25,000.00 plus$13.04 for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $838.00 for the first$50,000.00 plus$9.06 for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 to $1,291.00 for the first$100,000.00 plus$7.24 for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,001.00 to $4,187.00 for the first$500,000.00 plus$6.16 for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,to and including $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 $7,267.00 for the first$1,000,000.00 plus$3.99 for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof and up Ordinance No.3588 Exhibit A 1 of 6 • ORDINANCE NO.3588 EXHIBIT A TABLE 1(b) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES Project Type Fee New 1 &2 Family $1.10 per square foot(including unfinished bonus areas) Townhomes $1.10 per square foot(including unfinished bonus areas). Each townhome unit permitted separately. Minor Remodel 50 $39.00 SF or less Minor Remodel 50 SF or more $30.00 plus$0.50 per square foot of remodeled floor area Major Remodel2 $39.00 plus$0.80 per square foot of remodeled floor area Single Family& Townhome $100 plus$0.90 per square foot of new area Additions New Multifamily& Multifamily $0.50 per square foot Additions Multifamily $39.00 plus$0.80 per square foot of remodeled floor area Remodel Minor Remodel projects include alterations/repairs that do not involve more than 25%of the total dwelling area with limited structural,framing and/or wallboard alterations as determined by the code official. Minor remodel projects typically include little to no plumbing,mechanical or electrical work and are generally limited to a single trade. All plumbing,mechanical and electrical work to be permitted separately. 2 Major Remodel projects typically involve more than 25%of the total dwelling area and include substantial removal/installation of structural elements,wallboard and framing. Major Remodel projects may include gutting,removal of walls, installation of new walls,and significant plumbing,mechanical and/or electrical alterations as determined by the Code Official. All plumbing, mechanical and electrical work to be permitted separately. Ordinance No.3588 Exhibit A 2 of 6 ORDINANCE NO.3588 EXHIBIT A TABLE 2 MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING PERMIT FEES Item Fee 1. Certificate of Occupancy Application Fee: a Change of Business $42.00 Owner/Business Name b. Change of Occupant/New Tenant $69.00 New Building,Addition,Tenant c $69.00 Finish Out 2. Residential temporary accessory building(less than 200 sq.ft.) $0.00 3. Residential permanent accessory building $39.00+$0.65/SF 4. Fences(wood,chain-link,vinyl(per lot or tract) $24.00 5. Fences(masonry-per lot or tract) $69.00 6. Fences(wrought iron-per lot or tract) $24.00 7. Commercial Fences(masonry screening wall) valuation 8. Commercial Fences(subdivision walls) valuation 9. Swimming pool,in-ground $242.00 10 Swimming pool,above ground $139.00 11. Portable(self-contained)spa/hot tub $69.00 12 Retaining walls(more than 3 feet in height) $42.00 13. Satellite dish(more than 36 inches in diameter) $24.00 14. Carports $39.00+$0.50/SF 15. Deck/patio,without cover $24.00 16. Deck/patio,with cover $39.00+$0.50/SF 17. Demolition(per building) $103.00 18. Tent(30-day permit) $42.00 19. Carnival(approved by city council) $276.00 20. Residential garage sale $8.00 21. Temporary construction/sales trailer $69.00 22. Grading,excavation and fill $103.00 23. Revised grading plan(per platted SF lot) $139.00 24. Revised grading plan for plans not submitted with plat application (per $345.00 25. Change to approved plans(minimum of one hour) $69.00/hour 26. Change contractor of record $36.00 27. Foundation Repair Commercial Ref.Table 1 1 and 2-family dwellings Ref.Table 1,not to exceed $100.00 28. After-hours inspection(must be prearranged) $100.00/hour,minimum 2 hours 29. Swimming pools-public and semi-public permit Application(new owner/new business) _ $106.00 Plan review $125.00 Annual permit fee per pool/spa _ $160.00 30. Certified Pool Operator $21.00 31. Aquatics Facility Reinspection $55.00 Paving/concrete(for projects not included with a building permit) 1. _Drive approach,new or replacement(ROW per approach) $36.00 2. _Driveway,new or replacement(residential-private property) $24.00 3. Sidewalk,new or replacement(within ROW) $36.00 4. Commercial parking lot(adding surface area or change in grading valuation patterns) Sign Permit Fees Ordinance No.3588 Exhibit A 3 of 6 ORDINANCE NO.3588 EXHIBIT A TABLE 2 MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING PERMIT FEES 1. Permanent,1 to 50 square feet in area $69.00 2. Permanent,51 to 100 square feet in area $139.00 3. Permanent,101 to 200 square feet in area $276.00 4. Permanent,201 to 300 square feet in area $414.00 5. Permanent,301 square feet and over(per square foot) $5.00 6. Portable sign $69.00 7. Banner sign $69.00 8. Weekend advertising registration(per year) $69.00 9. Digital billboard conversion of legal non-conforming billboard $1,737.00 10. Billboard(conventional)-Annual permit renewal $82.00 Late fee for annual billboard renewal(digital or conventional) $82.00 Digital billboard-Annual $232.00 Miscellaneous Fees 1. Contractor's registration:All Trades $0.00 2. Construction code board of appeals $270.00 3. 1st Reinspection $39.00 4. 2nd Reinspection $75.00 5. Subsequent Reinspections $125.00 Ordinance No.3588 Exhibit A 4 of 6 ORDINANCE NO.3588 EXHIBIT A TABLE 3(b) RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES Type of Proposed Work Fee New Single-Family or Townhome Unit $250 per system Replacement HVAC(whole system) $150.00 Replacement/Remodel Outdoor AC or Heat Pump Unit Only $75.00 Replacement/Remodel Indoor AC or $75.00 Heat Pump Cooling System Only Replacement/Remodel Indoor $75.00 Heating System Only Ordinance No.3588 Exhibit A 6 of 6 ORDINANCE NO.3588 EXHIBIT A TABLE 3(a) COMMERCIAL MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES Monetary Value of Proposed Fee Work $0.00-$1,500.00 $43.00 $1,501.00$3,000.00 $50.00 $3,001.00-$5,000.00 $57.00 $5,001.00-$50,000.00 $72.00 for the first$5,000.00 plus a multiplier of$0.0123 for amount over$5,000.00 $50,001 -$100,000.00 $626.00 for the first$50,000.00 plus a multiplier of$0.0117 for amount over$50,000.00 $100,000.00-$500,000.00 $1,211.00 for the first$100,000.00 plus a multiplier of$0.0074 for amount over $100,000.00 $500,001.00-or more $4,171.00 for the first$500,000.00 plus a multiplier of$0.0040 for amount over $500,000.00 Ordinance No.3588 Exhibit A 5 of 6 I star-Telegram MEDIA Arlington Citizen-Journal I The Keller zen I La Estrella -field News-Mirror I Star-Telegram Northeast 1 Weatherford Star-Telegram star-telegram.com 1 808 Throckmorton St.I Ft Worth,Tx.76102-6315 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Account# Ad Number Identification PO Amount Cols Depth 600579 0004259289 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ORDINANC ORDINANCE NO.3588 $72.20 1 40.00 Li Attention: Traci Henderson, TRMC THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS County of Tarrant PO BOX 820609 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 761820609 Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,this day personally appeared VICTORIA CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS RODELA, Bid and Legal Coordinator ORDINANCE NO.3588 ORDINANCE NO.3588 g AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY for the Star-Telegram, published b OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, g ram p by TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX the Star-Telegram, Inc. at Fort Worth, A, FEE SCHEDULE, CHAPTER A, FEE SCHEDULE, CHAPTER g 98, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND 98, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND in Tarrant County,Texas; and who, HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST THE FEES CHARG- TO ADJUST THE FEES CHARG- after being duly sworn, did depose ED FOR BUILDING PERMITS ED FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS; PROVIDING AND INSPECTIONS;PROVIDING and say that the attached clipping of THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDI- BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDI- an advertisement was published in NANCES AND REPEAL OF CON- NANCES AND REPEAL OF CON the above named a FLICTING PROVISIONS; PRO- FLICTING PROVISIONS; PRO- paper on the listed VIDING FOR PUBLICATION; VIDING FOR PUBLICATION; dates: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DATE. That Appendix A,Fee Schedule, That Appendix A,Fee Schedule, of the North Richland Hills Code of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances be amended by of Ordinances be amended by adjusting the fees as establish- adjusting the fees as establish- ed by Sections 98-63, 98-92, 98- ed by Sections 98-63,98-92,98- 2 Insertion(s) 661 (Building Permits and In- 661 (Building Permits and In- spections). spections). PASSED AND APPROVED on PASSED AND APPROVED on Published On this 10th day of June,2019. this 10th day of June,2019. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND June 13,2019,June 14,2019 HILLS HILLS By:/s/Oscar Trevino By:/s/Oscar Trevino__ Oscar Trevino,Mayor Oscar Trevino,Mayor ATTEST: ATTEST: /s/Alicia Richardson /s/Alicia Richardson Alicia Richardson, City Secrets- Alicia Richardson,City Secreta- ry ry APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: LEGALITY: /s/Maleshia B.McGinnis /s/Maleshia B.McGinnis Maleshia B. McGinnis, City At- Maleshia B. 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