Appendix A. FEE SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATION
Section 1-8. Court costs for criminal justice programs.
Court costs against every person convicted of a state penal or criminal statute or a city ordinance\$2.00
Section 2-4. Costs of reproducing and certifying city records, notarizing service or using copying machine.
(1)
Duplicating copies of all public records of the city not more than 14 inches by 8½ inches:
a.
Per one-sided copy (per page) ..... 0.15
b.
For each two-sided copy (per page) ..... 0.20
(2)
Certification of any city documents, per document ..... 3.00
(3)
Notarization of private non-city documents, per document, per notarization ..... 10.00
(4)
Reproduction of library books, periodicals and other library material, per page:
a.
Black and white (per page) ..... 0.10
b.
Color (per page) ..... 0.25
Other reproduction not related to the library shall be charged at the normal rate provided above. Copying private papers and private documents on the reproduction machine located in the city library on a time available basis.
(5)
Printing of computer generated documents:
a.
Black and white (per page) ..... 0.10
b.
Color (per page) ..... 0.25
(6)
Non-resident membership ..... 50.00 annually per household
(Res. No. 1154, § 2, 4-18-2001; Res. No. 2011-1810, § 2, 6-28-2011; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014; Res. No. 2017-2133 , § 2, 5-20-2017)
Section 2-6. Fee for lien searches per request\75.00 (per folio number)
(Ord. No. 787, §§ 3, 4, 8-28-2001; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
City clerk's office fees and charges. The city clerk's office shall charge the following prices:
(1)
Maps of the city, per map ..... 1.00
plus tax(2)
Lighthouse Point license plates, per plate ..... cost and tax plus 5.00
(3)
Reserved.
(4)
Lobbyist statement registration fees:
a.
Lobbyist statement filing ..... 100.00
b.
Lobbyist statement update* ..... 100.00
*Each update shall be charged a separate fee.
(5)
Taped statements on video ..... 5.00
(6)
CD/DVD Media Tapes (photo/interviews) ..... 5.00
Extensive services. Requests for any type of copying in excess of the above amounts shall be deemed extensive. The individual making such a request shall be charged the per page rate shown above for each page and a charge for employee assistance for the time actually spent making the number of copies in excess of the above stated minimum numbers, as well as for requited supervision during inspection of public records.
A request for copying an item of the public record which requires more than fifteen (15) minutes of research time shall be deemed extensive. The individual making such a request shall be charged the per page rate, listed above, for each page plus a charge for employee assistance for all time spent in research in excess of fifteen (15) minutes.
Employee's rate: The amount for extensive assistance or required supervision shall be calculated by multiplying the portion of hours spent by the specific staff member's actual hourly rate, plus fringe benefits factor of 30%, times the actual time expended by the staff member. Example: For thirty (30) minutes of research time, the first fifteen (15) minutes would be free and the charge for the next fifteen (15) minutes would be: .25 x the actual hourly rate of the person = $ ____________ , multiplied by 30% for fringe benefits.
Persons requesting extensive public records shall be required to particularize their request, in writing, to the city clerk, or such other person who may be the custodian of specific records and to pay in advance such estimated sums for extensive copies and time in accordance with this policy. Nonpayment for any previous records requests shall be a basis for refusal to any subsequent request until payment is made in full. Staff members expending time described in this paragraph shall maintain time records for each extensive request for public records.
(Res. No. 709, § 5, 2-14-1989; Res. No. 1154, § 2, 4-18-2001; Res. No. 2011-1838, § 2, 12-13-2011; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Public use of facsimile (FAX) machine located in city library. The charge to the public for use of the city's facsimile (FAX) machine located in city library shall be as follows:
(1)
Sending a facsimile (per page) ..... 1.00
(2)
Receiving a facsimile (per page) ..... 1.00
(3)
Overdue materials (books and audio books, per item, per day) ..... 0.10
(4)
Overdue DVD (per item, per day) ..... 1.00, maximum 5.00
(5)
Exam proctoring (per exam, does not include postage and handling) ..... 25.00
(Res. No. 748, § 1, 3-27-1990; Res. No. 1154, § 2, 4-18-2001; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014; Res. No. 2016-2072, § 2, 4-26-2016; Res. No. 2017-2133 , § 2, 5-20-2017)
Editor's note— Res. No. 2003-1318, § 2, adopted Sept. 25, 2003, deleted App. A, library fees which derived from Res. No. 709, § 2, adopted Feb. 14, 1989; Res. No. 981, § 1, Feb. 25, 1997.
ANIMALS
Section Description Amount
10-32 Impound fees $50.00 10-35(c) Hearing fee 150.00 10-35(f)(1) Dangerous dog registration fee 500.00 10-35(f)(2) Dangerous dog tag replacement fee 50.00 10-35(f)(2) Annual dangerous dog registration fee 250.00 Annual dangerous dog registration late fee 100.00/day 10-35(h) Impound fee dangerous dog 500.00 Boarding fee 50.00/day Changes to these fees may be approved and authorized by resolution of the city commission.
(Code 1979, § 5-21; Ord. No. 2009-0880, § 3, 2-10-2009; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Section 14-5(d)(1), (2). Permit application fee for bunkering operation (fueling of boats and vessels):
(1)
Application fee for the permit, annually ..... 100.00
(2)
Permit fee per vehicle, annually ..... 25.00
(Code 1979, § 7-18)
Section 14-52(a). Construction plan and processing fees.
(1)
Single-family homes ..... 250.00
(2)
Apartments, per unit ..... 50.00
(3)
Commercial buildings, new construction 20 percent initially estimated building permit fee.
(4)
Commercial buildings, additions and remodeling 20 percent initially estimated building permit fee, minimum fee ..... 70.00
(Code 1979, § 7-19; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 14-53. Building permit fees.
(1)
Basic fee schedule.
a.
Minimum fee ..... 70.00
Permit fee is $9.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof of construction cost. $9.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof of estimated cost to be paid at the time the building permit is issued. Prior to the final inspection or the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the person to whom the building permit was issued shall furnish the building inspector with satisfactory evidence of final construction costs for the building and all improvements constructed on the premises. In the event the final cost exceeds the estimated cost, the city shall refund the excess permit fee to the person to whom the building permit was issued.
b.
The cost of a building permit will be doubled if work is stopped for failure to obtain a building permit.
Estimated cost per square foot:
1.
Apartments and residences ..... 80.00
2.
Stores and office buildings and/or additions ..... 80.00
Plus, per bath over and above one\1,500.00
Per toilet room above one\1,000.00
(2)
Construction/plan review fees.
a.
Residential/new: Hourly rate, or minimum of three hours ..... 70.00
b.
Residential/remodeling/additions: Hourly rate, or a minimum of two hours ..... 70.00
c.
Commercial/new/remodeling: Hourly rate, or a minimum of five hours for new construction hourly rate ..... 70.00
d.
Trusses and pools: hourly rate ..... 70.00
minimum one hour(3)
Remodel and repairs: Basic fee schedule or minimum fee ..... 70.00
(4)
Mechanic's lien law. Charge for each permit issued in order to research and process a mechanic's lien law statement to each property owner ..... 5.00
(5)
Pre-inspections: Inspections prior to permit being issued:
a.
Hourly rate ..... 70.00
b.
Minimum fee ..... 70.00
(6)
Demolition:
a.
Generally:
1.
To 1,000 square feet per each discipline ..... 70.00
2.
Over 1,000 square feet per each discipline ..... 70.00
Plus, per each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof\2.00
(7)
Job construction plan replacement (lost/stolen) ..... 70.00
(8)
Permit card replacement ..... 25.00
(9)
Expired permits.
a.
If a permit has expired and all work has been completed and all inspections have been made and approved with the exception of the only item left to be approved by the city is the final inspection, then, at that point, a new permit may be reissued at a cost of $35.00 solely for the purpose of making and issuing the final inspection.
b.
Change of contractor (disciplines):
1.
Residential construction per each discipline ..... 70.00
2.
Commercial construction per each discipline ..... 70.00
(10)
Radon surcharge—3% of permit cost
(11)
Storage sheds ..... 70.00
(12)
Fences, walls and docks.
a.
Fences per lineal foot ..... 0.50
Minimum fee\70.00
b.
Retaining walls and seawalls.
1.
To 60 lineal feet, inclusive ..... 100.00
2.
61 feet and over ..... 100.00
Plus, for each additional lineal foot or fraction thereof\1.00
c.
Wood docks.
1.
Up to 30 lineal feet, inclusive ..... 70.00
2.
Over 30 lineal feet ..... 70.00
Plus, for each additional lineal foot\1.00
d.
Concrete docks
1.
Up to 30 lineal feet, inclusive ..... 125.00
2.
31 feet and over ..... 125.00
Plus, for each additional lineal foot or fraction thereof\1.00
3.
City engineer review for concrete docks going over seawall cap 1 st review ..... 300.00
additional reviews/actual costs(13)
Decks, patios.
Up to 1,000 square feet inclusive\70.00
Over 1,000 square feet\70.00
Plus, for each additional 100 square foot or fraction thereof\5.00
(14)
Walkways, sidewalks and driveways.
Up to 1,000 square feet inclusive\70.00
Over 1,000 square feet\70.00
Plus, for each additional 100 square foot or fraction thereof\5.00
(15)
Special fees.
a.
Swimming pools (not including electrical and pool piping fees).
1.
Pool ..... 200.00
2.
Spas constructed as part of the pool, additional ..... 70.00
3.
Spas constructed separately ..... 75.00
4.
Manufactured spa ..... 70.00
b.
Moving any building or structure ..... 150.00
c.
Landscaping:
1.
Minimum fee ..... 70.00
2.
Each required tree (new or transplant) ..... 3.00
d.
Change of plans after permit issued:
Minimum fee per hour\70.00
If proposed changed represents a major alteration of floor plan and/or configuration of structure involving extensive re-examination, the original permit shall be voided and a new permit applied for each application of trade. One-half of the original fee may be applied to the new permit.
e.
Roofing fee:
1.
Re-roof flat residential ..... 100.00
2.
New roof or re-roof up to 1,000 square feet inclusive, other than flat residential ..... 150.00
Greater than 1,000 square feet/ per additional square (100 square feet) or portion thereof\2.00
3.
Commercial roof, 2% of construction value
(16)
Certificate of occupancy.
a.
Residential ..... 70.00
b.
Commercial ..... 90.00
c.
Temporary certificate of occupancy—90 days ..... 1,000.00
Required when any business or industrial building changes use, or occupied living space added to a residence.
(17)
Reinspection ..... 70.00
Permit fees for the erection or construction of any building as well as any improvements, additions, alterations, extensions and repairs thereto, not specifically listed in the aforementioned categories, shall be determined by the structural plan reviewer.
(18)
Plan storage digital, new construction ..... 25.00
(19)
Construction in the right-of-way, including restoration ..... 3% of construction value
(20)
Minor plan review (each discipline) ..... 15.00
(Code 1979, § 7-4; Ord. No. 710, § 1, 9-23-1997; Res. No. 2002-1232, § 2, 6-11-2002; Ord. No. 2003-0829, § 2, 7-22-2003; Ord. No. 2004-0841, § 2, 11-9-2004; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 14-54. Electrical permit fees.
(1)
New single-family residential construction or remodel per square foot ..... 0.25
(2)
New duplex and multiple family construction or remodel per square foot ..... 0.20
(3)
Commercial construction ..... 2% of
construction value(4)
Minimum fee ..... 70.00
(5)
For each system including...security, low voltage, service change, a/c, generator, 30 day temp power and similar equipment or systems ..... 70.00
(6)
Swimming pool ..... 75.00
(7)
Pool heater ..... 70.00
Electrical equipment, systems and devices not listed above shall be subject to a rate determined by the electrical inspector using the minimum of $70.00 per additional system as a guide.
(8)
Generator, 2% of construction value
(9)
Service ..... 120.00
(Code 1979, § 7-6; Ord. No. 710, § 3, 9-23-1997; Ord. No. 2003-0829, § 2, 7-22-2003; Ord. No. 2004-0841, § 2, 11-9-2004; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 14-55. Mechanical permit fees.
The mechanical permit fees shall be based on the following schedule of rates— Minimum of\70.00
(1)
Air conditioning.
a.
Minimum fee ..... 70.00
b.
Air conditioning units in single-family occupancies up to and including 1½ tons package or split systems ..... 70.00
1.
Each additional ton or fraction thereof ..... 15.00
2.
Strip heaters, each KW ..... 10.00
3.
For permit fees on duct work, fans and ventilators, see ventilation section.
c.
Commercial. Air conditioning and refrigeration systems (includes all components), except for duct work, fans and ventilators, see ventilation section. Where BTU rating is not known, substitute one horse power for one ton or 12,000 BTU's for one ton. For strip heat, see strip heater or space heater. For each ton of capacity or fractional part thereof ..... 15.00
d.
Mobile air-conditioning units ..... 25.00
(2)
Ventilation.
a.
Minimum fee ..... 70.00
b.
Duct work, duct drops or duct openings including all supply return and exhaust, to 11 ..... 20.00
c.
Each additional drop or opening ..... 8.00
d.
Commercial range hoods, each ..... 30.00
e.
Automatic fire extinguishing system ..... 30.00
f.
Supply fans, exhaust fans or ventilators, each ..... 15.00
g.
Strip heater or space heaters, each KW ..... 10.00
h.
Mechanical permits. Minimum fee ..... 70.00
1.
Air compressors.
(i)
Each compressor ..... 20.00
(ii)
Outlets or control terminals, each ..... 5.00
2.
Vacuum systems, central or residential.
(i)
Each system ..... 70.00
(ii)
Outlets or terminal connections, each ..... 2.00
3.
Boilers.
(i)
To 10 HP ..... 70.00
(ii)
Over 10 HP ..... 90.00
4.
Steam openings.
(i)
First five openings ..... 25.00
(ii)
Each additional opening or outlet ..... 5.00
5.
Liquid tanks (see section 14-5 Storage of LP and #2 fuel oil storage capacity) 250 gallons ..... 70.00
Over 250 gallon to 500 gallon\90.00
Over 500 gallon\115.00
6.
Fuel pump and piping ..... 70.00
(i)
Fuel pumps only, each ..... 20.00
7.
Process piping ..... 70.00
8.
Walk-in freezer or cooler boxes, each ..... 70.00
9.
Paint spray booth ..... 70.00
10.
Cooling towers, Minimum ..... 70.00
(i)
Replacement, per $1,000.00 of estimated value of replacement job ..... 8.00
(ii)
Strip heater, each KW ..... 10.00
i.
Fire dampers or smoke dampers, each ..... 20.00
j.
Condensate drain, per unit ..... 4.00
(3)
Elevators.
a.
One-half of one percent of estimated value of elevator.
b.
Minimum fee ..... 70.00
(4)
Fire suppression systems.
a.
First 12 heads ..... 55.00
b.
Each additional head ..... 2.00
(5)
Boiler inspections.
a.
Annual or semiannual, each ..... 70.00
b.
Heating systems, gas and oil to 35,000 BTU's ..... 13.00
1.
Over 35,000 BTU's each 12,000 BTU's ..... 2.00
2.
Duct systems, see Ventilation section.
(6)
Replacement of mechanical equipment.
a.
To $1,000.00 inclusive ..... 70.00
b.
Over $1,000.00, each additional $1,000.00 ..... 13.00
Mechanical equipment and devices not listed above shall be subject to a rate determined by the mechanical inspector using the above rate classification as guides.
(Code 1979, § 7-6.1; Ord. No. 710, § 4, 9-23-1997; Ord. No. 2003-0829, § 2, 7-22-2003; Ord. No. 2004-0841, § 2, 11-9-2004; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 14-56. Plumbing permit fees.
The plumbing fees shall be based on the schedule of rates as follows:
(1)
Minimum fee ..... 70.00
(2)
Remodel or repair ..... 70.00
(3)
Water service.
a.
Water connection and hook-up repair and replacement ..... 3% of construction value
New construction\15.00
b.
Hose bibb connection
1.
First two ..... 10.00
Plus for each additional\5.00
c.
Water softeners or conditioners ..... 15.00
d.
Plumbing fixtures and appliances ..... 15.00
e.
Backflow preventor ..... 15.00
f.
Back flow recertification, annually ..... 40.00
(4)
Sewage connections.
a.
Sewer service hook-up repair and replacement ..... 3% of construction value
New construction\15.00
b.
Grease or lint traps and interceptors, each ..... 15.00
c.
Floor or roof drains, each ..... 15.00
d.
Catch basins or area drains, each ..... 3% of
construction value(5)
Swimming pools.
a.
Swimming pool heater, exchanger units ..... 70.00
b.
Pool piping ..... 75.00
(6)
Solar systems (where applicable, building and electrical permits required).
a.
First two panels and controls ..... 70.00
b.
Over two ..... 70.00
Plus, for each additional\7.00
c.
Commercial pools ..... 75.00
(7)
Wells ..... 70.00
(8)
Sprinkler systems:
a.
Fire sprinklers:
1.
First 12 heads ..... 70.00
2.
Each additional head ..... 2.00
b.
Fire hydrants, each ..... 35.00
c.
Hose cabinets ..... 20.00
d.
Siamese connections, roof manifolds, each ..... 20.00
e.
Lawn sprinkler hookup:
1.
First 12 heads ..... 70.00
2.
Plus for each additional head ..... 2.00
(9)
Gas (liquid petroleum and natural gas system installation, including tank of cylinders, meter and two outlets).
Tank size (total gallons or aggregate).
a.
To 250 gallons ..... 70.00
b.
251 to 500 gallons ..... 90.00
c.
Over 500 gallons ..... 115.00
d.
Each additional outlet or meter ..... 5.00
e.
Gas appliance hookup, each ..... 15.00
(10)
Air compressor.
a.
Each compressor ..... 25.00
b.
Air opening, each ..... 3.00
(11)
Liquid tanks ..... 35.00
(See section 14-5, storage of LP and #2 fuel oil storage capacity.)
(12)
Fuel pumps and piping ..... 70.00
a.
Fuel pumps only, each ..... 20.00
b.
Process piping ..... 70.00
(13)
Mobile home plumbing hookup ..... 70.00
Plumbing equipment and devices not listed above shall be subject to a rate determined by plumbing inspector using the above rate classifications as guides.
(Code 1979, § 7-5; Ord. No. 710, § 2, 9-23-1997; Ord. No. 2003-0829, § 2, 7-22-2003; Ord. No. 2004-0841, § 2, 11-9-2004; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 14-80(b). Fee schedule for review of applications by the city's community appearance board.
First application for review ..... 50.00 plus cost recovery
Each additional application for review filed by an applicant pertaining to the same property or business, and which is intended to be reviewed simultaneously with the first
application ..... 25.00 plus cost recoveryAppeal of community appearance board decision to the city commission\100.00
(Res. No. 1126, § 2, 9-11-2000; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
BUSINESSES
Section 18-3(c). Fee for safeguarding premises in business district.
Emergency conditions requiring police officer to remain on duty on business premises beyond one hour, per hour or fraction thereof\40.00
(Code 1979, § 11-3; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
ELECTIONS
Section 22-2. Filing fee for candidacy.
Filing fee for candidate for city office\50.00
plus any assessment required to be collected pursuant to state statutes, as may be amended.
(Code 1979, § 2-20; Ord. No. 2001-799, § 2, 11-13-2001; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Section 26-56(a). Alarm permit application fee.
Application filing fee for use alarm system within the city\25.00
(Code 1979, § 3-2; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 26-58. Alarm permit fees.
(1)
A permitted premises having three alarm responses in any given calendar year ..... 25.00
(2)
A permitted premises having four alarm responses in any given calendar year shall pay a fee as provided in subsection (1) above plus an additional fee ..... 50.00
(3)
A permitted premises having five alarm responses in any given calendar year shall pay as provided in subsections (1) and (2) above plus an additional fee ..... 75.00
(4)
A permitted premises having six or more alarm responses in any given calendar year shall pay as provided in subsections (1), (2) and (3) above plus an additional fee for each alarm response ..... 100.00
(Code 1979, § 3-4; Ord. No. 709, § 1, 6-10-1997; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Emergency medical transport services . Fees with respect to emergency medical transport services.
(a)
BLS/emergency: Paramedics assess patients and determine that no definitive care is needed in the form of IV, medications, defibrillation or advanced techniques.
(b)
ALS Level 1/emergency: Paramedics assess and determine that patients will need IV, monitoring or no more than two medications to be administered (i.e., heart attack patient who needs nitro and morphine or someone who is dehydrated and needs fluid volume).
(c)
ALS Level 2/emergency: When paramedics determine a patient needs multiple interventions or medications including endotracheal intubation, cardiac pacing and defibrillation or cardioversion. Patients that would fall into this category would be cardiac arrest or trauma alert.
BLS/emergency\750.00
ALS-1/emergency\750.00
ALS-2/emergency\750.00
Mileage\12.00 per mile from pick-up to hospital
(Res. No. 1078, 9-28-99; Ord. No. 2002-0805, §§ 2—4, 1-8-2002; Ord. No. 2005-852, §§ 2—4, 6-28-2005; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
ENVIRONMENT
Section 30-35. Fee for mowing vacant lots.
(1)
Each residential lot per occasion ..... 150.00 plus costs
(2)
Each commercial property, including multi-family more than two units, per occasion, up to 10,000 square feet of lot size ..... 150.00, plus costs
a.
Per 100 square feet over 10,000 ..... 2.00
(Code 1979, § 10-52; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION
Section 34-62(b)(2), (c). Fire department fee schedule for plan review, inspection of new construction and annual fire inspections.
Annual fire inspection fees.
(1)
Commercial properties:
a.
Occupancies up to 1,500 square feet ..... 65.00
b.
From 1,500 square feet up to 3,000 square feet ..... 80.00
c.
From 3,000 square feet up to 6,000 square feet ..... 100.00
d.
From 6,000 square feet up to 9,000 square feet ..... 115.00
e.
For each additional 5,000 square feet or portion thereof over 9,000 square feet ..... 25.00
(2)
Residential properties.
a.
Hotels, motels, apartments (three or more units, etc.), minimum fee ..... 50.00
b.
Buildings with more than 20 units, each additional living unit ..... 2.00
(3)
In addition, fixed fire suppression systems shall be billed annually at the following rate.
Hood systems:
a.
One cylinder two heads ..... 25.00
b.
Each additional head ..... 1.00
c.
Each additional cylinder ..... 10.00
d.
Portable fire extinguishers, each ..... 5.00
Other fixed systems:
e.
Fire sprinkler systems ..... 50.00
f.
Fire standpipe systems ..... 50.00
g.
Fire pumps ..... 50.00
h.
Fire detector and alarm systems ..... 50.00
i.
Paint spray booths ..... 50.00
(4)
Reinspection of violations. Fifty percent of the original inspection fee but not less than $35.00 if not corrected.
Plan review and construction inspection fees.
(1)
Minimum fire inspection fee, per hour ..... 70.00
(2)
Pre-construction fees. Meetings, review of sites, preliminary plans review, and preconstruction conferences with agents, owners, realtors, contractors, engineers, and architects shall be billed at the rate of one hour minimum for any and all meetings as described above. Billing shall be issued and paid to the buildings department at the time of the issuance of the building permit. A detailed record shall be kept for review for all parties.
(3)
Renewal-expired permits. A new permit may be issued within six months of the last inspection upon payment of 50 percent of the original permit fee. A pre-permit inspection is required.
(4)
Re-inspection of violations. Fifty percent of the original inspection fee but not less than $35.00 if not corrected.
(5)
Re-inspection on request-not ready ..... 35.00
(6)
Residential structures—single-family and duplex residences.
a.
On request of owner ..... No fee
b.
LP gas installation inspection, as required ..... 35.00
(7)
Commercial, apartments, condominiums—Plans review. A fee in the amount of $0.05 per square foot shall be levied on all new construction, alterations, or additions requiring a building permit except single family or duplex residential homes.
Minimum plan review fee, per hour\70.00
(8)
Sprinkler systems (new).
a.
Minimum fee up to 12 heads ..... 25.00
b.
Each additional head ..... 0.50
c.
Siamese connection ..... 20.00
d.
Water flow indicators ..... 7.00
(9)
Standpipe system (new).
a.
Minimum fee ..... 25.00
b.
Stairwell connections, each ..... 2.50
c.
Hose cabinets, each ..... 7.00
d.
Siamese connection ..... 20.00
e.
Water flow indicators ..... 7.00
f.
Roof manifold, each ..... 7.00
(10)
Fire pumps and controller (new) ..... 50.00
(11)
Fixed fire suppression systems (new). Halon, wet/dry chemical systems, extinguishers, etc.
a.
One cylinder and two heads ..... 25.00
b.
Each additional head ..... 1.00
c.
Each additional cylinder ..... 10.00
d.
Control panel ..... 20.00
e.
Detector head ..... 0.50
f.
Portable extinguishers, each ..... 5.00
(12)
Security bars (new).
a.
Minimum fee up to eight openings ..... 25.00
b.
Each additional opening ..... 2.50
(13)
Fire detection and annunciation systems (new).
a.
Main control panel ..... 20.00
b.
Remote or annunciation panel ..... 20.00
c.
Detectors each, ion, photoelectric, heat, etc. ..... 2.50
d.
Manual activation stations (pull box) ..... 2.50
e.
Annunciation stations, horns, bells, buzzer, strobes, etc. ..... 2.50
f.
Flow or tamper switches ..... 2.50
g.
Phone stations ..... 2.50
h.
Emergency and exit lights, each ..... 2.50
(14)
Installation of flammable liquid tanks (new) ..... 90.00
a.
Each additional 1,000 gallons over 3,000 gallons ..... 30.00
b.
Emergency shutoffs, each ..... 10.00
(15)
Boilers ..... 25.00
(16)
Elevators (new) ..... 25.00
(17)
Demolitions of structure, commercial and residential ..... 50.00
(18)
Medical gas systems (new) ..... 25.00
Additional for each outlet\5.00
(19)
Temporary construction trailers ..... 50.00
(20)
Smoke evacuation systems (new). Price per hour, minimum one hour ..... 125.00
(21)
Hazardous materials (new).
a.
Application of flammable finishes, spraying, dip tanks ..... 25.00
b.
Storage of flammable materials, compressed gas, LP, natural, acetylene, etc. ..... 25.00
c.
Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging, per hour ..... 50.00
Minimum three hours, per firefighter standby when required under NFPA Fire Code
d.
Removal of abandoned flammable tanks, per tank ..... 25.00
e.
Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.). When commercial occupancies are required to report M.S.D.S. sheets under SARA Title III, Florida Right to Know Act, or upon reasonable request from the fire code official, the M.S.D.S. sheets shall be provided by the occupant, per sheet annually recorded ..... 5.00
Nonfirefighting fees.
(1)
Standby fire watch, Fire Code ..... 50.00
Per hour, minimum three hours, per each firefighter
(2)
Standby rescue, Fire Code ..... 50.00
Per hour, minimum three hours, per each firefighter/paramedic
(3)
Outside consultant/engineer. Whenever deemed necessary by the fire chief to ensure proper fire code compliance and/or installation of fire protection, the city may require the services of an outside consultant, engineer. The cost of such services in addition to the normal inspection fees shall be borne by the applicant.
(4)
Illegal burn or hazardous materials incidents.
a.
Minimum per response for first hour ..... 500.00
b.
Each additional hour, per apparatus ..... 250.00
c.
Outside assistance, per billing to city.
(5)
Flow test (on request).
a.
Maximum two hydrants ..... 50.00
b.
Each additional hydrant ..... 25.00
(6)
Boat salvage or excessive water on board (on request).
a.
Minimum per response for first hour when requested by a boat owner or property owner ..... 200.00
Each additional hour\150.00
b.
Second engine for additional manpower, first hour ..... 100.00
Each additional hour\100.00
c.
When a vessel is submerged and gasoline, oil, diesel, and other hazardous waste materials threaten to leak into the waterways, a response need not be requested. It is required to be secured to prevent environmental damage and so as not to pose a fire hazard to surrounding residents and vessels. A minimum of one fire apparatus shall respond and take corrective action. Additional equipment and manpower; city, county, contractor, and others; may be called to respond depending on the fire and environmental hazards present. The property owner shall be responsible for payment, if recovery is not attainable from the boat owner.
d.
There shall be no charge to a resident of the city for the pump out of a boat with excessive water or raising a sunken boat providing the resident can establish ownership of the boat at the time of the sinking or excess water. This waiver of fee shall apply only one time during a one-year period commencing the date of the pump out or the raising. A boat owned by two or more people shall be entitled to only one free pump out or raising during such one-year period. This does not apply to a hazardous materials incident. The fee for more than one pump out event in a one-year period in identified in line (6) above.
(7)
Certificate of occupancy. The cost for final fire inspection of commercial buildings prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, minimum fee, per hour ..... 70.00
(Code 1979, § 9-3; Ord. No. 2003-0829, § 2, 7-22-2003; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
LAND DEVELOPMENT
Section 42-282(g). Fee for appeal or petition to the planning and zoning board for
(1)
Rezoning ..... 200.00
(2)
Variance ..... 200.00
(3)
Site plan ..... 200.00
(4)
Plat ..... 200.00
(5)
Conditional use ..... 200.00
Items (1) through (5) require an initial deposit of $1,500.00. Unused deposit will be returned to applicant. Applicant is required to pay all costs incurred over $1,500.00 through cost recovery.
(6)
All other petitions or appeals ..... 125.00
(Code 1979, ch. 21, § 5.8; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 42-284(e). Filing fee for a review of action of zoning board.
Appeals filing fee\100.00
(Code 1979, ch. 21, § 5.10; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 42-371(c). Administrative deviation\100.00
(Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 42-385(e)(4). Variance application fee for satellite antenna.
Variance application fee for satellite antenna\125.00
(Code 1979, ch. 21, § 5.29; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 42-436. Commercial landscaping plan filing fee.
Commercial landscaping plan filing fee\70.00
(Code 1979, ch. 21, § 5.65; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 42-439(a)(2). Commercial landscaping special exception application fee.
Commercial landscaping special exception application fee\100.00
(Code 1979, ch. 21, § 5.68; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Section 42-486. Fee for removal of banner signs, pennants, garage sale signs etc.
Fee for removal of banner signs, pennants, garage sale signs etc.\20.00
(Code 1979, ch. 21, § 6.4; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014; Res. No. 2017-2133 , § 2, 5-20-2017)
Section 42-510. Fees for sign permits.
(1)
Electrical signs:
a.
Up to 32 square feet (each face) ..... 70.00
b.
Over 32 square feet; per additional square foot ..... 0.50
(2)
Nonelectrical signs:
a.
Up to 32 square feet (each face) ..... 70.00
b.
Over 32 square feet; per additional foot ..... 0.50
(3)
Reinspection fee (all signs) ..... 50.00
(4)
Reapplication fee upon change of ownership ..... 20.00
No recurring annual sign permit fee shall be for signs.
(Code 1979, ch. 21, § 6.12; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Payment of costs of publication and notice incurred by applicants seeking relief before zoning board.
(1)
Other than the City of Lighthouse Point, all applicants for the following relief before the zoning board or the city commission of the City of Lighthouse Point shall be responsible for the payment of all costs of publication of notices in official newspapers, mailing of notices to interested persons within the established distance, and other expenses incurred by the city as are directly related to the application and request for relief of the applicant, to wit:
a.
Site specific rezonings and site plans.
b.
Site specific land use amendments.
c.
Conditional use approvals.
d.
Variances, including, but not limited to, trees, signs, setbacks, distance requirements, between buildings, or other variances permitted by the Code of Ordinances.
e.
Plat approval.
f.
Special exceptions which relate to the use of land and business.
g.
City-wide changes to permitted uses in zoning districts where the change is requested by an applicant other than the city.
(2)
All such costs and expenses shall be paid to the city prior to the hearing when final relief could be granted.
(3)
Zoning determination letter ..... 150.00
(Res. No. 931, § 1, 8-22-1995; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Police department fingerprinting fee.
Fee charged by police department to each individual for fingerprinting:
Resident\10.00
Nonresident\20.00
(Res. No. 709, § 1, 2-14-1989; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Fines for illegally parked vehicles.
(1)
Fire lane violation ..... 50.00
(2)
Commercial vehicle parking violations:
a.
First offense ..... 25.00
b.
Second offense ..... 50.00
c.
Third offense ..... 100.00
d.
Each subsequent offense ..... 100.00
(3)
Handicapped parking violation ..... 250.00
(4)
All other parking violations ..... 25.00
(Code 1979, 19-7(a), (b), (e); Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 54-58. Permits.
Fee amount for review of applications for personal storage units\15.00
(Res. No. 1181, §§ 2, 3, 8-14-2001; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
PARKS AND RECREATION
Fees for use of softball, football and soccer recreation fields.
The following fees and charges are established for the use of the softball, football and soccer recreation facilities within the City of Lighthouse Point for residents and nonresidents:
(1)
For use of the city softball, football (for flag football only), or soccer recreation facilities by organized youth teams under the control and direction of adults above the age of 21 years, other than city of Lighthouse Point Recreation Department employees, there shall be a charge per game ..... 50.00
plus tax(2)
Organized youth teams shall be limited to children in high school or below. Each youth team shall be required to provide their own adult supervision as well as their own umpires and/or referees. All scheduling of the facilities shall be made with the city recreation director and shall be subject to availability and field conditions, as determined by the recreation director.
(Res. No. 951, § 1, 2-27-1996; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
Fees and charges for use of recreation programs. The following fees and charges are established for the use of the recreation facilities and programs within the city for residents and nonresidents:
(1)
For participation in the summer Recreation Program the charges shall be as follows:
a.
Residents ..... 300.00
b.
Nonresidents (on a space-available basis) ..... 500.00
c.
Resident Pram Sailing ..... 150.00
d.
Nonresident Pram Sailing ..... 250.00
(2)
For rental of the Dixon Ahl Recreation Center the charges shall be as follows:
a.
City sponsored groups ..... Free
b.
All other groups (four-hour program) ..... $150.00
plus taxA refundable cleanup deposit of $150.00 will be required at the time the reservation is made. If the building is not left in a clean and orderly condition after use by the renting group and cleanup is necessary by city employees the cleanup deposit will be forfeited. If the damage or cleanup amount exceeds the deposit amount the renting party will be billed accordingly. The group shall be prohibited from future rentals until the balance is paid.
Any group over 50 people must hire a Lighthouse Point police officer to be at the park throughout the event and pay such officer $43.00 per hour for non-holidays or $60.00 per hour for holidays with a minimum of three hours required. Should more than 50 people attend without the hiring of a Lighthouse Point police officers, the group will forfeit its cleanup deposit and be charged for the actual cleanup costs incurred by the city. The group shall be prohibited from future rentals until the balance is paid.
(3)
For the use of the Covered Pavilions at Dan Witt Park and Frank McDonough Park the charges shall be as follows:
a.
Residents (four hours) ..... 75.47
plus taxb.
Nonresidents (four hours) ..... 400.00
plus taxA refundable cleanup deposit of $150.00 will be required at the time the reservation is made. If the building is not left in a clean and orderly condition after use by the renting group and cleanup is necessary by city employees the cleanup deposit will be forfeited. If the damage or cleanup amount exceeds the deposit amount the renting party will be billed accordingly.
Any group over 50 people must hire a Lighthouse Point police officer to be at the park throughout the event and pay such officer $43.00 per hour for non-holidays or $60.00 per hour for holidays with a minimum of three hours required. Should more than 50 people attend without the hiring of a Lighthouse Point police officers, the group will forfeit its cleanup deposit and be charged for the actual cleanup costs incurred by the city. The group shall be prohibited from future rentals until the balance is paid.
(4)
The rental fees and other charges for the use of indoor recreation facilities:
a.
The Civitan Building at Dan Witt Park shall be on the following basis:
1.
Groups of under 100 people (four hours) ..... 250.00
plus tax2.
Groups of 100—200 people ..... 350.00
plus taxAn additional charge of $150.00 may be levied by the city if the parks and the Civitan Building are not left in a clean and orderly condition after use by the renting group and cleanup is necessary by city employees.
Should the renting group produce and leave trash and/or garbage in an amount so as to necessitate a special pickup of such trash and/or garbage, an additional charge of $50.00 plus tax shall be assessed against such renting group.
Any group consisting of less than 50 percent Lighthouse Point residents will be charged an additional fee of $50.00 plus tax.
Any group over 50 people must hire a Lighthouse Point police officer to be at the park throughout the event and pay such officer $43.00 per hour for non-holidays or $60.00 per hour for holidays with a minimum of three hours required. Should more than 50 people attend without the hiring of a Lighthouse Point police officers, the group will forfeit its cleanup deposit and be charged for the actual cleanup costs incurred by the city. The group shall be prohibited from future rentals until the balance is paid.
b.
Ash Mills Pavilion at Frank McDonough Park
1.
Residents (four hours) ..... 200.00
plus tax2.
Nonresidents (four hours) ..... 500.00
plus taxA refundable cleanup deposit of $150.00 will be required at the time the reservation is made. If the building is not left in a clean and orderly condition after use by the renting group and cleanup is necessary by city employees the cleanup deposit will be forfeited. If the damage or cleanup amount exceeds the deposit amount the renting party will be billed accordingly.
Any group over 50 people must hire a Lighthouse Point police officer to be at the park throughout the event and pay such officer $43.00 per hour for non-holidays or $60.00 per hour for holidays with a minimum of three hours required. Should more than 50 people attend without the hiring of a Lighthouse Point police officers, the group will forfeit its cleanup deposit and be charged for the actual cleanup costs incurred by the city. The group shall be prohibited from future rentals until the balance is paid.
(5)
Youth Sports Recreation Fees:
a.
There shall be a registration fee of $50.00 per child for residents to register in the city youth athletic programs consisting of football, soccer, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, or softball. Nonresidents may register in such programs on a space-available basis at a registration fee of $100.00 per child.
(6)
The use of the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center shall be subject to the following rules and regulations:
a.
There shall be a charge to the residents of the city a yearly court maintenance fee for the use of the "fast-dry" courts at the Tennis Center in the categories and amounts as provided herein. The rates for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2015, shall be:
1.
Family: $626.24 including tax
2.
Husband and wife: $525.26 including tax
3.
Individual: $313.80 including tax
4.
Junior: $37.18 including tax
b.
There shall be authorized 50 nonresident yearly court memberships which 50 memberships may be comprised of any of the four categories, i.e., family, husband and wife, individual or junior. (A husband and wife membership is counted as one membership. A family is counted as one membership.) The yearly fee charged for nonresident membership shall be as provided herein. The rates for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2015, shall be:
1.
Family: $1090.10 including tax
2.
Husband and wife: $916.14 including tax
3.
Individual: $545.75 including tax
4.
Junior: $67.06 including tax
c.
Upon the payment of the yearly court maintenance fee established herein, the records of the recreation department, through the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center, shall be adjusted to reflect the person or persons for whom the fee is applicable and the commencement and expiration date of such party's yearly court maintenance fee.
d.
Any resident desiring to use facilities at the Tennis Center who has not paid a yearly court maintenance fee may do so upon payment of a daily charge. The daily charge for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, shall be $8.00, tax included, for each resident 19 years or above. The daily charge for each junior for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, shall be $2.00.
e.
Nonresidents may use the facilities at the Tennis Center, but use shall be limited to twice per month and there shall be daily charge of $12.00, tax included. The daily charge for each nonresident junior for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, shall be $4.00, tax included.
f.
Individual nonresidents, 19 years of age or older, who are members of the immediate family of a city resident (i.e., son or daughter, natural or adopted) may have a yearly membership at a charge as provided herein. The rates for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2015, shall be $313.80, tax included.
g.
All fees for the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center shall be automatically increased by a percentage amount equal to the Consumer Price Index for the month of July in each year, with the adjusted rate to be effective October 1 of each year.
(Res. No. 995, 8-26-1997; Res. No. 1033, 7-28-1998; Res. No. 1135, § 2, 11-28-2000; Res. No. 2001-1185, § 1, 11-27-2001; Ord. No. 2008-1618, § 2, 3-25-2008; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014; Res. No. 2016-2072, § 2, 4-26-2016; Res. No. 2017-2133 , § 2, 5-20-2017)
SECONDHAND GOODS
Section 70-34. Garage sale license fee.
Fee for garage sale license\5.00
SOLID WASTE (RESERVED)
When a bill is 90 days delinquent, a notice will be sent notifying the property owner that if the delinquent amount is not paid within 15 calendar days, a lien will be filed against the property in the delinquent amount owed plus a late fee in the amount of $25.00 and interest in the amount of 18 percent per annum or highest rate of interest permitted by law, accruing from the original payment due date of the bill, plus the costs of city in the preparation and recording of lien in the public records.
(Res. No. 994, 8-28-1997; Res. No. 1036, 8-25-1998; Res. No. 1124, § 1, 8-22-2000; Res. No. 1188, §§ 1—3, 9-24-2001; Res. No. 2003-1315, §§ 1, 2, 9-11-2003; Res. No. 2007-1587, §§ 1, 2, 9-11-2007; Res. No. 2010-1767, § 1, 9-13-2010; Res. No. 2011-1819, § 2, 9-14-2011; Res. No. 2013-928, §§ 1, 2, 9-12-2013; Res. No. 2014-1974, §§ 1, 2, 9-10-2014; Ord. No. 2014-0913, Attach., 10-28-2014)
ZONING
Section 42-444. Fees for certificate of compliance.
Initial application\750.00
Renewal application\500.00
Modification of application\150.00
Inspection "no show" fee\70.00
Reinspection fee\70.00
Late renewal fees: 10% for the month of October, plus an additional 5% for each subsequent month until paid. However, the total delinquency penalty may not exceed 25% of the delinquent establishment.
(Res. No. 2015-2042, § 2, 10-13-2015)