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Chapter 8.02
Fees and ChargesSections:
Article I. General Provisions
8.02.010 General Provisions.
8.02.011 Administrative Regulations.
Article II. Business and Occupation Licenses and Permits
8.02.0201 Aircraft Refueling.
8.02.0202 Amusement Facilities.
8.02.0204 Building Contractors and Workers.
8.02.0206 Business License.
8.02.0207 New Business.
8.02.0208 Detectives and Security Guards.
8.02.0209 Fireworks.
8.02.0210 For-Hire Vehicles and Drivers.
8.02.0212 Newspaper Dispensers.
8.02.0213 Peddling.
8.02.0214 Special Police Officer.
8.02.0216 Tank Vehicles.
8.02.0219 Weights and Measures.
8.02.0220 Sidewalk Cafes.
8.02.0221 Fumigation.
8.02.0222 Application of Flammable Finishes.
8.02.0223 Dry Cleaning.
8.02.0224 Fruit Ripening.
8.02.0225 Magnesium Working.
8.02.0226 Registered Servicers/Central Reporting Agencies.
8.02.0227 Dealer in Used Goods.
8.02.0229 Infectious Waste Collector.
8.02.0230 Aerosol Products.
8.02.0231 Cellulose Nitrate Film.
Article III. Building and Construction Permits
8.02.030 Boiler Code.
8.02.031 Building Code.
8.02.032 Electrical Code.
8.02.033 Elevator Code.
8.02.034 Fire Code.
8.02.035 Mechanical Code.
8.02.036 Plumbing Code.
8.02.037 Sewer Code.
8.02.038 Shorelines Management.
8.02.039 Special Inspections and Other Fees.
Article IV. Collection of Accounts
8.02.040 Local Improvement Assessments.
8.02.041 Utility Accounts.
8.02.042 Appeal from Local Improvement Assessment.
8.02.043 Interest and Penalty.
Article V. Court Fees and Fines
8.02.050 Filing Fees.
8.02.051 Civil Proceedings.
8.02.052 Criminal Proceedings.
Article VI. Land Use and Occupancy
8.02.060 Building Code.
8.02.061 Environmental Policy.
8.02.0615 Fire Code.
8.02.0617 Liquid Storage Containers.
8.02.062 Franchises.
8.02.063 Parks.
8.02.064 Plats.
8.02.065 Streets and Airspace.
8.02.066 Zoning.
8.02.0665 Design Review.
8.02.067 Existing Building and Conservation Code.
8.02.069 Comprehensive Plan.
8.02.0692 Refund of Land Use and Occupancy Permit Fees.
8.02.0694 Fees for Developments Requiring Multiple Permits.
8.02.0695 Multifamily Housing Property Tax Incentive Program.
8.02.0696 Concurrency Inquiry Application Fee.
Article VII. Public Utilities
8.02.070 Garbage and Refuse Rates.
8.02.071 Sewer Rates and Fees.
8.02.073 Water Rates.
Article VIII. Miscellaneous Charges
8.02.080 Animals.
8.02.081 Dangerous Dog Registration.
8.02.082 Inherently Dangerous Animal Fees.
8.02.083 Commercial Loading Zones.
8.02.085 Historic Preservation.
8.02.086 Fire Code.
8.02.087 Appeals.
Article I. General Provisions
8.02.010 General Provisions.
The City, by its fees, attempts to further the following principles:
A. Fees charged in connection with programs regulatory of private activities in the exercise of the police power shall be reasonably related to the costs and expenses of administering and enforcing the program.
B. While regulatory programs under the police power promote the general welfare of the community as a whole, the costs should, so far as reasonably possible, be borne by the persons whose activities voluntarily undertaken create the need for regulations.
C. Charges for municipal utility services should be designed to enable the utility to be self-supporting so that it operates neither at a loss requiring subsidy by the general fund, nor at a profit inuring to the benefit of the general fund. Rates should be based upon reasonable differences, including cost of service; location of customers; cost of maintenance, operation, repair, and replacement of the various parts of the system; character of service furnished; quantity and quality of service; time of use; and capital contributions made to the system by way of assessments or otherwise.
D. Some charge should be made whenever the City allows private use of public facilities, or forbears collection of money owed in recognition of the premise that the City holds its moneys and property as a public trustee.
E. When a person undertakes a major renovation project of a building in the central business district, which involves a building at least fifty years old and that is eligible for inclusion on the Spokane register as an historic building, and when a project seeks to preserve and restore the historic value and character of said building; when the City further finds that the project confers a benefit of reasonably general character to a significant part of the public, the City may waive all of the street obstruction permit fees for the project. A person may appeal the City’s determination of a denial of the permit waiver to the hearing examiner. All buildings that are eligible for the street obstruction permit waiver under this section have until June 1, 2004, to submit all plans and application fees to the appropriate municipal department. “Central business district,” for purpose of this subsection, includes properties located east of Cedar Street, west of Pine Street, north of Third Avenue, and south of the Spokane River.
[Ord. C33217 § 1; Passed: 4/28/2003]
8.02.011 Administrative Regulations.
A. The mayor is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations respecting the provision of various services by the administrative staff, including the charges and fees for such services, to the extent such services and fees are not specifically provided for in this code. The authority of this section includes specifically but is not limited to the furnishing of maps and other public records and delinquent penalties and interest rates on accounts receivable.
B. The mayor causes such regulations and schedules of charges to be filed with the city clerk and in appropriate departments in accordance with the City’s public records system.
C. The mayor or his or her designated representative is authorized to waive any fee authorized under this chapter for any person which can demonstrate the following criteria have been met:
1. The person requesting the waiver of fees demonstrates that he/she is requesting the fee waiver on his/her own behalf or in a representative capacity for an applicant who meets the criteria set forth in subsection (C)(2) of this section; and
2. The person requesting the waiver of fees demonstrates that he/she has an annual income that meets the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines for eighty percent of median family income level, as established annually for the Spokane Metropolitan Area.
The mayor is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this program.
[Ord. C32755; Passed: 12/4/2000]
Cross Reference: RCW ch. 42.17; SMC ch. 4.02.
Article II. Business and Occupation Licenses and Permits
8.02.0201 Aircraft Refueling.
The fee for a permit to operate an aircraft refueler unit is sixty-five dollars per year.
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
8.02.0202 Amusement Facilities.
A. The license fees for amusement devices, per year or part of a year, are:
1. forty dollars for an amusement device owner’s or operator’s license; and
2. twenty-five dollars for each amusement device license.
B. The license fee for an amusement device which is part of a carnival or circus is ten dollars per device.
C. The license fee for a cabaret, per year from date of issue, is:
1. one hundred dollars where music and entertainment only is permitted; and
2. three hundred dollars where dancing is permitted.
D. The permit fee for a circus, carnival, outdoor musical assembly or similar performance regulated by SMC chapter 10.23 is one hundred dollars for each event or each day, plus a fire department evaluation fee of twenty-five dollars per hour, with a twenty-five dollar minimum. The city manager, upon the advice of the chief of police that the event should not involve extraordinary law enforcement costs, may waive any part of the fee in excess of one hundred dollars.
E. The fee for a teen club license is three hundred dollars.
[Ord. C32039 § 10; Passed: 12/22/1997]
Cross Reference: SMC ch. 8.12.
8.02.0204 Building Contractors and Workers.
A. Blasting.
1. The fee for a blaster’s license is twenty-five dollars per year.
2. The fee for a blasting permit is five dollars for each job.
3. The fee for a transportation permit required by SMC 10.29.010(D) is sixty-five dollars per year.
B. Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
1. The examination fee is twenty-four dollars.
2. The annual license fees are:
a. Fireman: twenty-four dollars;
b. Third class engineer: thirty dollars;
c. Second class engineer: thirty-six dollars;
d. First class engineer: forty-eight dollars;
e. Boiler inspector: no charge.
C. Mechanics.
1. The examination fee for all mechanic licenses is twenty-four dollars.
2. The annual license fees are:
a. For gas heating mechanic I: thirty-six dollars;
b. For gas heating mechanic II: forty-eight dollars;
c. For apprentice heating mechanic: twenty-four dollars;
d. For oil burner installer or servicer: thirty-six dollars;
e. For oil inspector, gas inspector I, or gas inspector II: no charge.
D. Expiration of Licenses and Renewal.
Any license, the license fee for which has not been paid before its expiration date, is void. A void license may be renewed at any time up to one year past the expiration date. After being void for one year, the license may not be renewed: the test for the license must be taken and passed and a new license obtained.
[Ord. C31316; Passed: 2/27/1995]
Cross Reference: SMC ch. 10.29.
8.02.0206 Business License.
A. For every person engaging in business, sixty dollars per twelve months shall be paid. Secondary location licenses are furnished at ten dollars each.
B. The fee for a nonresident business license is sixty dollars.
C. In addition to the basic fee, every person engaging in business must pay a further fee for each employee, per license year, as follows:
1. for a business employing fewer than six employees: ten dollars;
2. for a business employing more than five but fewer than eleven employees: fifteen dollars;
3. for a business employing more than ten employees: twenty dollars.
D. Whenever there is a change of ownership, the license issued to the withdrawing owner must be surrendered to the license officer for cancellation, and a new license issued for a charge of ten dollars.
E. The license officer shall issue a license which reflects the change of name or location upon payment of a ten-dollar fee.
F. “Eligible persons,” as defined in SMC 8.01.190, are entitled to a reduced business license fee of ten dollars per license year.
[Ord. C31458; Passed: 12/15/1997]
Cross Reference: SMC 8.01.190.
8.02.0207 New Business.
The fees for fire department inspection of a new business are:
A. fifteen dollars for a business conducted within a residence, if:
1. customers come into the residence, or
2. merchandise (other than supplies) is displayed or stored in the residence, or
3. the business involves combustible or otherwise hazardous materials, such as the processing, sale, or storage of chemicals, compressed gases, fuels or flammable liquids, paints, or solvents, as determined by the fire marshal, or
4. an employee or employees other than the resident proprietor are employed at the business; or
B. based on the number of employees at the business location as follows:
1. under six employees: twenty-five dollars,
2. from six to ten employees: fifty dollars, and
3. over ten employees: seventy-five dollars; per site.
[Ord. C29602; Passed: 3/12/1990]
8.02.0208 Detectives and Security Guards.
A. The license fee for a detective agency or security guard agency, which includes one private detective or security guard license, is two hundred dollars per year or part of a year.
B. The license fee for a private detective or security guard (beyond the one included in the agency license) is twenty-two dollars per year or part of a year.
[Ord. C28968; Passed: 12/28/1987]
Cross Reference: SMC ch. 10.30.
8.02.0209 Fireworks.
A. The fee for each permit for the manufacture, import, export, possession, wholesale sale, discharge, or transportation of fireworks, as provided in SMC chapter 10.33A, is one hundred thirty dollars.
B. The fee for each public display is sixty dollars.
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
8.02.0210 For-Hire Vehicles and Drivers.
A. The annual vehicle license is one hundred dollars.
B. The vehicle inspection fee is one hundred dollars, which includes one reinspection at no additional cost. An additional one hundred dollars will be charged for subsequent vehicle inspections.
C. The taximeter annual registration fee, as provided in RCW 19.94.175, is five dollars.
D. The annual license fee for a for-hire driver is fifty-five dollars.
E. The for-hire vehicle license transfer fee is twenty-five dollars.
[Ord. C33165 § 19; Passed: 2/17/2003]
8.02.0212 Newspaper Dispensers.
The inspection fee for mechanical newspaper and other dispensers regulated under SMC chapter 10.38 is five dollars for each location.
[Ord. C28799; Passed: 7/6/1987]
8.02.0213 Peddling.
The fee for a peddler’s license is thirty-five dollars. The fee for renewal of the license beyond ninety days is twenty-five dollars for each period of ninety days.
[Ord. C28935; Passed: 11/23/1987]
Cross Reference: SMC ch. 10.40.
8.02.0214 Special Police Officer.
A. The fee for application for an original commission as a special police officer is fifty-seven dollars.
B. The fee for application for renewal of a special police officer commission is thirty-five dollars.
[Ord. C28968; Passed: 12/28/1987]
Cross Reference: SMC ch. 10.41A.
8.02.0216 Tank Vehicles.
The fee for each tank vehicle used for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids or liquefied petroleum gas is sixty-five dollars per year.
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
Cross Reference: SMC 11.07.450, 11.07.470.
8.02.0219 Weights and Measures.
A. The following annual registration fees, to be collected for the City by the State of Washington Department of Licensing through its Master License System, as provided in chapter 355, Laws of 1995, are charged for each weighing or measuring instrument or device used for commercial purposes in the city:
1. weighing devices:
a. small scales, zero to four hundred pounds capacity: five dollars;
b. intermediate scales, four hundred one pounds to five thousand pounds capacity: twenty dollars;
c. large scales, over five thousand pounds capacity: fifty-two dollars;
d. large scales with supplemental devices: fifty-two dollars;
e. railroad track scales: eight hundred dollars;
2. liquid fuel measuring devices:
a. motor fuel meters with flows of less than twenty gallons per minute: five dollars;
b. motor fuel meters with flows of more than twenty but not more than one hundred fifty gallons per minute: sixteen dollars;
c. motor fuel meters with flows over one hundred fifty gallons per minute: twenty-five dollars;
3. liquid petroleum gas meters:
a. with one inch diameter or smaller dispensers: ten dollars;
b. with greater than one inch diameter dispensers: thirty dollars;
4. Fabric meters: five dollars;
5. Cordage meters: five dollars;
6. Mass flow meters: fourteen dollars.
B. The fees for requested inspections of measuring devices are:
1. liquid fuel meter pumping under twenty gallons per minute: twenty-five dollars;
2. liquid fuel meter pumping over twenty gallons per minute: twenty-five dollars;
3. measuregraph: four dollars;
4. each scale, first five hundred pounds: twenty-five dollars;
5. each scale, five hundred to one thousand one pounds: twenty-five dollars;
6. each scale, one thousand one to two thousand one pounds: fifty dollars;
7. tank truck calibration, twenty-five dollars; and
8. certification of goods: fifteen dollars for the first hour and ten dollars for each additional hour or portion of an hour.
C. The fee for calibrating a five-gallon testing measure is ten dollars to be collected upon the annual inspection.
[Ord. C31516]
8.02.0220 Sidewalk Cafes.
An annual fee of two hundred fifty dollars shall be paid for operation of a sidewalk cafe.
[Ord. C25539 § 18.23.040]
8.02.0221 Fumigation.
The fee for a permit to engage in the business of fumigation or thermal insecticide fogging, or to maintain a fumigation room where a toxic flammable fumigant is used, is one hundred seventy dollars.
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
8.02.0222 Application of Flammable Finishes.
The fee for a permit to apply flammable finishes, coatings and treatments by spraying or dipping is one hundred seventy dollars except that the fee for a bowling pin refinishing or bowling alley resurfacing operation is as provided in SMC 8.02.0615(D).
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
8.02.0223 Dry Cleaning.
The fee, payable to the bureau of fire prevention, for operating a dry cleaning business is one hundred seventy dollars per year.
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
8.02.0224 Fruit Ripening.
The fee for fruit ripening by the processes set forth in IFC chapter 16 is sixty dollars.
[Ord. passed: 6/28/2004]
8.02.0225 Magnesium Working.
The permit fee for magnesium working is one hundred seventy dollars per year.
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
8.02.0226 Registered Servicers/Central Reporting Agencies.
The permit fee for registered servicers, including central reporting agencies, is sixty dollars.
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
Cross Reference: SMC 10.29.060, 11.07.360.
8.02.0227 Dealer in Used Goods.
The fee for the annual license for a dealer in used goods, as provided in SMC 10.45.040, is forty-five dollars.
[Ord. C28968; Passed: 12/28/1987]
8.02.0229 Infectious Waste Collector.
The fee for an infectious waste collector license, as provided in SMC chapter 10.35, is one thousand dollars.
[Ord. C30120; Passed: 6/24/1991]
8.02.0230 Aerosol Products.
A. The fees for a permit to engage in retail sales of aerosol products are:
1. fifty dollars for the initial year, and
2. twenty-five dollars for each annual renewal.
B. The fees for an aerosol products storage room are:
1. fifty dollars for the initial year, and
2. twenty-five dollars for each annual renewal.
[Ord. C30553; Passed: 9/21/1992]
8.02.0231 Cellulose Nitrate Film.
The permit fee for cellulose nitrate film is one hundred seventy dollars per year.
[Ord. C31282; Passed: 1/9/1995]
Article III. Building and Construction Permits
8.02.030 Boiler Code.
A. Permit fees for new installations are:
1. low pressure and hot water boiler:
a. under five hundred thousand BTU: one hundred fifty dollars each,
b. from five hundred thousand to two million BTU: two hundred fifty dollars each,
c. over two million BTU: four hundred dollars each;
2. power boiler:
a. under one million BTU: four hundred dollars each,
b. from one to five million BTU: eight hundred dollars each,
c. over five million BTU: eight hundred dollars plus twenty dollars per million BTU over five million, to a maximum fee of one thousand five hundred dollars each;
3. electric boiler under two hundred fifty kilowatts: two hundred dollars each;
4. unfired pressure vessel: eighty dollars each.
5. when more than one pressure vessel is to be installed at the same time: the full fee is charged for the boiler with the highest fee and one-half the normal fee is charged for each of the others.
B. Inspection fees are:
1. low pressure steam and hot water boiler:
a. under two million BTU: eighty dollars biennially each,
b. two million BTU or over: one hundred dollars biennially each;
2. power boiler:
a. under one million BTU: eighty dollars annually each,
b. from one to under five million BTU: one hundred dollars annually each,
c. five million BTU and over: one hundred twenty dollars annually each;
3. electric boiler under two hundred fifty kilowatts: eighty dollars annually each;
4. unfired pressure vessel: forty dollars each, biennially;
5. hydrostatic pressure test: one hundred twenty dollars each;
6. repair: sixty dollars per hour or fraction of an hour.
C. The fee for an operating permit based on insurance company inspection is one-half the inspection fee.
D. Multiple Boilers. If more than one boiler or pressure vessel is inspected on the same site, at the same time, by the city inspector, full fee is charged for one, and one-half fee for all others.
E. In addition to the above fees, the processing fee for each permit is twenty-five dollars.
[Ord. C30517; Passed: 8/24/1992]
Cross Reference: SMC ch. 11.03.
8.02.031 Building Code.
A. Building Permit.
1. Building permit fees are based on the value of the work to be done as follows:
Value of Work (in dollars)
Fee (in dollars)
1 to 500
20.50
501 to 2,000
20.50, plus 2.20 for each 100 over 500
2,001 to 25,000
53.50, plus 9.90 for each 1,000 over 2,000
25,001 to 50,000
281.20, plus 7.15 for each 1,000 over 25,000
50,001 to 100,000
459.95, plus 4.95 for each 1,000 over 50,000
100,001 to 500,000
707.45, plus 3.85 for each 1,000 over 100,000
500,001 to 1,000,000
2,247.45, plus 3.30 for each 1,000 over 500,000
1,000,001 to 99,999,999
3,897.45, plus 2.20 for each 1,000 over 1,000,000.
2. In addition, a surcharge equal to sixteen percent of the permit fee is added to all building permits, including for additions and alterations. The surcharge is intended to offset costs attributed to the enforcement of site development regulations and other functions for which specific fees are not otherwise charged.
B. Valuation.
1. The value of construction for purposes of calculating the amount of the fee is determined by the most current building valuation data from the International Conference of Building Officials as published in “Building Standards.”
2. “Gross area” when used in conjunction with the ICBO building valuation data to determine valuation of a project is the total area of all floors, measured from the exterior face, outside dimension, or exterior column line of a building, including basements and balconies but excluding unexcavated areas.
3. The fee is based on the highest type of construction to which a proposed structure most nearly conforms, as determined by the building official.
C. Building Plan Review. Plan review fees are sixty-five percent of the building permit fee as calculated from the table, except:
1. The fee is one hundred percent of the building permit fee for a fast track project;
2. There is no plan review fee for:
a. single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes which are not part of a group or planned unit development, and
b. U-1 occupancies;
3. The fee for additional review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans is sixty dollars per hour, with a one-hour minimum charge.
D. Demolition. Demolition permit fees are:
1. for single-family residence, duplex and accessory structures: thirty-five dollars each;
2. for other structures: thirty-five dollars for every thousand square feet, to a maximum fee of three hundred fifty dollars.
E. Grading.
1. Grading permit fees are as follow:
Volume (in cubic yards)
Fee (in dollars)
100 or less
22.50
101 to 1,000
22.50 plus 10.50 for each 100 over 100
1,001 to 10,000
117 plus 9 for each 1,000 over 1,000
10,001 to 100,000
198 plus 40.50 for each 10,000 over 10,000
100,001 and more
562.50 plus 22.50 for each 10,000 over 100,000.
2. Grading plan review fees are as follow:
Volume (in cubic yards)
Fee (in dollars)
50 or less
none
51 to 100
15
101 to 1,000
22.50
1,001 to 10,000
30
10,001 to 100,000
30 plus 15 for each 10,000 over 10,000
100,001 to 200,000
165 plus 9 for each 10,000 over 100,000
200,001 and more
255 plus 4.50 for each 10,000 over 200,000.
F. Sign Permits.
1. Sign permit fees are:
a. forty dollars for each wall sign, projecting sign and incidental sign, or
b. one hundred dollars for each pole sign, including billboards and off-premise signs; except that when multiple signs are included in one application for one site, the first sign has the normal fee and each additional sign, has a fee of:
i. twenty dollars for a wall, projecting, or incidental sign, or
ii. fifty dollars for a pole sign.
2. The plan review fee is sixty-five percent of the sign permit fee and is in addition to the sign permit fee.
G. Factory-Built Housing.
1. The installation fee for factory-built housing is fifty dollars per section.
2. A foundation or basement requires a separate building permit.
H. Manufactured (Mobile) Home.
1. The installation fee for a manufactured (mobile) home is fifty dollars per section.
2. A basement requires a separate building permit.
I. Temporary Structures. Permit fees for temporary structures are:
1. one hundred dollars for the first year; and
2. five hundred dollars for the second year.
No third year will be allowed.
J. Relocation. The fee for a building relocation permit is fifty dollars. Any repairs or alterations required for relocation are handled by building permit and the fees for such building permit are in addition to the relocation permit fee.
K. Early Start and Fast Track Approval. The fee for an early start or fast track building permit approval is twenty-five percent of the building permit fee and is in addition to any other required fees.
L. Certificate of Occupancy.
1. There is no separate fee for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy following final inspection under a permit so long as the fee for the permit is at least fifty dollars; otherwise, the minimum fee for a building permit and certificate of occupancy is fifty dollars.
2. The fees for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy not resulting from work done under permit are as provided in SMC 8.02.060.
3. The building official may charge a fee not to exceed one hundred percent of the building permit fee for the issuance or extension of any temporary certificate of occupancy. In no case is the fee less than thirty-five dollars.
M. Swimming Pools. The building and plumbing permit fee for a swimming pool is fifty dollars for those accessory to a single-family residence, and seventy-five dollars for all others. Mechanical and electrical permits are additional.
N. Parking Lot and Site Work Permits. The fee for a site work permit is charged in accordance with the fee table in subsection (A) of this section.
O. Radon Program.
The radon program fee is twenty-five dollars for each new ground floor residential unit. This fee is to recover costs associated with chapter 132, Laws of 1992, transferring responsibility for delivery of radon-measuring devices from builders to building inspectors.
[Ord. C31790; Passed: 12/2/1996]
8.02.032 Electrical Code.
A. Electrical inspection fees for new construction are based upon the area of the building as follows:
1. up to five thousand square feet: three dollars per hundred square feet, or fraction thereof,
2. five thousand one to twenty thousand square feet: one hundred fifty dollars, plus one dollar and fifty cents per one hundred square feet, or fraction thereof,
3. over twenty thousand square feet: three hundred seventy-five dollars, plus seventy-five cents per hundred square feet, or fraction thereof.
B. Electrical inspection fees for alteration, repair, or addition in existing buildings including finishing of tenant spaces are based on the number of circuits. The fee is three dollars and seventy-five cents for each circuit.
C. There are separate other inspection fees in addition to those listed above:
1. Light standard: six dollars and twenty-five cents each;
2. Services, whether new, alteration, or addition:
a. 600 volts or less:
1 to 200 amps
$31.00
201 to 300
37.25
301 to 400
43.50
401 to 500
47.25
501 to 600
51.00
601 to 700
54.50
701 to 800
58.25
801 to 900
62.00
901 to 1,000
65.75
over 1,000
65.75 plus $3.75 for every 100 amps over 1,000
b. Over 600 volts:
1 to 200 amps
$55.75
201 to 300
62.00
301 to 400
68.25
401 to 500
72.00
501 to 600
75.75
601 to 700
79.50
701 to 800
83.00
801 to 900
86.75
901 to 1,000
90.50
over 1,000
90.50 plus $3.75 for every 100 amps over 1,000
3. Alarm and control circuits: ten dollars per zone;
4. Temporary service for construction wiring: fifteen dollars each;
5. Transformers: The fee is the same as for services. No fee is charged for Class 2 transformers for control or signal circuits.
6. Generators (emergency, standby and resource recovery): The fee is the same as for services, based on the amperage of the generator. Generators of fifty kilowatt or less are considered equivalent to a 200-amp service;
7. Feeders: ten dollars;
8. Reinspection: sixty dollars;
9. Inspection outside normal working hours: sixty dollars per hour or fraction of an hour, with a minimum fee for two hours payable at the time the request is made.
10. Special fees: A firm, corporation, or other entity which has a regularly employed maintenance staff may choose to purchase an annual electrical work permit rather than a work permit for each installation or alteration in accordance with this paragraph. The following fee will entitle the purchaser to the number of inspections shown for a one-year period after the date of purchase of an electrical work permit:
Plant Electricians
Inspections
1 – 3
$1,300 for 12
4 – 6
2,600 for 24
7 – 12
3,900 for 36
13 or more
5,200 for 52
11. Where work has commenced without first obtaining the required permit(s), a fee equivalent to:
a. twice the inspection fee, or
b. the permit fee plus one hundred dollars, whichever is greater, must be paid prior to the issuance of the permit(s).
D. The processing fee is twenty-five dollars.
E. The permit fee is the sum of the processing fee, plus the inspection fee. The minimum permit fee is thirty-five dollars.
[Ord. C29946; Passed: 1/7/1991]
8.02.033 Elevator Code.
A. The elevator installation permit fee is three hundred dollars per car or per unit plus, in the case of more than two stops, thirty dollars per stop.
B. The elevator annual operating fee is seventy-five dollars per car or per unit plus, in the case of more than two stops, six dollars per stop.
C. A permit with deficiencies is thirty dollars per car or per unit per month.
D. Fees for alteration or modernization of elevators and associated equipment are based on the value of the work to be done as follows:
Value of Work (in dollars)
Fee (in dollars)
1 to 700
20.00
701 to 2,000
19.00 plus 2.00 for each 100 over 700
2,001 to 25,000
45.00 plus 9.00 for each 1,000 over 2,000
25,001 to 50,000
252.00 plus 6.50 for each 1,000 over 25,000
50,001 to 100,000
414.50 plus 4.50 for each 1,000 over 50,000
100,001 to 500,000
639.50 plus 3.50 for each 1,000 over 100,000
500,001 to 1,000,000
2,039.50 plus 3.00 for each 1,000 over 500,000
1,000,001 to 999,999,999
3,539.50 plus 2.00 for each 1,000 over 1,000,000
E. In addition to the above fees, the processing fee for each permit is twenty-five dollars.
[Ord. C31264; Passed: 12/12/1994]
8.02.034 Fire Code.
A. Storage Tanks. The fees in connection with storage tanks or underground storage tanks for critical materials as defined in SMC 11.10A.0308, including flammable or combustible liquids, are:
1. installation (including installation of pumps and dispensers) of underground storage tank, per tank: three hundred five dollars;
2. installation of aboveground storage tank, per tank;
a. more than sixty but less than five hundred gallons: sixty dollars;
b. five hundred gallons or more: three hundred five dollars;
3. removal or abandonment, per tank: one hundred seventy-five dollars, except the fee for abandonment of a home heating oil tank of one thousand one hundred gallons or less is sixty dollars;
4. placement of tank temporarily out of service: sixty dollars per hour;
5. alteration or repair of a tank: sixty dollars per hour;
6. installation, alteration, or repair of equipment, such as stationary pump or dispenser or piping (not in conjunction with installation of a tank), for storage, handling, use or sale of a critical material liquid: sixty dollars per hour.
B. Tank Vehicles. See SMC 8.02.0216.
C. Private Fire Hydrants.
1. Fees for inspection of private fire hydrants by city personnel are per hydrant as follows:
a. installation: ten dollars;
b. dry check: fifteen dollars;
c. wet check: twenty-five dollars.
2. The fee for maintenance and repairs is charged on a “time and material” basis.
D. Installation of Fire Protection/Detection Equipment.
1. The fees for installing, altering or repairing fire protection and/or fire detection equipment are based on the value of the work, according to the following schedule:
Bid Amount (Valuation)
Permit Fee
Plan Check Fee
$1 – $500
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
501 – 700
60.00
0.00
701 – 1,400
60.00
39.00
1,401 – 2,100
110.00
71.50
2,101 – 2,800
130.00
84.50
2,801 – 3,500
190.00
123.50
3,501 – 4,200
225.00
146.25
4,201 – 4,900
265.00
172.25
4,901 – 5,600
305.00
198.25
5,601 – 6,300
345.00
224.25
6,301 – 7,000
380.00
247.00
7,001 – 7,700
410.00
266.50
7,701 – 8,400
450.00
292.50
8,401 – 9,100
500.00
325.00
9,101 – 9,800
550.00
357.50
9,801 – 10,500
590.00
383.50
For valuations of $10,501 and over, fees are calculated as follows: Permit fee equals $625 for the first $10,500, plus a rate of $6.50 per additional $1,000. If the additional valuation ranges from $1.00 through $999, it is still charged the $6.50 rate. Plan check fee equals sixty-five percent of permit fee.
2. Fees apply to initial submittal and one subsequent resubmittal. If the resubmittal is not accepted, the applicant will need to begin a new submittal (including the plan review fee).
3. The plan review fee will be paid initially. The permit fee will not be paid until the plan review has been completed and the application has been accepted.
4. Fast Track Projects. Fast track projects are defined as those projects meeting the criteria in the building code. The plan check fee for fast track projects is the same amount as the permit fee.
5. Penalty. Whenever any work for which a fire equipment permit is required is started without first obtaining a permit, the permit fees specified above are doubled.
6. Fee Refunds. The fire official may authorize the refund of any fee erroneously paid or collected. The fire official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty percent of the paid permit fee when no work has been done under an issued permit.
7. Valuation. The valuation of the work done must be submitted at the time of application for a permit. The valuation is the value of the work to be done and includes all labor, material, equipment and the like supplied and installed by the permittee to complete the work. The permittee may be asked to verify the valuation placed on the work. When the cost of any proposed work is unknown, an estimate of the cost shall be made and used to compute the permit fee. Upon completion of the work, a fee adjustment is made in favor of the city or permittee, if requested by either party.
E. Refrigeration Equipment. The fee to install or operate a mechanical refrigeration unit or system (in addition to the Mechanical Code fees provided in SMC 8.02.035) is sixty-five dollars per year.
F. Fire Protection System Verification. The fee for verification that a fire protection system has been appropriately serviced by a state licensed fire equipment servicer, for each inspection, is:
1. fifteen dollars for sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, alarm systems, rangehood systems, portable rangehood systems, halon extinguishing systems and spray booths; and
2. seven dollars and fifty cents for private fire hydrants.
G. Battery Systems. The fee to install or operate battery systems is sixty dollars.
[Ord. C33332 § 1; Passed: 11/24/2003]
Cross Reference: SMC 11.10A.240, 11.10A.250, 11.10A.350.
8.02.035 Mechanical Code.
A. Mechanical inspection fees are:
1.
ductwork system, per zone
$11.00
2.
wood stove or insert
27.50
3.
gas water heater
11.00
4.
heating equipment less than 100,000 BTU
13.25
5.
heating equipment more than 100,000 BTU
16.25
6.
gas piping, 1 to 4 outlets
10.00
7.
gas piping, 5 or more outlets
2.00 each
8.
refrigeration unit, 1 to 100,000 BTU (not A/C or heat pump)
13.25
9.
refrigeration unit, 100,000 to 500,000 BTU
22.00
10.
refrigeration unit, 500,000 to 1,000,000 BTU
27.50
11.
refrigeration unit, 1,000,000 to 1,750,000 BTU
38.50
12.
refrigeration unit, over 1,750,000 BTU
65.00
13.
heat pump and air conditioner, up to 3 tons
13.25
14.
heat pump and air conditioner, 3 to 15 tons
22.00
15.
heat pump and air conditioner, 15 to 30 tons
27.50
16.
heat pump and air conditioner, 30 to 50 tons
38.50
17.
heat pump and air conditioner, over 50 tons
65.00
18.
ventilating fans
11.00
19.
evaporative coolers
11.00
20.
type I hood (per 12 feet or 12-foot portion of hood)
55.00
21.
type II hood
11.00
22.
clothes dryer
11.00
23.
range
11.00
24.
gas log
11.00
25.
miscellaneous (items not covered elsewhere)
16.50
26.
unlisted gas appliance, under 400,000 BTU
60.00
27.
unlisted gas appliance, over 400,000 BTU
110.00
28.
used appliance, under 400,000 BTU
60.00
29.
used appliance, over 400,000 BTU
110.00
30.
air handler, then 1,000 cfm
13.25
31.
hydronic piping, 1 to 4 outlets
10.00
32.
hydronic piping, 5 or more outlets
2.00 per outlet
B. There is a processing fee, in addition to any inspection fee, of twenty-five dollars.
C. The permit fee is the sum of the processing fee and the inspection fee. The minimum permit fee is thirty-five dollars.
D. When work is done without a permit, there is charged either:
1. double the inspection fee; or
2. the normal permit fee plus one hundred dollars, whichever is greater, regardless of whether the permit is issued or not.
[Ord. passed: 6/28/2004]
8.02.036 Plumbing Code.
A. Plumbing inspection fees are:
1.
toilet
$10
2.
sink
10
3.
shower
10
4.
bathtub
10
5.
kitchen sink
10
6.
dishwasher
10
7.
garbage disposal
10
8.
clothes washer
10
9.
utility sink
10
10.
electric water heater
10
11.
floor drain
10
12.
floor sink
10
13.
bar sink
10
14.
lawn sprinkler (with one backflow device)
10
15.
vacuum breaker/backflow device
10
16.
sewage ejector
10
17.
water softener
10
18.
urinal
10
19.
drinking fountain
10
20.
medical gas outlet, each station
10
21.
miscellaneous
10
B. The processing fee is twenty-five dollars.
C. The permit fee is the sum of the processing fee plus the inspection fees. The minimum permit fee is thirty-five dollars.
D. When work is done without a permit, there is charged either:
1. double the inspection fee; or
2. the normal permit plus one hundred dollars, whichever is greater, regardless of whether the permit is issued.
[Ord. passed: 6/28/2004]
8.02.037 Sewer Code.
A. The fees for a side sewer are:
1. for the application, thirty dollars;
2. for the permit, fifty dollars.
B. The fee for a tapping permit is one hundred dollars.
C. The special connection, or capital cost recovery, charge imposed on persons connecting to the City sewer for which they have not borne their share of the cost is as calculated according to the methods set forth in SMC 13.03.3008.
D. The fee for re-inspection is fifty dollars.
[Ord. C29980; Passed: 2/11/1991]
8.02.038 Shorelines Management.
A. The application fees for new projects are as follows:
Project Valuation
Fee
$2,500 to $10,000
$467 in 2000
$520 in 2001
$572 in 2002
$625 in 2003
$10,001 to $50,000
$652 in 2000
$725 in 2001
$797 in 2002
$870 in 2003
$50,001 to $250,000
$1,241 in 2000
$1,379 in 2001
$1,517 in 2002
$1,655 in 2003
$250,001 to $1,000,000
$2,482 in 2000
$2,758 in 2001
$3,034 in 2002
$3,310 in 2003
over $1,000,000
$3,101 in 2000
$3,446 in 2001
$3,790 in 2002
$4,135 in 2003
plus .1 percent (0.001) of project value
for variance add
$993 in 2000
$1,104 in 2001
$1,214 in 2002
$1,325 in 2003
for conditional use add
$1,056 in 2000
$1,174 in 2001
$1,292 in 2002
$1,410 in 2003
B. The fee for presubmittal review is two hundred fifty dollars in 2000, two hundred eighty dollars in 2001, three hundred ten dollars in 2002 and three hundred forty dollars in 2003.
C. The fee for a permit amendment is eighty percent of the fee under this schedule.
D. The fee should accompany the formal application for a permit or amendment.
[Ord. C32538 § 1; Passed: 12/6/1999]
8.02.039 Special Inspections and Other Fees.
A. The fee for re-inspection as provided in the adopted codes, to be billed to each permittee, is sixty dollars.
B. The fee for inspection by any building services department personnel outside normal working hours is sixty dollars per hour or fraction of an hour. A minimum of two hours is payable at the time the request is made.
C. The fee for investigation of work done without a permit is:
1. double the inspection fee, or
2. the permit fee plus one hundred dollars,
whichever is greater.
D. The minimum fee for any permit or inspection not otherwise provided for is thirty-five dollars.
E. Refund of Fees.
1. All requests for refunds must be in writing to the building official.
2. Refunds of permit and inspection fees will be granted only if:
a. The work described on the permit was not done and no inspections or site visits were made, or
b. The permit was a duplicate of an already issued permit, or
c. The permit was issued in error by the department.
3. The following fees are not refundable:
a. plan review fees,
b. application fees.
F. No more than twenty-five dollars is charged for the processing fee for each printed permit.
G. The fee for doing research of files and codes or preparing reports is sixty dollars per hour with a one-hour minimum, plus actual copying or printing expense.
H. The fee to recommence suspended or abandoned work under an extended permit as provided in SMC 11.01.203 is one-half the amount required for a new permit.
[Ord. C30190; Passed: 9/3/1991]
Article IV. Collection of Accounts
8.02.040 Local Improvement Assessments.
Each local improvement assessment or installment, when delinquent, is subject to a penalty, in addition to the interest on installment payments, of eight-and-one-half percent of the amount of the installment due, including accrued interest, from delinquency to date of payment or foreclosure; provided, the penalty is eight percent on assessments made prior to October 7, 1974.
[Ord. C138 § 19]
Cross Reference: SMC 7.05.010.
8.02.041 Utility Accounts.
The division director of public works and utilities fixes by rule special charges for delinquent utilities accounts under SMC 4.02.120.
[Ord. C32762; Passed: 12/11/2000]
8.02.042 Appeal from Local Improvement Assessment.
The fee to appeal a local improvement district assessment decision of the hearing examiner to the city council is two hundred fifty dollars.
[Ord. C29326; Passed: 3/6/1989]
8.02.043 Interest and Penalty.
A. Accounts Receivable. For purposes of this section “accounts receivable” are claims within the accounts receivable systems of various types held by the City which will result in future inflows of cash. Such claims may include services provided, damages to City property, rental or lease income and other miscellaneous billings not covered in other sections of this code.
B. Interest. The City imposes interest of twelve percent per annum on any unpaid account receivable or portion thereof from the date the account became due.
C. Penalty. In addition to interest the City imposes a fifteen dollar penalty on any account receivable not paid in full by the due date.
D. Allocation of Payment. All amounts received in payment under this chapter are applied first to any outstanding penalty and then to interest, and, last, to the principal.
E. Waiver. The City may waive a penalty and/or interest in whole or in part when the City finds reasonable cause.
[Ord. C31391; Passed: 5/22/1995]
Article V. Court Fees and Fines
8.02.050 Filing Fees.
Filing fees, if any, are established by court rule.
[Ord. C24693 § 42]
8.02.051 Civil Proceedings.
A. Unless specifically provided in the code, fees, costs, penalties and other assessments awarded in civil actions in municipal court are as provided by court rule or statute.
B. In an action brought against a City utility customer for permitting billings to accrue to the prejudice of a successor customer at the premises, the court, if it finds against the defendant, shall enter judgment for the amount of the accrued delinquency plus statutory attorneys’ fees plus costs of collection.
C. In an action brought against an owner or landlord for failure to disclose the current status of the utility account at the time of sale or rental, the court, if it finds against the defendant, shall impose a civil penalty as provided for a class 3 infraction.
D. In actions involving traffic infractions the court may impose the monetary penalties provided by court rule, or may waive, reduce, or suspend such penalties, or may extend the time for payment, or may order the performance of community service to be credited against the monetary penalty at the rate of the current state minimum wage.
[Ord. C31589; Passed: 3/25/1996]
Cross Reference: RCW ch. 4.84.
8.02.052 Criminal Proceedings.
A. The fine to be imposed upon conviction in municipal court is not more than five thousand dollars unless otherwise provided. Fines may be deferred or suspended, unless otherwise provided by law.
B. Except as provided by law, the court, in its sound discretion, determines the availability and amount of appearance bonds, appeal bonds, terms and restitution.
Cross Reference: SMC 1.02.950.
Article VI. Land Use and Occupancy
8.02.060 Building Code.
A. The fee for a certificate of occupancy is:
1. sixty dollars when the requirement arises from a change in occupancy not involving work requiring a permit; or
2. twenty dollars for a home occupation, plus sixty dollars if an inspection is required.
B. The fees for safety inspections are:
1. for commercial buildings: sixty dollars per hour or fraction of an hour, with a minimum fee to be prepaid of one hundred twenty dollars;
2. for residential buildings:
a. single-family: one hundred twenty dollars,
b. single-family, electrical only: sixty dollars,
c. two-family: one hundred fifty dollars,
d. multifamily, three through six units: two hundred dollars,
e. multifamily, seven through fifty units: two hundred dollars plus twenty dollars for every unit over six,
f. multifamily, over fifty units: one thousand eighty dollars plus ten dollars for every unit over fifty.
[Ord. C28287; Passed: 2/3/1986]
8.02.061 Environmental Policy.
Whenever the City is lead agency under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), the responsible official collects from applicants the following fees:
A. initial review of completed environmental checklist: ninety-four dollars in 2000, one hundred thirteen dollars in 2001, one hundred thirty-one dollars in 2002 and one hundred fifty dollars in 2003;
B. When a threshold determination results in a declaration of significance, the actual cost associated with:
1. scoping,
2. production of a draft environmental impact statement or draft supplemental environmental impact statement,
3. review and addressing comments on draft statements,
4. conducting public hearings on draft statements,
5. production of a final environmental impact statement or final supplemental environmental impact statement, and
6. any miscellaneous operations performed in conjunction with the aforementioned functions,
is recovered from the applicant. Costs are based on an hourly rate for the persons performing the work, including salary, personnel benefits and overhead, as well as the actual cost of large expenditure items such as printing and mailing. Before any work begins, the applicant makes a deposit of not less than nine hundred thirty-seven dollars in 2000, one thousand one hundred twenty-five dollars in 2001, one thousand three hundred twelve dollars in 2002 and one thousand five hundred dollars in 2003, against which administrative and other costs are charged. As the deposit is depleted, the applicant makes additional deposits as requested by the planning director. Production of the statement is suspended in the event additional moneys are not deposited upon request.
C. The full cost of all public notices is borne by the applicant.
D. The full cost of reproducing an environmental document is recovered from the party requesting such document as provided in SMC 8.02.011.
[Ord. C32538 § 2; Passed: 12/6/1999]
8.02.0615 Fire Code.
A. Aerosol warehouse: one hundred ninety dollars;
B. Aircraft repair hangar: sixty-five dollars;
C. Automobile wrecking yard: one hundred seventy dollars;
D. Bowling pin or alley refinishing: sixty dollars;
E. Cellulose nitrate storage: one hundred seventy dollars;
F. Combustible fiber storage: one hundred seventy dollars;
G. Combustible material storage: one hundred seventy dollars;
H. Compressed gases: one hundred five dollars;
I. Cryogens: one hundred seventy dollars;
J. Dust-producing operations: one hundred seventy dollars;
K. Explosives or blasting agents:
1. manufacture, storage, or sale: sixty dollars,
2. terminal for handling: sixty dollars and, in addition, to deliver or receive from a carrier at a terminal between sunset and sunrise, sixty dollars,
3. transportation of blasting caps or electric blasting caps on same vehicle with explosives: sixty-five dollars;
L. Garages: sixty-five dollars;
M. Hazardous materials: one hundred seventy dollars;
N. High-piled combustible storage: one hundred seventy dollars;
O. Lumber yard: one hundred seventy dollars;
P. Specified uses of a covered mall: sixty dollars per hour;
Q. Nitrate film: one hundred seventy dollars;
R. Occupant load increase: sixty dollars per hour evaluation fee;
S. Organic coating manufacture: two hundred eight dollars;
T. Industrial baking or drying oven: sixty dollars;
U. Place of assembly:
1. Operation:
a. of a capacity of fifty but less than three hundred persons: sixty dollars,
b. of a capacity of three hundred but less than one thousand persons: one hundred twenty dollars,
c. over one thousand person capacity: one hundred seventy-five dollars;
2. Liquid or gas fueled vehicles or equipment in an assembly building: sixty dollars per hour evaluation fee;
V. Radioactive materials: one hundred seventy dollars;
W. Commercial rubbish hauling: sixty dollars per hour;
X. Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures: sixty dollars per hour;
Y. Tire storage: one hundred seventy dollars;
Z. Special evaluation: sixty dollars per hour.
[Ord. C32238; Passed: 8/10/1998]
8.02.0617 Liquid Storage Containers.
This section specifies the fees for the initial and annual follow-up inspections required for various tanks and containers for the storage, handling and use of Class I flammable liquids, IFC section 3402.1; Class II and Class III combustible liquids, IFC section 3402.1; liquefied petroleum gas, IFC section 3802.1; and other critical materials (SMC 11.10A.0308) not otherwise specified in SMC 8.02.034, 8.02.0615 and 8.02.086. The fee for the initial inspection is charged upon the occasion of the fire department’s first inspection of the container, whether in connection with a building permit, a new occupancy of an existing building or if for any reason the container has not yet been inspected. Each of the permits for these containers is subject to annual renewal.
A. Class I containers up to one hundred twenty gallons: sixty dollars, except:
1. less than five gallons in a building, and
2. less than ten gallons outside a building
are exempt;
B. Class I containers from one hundred twenty to three hundred sixty gallons: sixty-five dollars;
C. Class I containers over three hundred sixty gallons: one hundred five dollars;
D. Class II or Class III-A containers up to one hundred twenty gallons: sixty dollars, except:
1. less than twenty-five gallons in a building, and
2. less than sixty gallons outside a building
are exempt;
E. Class II or Class III-A containers from one hundred twenty to three hundred sixty gallons: sixty-five dollars;
F. Class II or Class III-A containers over three hundred sixty gallons: one hundred five dollars;
G. LP gas containers from one hundred twenty-five to six hundred gallons: sixty dollars;
H. LP gas containers from six hundred to one thousand two hundred gallons: sixty-five dollars;
I. LP gas containers over one thousand two hundred gallons: one hundred thirty dollars;
J. Critical materials containers up to one hundred twenty gallons: sixty dollars;
K. Critical materials containers from one hundred twenty to three hundred sixty gallons: sixty-five dollars;
L. Critical materials containers over three hundred sixty gallons: one hundred five dollars;
M. Installation and operation for up to ninety days of a temporary flammable or combustible liquid or LP gas container: sixty-five dollars, per site;
N. Operation of any underground or aboveground tank or equipment: sixty dollars.
[Ord. passed: 6/28/2004]
8.02.062 Franchises.
Unless provided for in general utility or franchise tax ordinances, the fees for the grant by the City of franchises to utility, transportation and related enterprises for the occupancy of public rights-of-way are fixed in the individual franchise ordinances. The fee may be fixed as at least one percent of the franchisee’s gross earnings attributable to the franchise.
Cross Reference: Charter § 102; SMC ch. 8.10; SMC 10.27.200, 10.27.310; SMC title 14.
8.02.063 Parks.
The park board has authority to fix by rule fees for the use of park facilities and services.
[Ord. C19604 § 3]
8.02.064 Plats.
The fees for approvals under the subdivision code are:
A. Long Plat.
1. For a preliminary long plat, a filing fee of: one thousand seven hundred thirty-seven dollars in 2000, one thousand nine hundred thirty dollars in 2001, two thousand one hundred twenty-two in 2002 and two thousand three hundred fifteen dollars in 2003 plus seventeen dollars in 2000, twenty dollars in 2001, twenty-two dollars in 2002 and twenty-five dollars in 2003 for each lot in the plat, plus the cost of publishing the notice of hearing in the newspaper;
2. For a one-year extension of time on a preliminary long plat approval: two hundred fifty dollars in 2000, two hundred seventy-eight dollars in 2001, three hundred six dollars in 2002 and three hundred thirty-five dollars in 2003;
3. For a final long plat: nine hundred thirty dollars in 2000, one thousand thirty-three dollars in 2001, one thousand one hundred thirty-six dollars in 2002 and one thousand two hundred forty dollars in 2003 plus ten dollars in 2000, eleven dollars in 2001, twelve dollars in 2002 and fourteen dollars in 2003 per lot;
4. For rehearing or amending an approved preliminary or final long plat: eighty percent of the plat fee under this schedule.
B. Short Plat.
1. For a preliminary short plat, a filing fee of:
a. six hundred seventy-six dollars in 2000, seven hundred fifty-one dollars in 2001, eight hundred twenty-five dollars in 2002 and nine hundred dollars in 2003 for two lots;
b. one thousand twelve dollars in 2000, one thousand one hundred twenty-five dollars in 2001, one thousand two hundred thirty-seven dollars in 2002 and one thousand three hundred fifty dollars in 2003 for three lots;
c. one thousand three hundred sixty-five dollars in 2000, one thousand five hundred seventeen dollars in 2001, one thousand six hundred sixty-eight dollars in 2002 and one thousand eight hundred twenty dollars in 2003 for four lots;
d. one thousand five hundred twenty-seven dollars in 2000, one thousand six hundred ninety-three dollars in 2001, one thousand eight hundred sixty-three dollars in 2002 and two thousand thirty-five dollars in 2000 plus fourteen dollars in 2000, fifteen dollars in 2001, seventeen dollars in 2002 and eighteen dollars in 2003 per lot for five or more lots;
2. For a one-year extension of time on a preliminary short plat approval: two hundred fifty dollars in 2000, two hundred seventy-eight dollars in 2001, three hundred six dollars in 2002 and three hundred thirty-five dollars in 2003;
3. For a final short plat, a filing fee of:
a. three hundred thirty-six dollars in 2000, three hundred seventy-four dollars in 2001, four hundred twelve dollars in 2002, and four hundred fifty dollars in 2003 for two lots;
b. five hundred two dollars in 2000, five hundred fifty-eight dollars in 2001, six hundred fourteen dollars in 2002 and six hundred seventy dollars in 2003 for three lots;
c. six hundred seventy-seven dollars in 2000, seven hundred fifty-two dollars in 2001, eight hundred twenty-seven dollars in 2002, and nine hundred dollars in 2003 for four lots;
d. eight hundred thirty-seven dollars in 2000, nine hundred twenty-nine dollars in 2001, one thousand twenty-two dollars in 2002 and one thousand one hundred fifteen dollars in 2003 plus fourteen dollars in 2000, fifteen dollars in 2001, seventeen dollars in 2002 and eighteen dollars in 2003 per lot for five or more lots;
4. For amending an approved preliminary or final short plan: eighty percent of the plat fee under this schedule;
C. Binding Site Plan.
1. For a preliminary binding site plan, a filing fee of: two thousand one hundred seven dollars in 2000, two thousand three hundred forty-one dollars in 2001, two thousand five hundred seventy-six dollars in 2002 and two thousand eight hundred ten dollars in 2003, plus twenty-five dollars in 2000, twenty-eight dollars in 2001, thirty one dollars in 2002 and thirty-five dollars in 2003 for each acre, plus the cost of publishing the notice of hearing in the newspaper;
2. For a one-year extension of time on a preliminary binding site plan approval: two hundred fifty dollars in 2000, two hundred seventy-eight dollars in 2001, three hundred six dollars in 2002 and three hundred thirty-five dollars in 2003;
3. For a final binding site plan: one thousand three hundred sixty-five dollars in 2000, one thousand five hundred seventeen dollars in 2001, one thousand six hundred sixty-eight dollars in 2002 and one thousand eight hundred twenty dollars in 2003, plus thirteen dollars in 2000, fourteen dollars in 2001, sixteen dollars in 2002 and seventeen dollars in 2003 for each acre;
4. For amending an approved preliminary or final binding site plan: eighty percent of the binding site plan fee under this schedule, plus the cost of publishing the notice of hearing in the newspaper;
D. Boundary Line Adjustment. For a boundary line adjustment, a filing fee of: one hundred twenty-five dollars in 2000, one hundred thirty-eight dollars in 2001, one hundred fifty-two dollars in 2002 and one hundred sixty-five dollars in 2003 for each boundary line moved, added, deleted, or otherwise modified;
E. Street Name Change. For changing the name of an existing dedicated street: six hundred twenty-two dollars in 2000, six hundred ninety-one dollars in 2001, seven hundred sixty-one dollars in 2002 and eight hundred thirty dollars in 2003;
F. Interpretation. For a formal written interpretation of the subdivision code: two hundred sixty-seven dollars in 2000, two hundred ninety-six dollars in 2001, three hundred twenty-six dollars in 2002 and three hundred fifty-five dollars in 2003;
G. Text Amendment. For an amendment to the text of the subdivision code: one thousand eight hundred sixty-one dollars in 2000, two thousand sixty-seven dollars in 2001, two thousand two hundred seventy-four dollars in 2002 and two thousand four hundred eighty dollars in 2003, plus the cost of publishing the notice of hearing in the newspaper;
H. Other Matters.
1. For any other matter not listed above that requires a public hearing before the hearing examiner: eight hundred sixty-nine dollars in 2000, nine hundred sixty-six dollars in 2001, one thousand sixty-three dollars in 2002 and one thousand one hundred sixty dollars in 2003;
2. A fee of thirty-eight dollars in 2000, forty-two dollars in 2001, forty-six dollars in 2002 and fifty dollars in 2003 per hour may be charged to cover the cost of a particular planning staff service for the applicant that greatly exceeds the above fees or is not covered by the fees listed above.
[Ord. C32538 § 3; Passed: 12/6/1999]
8.02.065 Streets and Airspace.
A. The fees in connection with skywalks are:
1. three thousand one hundred four dollars in 2000, three thousand four hundred forty-nine dollars in 2001, three thousand seven hundred ninety-five dollars in 2002 and four thousand one hundred forty dollars in 2003 for the application to the hearing examiner;
2. two hundred fifty dollars in 2000, two hundred seventy-eight dollars in 2001, three hundred six dollars in 2002 and three hundred thirty-five dollars in 2003 for annual inspection; and
3. nine hundred ninety-three dollars in 2000, one thousand one hundred four dollars in 2001, one thousand two hundred fourteen dollars in 2002 and one thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars in 2003 for renewal if the renewal is sought within twenty years from date of issuance of the permit. For the use of public airspace other than pedestrian skywalk, the fee will be as provided in the agreement.
B. The landowner must pay a fifteen-dollar fee to the construction services department and the recording fee for the covenant to remove encroaching improvements in unused street right-of-way, as provided in SMC 11.02.03453.
C. The fee for a street address assignment as provided in SMC 11.16.030 is five dollars.
D. The street obstruction permit fee for long-term obstruction in the central business district and other congested areas is fifty cents per square foot of public way obstructed for each three-month period, or portion thereof.
E. The street obstruction permit fee for an obstruction not provided for in subsection (D) of this section is:
1. when the public way is excavated:
a. for the first three working days: eighty dollars;
b. for each additional three-working-day period: thirty dollars;
2. when no excavation:
a. for the first three days: twenty dollars per day;
b. for each additional three-day period: thirty dollars;
3. A charge of one hundred forty dollars is levied whenever:
a. A permittee does work beyond the scope of the permit;
b. A person does work without a required permit; or
c. A person exempt from the requirement for a permit fails to give notice as required by SMC 12.02.0740(B).
F. The charges by the department of engineering services for any other inspection, survey services, or private construction plan review are:
1. forty dollars per hour for inspection;
2. sixty dollars per hour for overtime inspection;
3. one hundred twenty dollars per hour for a survey crew;
4. one hundred eighty dollars per hour overtime for a survey crew; and
a. except for stormwater systems, an amount based on the value of the work, as shown in the following table, for plan review:
Value of Work
(in dollars)
Fee
(in dollars)
1 – 10,000
250
10,001 – 50,000
250 plus 12.50 for each 1,000 over 10,000
50,001 – 100,000
750 plus 11 for each 1,000 over 50,000
100,001 – 500,000
1,300 plus 8.75 for each 1,000 over 100,000
500,001 – 1,000,000
4,800 plus 8 for each 1,000 over 500,000
over 1,000,000
8,800 plus 7.50 for each 1,000 over 1,000,000
Fee for additional review required by excessive changes, additions, or revisions is sixty dollars per hour.
b. Stormwater Review Fees (in dollars).
i. Single Buildings and Parking Lots. Single buildings with simple analysis using Rational Method with all drainage disposed of using swales and drywells only; complexity of analysis limited to use of Bowstring calculation of individual swales with outflow limited to drywells (i.e., no routing analysis); no offsite drainage entering or exiting the site; typical in-fill development or redevelopment of business properties.
Review fee: $125
ii. Multiple Buildings, Subdivisions, Apartment Complexes (Slopes ten percent or less). Multiple commercial buildings, subdivisions, or apartment complexes, on slopes ten percent or less, where stormwater runoff is primarily disposed of by swales and drywells or drywells only; no concentrated offsite flow entering or exiting the site; no drainage easements required.
Review fee
2 acres or less:
$125
more than 2 up to 10 acres:
$250
more than 10 acres:
$250
plus $20 per acre
iii. Sloped Developments (slope 10 percent or greater) or Developments with Offsite Drainage. Any development, including subdivisions, apartment buildings, single or multiple buildings and special case single-family dwellings, requiring complex routing and analysis, or situated on slopes ten percent or greater; considered hillside development
Review fee
1/2 acre or less:
$250
more than 1/2 up to 2 acres:
$500
more than 2 up to 20 acres:
$1,000
more than 20 acres:
$1,000
plus $40 per acre
iv. Public Storm Sewers in Easements or City Street Rights-of-Way. Review fees for public storm sewers to be constructed in easements or City street rights-of-way that do not fall under this subsection (F)(4)(b) are determined in accordance with subsection (F)(4)(a) of this section.
5. Use of Rational Method. The rational method may be used for determining flows for developed conditions, independent of the size of the basin. However, the rational method is not allowed for determining pre-development offsite flow entering or exiting the site, where the contributing runoff area is over ten acres. This provision prevents overestimating the allowable offsite flow for the post-developed condition.
6. Waivers or Variances. Additional charge for requested variances or waivers for inadequate “208” swale volumes or nonstandard drainage facilities or special conditions will be billed at a rate of sixty dollars per hour.
G. No fee is charged for street obstruction permits for activities done by or under contract for the City.
H. The fee for a building moving permit is fifty dollars.
I. The annual permit fee for applicators of road oil or other dust palliatives to public ways and places of public travel or resort is one hundred dollars. A contractor must notify the department of engineering services in accordance with SMC 12.02.0740(B).
[Ord. C32762; Passed: 12/11/2000]
8.02.066 Zoning.
Unless an action is initiated by the city council, the fees for approvals under the zoning code are:
A. For staff preparation of a notification district map and associated documents: sixty three dollars in 2000, seventy dollars in 2001, seventy-seven dollars in 2002 and eighty-five dollars in 2003;
B. For a rezone with a site plan: one thousand seven hundred thirty-six dollars in 2000, one thousand nine hundred twenty-nine dollars in 2001, two thousand one hundred twenty-two dollars in 2002 and two thousand three hundred fifteen dollars in 2003, plus four hundred ninety-six dollars in 2000, five hundred fifty-one dollars in 2001, six hundred five dollars in 2002 and six hundred sixty dollars in 2003 per each additional increment of ten acres of site or portion thereof;
C. For a rezone without a site plan: one thousand nine hundred eighty-six dollars in 2000, two thousand two hundred seven dollars in 2001, two thousand four hundred twenty-eight dollars in 2002 and two thousand six hundred fifty dollars in 2003 plus nine hundred ninety-three in 2000, one thousand one hundred four dollars in 2001, one thousand two hundred fourteen dollars in 2002 and one thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars in 2003 per each additional increment of ten acres of site or portion thereof;
D. For a site plan review and/or modification: three hundred seventy-three dollars in 2000, four hundred fifteen dollars in 2001, four hundred fifty-seven dollars in 2002 and five hundred dollars in 2003 and thereafter plus two hundred fifty dollars in 2000, two hundred seventy-eight dollars in 2001, three hundred six dollars in 2002 and three hundred thirty-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter per each additional increment of ten acres of site or portion thereof;
E. For a hearing examiner special permit: seven hundred seventy-six dollars in 2000, eight hundred sixty-two in 2001, nine hundred forty-nine dollars in 2002 and one thousand thirty-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter plus three hundred forty-one dollars in 2000, three hundred seventy-nine dollars in 2001, four hundred seventeen dollars in 2002 and four hundred fifty-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter per each additional increment of ten acres of site or portion thereof;
F. For an administrative special permit: four hundred eleven dollars in 2000, four hundred fifty-seven dollars in 2001, five hundred three dollars in 2002 and five hundred fifty dollars in 2003 and thereafter plus two hundred fifty dollars in 2000, two hundred seventy-eight dollars in 2001, three hundred six dollars in 2002 and three hundred thirty-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter per each additional increment of ten acres of site or portion thereof;
G. For a variance: six hundred eighty-three dollars in 2000, seven hundred fifty-nine dollars in 2001, eight hundred thirty-four dollars in 2002 and nine hundred ten dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
H. For a certificate of compliance considered by the hearing examiner: six hundred eighty-three dollars in 2000, seven hundred fifty-nine dollars in 2001, eight hundred thirty-four dollars in 2002 and nine hundred ten dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
I. For an administrative certificate of compliance considered by the planning director: two hundred eighty dollars in 2000, three hundred twelve dollars in 2001, three hundred forty-three dollars in 2002 and three hundred seventy-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
J. For a planned unit development:
1. preliminary PUD: one thousand five hundred fifty-three dollars in 2000, one thousand seven hundred twenty-five dollars in 2001, one thousand eight hundred ninety-eight dollars in 2002 and two thousand seventy dollars in 2003 and thereafter up to ten acres plus two hundred thirty-three dollars in 2000, two hundred fifty-nine dollars in 2001, two hundred eighty-four dollars in 2002 and three hundred ten dollars in 2003 and thereafter for each additional ten-acre increment or portion thereof,
2. bonus density: additional four hundred four dollars in 2000, four hundred forty-nine dollars in 2001, four hundred ninety-four dollars in 2002 and five hundred forty dollars in 2003 and thereafter included in the preliminary PUD fee if bonus density is sought,
3. final PUD: one thousand five hundred fifteen dollars in 2000, one thousand six hundred eighty-three dollars in 2001, one thousand eight hundred fifty-two dollars in 2002 and two thousand twenty dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
K. For any temporary use permit: three hundred ten dollars in 2000, three hundred forty-five dollars in 2001, three hundred eighty dollars in 2002 and four hundred fifteen dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
L. For plans-in-lieu of compliance considered by the hearing examiner: eight hundred sixty-nine dollars in 2000, nine hundred sixty-six dollars in 2001, one thousand sixty-three dollars in 2002 and one thousand one hundred sixty dollars in 2003 and thereafter plus four hundred thirty-four dollars in 2000, four hundred eighty-two dollars in 2001, five hundred thirty-one dollars in 2002 and five hundred eighty dollars in 2003 and thereafter for each additional increment of ten acres of site or portion thereof;
M. For administrative plans-in-lieu of compliance considered by the planning director: four hundred ninety-seven dollars in 2000, five hundred fifty-three dollars in 2001, six hundred nine dollars in 2002 and six hundred sixty-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter plus three hundred seventy-two dollars in 2000, four hundred thirteen dollars in 2001, four hundred fifty-four in 2002 and four hundred ninety-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter for each additional increment of ten acres of site or portion thereof;
N. For the establishment of a front yard setback that is more or less than the depth required by the zoning code: three hundred seventy-two dollars in 2000, four hundred thirteen dollars in 2001, four hundred fifty-four dollars in 2002 and four hundred ninety-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
O. For an accessory dwelling unit permit: three hundred dollars in 2000, three hundred thirty-three dollars in 2001, three hundred sixty-six dollars in 2002 and four hundred dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
P. For a permit to place a manufactured home on an individual lot: three hundred dollars in 2000, three hundred thirty-three dollars in 2001, three hundred sixty-six dollars in 2002 and four hundred dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
Q. For a formal written interpretation of the zoning code: two hundred sixty-six dollars in 2000, two hundred ninety-six dollars in 2001, three hundred twenty-five dollars in 2002 and three hundred fifty-five dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
R. For amendment to the text of the zoning code: one thousand eight hundred sixty-one dollars in 2000, two thousand sixty-seven dollars in 2001, two thousand two hundred seventy-four dollars in 2002 and two thousand four hundred eighty dollars in 2003 and thereafter plus the cost of publishing the notice of hearing in the newspaper;
S. For any other matter not listed above that requires a public hearing before the hearing examiner: eight hundred sixty-nine dollars in 2000, nine hundred sixty-six dollars in 2001, one thousand sixty-three dollars in 2002 and one thousand one hundred sixty dollars in 2003 and thereafter;
T. A fee of thirty-eight dollars in 2000, forty-two dollars in 2001, forty-six dollars in 2002 and fifty dollars in 2003 and thereafter per hour may be charged to cover the cost of a particular planning staff service for the applicant that greatly exceeds the above fee or is not covered by the fees listed above.
[Ord. C32538 § 5; Passed: 12/6/1999]
8.02.0665 Design Review.
When design review is required or conducted under the provisions of SMC chapter 4.13 or 11.19, fees shall be as follows:
A. a review conducted by the urban design staff: two hundred forty dollars;
B. a review conducted by the design review committee: seven hundred eighty dollars.
[Ord. C32538 § 6; Passed: 12/6/1999]
8.02.067 Existing Building and Conservation Code.
A. The boarded-up building fee is two hundred dollars annually.
B. There may be charged against the owner and assessed against the land of a substandard or unfit building all costs and expenses incurred by the City in administration and enforcement of this code.
[Ord. C28287; Passed: 2/3/1986]
Cross Reference: SMC 11.02.0170; SMC ch. 11.11.
8.02.069 Comprehensive Plan.
A. An pre-application fee of two hundred and fifty dollars shall be charged for applications submitted pursuant to SMC 11.02.100 and shall be credited to the full application fee pursuant to SMC 11.02.100(G)(3)(e).
B. The fee for a proposal to change the comprehensive plan, map or text, is one thousand four hundred ninety-seven dollars in 2000, one thousand six hundred seventy dollars in 2001, one thousand eight hundred forty-two dollars in 2002 and two thousand fifteen dollars in 2003 and thereafter plus four hundred ninety-six dollars in 2000, five hundred fifty-one dollars in 2001, six hundred five dollars in 2002 and six hundred sixty dollars in 2003 and thereafter per each additional increment of ten acres of site for comprehensive plan map changes plus the cost of publishing the notice of hearing in the newspaper.
C. A fee of thirty eight dollars in 2000, forty-two dollars in 2001, forty six dollars in 2002 and fifty dollars in 2003 and thereafter per hour may be charged to cover a particular planning staff service for the applicant that greatly exceeds the above fees or is not covered by the fees listed above.
D. For a formal written interpretation of the comprehensive plan, four hundred ninety-six dollars in 2000, five hundred fifty-one dollars in 2001, six hundred five dollars in 2002 and six hundred sixty dollars in 2003 and thereafter.
[Ord. C33346 § 1; Passed: 12/8/2003]
8.02.0692 Refund of Land Use and Occupancy Permit Fees.
Fees collected under the provisions of SMC 8.02.038, 8.02.061, 8.02.064, 8.02.065, 8.02.066 or 8.02.069 may be refunded as follows:
A. seventy-five percent if no processing of the application has occurred; or
B. fifty percent if application processing has occurred but not to the point of public notice. No refund is made if public notice has been given or an administrative decision has been rendered.
[Ord. C31283; Passed: 1/17/1995]
8.02.0694 Fees for Developments Requiring Multiple Permits.
When a development requires more than one land use or occupancy permit under SMC chapter 11.15, 11.18 or 11.19, fees are charged as follows:
A. Each permit fee is calculated separately.
B. The land use permit with the highest calculated fee is charged at the full amount.
C. All other land use permits are charged at fifty percent of their respective calculated fee.
[Ord. C31283; Passed: 1/17/1995]
8.02.0695 Multifamily Housing Property Tax Incentive Program.
A. For an application to receive a conditional certificate of tax exemption under the multifamily housing property tax incentive program: two hundred twenty-five dollars, plus forty dollars for each multifamily dwelling unit up to a maximum of an additional three hundred dollars;
B. For an application to extend the conditional certificate of tax exemption under the multifamily housing property tax incentive program: two hundred dollars;
C. For an application to receive a final certificate of tax exemption under the multifamily housing property tax incentive program: two hundred dollars, plus one hundred fifty dollars for filing the certificate and associated documents with the Spokane County assessor’s office.
[Ord. C32538 § 8; Passed: 12/6/1999]
8.02.0696 Concurrency Inquiry Application Fee.
A fee of two hundred dollars shall be charged for each concurrency inquiry application requested pursuant to SMC 11.21.030(D).
[Ord. C33264 § 2; Passed: 7/7/2003]
Article VII. Public Utilities
8.02.070 Garbage and Refuse Rates.
Fees and charges for collection and other services by the City’s solid waste utility are as established from time to time by resolution. Such resolution is published in the Official Gazette.
[Ord. C13451 § 17]
8.02.071 Sewer Rates and Fees.
A. Fees, charges and rates for use of the City’s sewerage and wastewater treatment system and other services are as authorized from time to time by resolution. Such resolution is published in the Official Gazette.
B. The fee for the five-year wastewater discharge permit required by SMC 13.03.0428 is two hundred fifty dollars.
C. Special connection charges are provided for in SMC 13.03.0712 and 13.03.0802 and in SMC chapter 13.08.
[Ord. C30677; Passed: 1/19/1993]
Cross Reference: SMC 13.03.0324(A).
8.02.073 Water Rates.
A. Rates for water usage are as established from time to time by resolution. Such resolution is published in the Official Gazette.
B. Meters meeting the specifications of the director of water and hydroelectric services may be purchased by the customer or furnished by the City and charged to the customer at cost.
C. Special connection charges are provided in SMC chapter 13.08.
[Ord. C32762; Passed: 12/11/2000]
Cross Reference: SMC 13.04.030.
Article VIII. Miscellaneous Charges
8.02.080 Animals.
A. Annual license fees are:
1. twenty-three dollars for each dog and thirteen dollars for each cat, unless spayed or neutered;
2. twelve dollars for each spayed or neutered dog and seven dollars and fifty cents for each spayed or neutered cat. Written proof is required from a licensed veterinarian that the dog or cat has been spayed or neutered in order to qualify for a reduced license fee.
B. Other fees are:
1. twenty dollars for a late fee when the license is delinquent or expired;
2. five dollars for each license ownership transfer;
3. five dollars for each replacement license tag;
4. redemption fees:
a. twenty dollars for the first time,
b. thirty dollars for the second time in any twelve-month period,
c. fifty dollars for the third and every subsequent time in any twelve-month period;
5. six dollars per day or part of a day for board and administration.
C. The annual license fees and the redemption fees are one-half in the case of an eligible person. An eligible person is one who:
1. is age sixty-five or older and has a gross annual income of less than:
a. eleven thousand eighty-eight dollars, in the case of a one-person household, or
b. fourteen thousand five hundred eight dollars, in the case of a household of two or more persons; or
2. is substantially disabled, meaning that the person has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities or functions, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing and learning.
[Ord. C32617 § 3; Passed: 5/1/2000]
8.02.081 Dangerous Dog Registration.
The annual fee to register a dangerous dog with the animal control authority is one hundred fifty dollars.
[Ord. C32426 § 1; Passed: 6/14/1999]
8.02.082 Inherently Dangerous Animal Fees.
A. License Fees. The annual fee to license an inherently dangerous animal with the animal control authority is one hundred fifty dollars per animal.
B. Impound Fees. An impound fee of one hundred and fifty dollars shall be charged to the owner of an inherently dangerous animal upon confiscation of the animal by the animal control authority.
[Ord. C32715; Passed: 9/25/2000]
8.02.083 Commercial Loading Zones.
A. Commercial Loading Zones. The fee for a permit and identifying decal authorizing a commercial vehicle to occupy a loading zone is:
1. one hundred dollars per year;
2. fifty dollars for the rest of the year when issued after June 30th;
3. fifteen dollars for a single occasion permit;
4. fifteen dollars for a transfer.
B. Special Loading Zones. The rates for parking meter bags, in addition to a twenty-five dollar returnable bag deposit, are:
1. Commercial:
a. annually: five hundred dollars per bag;
b. monthly: one hundred twenty-five dollars per bag;
c. daily: fifteen dollars per bag;
2. News media: annually, one thousand dollars for the first bag and five hundred dollars for each additional bag;
3. Charitable nonprofit: one hundred dollars per year per bag, with a maximum of two bags.
C. Removal of Parking Meters.
1. The fee charged a contractor for removal and reinstallation of a parking meter to accommodate construction work is sixty dollars.
D. Parking Meters.
1. The fee for parking in a metered space depends upon the time limit and location. The fees are indicated on the meters. The fees for parking in a metered space are:
a. in a ten-minute space: one cent per ten minutes;
b. in a fifteen-minute space: thirty cents per fifteen minutes;
c. in a thirty-minute space: sixty cents per thirty minutes;
d. in an one-hour space: one dollar per hour;
e. in a ninety-minute space: one dollar per hour;
f. in a two-hour space: either forty cents per hour or sixty cents per hour;
g. in a three-hour space: forty cents per hour;
h. in a ten-hour space: twenty cents per hour.
2. The coin or combinations of coins accepted by the meter will be indicated by a sign or legend for each space. Coins of denominations greater than the fee for the space may be accepted for the convenience of the motorist.
E. Motor Vehicle Violations.
1. The penalties for traffic infractions are provided by schedules adopted by court rule, or as specifically provided in SMC title 16 or state statute.
2. Unless otherwise provided, the basic penalties for parking infractions are:
a. two hundred fifty dollars for disabled parking violations as provided in SMC 16.16.381;
b. ten dollars for overtime parking at a meter (SMC 16.61.5910);
c. thirty dollars for all others.
3. The additional penalty for failure to respond to a notice of traffic violation is twenty-five dollars.
4. There are, in addition, penalty assessments provided by state law.
F. Towing and Impound. Towing, storage and related fees and charges by registered disposers are prominently posted on the disposers’ premises but are not directly regulated by the City. Some rates may be fixed by contract.
G. Criminal Violations. The penalties for criminal traffic violations are as provided in the State Traffic Code.
H. Accident Reports. The fee for furnishing copies of accident reports required by RCW chapter 46.52 is as fixed from time to time by the mayor as provided in SMC 8.02.011.
I. Motorist Information Signs. The fees for follow-through signs from the freeway to the motorist service business are:
1. fifty dollars as the application processing fee;
2. one hundred dollars as the installation fee for each sign installed;
3. actual cost for purchasing the signs from the Washington Department of Transportation;
4. actual cost for maintenance, repairs and replacement; and
5. fifteen dollars as an assignment fee to transfer the permit to a new owner or operator.
[Ord. C33081 § 1; Passed: 8/12/2002]
8.02.085 Historic Preservation.
The fees for the services of the historic landmarks commission and historic preservation office are:
A. for nomination to the local register of historic places:
1. twenty-five dollars for residential property, and
2. fifty dollars for all other property;
B. for design review:
1. ten dollars for the application, and
2. twenty-five dollars for commission review;
C. for activities to ensure compliance with the federal guidelines for cultural resource management under section 106 of the 1966 Historic Preservation Act, as amended: twenty-five dollars;
D. for application for special valuation tax abatement:
1. one hundred twenty-five dollars for residential property, and
2. two hundred fifty dollars for all other property;
E. for application and liaison activities for investment tax credit technical assistance, based on the value of the rehabilitation work, as follows:
1. fifty thousand dollars or less: one hundred twenty-five dollars,
2. over fifty thousand but not over one hundred thousand dollars: two hundred fifty dollars,
3. over one hundred thousand but not over two million dollars: five hundred dollars,
4. over two but not over five million dollars: one thousand dollars, and
5. over five million dollars: one thousand five hundred dollars.
[Ord. C28694; Passed: 3/23/1987]
8.02.086 Fire Code.
A. Fire and Flame. The fee for a permit for open burning is sixty dollars.
B. Liquid Storage Tanks. The fee to:
1. remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underground storage tank when not done in the normal course of onsite dispensing, or
2. change the type of contents stored in a liquid critical material tank
is sixty dollars per hour.
C. Pyrotechnical Material. The fee for pyrotechnical special effects material is sixty dollars per hour.
D. The fee for hot-work operations is sixty dollars per hour.
[Ord. C32238; Passed: 8/10/1998]
8.02.087 Appeals.
A. For appeal of an administrative decision to the hearing examiner: one hundred thirteen dollars in 2000, one hundred twenty-five dollars in 2001, one hundred thirty-eight dollars in 2002, and one hundred fifty dollars in 2003 and thereafter.
B. For appeal of a hearing examiner decision to city council: two hundred twenty-five dollars in 2000, two hundred fifty dollars in 2001, two hundred seventy-five dollars in 2002 and three hundred dollars in 2003 and thereafter.
C. The party appealing a matter must pay the actual cost of preparation of any record and transcript. The actual cost includes the wages and benefits of the persons involved in preparation of the documents.
D. Except as otherwise provided, the fee for filing an appeal or request for reconsideration is one hundred dollars.
[Ord. C32538 § 9; Passed: 12/6/1999]
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