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Hardeeville City Zoning Code

APPENDIX B

SCHEDULE OF FEES

This schedule includes fees levied by the city with the exception of real and personal property taxes, franchise fees, certain leases and contractual agreements, business license fees included in the business license ordinance, and criminal and traffic violation fines established by the State of South Carolina.

Administration

Description: These fees apply to all City transactions.

Rate Structure:

Returned payment fee $35.00; must be paid by cash, money order or cashier's check along with repayment of initial service fee
Electronic payments 3% Convenience Fee

 

Building

Description: A permit fee for the construction, alteration, repair, improvement or conversion of building structures.

Authority: City Code Section 6-108

Rate Structure:

Building Permit

Total valuation Fee
$0—$2,000 $69.00
$2,001—$40,000 $69.00 for the first $2,000.00; plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $40,000.00
40,001—$100,000 $487.00 for the first $40,000.00; plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001—$500,000 $1,027.00 for the first $100,000.00; plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001—$1,000,000 $3,827.00 for the first $500,000.00; plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001—
$5,000,000 		$6,327.00 for the first $1,000,000.00; plus $3.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000.00
$5,000,001 and over $18,327.00 for the first $5,000,000.00, plus $1.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof

 

Other Permits

Change of occupancy classification permit $100.00
Manufactured home $200.00
Camper/RV pedestal - Commercial only $100.00
Moving of structure $150.00
Demolition permits $100.00
Roofing (residential/commercial) Valuation
Fence (structural - over 7 feet) Valuation

 

Plan Review

If plan review is required by the building official, the fee shall be one-half (%2) of the required building permit fee, to be paid at time of submission of plans and specs.

Plan revision
0—3 pages $100.00 per page
Each additional page over 3 $20.00 per page
Re-stamp Plans $50.00
Inspections
Construction trailer $100.00
Electrical Code above 200 Amps Valuation
Gas Code Valuation
Mechanical Code Valuation
Plumbing Code Valuation
Weekend or after hour inspections Additional $240.00 plus $80.00 per hour over 3 hours
Re-inspection for any permit type
First $75.00
Second $150.00
Third $300.00
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Fourth and above 		Each successive re-inspection is doubled
Change outs
Electrical change out up to 200 amps Valuation
Over 200 amps Valuation
Mechanical change out (residential) Valuation
Water heater change out Valuation
Administrative
Letters of determination for building or code/Administrative issued provided by building official $100.00
Flood zone determination letter $50.00
Building permit refunds
A 75% refund of the plan review fee may be authorized before the plan review commences.
Plan review fees are non-refundable once the review has commenced.
A 50% refund may be authorized for building permit fees when no work has started.
0% plan review fee.
0% refund for building permits that have expired. (180 days)
0% refund for building permits that have been issued and work has started.
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $200 minimum up to 20,000 square feet .01 for every square foot > 20,000 sq.ft.with a maximum of $2,000

 

Business License
Description: A permit fee for the privilege of doing business within the city limits.
Authority: City Code Section 11-15 , City Code Section 11-20.

Rate Structure:

APPENDIX A: BUSINESS LICENSE RATE SCHEDULE

INCOME: $0—$100,000 INCOME OVER $100,000
RATE CLASSBASE RATEPER $1,000 OR FRACTION THEREOF
1 $ 50.00 $1.80
2 $ 55.00 $1.85
3 $ 60.00 $1.90
4 $ 65.00 $1.95
5 $ 70.00 $2.00
6 $ 75.00 $2.05
7 $ 80.00 $2.10
8.1 $ 60.00 $2.00
8.2 Set by state statute
8.3 MASC Telecommunications
8.4 MASC Insurance
8.51 $12.50 + $12.50 per machine
8.52 $12.50 + $180.00 per machine
8.6 $ 60.00 plus $5.00 OR $12.50 per table $2.00

 

NON-RESIDENT RATES

Unless otherwise specifically provided, all taxes and rates shall be doubled for nonresidents and itinerants having no fixed principal place of business within the Municipality.

TIERED REDUCTION FOR TOP GROSSING BUSINESSES

Licensees that typically pay more than $50,000 in business license taxes per calendar year will be in a separate category as follows:

• Figure the business license tax using the calculation sheet provided with the business license application (remembering to round up on the per 1000 rate).

• If the business license tax is between $50,000 and $75,000 deduct 10%. This will be your new business license tax.

• If the business license tax is between $75,001 and $100,000 deduct 15%.

• If the business license tax is $100,001 and over deduct 20%.

Fire Prevention and Protection

Description: A permit fee for the privilege of doing business within the City limits

Authority: City Code Section 8-89, City Code Section 8-116.

Rate Structure:

Construction Inspection Fee Schedule
Type of permit Permit fee (plan review plus inspection fee) Square feet of project Description
Tenant finish or improvement $0.035 per sq. ft. ($75.00 min. fee) 1—15,000 sq. ft This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to modify, change or alter the interior of any building other than single- or two-family residences.
Use new building fee schedule see below Over 15,000 sq. ft.
New building core and shell - or- building addition $525.00 (minimum fee) 1—15,000 sq. ft. This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to construct or add to the total area of any building other than single- and two-family residences.
$525.00 for the first 15,000 sq. ft., plus $0.035/sq. ft. for add'l 15,001—100,000 sq. ft.
$2,775.00 for the first 100,000 sq. ft., plus $0.05/sq. ft. add'l 100,001—150,000 sq. ft.
$5,275.00 for the first 150,000 sq. ft., plus $0.075/sq. ft. for add'l Over 150,001 sq. ft.
New parking structure 1/3 of new building fee New parking structure built as part of new building complex.
1/2 of new building fee New parking structure built separately.

 

Fire Protection Equipment and Systems Inspection Fee Schedule
Automatic sprinkler system: 13,13 R $150.00 + $1.50 per head This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install new automatic sprinkler systems in multi-family residential, hotel, business or commercial facilities.
Automatic sprinkler system: 13D $75.00 + $1.50 per head This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install new automatic sprinkler systems in single-family detached housing.
Automatic sprinkler system: Modification $75.00 + $1.50 per head This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to extend, modify or alter an existing automatic sprinkler system.
Fire pump $300.00 (includes jockey pump) This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install a fire pump.
Standpipe $150.00 + $25.00 per hose valve This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install a standpipe system. ** $150.00 fee waived if part of a combination system **
Fire alarm system: New $150.00+ $1.50 per detection/notification device This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install a new fire alarm system or to replace a fire alarm system.
Fire alarm system: Modification $75.00 + $1.50 per head This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit for extensions, modifications or alterations of fire alarm systems.
Fire alarm nuisance fee $150.00 Per false alarm in excess of three per quarter
Hood and duct fire protection system $150.00 for 1st system, plus
$75.00 for each add'l in same business at same time 		This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install hood and duct fire protection systems.

 

Automatic fireextinguishing system $150.00 for 1st system, plus
$75.00 for each add'l in same business at same time 		This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install or modify an automatic fire extinguishing system.
Emergency responder radio coverage system $100.00 This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install or modify emergency responder radio coverage system.
Smoke control or smoke exhaust system $150.00 This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install or modify a smoke control or smoke exhaust system.
Solar photovoltaic power systems $100.00 This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install or modify solar photovoltaic systems.
Spraying or dipping $150.00 This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to instal or modify a spray room, dip tank, or booth.
Gates and barricades across fire apparatus access roads $100.00 for the first gate, $50.00 each add'l gate on the same property at the same time This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install or modify a gate or barricade across a fire apparatus access road.
Hazardous Materials Construction Inspection Fee Schedule
AST -or- UST removal $150.00 per tank This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank.
LP-gas installation: Temporary and permanent $150.00 for 1st tank, plus $50.00 for each add'l This inspection fee is required to obtain a permit to install permanent LP gas systems.

 

LP-gas installation: Bulk plant $750.00 for 1st tank, plus $500.00 for each add'l This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install bulk plant LP-gas systems.
LP-gas installation: Temporary $150.00 for 1st tank, plus $50.00 for each add'l This inspection fee is required to obtain a permit to install LP-gas systems or containers for a period less than six (6) months.
Miscellaneous Construction Inspection Fee Schedule
Re-inspection fee 1st inspection free, $100.00 for second inspection if items cited in first inspection are not corrected, double the previous fee for every re-inspection issued thereafter The inspection fee shall be assessed for each reinspection when: when corrections called out on a previous inspection are not made; or when a contractor does not have the permit card, or the plans are not available to the inspector.
After hours inspection $75.00 per hour (2-hour minimum) This "After Hours Inspection Fee" shall be assessed whenever, at the request of the contractor or building owner, the fire department conducts an inspection after or before the normal business hours of 0830 to 1700 Monday through Friday, or anytime on weekends. This fee shall be doubled when the inspection occurs n a holiday or holiday weekend.
Work without a permit or approval Double fee (inspection fee and plan review fee × 2) This inspection fee is to be assessed whenever any work for which a permit is required by the fire department has been commenced without first obtaining a permit.
Misc. inspection fee $75.00 per hour This inspection fee is to be assessed when there is no other applicable fee indicated and which occurs during normal business hours.
Pyrotechnic special effects permit $150.00 per performance Includes permit and test to demonstrate the safe use of pyrotechnic special effects.

 

Industrial ovens $75.00 for the first oven, $50.00 each add'l in the same business at the same time. This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install an industrial oven covered by Chapter 30.
Battery systems $75.00 This inspection fee is required to obtain a construction permit to install stationary storage battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons.

 

Operational Permits (Annual) Fee Schedule

Aerosol products .....$50.00

Amusement buildings .....$100.00

Aviation facilities .....$100.00

Carnival and fairs .....$100.00

Cellulose nitrate film .....$50.00

Combustible dust producing operations .....$100.00

Combustible fibers .....$100.00

Compressed gasses .....$100.00

Covered and open mall buildings .....$75.00

Cryogenic fluids .....$100.00

Cutting and welding .....$50.00

Dry cleaning .....$50.00

Exhibits and trade shows .....$100.00

Explosives .....$100.00

Flammable or combustible liquids .....$100.00

Floor finishing .....$50.00

Fruit and crop ripening .....$50.00

Fumigation and insecticidal fogging .....$50.00

Hazardous materials .....$100.00

HPM facilities .....$100.00

High piled storage .....$50.00

Hot work operations .....$50.00

Industrial ovens .....$50.00

Lumber yards and woodworking plants .....$50.00

Liquid or gas fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings .....$50.00

LP gas .....$50.00

Magnesium .....$100.00

Miscellaneous combustible storage .....$75.00

Mobile food preparation vehicles .....$50.00

Motor fuel dispensing vehicles .....$50.00

Open burning (commercial) .....$75.00

Open flames or torches .....$50.00

Open flames and candles .....$50.00

Organic coatings .....$50.00

Outdoor assembly event .....$100.00

Places of assembly 49—300 occupancy .....$50.00

Places of assembly 300—1,000 occupancy .....$100.00

Places of assembly >1,000 occupancy .....$150.00

Plant extraction systems .....$50.00

Pyrotechnic special effects material .....$100.00

Pyroxylin plastics .....$50.00

Refrigeration equipment .....$50.00

Repair garages and motor fuel dispensing facilities .....$50.00

Rooftop heliports .....$100.00

Spraying or dipping .....$75.00

Storage of scrap tires and byproducts .....$75.00

Tire-rebuilding plants .....$100.00

Waste handling .....$100.00

Wood products .....$75.00

Construction Permit Fee Schedule

Capacity energy storage systems .....$100.00

Compressed gases .....$100.00

Cryogenic fluids .....$100.00

Flammable and combustible liquids, per unit .....$100.00

Fuel cell power systems, per unit .....$100.00

Hazardous materials per control area .....$100.00

High-piled combustible storage .....$100.00

Motor vehicle repair rooms and booths .....$150.00

Plant extraction systems, per area .....$150.00

Special event structure .....$150.00

Temporary membrane structures and tents <400 st .....$50.00

Temporary membrane structures and tents >400 sf .....$100.00

Incident Response Fee Schedule
Heavy Apparatus Response per Hour $305 Includes Engines, Aerials, Rescues, Air/Light units etc.
Light Apparatus Response per Hour $225 Includes brush units, support vehicles, etc.
Command Staff Vehicles Response per Hour $195 Includes Battalion buggies, Chief Officer buggies, EMS Supervisors, etc.
Extrication (without the use of hydraulic tools) $835 Extrication of victims
Extrication (with the use of hydraulic tools) $2,015 Extrication of victims
Landing Zone Command and Control (with extrication and use of hydraulics) $2,335 Establishment of a Landing Zone and extrications of victims using hydraulic tools.
Landing zone command and control (with extrication services w/o hydraulics) $1,025 Establishment of a Landing Zone and extrications of victims without using hydraulic tools.
Landing zone command and control (without extrication services) $900 Establishment of a Landing Zone without extrications of victims.
Consumable materials/damaged equipment At replacement cost Any consumables used or equipment damage due to the response.
Flat rate/level 1: Motor Vehicle Accident $535 Scene safety and hazard control including hazard assessment and securing, including containment of hazard materials (i.e. hazardous material spills such as gasoline/diesel fuel, motor oil, coolant or antifreeze) which may be flammable, dangerous to the environment, or cause other hazards such as slippery conditions, debris cleanup from roadway, vehicle systems safety assurance (i.e. disable potential ignition sources such as electrical/power supply systems), fire suppression standby, perimeter command and control, to protect involved parties, non-involved parties establishing a safe environment for mitigating damages and injuries & to protect the safety and welfare of the general public, until scene has been secured of all hazards.
Flat rate fire/vehicle: Fire/hazmat $600 Provide scene safety, fire suppression, breathing air, rescue tools, hand tools, hose, tip use, foam, and clean up gasoline or other automotive fluids that are spilled as a result of the accident/incident.
Emergency Medical Services Fee Schedule
Milage $11.44 Rate per loaded mile
BLS Non-Emergency $332.66 BLS Assessment, Checking vitals, Oxygen Admin, etc.
BLS Emergency $532.26 BLS Assessment, Checking vitals, Oxygen Admin, Splinting, Bandaging, Emergent to hospital
ALS-1 Non-Emergency $399.20 ALS Assessment, IV Catheterization, Cardiac Monitoring, up to 2 drugs admin. Non- emergent transport
ALS-1 Emergency $632.06 ALS Assessment, IV Catheterization, Cardiac Monitoring, up to 2 drugs admin. Emergent transport
ALS-2 Emergency $914.81 Same as ALS-1 plus: 3 or more drugs admin Or any of the following: Manual Defibrillation, Cardio-Version, Pacing, Intubation, Chest Decompression, 10 line, Central venous line, Surgical airway. Emergent transport
Specialty Care $1081.15 Necessary when a beneficiary's condition requires ongoing care that must be furnished by one or more health professionals in an appropriate specialty area.

 

Parks and Recreation

Description: Recreation Field/Facility/Equipment Use, Special Events on City Property, Vendor Fees and Program Fees

Recreation Fee Assignment Usage Charge
FIELDS/AMENITIES
BASKETBALL COURTS
Tournaments or organized group/ sporting activities are required to complete a rental application and/ or special events application See Special Events for fees
Per Day Per court (12-hour maximum) $200
Event Cannot exceed 10 PM
SYNTHETIC TURF
Soccer/Football/Multi-Use
•SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED* REQUIRED SECURITY DEPOSIT $250
Per hr.—Minimum use of 2 hrs. $100
Lighting-additional per hour $25
Field Prep PRT Staff (per game set up) $175
Press Box/Sound System/Scoreboard Daily Fee-Minimum of 3 hours $100
Concessions Stand Daily Fee-Minimum of 3 hours $100
Vendor (Food/Crafts) permit
(City operated Special Event vendor fees vary) 		Daily Fee-responsible for applicable certificates, taxes and license's per 10x10 slot $35
Baseball/Softball & Grass Turf Field
Tournaments or organized group/ sporting activities are required to complete a rental application and or special events application See Special Events for fees
Per hr. Minimum of 3-hour usage $50
Lighting-additional per hour $25
Field Prep (Lining and dragging fields)-daily $175
Field Lighting Hourly charge $25
Press Box/Sound System/Scoreboard Daily Fee-Minimum of 3 hours $100
Concessions Stand Baseball/Softball Daily Fee-minimum of 3 hours $100
Vendor (Food/ Crafts) Permit
(City operated Special Event vendor fees vary) 		Daily Fee-responsible for applicable certificates, taxes and license's per 10x10 slot $35
PARK SHELTERS
Millstone Landing (max 4-hour limit per rental) $20
JuJu Hutson (max4-hour limit per rental) $30
Special Events Any event, program, tournament, etc. open to public or private with 50 or more people ON ANY CITY OWNED PROPERTY: Please see Special Events Ordinance Chapter 4- Amusements Article III applies; Applications available online
Application Present 90 days prior to event with COI, Documents, permits, licenses, and any applicable fees $25
Alcohol Permitted Event Must complete State of South Carolina Department of Revenue forms ABL-900: ABL- 100: ABL-946; carry liquor liability insurance Fees vary per event
Rush Fee 7 days prior to event; approval may not be guaranteed due to lack of licenses, permits, etc. $500
Security Deposit $500
Event Fee Charge 100 or less $150
100-300 $200
300-600 $250
600-1000 $300
1000 + $500
Electrical Receptacles Per day per receptacle $20
Water Per day; per receptacle $10
Field Lighting (if applicable) Per hour per event; cannot exceed 10:00 PM $25
Vendor (Food/ Crafts) Permit
(City operated Special Event vendor fees vary) 		Daily Fee-responsible for applicable certificates, taxes, and licenses per 10x10 slot $35
Fire Marshall Inspections, fireworks, etc. per hour $65 NEW
First Responders/Medical/Fire/PD Special Events/tournaments; hourly charge $45
Ambulance Standby Special Events/tournaments; hourly charge $100
Parks & Recreation
(minimum 1 required on all events) 		Special Events/tournaments; hourly charge $30
Traffic Safety Special Events/tournaments; hourly charge $25
Tournament application fee Required with COI 30 days prior to event $25
Tournament security deposit fee Required 30 days prior to event with application and COI; No refunds issued after 7 days from event $250
PROGRAM FEES
Soccer Flat rate $40
% price for coach (1 child) $20
Basketball Flat rate $40
% price for coach (1 child) $20
Late fee after last day of registration $10

 

Schedule of Fees Recreation Center

Recreation Fee Assignment Usage Monthly Charge Resident Monthly Charge Non-
Resident 		Annual Charge Resident Annual Charge Non-
Resident 		Flat rate Fee
RECREATION MEMBERSHIP
"Center"
Membership 		Unlimited access to fitness center; walking track; open gym (ages 5—17 excluded from Fitness Center); ages 5—12 must be accompanied by paying adult in gymnasium for open gym/walking track
Adult (18+) $10 $20 $110
1 free month 		$220
1 free month 		N/A
Family Family max is 4 members that are related by marriage, adoption, or birth. (Must be 18+ to use fitness center) $10 head of household: $5 each person additional $25
$10
$5
$5
$5 		$50
$20
$10
$10
$10 		$275
1 free month 		$550
1 free month 		N/A
Senior (55+) $5 $10 $55
1 free month 		$110
1 free month 		N/A
"Fitness Center" Membership unlimited access to Fitness center only; (ages 5—11 excluded)
Adult (18+) $8 $16 $88
1 free month 		$176
1 free month 		N/A
Family Family max is 4 members that are related by marriage, adoption, or birth. (Must be 18+ to use fitness center) $8 head of household: $4 each person additional $20
$8
$4
$4
$4 		$40
$16
$8
$8
$8 		$220
1 free month 		$440
1 free month 		N/A
Senior (55+) $4 $8 $44 $88 N/A
"Gymnasium" Membership "Basic" access to open gym hours and walking track; First come first served for open gym based on occupancy/programming
Youth (5—17) 12 under must be accompanied by paying adult during open gym only FREE $3 FREE $33 N/A
Adult (18+) First come first served for open gym based on occupancy/programming $4 $8 $44
1 free month 		$88
1 free month 		N/A
Family Family max is 4 members that are related by marriage, adoption, or birth. (12 under must be accompanied by paying adult) $4 Head of household: $2 each per person additional $10
$4
$2
$2
$2 		$20
$8
$4
$4
$4 		$110
1 free month 		$220
1 free month 		N/A
Senior (55+) FREE $2 N/A $22 N/A
"Track"
Membership 		12 and under must be accompanied by card carrying member: no guests, no strollers permitted
Adult (18+) $2 $4 $22 $44 N/A
Family N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Senior (55+) FREE $2 FREE $22 N/A
RACQUETBALL
DAILY USE 		(Must be 18+ to use racquetball courts) Daily use per hour per person Daily Fee Daily Fee
Adult (18+) Per hour, per person $5 $10 N/A N/A N/A
Senior (55+) Per hour, per person $3 $6 N/A N/A N/A
League/
Tournament 		Per person entry $45
PICKLEBALL DAILY USE Applicable only to
programmed/league/
season; Per hour, per person
Adult (18+) Per hour, per person $5
Senior (55+) Per hour, per person $3
League/
Tournament 		Per person entry $30
VOLLEYBALL Applicable only to programmed schedule/league/
season
League/
Tournament 		Per person entry $45
Replacement card N/A N/A N/A N/A $10
GUEST/DAY PASS (Must be 18+ to use fitness center)
Member guest pass Must have paid membership to utilize; members can bring guest to use facility under their paid specific membership (Center, Track, Gym, etc.) $3 $5
Day pass Open to anyone 18+ without paid membership; daily flat rate fee can use walking track, fitness center, gymnasium with signed waiver N/A N/A N/A N/A $5
CORPORATE RATE
1—5 employees Per employee annual fee; full access. Unlimited access to fitness center; walking track; open gym. Programming not included. $170
5—10 employees Per employee annual fee; full access. Unlimited access to fitness center; walking track; open gym. Programming not included. $135
10+ employees Per employee annual fee; full access. Unlimited access to fitness center; walking track; open gym. Programming not included. $110
FACILITY RENTAL
Gymnasium Full Court per hour N/A N/A N/A N/A $100
Half Court per hour N/A N/A N/A N/A $50
Per day Full court option only (12 hour maximum) $200 cost savings N/A N/A N/A N/A $1,000
Racquetball Per hour; per court N/A N/A N/A N/A $35
Event Room Per hour N/A N/A N/A N/A $45
Classrooms Per hour; per room N/A N/A N/A N/A $25
Concessions Daily flat rate; minimum 2 hours responsible for applicable certificates, taxes, and license's N/A N/A N/A N/A $50
After Hours Use Fees are accessed in the amount of $25 per hour in addition to hourly/court rental fees after operational hours of M—F 7AM—8PM and Saturday 10AM—5PM-rentals cannot exceed 10PM N/A N/A N/A N/A $25/hr
EQUIPMENT
Gym floor saver set up (If your event requires floor saver, you will be charged set up fee to cover the gymnasium floor) N/A N/A N/A N/A $350
Full Court game Set up for full court game (any sport) N/A N/A N/A N/A $200 NEW
Half-Court game Set up for half-court game (any sport) N/A N/A N/A N/A $100 NEW
Stage set up Set up/takedown N/A N/A N/A N/A $500
Skirting Per rental (on site only) minimum of 2 hours N/A N/A N/A N/A $100
Tables Per rental; per table (on site only) minimum of 2 hours N/A N/A N/A N/A $5
Chairs Per rental; per chair (on site only) minimum of 2 hours N/A N/A N/A N/A $2
Audio/Visual Per event (Available in Event room/Classrooms only) N/A N/A N/A N/A $50

 

Planning, Zoning and Development

Description: Fees for the cost of application, registration, inspections and compliance with the Municipal Zoning and Development Ordinance.

Staff Review Fees

Reviewed at staff level. The planning director has discretion to send these applications to the review bodies.

Permits and Letters

Zoning permit .....$150.00

Zoning letter .....$75.00

Shipping container permit .....$75.00

Sign Permits

100 sf and under .....$50.00

Over 100 sf .....$0.50

per sf

Temporary signs .....$50.00

Clearing Permits

Tree removal (per tree) .....$100.00

Land disturbance .....$150.00

Cert, of compliance .....$150.00

Re-inspection fees .....$50.00 (double for each inspection after that)

Administrative adjustment .....$100.00

Site feature permit (sheds, fences, carports, etc.) .....$40.00

Street re-naming .....$200.00

Development Permits

Planned development district (PDD)

Residential, per unit .....$1,000.00 + $125.00

Com/Ind .....$1,000.00 + $0.06/gross sf

Other .....$1,000.00 + $0.03/gross sf

Roads .....$1,000

Non-PDD Areas

Residential

Under 5 units, per unit .....$250.00 + $75.00

5 or more units, per unit .....$500.00 + $125.00

Commercial/Industrial

< 10,000 sf .....$250.00 + $0.06/gross sf

≥ 10,000 sf .....$1,000.00 + $0.06/gross sf

Roads .....$1,000

Other .....$1,000.00 + $0.03/gross sf

Development plan extensions .....$100.00

Development plan amendment .....$100.00-Non PDD $500.00-PDD

Plats

Exempt plat (Survey) .....$40.00

Final plat (Subdivision)

Residential

Under 5 lots, per lot .....$250.00 + $50.00

5 or more lots, per lot .....$500.00 + $75.00

Commercial/Industrial

< 10,000 sf .....$250.00 + $0.03/gross sf

> 10,000 sf .....$500.00 + $0.06/gross sf

Institutional $250.00 + $0.03/gross sf

Planning Commission

Zoning map amendment (Rezoning)

Up to 2 lots .....$250.00

Each additional lot .....$25.00

Raw acreage, per acre .....$250.00 + $10.00

Text amendment .....$250.00

Comp, plan amendment .....$250.00

Planned development district (PDD) needs application

PDD report and Conceptual MP, max of $5,000.00 .....$1,000.00 + $10.00/ac

Master plan, max of $7,500.00 .....$1,000.00 + $15.00/ac

Board of Zoning Appeals

Special exception .....$150.00

Appeal of Administrative Decision .....$500.00

Variance

Residential .....$150.00

Non-residential .....$150.00

Printing fees

Maps

Standard maps (Zoning, City Limit, or Dvmt)

11 in × 17 in .....$5.00

24 in × 36 in .....$25.00

Custom maps

8.5 in × 11 in .....$5.00

11 in × 17 in .....$10.00

24 in × 36 in .....$50.00

Reports

MZDO $20.00 Comprehensive plan .....$15.00

Other reports .....$0.10/page

Development Review

The DRFA was established for the purpose of recovering expenses incurred by the city for consulting services.

Development Permits/Plats

Residential

Under 2 acres .....$1,000.00

2 ac—up to 5 ac $400.00/ac or fraction of, but not less than .....$1,000.00

5 ac—up to 20 ac $400.00/ac or fraction of, but not less than .....$2,000.00

20 or more acres $400.00/ac or fraction of, but not less than .....$6,000.00 or more than $25,000.00

Commercial/Industrial/Other

Up to 10,000 sf .....$2,500.00

10,001—20,000 sf .....$3,500.00

20,001—30,000 sf .....$4,500.00

30,001—40,000 sf .....$7,500.00

40,001 or more sf .....$10,000.00

Roads .....$1,000

Fees listed below may be charged based upon the planning director's determination of need.

Planning Commission

Development agreement (new or amendment) .....$30,000 initial deposit

Setoff Debt Collection

Description: Fees for the collection of "delinquent debt" as defined in the Setoff Debt Collection Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 12-56-10, et seq., to include "collection costs, court costs, fines, penalties, and interest which have accrued through contract, subrogation, tort, operation of law, or any other legal theory regardless of whether there is an outstanding judgment for that sum which is legally collectible and for which a collection effort has been or is being made.

Authority: City Ordinance No. 2006-9-21A

Rate structure: .....$25.00

Communications, Information Technology and Digital Solutions

Requests for Photography or Videography services for an event not endorsed by or associated with the City will be charged a minimum of $333.00.

(Ord. No. 2019-8-8A, § 1(Exh. A), 8-22-19; Ord. No. 2020-7-16B, § 1(Exh. A), 8-6-20; Ord. No. 2021-6-3A, § 1(Exh. A), 6-17-21; Ord. No. 2022-7-7A, § 1(Exh. A), 7-21-22; Ord. No. 2023-10-19A, § 1(Exh. A), 11-2-23; Ord. No. 2024-06-06A, § 1(Exh. B), 6-20-24)