Number
001187
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HENNINGSEN
Title
An ordinance relating to permit and plan examination fees.
Sections
200-32-4 rc
200-33-35-a am
200-33-35-c rp
200-33-35-d rp
200-33-35-d cr
200-33-35-e ra
Analysis
This ordinance clarifies the exemption of governmental units from permit and plan examination fees. It also makes the following changes to the plan examination fee schedule:
1. Specific permit fee provisions for "odd structures" (e.g., parking lots, reviewing stands and tank towers) are eliminated. The fees for work on such structures are included with the fees for commercial buildings.
2. Plan examination fees for most types of work shall be computed on the basis of square footage. Currently, the plan examination fee for an alteration project is based on the cost of construction.
3. The fee for review of hazardous liquid storage system plans is increased from $125 to $250.
4. A fee of $350 for transmission tower plan review is created.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-32-4 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
200-32. Permit Fees.
4. GOVERNMENTAL UNITS. Where the effect of requiring any fee provided in s. 200-33 would be to cause a charge to the city of Milwaukee, the Pabst theater, the Milwaukee board of school directors, the housing authority or the redevelopment authority, the fee shall not be charged.
Part 2. Section 200-33-35-a of the code is amended to read:
200-33. Fees.
35. PLAN EXAMINATION, BUILDING, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, HEATING AND VENTILATING.
a. New Construction [[and]] >>,<< Additions >>and Alterations<<.
a-1. Commercial Buildings >>, Structures and Parking Lots<<. The plan examination fees for >>new<< commercial buildings >>and structures, additions, alterations and parking lots<< shall be computed on the basis of square footage, [[as defined in s. 200-08-86.2, as follows:]] >>in accordance with the following table. For new commercial buildings and structures, and for additions, square footage shall be calculated as defined in s. 200-08-86.2. For alterations, square footage shall be the square footage of the area to be altered.<<
Square Feet Fee
>>Less than 250 $ 75
(alterations)
Less than 250 $ 150
(new construction and additions)<<
[[Less than]] >>250-<< 500 $ 150
500 – 2,000 $ 250
2,001 – 3,000 $ 300
3,001 – 4,000 $ 400
4,001 – 5,000 $ 500
5,001 – 6,000 $ 550
6,001 – 7,500 $ 600
5,501 – 10,000 $ 750
10,001 – 15,000 $ 800
15,001 – 20,000 $ 850
20,001 – 30,000 $ 900
30,001 – 40,000 $1,100
40,001 – 50,000 $1,400
50,001 – 75,000 $1,700
Over 75,000 $2,300 plus $0.006
per sq. ft. over
75,000 sq. ft.
a-2. One- and 2-family Dwellings. The plan examination fees for >>construction and alteration of<< one and 2-family dwellings >>and additions thereto<< shall be computed at $0.06 per square foot [[,]] >>. For new construction and additions, square footage shall be calculated<< using the definition set forth in s. 200-08-86.2. >>For alterations, square footage shall be the square footage of the area to be altered.<< The minimum fee >>for new construction and additions<< shall be $50. >>The minimum fee for alterations shall be $25.<<
Part 3. Section 200-33-35-c and d of the code is repealed.
(Note: The provisions being repealed read as follows:
c. Odd Structures. c-1. The fee for permanent odd structures, such as parking lots, reviewing stands and tank towers, shall be computed at 0.5% of the cost of construction.
c-2. The minimum fee shall be $75.
c-3. The maximum fee shall be $7,500.
d. Alterations. d-1. The fee for alterations and remodeling of buildings shall be computed at 0.5% of the cost of construction.
d-2. The minimum fee for commercial buildings shall be $75.
d-3. The minimum fee for one- and 2-family buildings shall be $25.
d-4. The maximum fee shall be $7,500.)
Part 4. Section 200-33-35-d of the code is created to read:
d. Transmission Towers. The fee for the review of transmission tower plans shall be $350 and shall include the review of plans for buildings accessory to the tower that are submitted at the same time as the tower plans.
Part 5. Section 200-33-35-e of the code is renumbered 200-33-35-c and amended to read:
c. [[Plan Examination]] >>Hazardous Liquid Storage<<. The fee for the review of flammable and combustible liquid storage system installation, upgrading or stage II vapor recovery plans shall be [[$125]] >>$250<<.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
_________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:_____________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFOCEABLE
________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date:____________________
Requestor
Drafter
00455-1
JDO
11/22/00