7.1. SR 01-06-2014 City of
Elk Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 7.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearinj 6, 2014 Tina Allard, City Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
2014 Master Fee Schedule Cal Portner City Administrator
1. Ordinance Amendment Adopting 2014 Reviewed by
Master Fee Schedule
2. Resolution for Summary Publication of
the Ordinance
Action Requested
1. Mayor Dietz to open and close the public hearing.
2. Adopt by motion the 2014 Master Fee Schedule ordinance.
3. Adopt by motion a resolution for summary publication of the Master Fee Schedule ordinance (four-
fifths vote is required).
Background/Discussion
Annually, the City Council reviews proposed fees for the upcoming year. Proposed changes are noted in
red in the attached fee schedule ordinance. Fees are adjusted to cover the cost of providing services.
Items to note include:
Documents (Page 4)
Listings—This item is charged the photocopy rate,which is set by state law and outlined on page 1 of the
fee schedule.
Sanitary Sewer User Fee and Sewer Access Charge (SAC) (page 6)
These fees were reviewed by the Council during budget review of the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The fee is
proposed to increase by 3% and the Sewer Access Charge is proposed to increase by 3%.
Surface Water Management Impact Fee (page 6)
Increases 3% annually per Council Resolution 94-110.
The Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission approved their fees on October 11, 2011. The city
attorney had recommended the fees be listed in the master fee schedule ordinance. Fees highlighted in
red that don't show a strikethrough of any changes are fees that have been in place but were missing from
the fee schedule.
Financial Impact
Staff asks for adoption of a resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance in order to save
publishing costs.
P a w E R E U 6 Y
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Attachments
• Resolution for Summary Publication of the ordinance
• Fee Schedule Ordinance
N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\01-06-2014\Final\x7,1 sr fee sched.docx
City of
Elk
River
Resolution 14-
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary
Publication of Ordinance #14- an Ordinance Adopting the 2014 Master
Fee Schedule
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2014 the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance 13-_
approving the 2014 Master Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, the enactment of this ordinance establishes fees and charges required by the
City Code and to comply with Minnesota Statutes 462.353, sub.4; and
WHEREAS, the 2014 Master Fee Schedule lists fees and charges for Administrative,
Financial, Environmental, Planning,Development,Building,Parks and Recreation, Fire,
Police, and Elk River Municipal Utility services along with code enforcement violations; and
WHERAS, a copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person
at the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway, during regular business
hours—8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River,Minnesota, as follows: by at least four-fifths vote, authorizes the publication of the
title and summary of Ordinance 14-_and that Ordinance 14-_ shall become effective
upon publication of this resolution.
Passed and adopted this 6"'day of January 2014.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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City of Elk -m"' -�
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Ordinance 14 -
An Ordinance Adopting the 2014 Master Fee Schedule of the City of Elk River,
Minnesota, City Code
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
1. Policy and Purpose: By the enactment of this Ordinance,the City Council intends to
establish fees and charges required by the City Code for the year 2014 and to comply with
Minnesota Statutes, 462.353, sub. 4.
2. Fees and Charges: The fees and charges for the city for the year 2014 are as set forth on
attached Exhibit A.
3. Application:Where a direct conflict exists between the amount of a fee or charge set by any
provision of the City Code and a fee or charge set by this Ordinance,the fee or charge set by
this Ordinance applies.
Effective Date
That this Ordinance shall become effective January 7, 2014.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 6"'day of January, 2014.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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NATUREI
J/ Exhibit A
Elk2014 Master Fee Schedule
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Fees deposited mitb or cbecks casbed by the city do not iVj an applicant automaticalj receives a permit or license from the city.
Specific criteria must be met for each type of license orpermit for avbicb an application bas been submitted before the license or
permit may be granted.Administrative or Council approval may also be required before the permit or license is valid.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSESSMENT SEARCH CERTIFICATION $20/each
CITY CODE Available through Municipal Code
Corporation. Costs will vary as updates are
made to the code. Cost is based on items
such as pages,tabs, shipping fees, etc.
COPIES
■ Microfilm to Hard Copy $.25 per page
■ CD/DVD Reproduction $13
■ Dubbing Video Tapes and DVD's $20 each
■ Photocopies $.25 per page up to 100 pages; over 100
pages plus staff time
FINANCE CHARGE Computed at 1.5%per month(18 %
This cbarge does not appj to Code Enforcement Violations. annual) on account balances unpaid after
the due date.
LABOR RATE (research, computerservices, etc.) $23/hr (15 minutes minimum)
LICENSES Late fee: 10%penalty or$25,whichever is
greater if don't renew by application due
date.
If license expires,applicant must apply for
a new licenses and pay applicable fees.
• Billiard Hall $35/table
• Kennel
• Commercial $75/year
• Residential $50/year
• Liquor
0 3.2%Malt Off-Sale $75/year
0 3.2%Malt On-Sale $225/year
o Club $300/year
o Consumption&Display(Set-up) $75/year
o Intoxicating On-Sale $5,000/year
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• Intoxicating Sunday On-Sale $200/year
• Temporary Community Festival (on-sale) $100/day
• Temporary 3.2%Malt On-Sale $30/day
• Temporary On-Sale $40/day
• Wine $700/year
• Initial Investigation Fee for Intoxicating Licenses
• Single $200
• Association,Partnership, Corporation, Club $400
• Massage Establishment
• Single $200
• Partnership,Association, Corporation $300
• Renewal Fee $150/year
• Massage Therapist
• Initial Fee $150
• Renewal Fee $100/year
• Mechanical Amusement $15/per establishment plus:
• Mechanical Rides $15/ride
• Pin Ball Games $15/machine
• Pool Tables (Coin Operated) $15/table
• Video Games $15/game
• Pawn Shop $12,000/year
o Initial Investigation Fee $1,500
• Peddler $150/year
• Sexually-Oriented Businesses (additionalplanning departmentfees and $500/year
.Zoning requirements may apply)
o Initial Investigation Fee
• Single $200
• Association,Partnership, Corporation $400
• Special Event
o Private Events on Public Property $150 for first 2 hours
$50 each additional hour
$250 damage deposit
• Solicitor $150/year
• Tobacco $150/year
• Transient Merchant (generalplanningpermitfee may apply) $150/year
MERCHANDISE
■ Plastic Cups $4
■ City Flag $45
■ Plastic Pins -Elk River $.35 each
■ Metal Pins-Elk River $2 each
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PHOTOS
■ 35 mm Photos up to 12 Exposures $10
■ 35 mm Photos up to 24 Exposures $15
■ Digital Black and White $10
■ Digital Color $15
POSTAGE Prevailing Rate
ENVIRONMENTAL
ABATEMENTS-Per City Ordinance Actual cost borne by the City for
handling/disposal, site maintenance, or
other appropriate remediation.
LICENSES
■ Garbage Hauler $60 1St truck plus $15 each additional truck
■ Mineral Extraction $20/acre to be actively mined in
forthcoming year or not reclaimed
$5/acre approved but not actively mined
■ Solid Waste Facility $2,000 plus cost of reviewing license.
Amount of annual cost incurred by the city
for monitoring and inspecting the facility
plus the license.
NPDES PERMITS
■ Inspection Residential $175 per residential building
■ Commercial/Industrial Actual cost of total inspections
SHORELAND OR WETLAND INSPECTION $40
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Double fee applies if work begins before permit obtained
3 SEASON/SCREEN PORCHES $45 x square footage = valuation for
permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan check
is included with this price
ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS/SIMPLE PLATS APPLICATION $300 plus park dedication fee,if applicable
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
BASEMENT FINISH $12 per square foot for valuation,use
building permit fee plus state surcharge.
Plan check is included with this price
BUILDING PERMIT
■ Industrial, Commercial,Multifamily Residential, Single-family, State permit fee, 1997 UBC Table 1A,plus
and Additions 65%plan check fee (valuation based on
current State of MN building valuation
data)
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COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW (PARTIAL) .5%of the valuation(non-refundable)
CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW BY CITY COUNCIL $100
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
CONDITIONAL OR INTERIM USE PERMIT $275
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
DECKS $10 per square foot for valuation for
permit fee plus state surcharge. Plan check
is included with this price.
DEMOLITION
■ House or Commercial $150
■ Residential Outbuilding Over 120 sq. ft. $45
DOCUMENTS
■ Comprehensive Plan $50
■ Land Development Regulations $35
it $50
■ Housing Maintenance Ordinance $5 each
■ State Residential Contractor License Search $5/permit
EASEMENT VACATION APPLICATION $275
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
ENGINEERING SERVICES $85 an hour
FENCES
■ Over 6 Feet High $75 plus state surcharge
FIREPLACES/WOOD STOVES $75 plus state surcharge
GARAGES $12 per square foot for valuation,use
building permit fee plus state surcharge.
Plan check is included with this price
GENERAL PLANNING PERMIT $100
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
GRADING PERMIT 1.5%of the valuation,minimum$75
HOME OCCUPATIONS, PERMITTED $15
LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT $275
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
MAPS
■ Map-Colored 2'x3' $8 each
■ Map-Larger Than 2'x3' $15 each
■ Copies of Maps From Copy Machine $8 each
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MECHANICAL PERMIT (For beating, ventilation, dam'air conditioning, including Fee shall be the greater of$45 plus state
installation, alteration, or repair surcharge or 1.5%of the valuation of the
work material and labor
MICRO LOAN PROGRAM Processing fee of 1% of loan interest
Fee is refunded if loan is denied.Applicant
pays all legal and filing fees at loan closing
MOVING STRUCTURES (A buildingpermit is required forfoundation,garage, and remodeling work)
■ Moving Houses In or Out $150
■ Moving Outbuildings In Over 120 sq. ft. $45
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT $275
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
OUTBUILDINGS $12 per square foot for valuation,use
building permit fee plus state surcharge.
Plan check is included with this price
PARK DEDICATION FEE
■ Residential $3,712/dwelling unit
■ Commercial $7,444/acre
■ Industrial $2,485/acre
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) Charge for required planning applications,
i.e. conditional use permit,rezoning, etc.
PLATS, PRELIMINARY APPLICATION $275
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,500
PLATS, FINAL APPLICATION $275
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
PLUMBING PERMIT Fee shall be the greater of$45 plus state
surcharge or 1.5%of the valuation of the
work material and labor
POOL
■ Above Ground $45 plus state surcharge
■ In Ground $75 plus state surcharge
RE-ROOF
■ Residential $75 plus state surcharge
■ Commercial/Industrial $2 per square foot for valuation for permit
fee plus state surcharge,minimum $75
RENTAL DWELLING Fees listed under Fire section
RESIDENTIAL FIXTURE/APPLIANCE REPAIR OR REPLACE $15 minimum or 5%of the cost,
whichever is greater
RE-SIDING (Residential) $75 plus state surcharge
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SANITARY SEWER USER FEE April 1, 2013 April 1, 2014
■ Charge Per 1,000 Gallons $ 3.96 $ 4.08
■ Minimum Charge $ 9.20 $ 9.48
■ Apartment Unit Charge $ 15.83 $ 16.30
■ House Unit Flat Charge $20.80 $ 21.42
SEPTIC INSTALLATION & REPAIR PERMIT $130
SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE (SAC) $4-,-370 4,500 per unit
SEWER & WATER HOOKUP/REPAIR PERMIT $150 commercial plus $2,000 bond in
Storm or Sanitary favor of the city
$65 residential plus $2,000 bond in favor
of the city
SIGN/ZONING PERMITS
■ Permanent Sign(separate buildingpermit and fee may apply) $30
■ Temporary $30
■ Temporary,Deposit $100
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION $100
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
STAFF SERVICES $50 an hour
STREET/ RIGHT-OF-WAY DISRUPTION PERMIT $100 plus ($5,000 letter of credit or bond
(cable,phone,gas, electric, etc.) in favor of the city or equivalent)
SUBDIVISION EXEMPTIONS $100
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT IMPACT FEE $484107/residential lot (rural)
(3%annual increase per resolution 94-110) $288 214/residential lot (urban)
$458 1,287 /acre (multifamily,
commercial,and industrial)
TAX ABATEMENT $5,000
Projects which require additional
professional services in excess of$5,000
shall be required to reimburse the city for
additional expenses
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING $10,000
Projects which require additional
professional services in excess of$10,000
shall be required to reimburse the city for
additional expenses
VARIANCE $275
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
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WINDOW/DOOR INSTALLATION
■ 1 —3 Windows/Doors $45 plus state surcharge
■ 4 or More Windows/Doors $75 plus state surcharge
ZONE MAP CHANGE $275
■ Escrow for Consulting/Engineering/Staff Services $1,000
ZONING LETTER $50 per address
ZONING REQUESTS, MISCELLANEOUS $110
PARKS & RECREATION
PARK FACILITY USE FEE (sbelter, bandsbell,fields, and outdoor hockey rinks)
■ Residents $20
■ Non-Residents $40
■ Field With a Shelter No charge
PARK & ALL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Per policy&application for use
FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTION FEE
■ Industrial, Commercial,Multifamily Residential,Single-family, State permit fee, 1997 UBC Table 1A,
and Additions (valuation based on material and labor)
OPEN BURNING
■ Burning Permit $10 each
■ Special Burning Permit—Daytime Hours $25 each
FALSE FIRE ALARMS
■ Alarm 1-3 No charge
■ Alarm 4 $200
■ Alarm 5 or More Fee increases $50 per alarm (ex.-alarm
5=x"250, alarm 6=x'300)
FIRE EXTINGUISHER DROPOFF/RECHARGE SERVICE $5 handling fee,plus actual vendor cost to
recharge depending on type of extinguisher
FIRE WATCH $50 an hour per person
If vehicle or apparatus is needed, cost will
be billed per FEMA reimbursable rates
plus 15%administrative fee
FIREWORKS
■ Public Display for Pyrotechnics $50 per day
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■ Sales/Storage-Retail $100/year
■ Sales/Storage-Temporary (generalplanningpermitalso required $100/year
KEY LOCK BOX per vendor pricing
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
(double fee applies if rental takes place before license is issued. Effective date for this
fee begins July 9, 2093
• Single Dwelling $65 per addressed building
• Multi-Unit/Apartment $65 per addressed building
plus $16 per dwelling unit
ACCIDENT REPORT (state motor vebicle report) $.25 per page
AUDIONIDEO REPRODUCTION
■ Dubbing Police Audio Tapes $25/tape
■ Dubbing Police Video Tapes $35/tape
ANIMALS
■ Cat Tag $10/2 years
■ Dog Tag $10/2 years
■ Duplicate Cat or Dog Tag $2 each
■ Dangerous &Potentially Dangerous Dogs
• Dangerous Dog License $50/yearly
• Potentially Dangerous Dog License $50/yearly
• Hearing Fee (initial non-refundable fee to appeal declaration) $100
• Escrow for Hearing(Dog owner ' responsible for bearing costs $600
if tbey lose the appeal. Excess funds zviill be reimbursed
■ Impound Fee
• 1St Time in One Year $50
• 2nd Time in One Year $75
• 3rd Time in One Year $150
BACKGROUND (letterofgoodconduct) $10
FINGER PRINTS $10
IMPOUNDED VEHICLES (atpublic worksgarage orpolice department) $15/Day
LOCKOUT FEE $20
PARKING FINES*
*An additional surcbarge may be added to the fine by the State of Minnesota.
*llben filing a formal complaint in district court a x'50 cbarge is added for legal fees to cover the cost of the City Attorney.
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■ 74-94 Prohibited Zone/Area (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40
additional days to pay)
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $90
district court
■ 74-94 Within 15' of Fire Hydrant (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ 74-94 Obstructing/Blocking Crosswalk(allowed 21 days to pay $20
ticket)
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ 74-94 On Sidewalk (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ 74-94 Within 15' of Intersection(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ 74-94 Facing Wrong Way(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ 74-94 Double Parking(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ 74-94 Blocking Driveway(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ 74-96a Overtime Parking(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $10
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $20
additional days to pay)
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $70
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district court
■ 74-96a Temporary/Emergency Restriction(allowed 21 days to
pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ 74-97 No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40
additional days to pay)
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $90
district court
■ 74-98b For Sale on City Property(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14
additional days to pay) $40
• If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in
district court $90
■ Other (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40
additional days to pay)
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $90
district court
■ 74-100 Fire Lane/Hydrant (allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40
additional days to pay)
• If both notices are ignored,a formal complaint is filed in $90
district court
■ 74-102 Winter Parking Ban(allowed 21 days to pay ticket) $20
• Second notice with late payment charge (allowed 14 $40
additional days to pay)
• If both notices are ignored, a formal complaint is filed in $90
district court
PARKING PERMITS (foremployees) $20/per year
POLICE RESERVE SERVICE $28/hr
SECURITY ALARMS
■ Permit $20
■ False Alarms Alarm 1-2—No charge
Alarm 3-5 - $50
Alarm 6-7 - $100
Alarm 8-9 - $250
10&Over- $500
Failure to obtain alarm permit- $100
Other civil alarm violations - $100
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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Adopted�y the Elk RiverMunicoal Utilities Commission on November 12, 2013,,perAfN Statute 412.361
ELECTRIC CONNECTION
■ Non-Residential Developer
• Lot with ERMU water service $450
• Lot without ERMU water service $550
■ Builder $850
■ Commercial&Industrial 50%of the cost of installation
■ Existing Services Upgrade 100%of Cost of Installation
■ Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee with Transformer $150
■ Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee without Transformer $500
■ Street Light—30'Decorative Pole w 6'Arm&Fixture $1,800
■ Street Light—23'Decorative Pole w Traditional Fixture $1,450
■ Security Light—Wood Pole w Fixture $950
■ Security Light—Existing Pole $100
■ Pole Attachment Fee (per pole) $6.50
DISCONNECT FEE
■ Electrical-Residential $50
■ Electrical-3 Phase $150
■ Water Shut-Off $100
METER TAMPERING $250
METER TESTING $50
ENERGY AUDIT $50
ABANDONED WATER SERVICE $2,500
WATER SALES
• Bulk
• Access Card Deposit $5
• Units (per 1,000gallons) $4
• Hydrant
• Rental $150/me 50/week
• Units (per 1,000gallons) $4
■ Deposit for 5/8"Hydrant Meter $150
■ Deposit for 2 1/2"Hydrant Meter $1,000
■ Private Hydrant Maintenance Program Monthly Fee $5
NSF FEE $2-030
• Administrative Fee for Continued Submission of Checks After $20
No-Check Notice Given
• Penalty Amount 10%
RED TAG HANDLING $20
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ASSISTANCE TO ANOTHER CITY, Cost of Material Plus 15%and Labor Fees
MUTUAL AID, OR IF APPLYING FOR FEMA FUNDS Plus 55%
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT RATES Oerhour)
■ Line Truck $50 per hour
■ Pickup Truck $25 per hour
WATER ACCESS CHARGE (WAC)
■ Contact Elk River Municipal Utilities For Fees Owed $3,424 3,215 Per WAC unit
CODE ENFORCEMENT • •
latepaymentfee of 0% of tbefine will be assessed/r eacb 30-daypefiod, orpaa tbereof, paid after
due date.
ANIMALS
■ Exceeding Maximum Number Allowed $50
■ Feces Clean-up $100
MISCELLANEOUS
■ Exterior Storage $200
■ Firewood $200
■ Garbage&Refuse $55
■ Snow&Ice Removal $55
■ Unsafe Conditions, Critical $500
VEHICLES
■ Commercial/Overweight Vehicle Parked in Residential Zone $50
■ Junk Vehicles $200
■ Overweight Vehicles $200
■ Parking Codes $55
■ Parking on Unapproved Surfaces $200
■ Vehicles Displayed"For Sale"on Public Street $50
ZONING
■ Accessory Structure $200
■ Dwelling Unit Occupied by More Than One Family $500
■ Fencing Setback&Maintenance $200
■ Home Occupation $200
■ Home Occupation,Prohibited $250
■ Long Grass $200
■ Nuisance,Junk&Debris Violation $200
■ Property Maintenance, Critical $500
■ Property Maintenance,Non-Critical $200
■ Sign Ordinance Violation $200
■ Swimming Pool Violation, Critical $500
■ Swimming Pool Violation,Non-Critical $200
■ Zoning Code Violation, Other Than Noted Above $200
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