La Porte City Zoning Code

APPENDIX A

FEES1

Description					Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 2. Administration
Article III. Finance
(a)	Credit Card payments
	(1)	Processing Fee .....			$ 3% of payment	2-62
	(2)	Service Charge .....			25.00	2-63
Chapter 6. Alcoholic Beverages
Article I. In General
(a)	Daily permit fee for certain noncommercial events .....				$ 5.00	6-3(b)
	(1)	Rec. centers and outdoor facilities .....			25.00
	(2)	Sylvan Beach Pavilion .....			225.00
Article II. License or Permit
(a)	Certification fee				15.00
Chapter 10. Amusements
Article II. Coin-Operated Machines
Division 2. Occupation Tax
(a)	Occupational tax: .....					10-51
	(1)	Machine displayed before April 1			15.00
	(2)	Machine displayed after March 31			11.25
	(3)	Machine displayed after June 30			7.50
	(4)	Machine displayed after September 30			3.75
(b)	Registration fees .....				25.00	10-51
(c)	Sealed machine release fee .....				5.00	10-55(a)
Chapter 14. Animals
Article II. Administration
(a)	Fees for impoundment of animals other than cats or dogs					14-45
	(1)	Impoundment fee .....			35.00
	(2)	Daily maintenance fee .....			5.00
	(3)	Fee for sale of animals .....			10.00
	(4)	Impoundment fee for animals other than cats or dogs capable of breeding .....			50.00
Article III. Dogs and Cats
Division 1. Generally
(a)	Registration fees					14-81
	(1)	Per dog .....			5.00
	(2)	Per cat .....			5.00
(b)	Reclamation fees					14-83
	(1)	Pound fee .....			35.00
	(2)	Daily maintenance fee .....			5.00
(c)	Spaying/neutering fees .....					14-84
	(1)	Per dog .....			$75.00
	(2)	Per cat .....			$75.00
Division 2. Dogs
(a)	Reclamation fee for dogs					14-106
	(1)	Vaccinated dogs .....			35.00
	(2)	Unvaccinated dogs .....			45.00
	(3)	Female dogs in heat
		a.	Vaccinated .....		70.00
		b.	Unvaccinated .....		90.00
(b)	Permit fee for guard dog .....					14-110(b)(5)
Chapter 18. Aviation
Article IV. Airport Leases
(a)	Lease preparation fees					18-178(4)
	(1)	New lease with survey .....			1,000.00
	(2)	Renewal of existing lease (no survey) .....			500.00
Chapter 22. Businesses
Article III. Kennels and Pet Establishments
Division 2. License
(a)	License fees for kennels					22-178
	(1)	Less than five animals .....			25.00
	(2)	Five to ten animals, inclusive .....			30.00
	(3)	11 to 15 animals, inclusive .....			35.00
	(4)	16 to 20 animals, inclusive .....			40.00
	(5)	Over 20 animals .....			50.00
Article IV. Labor Agents
Division 2. License
(a)	Labor agency annual license fee .....				100.00	22-251(c)
Article V. Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers
Division 2. Direct Sellers License
(a)	Transient or itinerant business license fee .....				75.00	22-314(a)
(b)	Badge fee .....				2.00	22-314(a)
(c)	Solicitor registration				15.00
Article VI. Secondhand Metal Dealers, Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors
Division 2. License
(a)	Annual license fees .....				50.00	22-388
(b)	Show license fees (per day) .....				2.00	22-388
Chapter 30. Emergency Services
Article II. Alarms
(a)	Permit fee .....				35.00	30-36(a)
(b)	Renewal fee .....				10.00
(c)	Assessment for false alarm of an alarm system after five previous false alarms				50.00	30-44
	Fee per response thereafter				50.00
Article III. Emergency Medical Services
(a)	Billing rates for residents of the City of LaPorte
Advanced Life Support 1 .....					900.00	30-78
Advanced Life Support 2 .....					1,000.00
Basic Life Support .....					800.00
Mileage rate .....					20.00 per mile
Treat no transport .....					250.00
Oxygen .....					100.00
ALS Disposables .....					400.00
BLS Disposables .....					200.00
Standby service fee (per hour) (2-hour minimum) .....					75.00
No treatment/no transport .....					No charge
Non-member fee (per event) .....					$5,000.00
(b)	Billing rates for non-residents of the City of La Porte
Advanced Life Support 1 .....					1,100.00
Advanced Life Support 2 .....					1,200.00
Basic Life Support .....					1,000.00
Mileage rate .....					20.00 per mile
Treat no transport .....					250.00
Oxygen .....					100.00
ALS Disposables .....					400.00
BLS Disposables .....					200.00
Standby service fee (per hour) (2-hour minimum) .....					75.00
No treatment/no transport .....					No charge
Non-member fee (per event) .....					$5,000.00
Chapter 34. Environment
Article III. Noise
(a)	Daily loudspeaker use permit fee .....				1.00	34-94
Article IV. Unsanitary, Unsightly Conditions on Private Premises
(a)	Abatement Charges per Lot and/or Acre and also the Minimum Bill on Property shall be:					34-132(a)
	Contractor Charge plus
	+ 1 ^st Violation Administrative Charge of				$100.00
	+ 2 ^nd Violation Administrative Charge of				$150.00
	+ 3 ^rd Violation Administrative Charge of				$200.00
	+ 4 ^th Violation & Additional Violations Administrative Charge of $200.00 + a $200.00 Recurring Offenses Charge
(b)	Removal of Lien filed on Property $75.00 + Attorney Costs					34-133
(c)	Owner Contracting Abatement with City Abatement Charges per Lot and/or Acre and the Minimum Bill on Property shall be:					34-135
	Contractor Charge plus
	+ 1 ^st Violation Administrative Charge of				$100.00
	+ 2 ^nd Violation Administrative Charge of				$150.00
	+ 3 ^rd Violation Administrative Charge of				$200.00
	+ 4 ^th Violation & Additional Violations Administrative Charge of $200.00 + a $200.00 Recurring Offenses Charge
Article VI. Stormwater discharge
(a)	SWQ permit inspection fee .....				200.00	34-227
Chapter 38. Fire Prevention and Protection
Fire Prevention Fees
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor/open burning .....					20.00
Fire extinguisher training—Open burning .....					20.00
Trench/commercial burning .....					100.00
Tent, canopies, temp structures (permitted site) .....					20.00
Outdoor carnivals and fairs .....					100.00
Fire works—Display .....					250.00
Flammable/combustible liquid storage
Installation or change of service .....					100.00
First tank .....					100.00
Each additional tank .....					50.00
Tanks with fixed fire protection
Additional .....					100.00
Tanks inside of a vault
Additional .....					100.00

Miscellaneous
Incident report (flat rate for report) .....					5.00
Other misc. activities requiring fire marshal approval .....					10.00
Article II. Fire Department
Division 1. Generally
	(1)	Station calls, fee per hour .....			500.00
	(2)	General alarms, fee per hour .....			2,000.00
Chapter 50. Parks and Recreation
Article II. Golf Course
(a)	Nonresident user fees for golf carts (regular rate)					50-31(a)
	(1)	18 holes, double .....			30.00
	(2)	Nine holes, double .....			18.00
	(3)	Nine holes, single .....			12.00
	(4)	18 holes, single .....			25.00
(b)	Resident senior user fees for golf carts					50-31(a)
	(1)	18 holes, single or double .....			24.00
	(2)	Nine holes, single or double .....			16.00
(c)	Green user fees					50-31(b)
	(1)	Weekday fees (Monday through Thursday, and before 11:00 a.m. Friday)
		a.	Resident .....		18.00
		b.	Nonresident .....		25.00
		c.	Twilight .....		17.50
	(2)	Weekend fees (in effect 11:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday, and holidays)
		a.	Resident .....		26.00
		b.	Nonresident .....		37.00
		c.	Twilight .....		20.00
	(3)	Senior fees 60 years of age or older (Monday through Thursday and before 11:00 a.m. Friday, excluding holidays)
		a.	Resident senior citizens .....		11.50
		b.	Nonresident senior citizens .....		16.00
	(4)	Junior fees, 17 years of age or younger
		a.	Monday through Friday .....		13.00
		b.	Saturday, Sunday, and holidays .....		18.00
(d)	User fees for annual membership holders					50-32
	(1)	Residents
		a.	Cash .....		1,250.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $71.59 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $1,287.49 for the year
	(2)	Resident senior citizens
		a.	Cash .....		950.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $42.98 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $972.78 for the year.
	(3)	Nonresidents
		a.	Cash .....		1,600.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $105.00 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $1,655.00 for the year.
	(4)	City of La Porte employees (full time and part time)
		a.	Cash		950.00
		b.	Payment plan, the sum of $37.00 will be deducted from each employee paycheck, based on 26 paychecks per year.
	(5)	Family membership (resident):
		a.	Cash-lump sum .....		800.00
		b.	User fee per player (each time they play) .....		5.00
	(6)	Family membership (nonresident):
		a.	Cash-lump sum .....		1,000.00
		b.	User fee per player (each time they play) .....		5.00
	(7)	The golf course manager shall have the authority to market the golf course by using various promotions, such as daily, hourly, and/or price specials, and other promotions which he may deem desirable to enhance revenue at the Bay Forest Golf Course.
Article III. Swimming Pools
(a)	Daily admission rates					50-71(e)
	(1)	*Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
		a.	Two years and under		Free
		b.	Three to 59 years old		3.00
		c.	Senior citizens (60 and over)		1.00
		d.	Military discount admission fee		1.00
		e.	Nonresident		5.00
	(2)	San Jacinto Pool and Northwest Municipal Pools
		a.	Two years and under		Free
		b.	Three years and over		1.00
		c.	Senior citizens (60 and over)		0.75
	(3)	Fairmont Municipal Pool:
		a.	All ages		Free
(b)	Facility rentals:					50-71(f)
	(1)	Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
		a.	Base rental (maximum of 200 people), minimum two-hour		125.00
		b.	Available for rental Monday through Sunday upon availability to any individual or organizations engaged in for profit activity at $100.00 per hour plus five percent of gross revenues or flat rate of $30.00 per hour, whichever is greater. This class shall also apply to any commercial event organized for the purpose of profiting from the public at this facility.
			The commercial group/individual must furnish a comprehensive general liability policy, with the city named as an additional named insured, with limits of liability of not less than $500,000.00 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The organization shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage.
	(2)	Northwest Park Swimming Pool:
		a.	*Base rental (maximum of 100 people), two-hour rentals only		100.00/hr
	(3)	It shall be the responsibility of the director of parks and recreation, or his designee, to determine the number of security officers required for each event and to arrange for such security service. The security charge will be the actual cost and will be in addition to the rental rate.
	(4)	Reservations for rentals of the Wave Pool and Northwest Pool may be made either by phone or in person at the parks and recreation administration office. Reservations must be accompanied by a reservation and damage deposit of $100.00 within 48 hours after booking. The reservation and damage deposit will reserve the facility for the lessee until rental payments are due and will provide protection to the lessor for any damage to the pools caused by lessee. Rental payment and security fee shall be paid in full no later than 14 days prior to the event. The reservation and damage deposit will be refunded to the lessee within 15 days after the event, less any deductions for damages incurred.
	(5)	Rental dates that are canceled shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the city at least two weeks prior to reservation date in order to receive a full refund.
	(6)	Rental of Wave Pool and Northwest Pool will be subject to reasonable rules and regulations, which shall be promulgated by the director of parks and recreation or his designee, with the approval of the city manager. The City of La Porte reserves the right to refuse rental to any person, firm, or group for lewd or immoral purposes, or where the activities of such group may reasonably be expected to result in a breach of the peace or cause a threat to public health or safety.
	(7)	The parks and recreation director or his designee shall promulgate liability insurance requirements for lessees.
	(8)	Neither the City of La Porte nor its lessees, shall make any charge for parking at the pools.
	(9)	The parks and recreation director, with approval from the city manager, will retain the privilege to work with city administration to discount admission prices and/or offer special events/programs.
Article IV. Softball Fields
(a)	Fees for field rentals:					50-112
	(1)	Little Cedar Bayou Softball Fields 1 and 2, Northside Park Softball/Baseball Field, Pecan Parks Fields 1 through 10, and Fairmont Park Ballfields and Practice Fields
		a.	Resident - Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		60.00
			Resident - If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
			Non-Resident - Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		120.00
			Non-Resident - If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
		b.	Resident - Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with lights		10.00
			Resident - Per hour, per field, without lights		7.50
			Non-Resident - Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with lights		30.00
			Non-Resident - Per hour, per field, without lights		20.00
	(2)	Little Cedar Bayou Soccer Fields:
		a.	Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		60.00
			If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
		b.	Hourly rentals, per hour, per field with lights		10.00
			Per hour, per field, without lights		7.50
Article V. Fitness Center
(a)	One-time signup fee for all plans				10.00	50-152(d)
(b)	Fees for facility use membership, basic plan					50-153(b)
				Resident	Non-resident
	(1)	Daily		$ 10.00	$ 20.00
	(2)	Individual annual		84.00	168.00
	(3)	Individual quarterly		34.00	68.00
	(4)	*Annual family		168.00	336.00
	(5)	*Quarterly family		54.00	108.00
	(6)	Senior citizens (60 and over)		½ price
		*Two adults and children 18 and under or full-time college students living at home to the age of 24.
(c)	Fees for commercial, industrial and non-La Porte commercial/industrial membership plan					50-153(c)

		La Porte Commercial	La Porte Industrial (New)	*Non-La Porte Commercial/Industrial
(1)	Individual annual deluxe plan (10—100)	$132.00	$144.00	$288.00
(2)	Individual annual deluxe plan over 100 participants)	120.00	132.00	276.00
* Resident employees of a non-La Porte commercial entity may purchase a deluxe resident membership independently, and be counted as one of that entity's enrollment.

Description			Amount	Section this Code
(d)	Guest fees, plan G			50-153(f)
	(1)	There will be a per day, per guest facility use fee	5.00
	(2)	There will be a per guest charge for the swimming pool	3.00
	(3)	Senior citizens (60 and over)	½ price
(e)	Hotel/motel guest fee			50-153(g)
	(1)	Registered guests of hotels or motels located within the City of La Porte city limits are eligible for facility use of all amenities of the recreation and fitness center, daily	5.00	50-153(g)
Division 3. Fishing Pier:				50.207
	(1)	Adults	5.00
	(2)	Senior citizen (over 60)	2.00
	(3)	Youth (under 12)	2.00
	(4)	Certified disabled person	2.00
Article VII. Civic, Recreation Centers and Seabreeze Pavilion
(a)	Users and hourly rates:			50-272
	(1)	Civic/nonprofit groups per hour	15.00
	(2)	Private individuals or groups per hour	25.00
	(3)	Commercial organizations engaged in for-profit activity per hour	25.00
(b)	Reservation and damage deposit			50-273
	(1)	Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center, Jenny Riley Recreation Center, Charles Walker Annex	200.00
	(2)	Seabreeze Pavilion Damage Deposit	100.00
(c)	Cancellation (forfeiture)		100.00	50-274
(d)	Alcohol permit fee		4.00	50-276
Article VIII. Livestock/Rodeo Arena
(a)	Rental hours and rates:			50-302(a)
	(1)	Monday—Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. .....	150.00
	(2)	Friday—Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight .....	200.00
	(3)	Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. .....	200.00
(b)	Reservation and damage deposit .....		200.00	50-304
(c)	Electric usage fee for each overnight stay, per connection box .....		20.00	50-302

Description					Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 58. Solid Waste
Article III. Rates and Charges
(a)	Residential dwelling unit collection, per unit, per month (minimum charge)				18.00	58-106
(b)	Business and commercial establishment collection, twice-weekly, per month (minimum charge)				16.00	58-107
(c)	Users of solid waste container service, as provided by the city's authorized contractor, shall pay the initial rates as provided in the city's contract with its authorized contractor, as shown on exhibit "A" attached hereto, which rates shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 13.03, et seq., of said contract
Chapter 62. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
Article II. Vacating, Abandoning and Closing Streets and Alleys
(a)	Application fee to vacate, abandon or close (minimum) .....				300.00	62-32(a)
Chapter 74. Utilities
Article II. Industrial Waste
Division 3. Public Sewer Use
Subdivision I. In General
(a)	Application fee for wet industry classification permit .....				25.00
Article III. Water and Sewer Service Charges
Division 1. Generally
(a)	Collection cost of lien for delinquent utility bill .....				50.00	74-224(c)
Division 2. Water Service Rates and Charges
(a)	Water service rates:					74-246
	(1)	Residential use: A minimum charge, per month .....			7.95
	(2)	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit .....			5.35
	(3)	Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules
		a.	¾-inch meter, or smaller meter .....		9.35
		b.	1-inch meter .....		12.85
		c.	1½-inch meter .....		22.75
		d.	2-inch meter .....		36.65
		e.	3-inch meter, (including fire hydrant meters leased from city) .....		76.35
		f.	4-inch meter .....		131.85
		g.	6-inch meter .....		290.60
		h.	8-inch meter or larger .....		512.80
	(4)	Volume charges:
		a.	Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of water per month.
		b.	Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of water per unit per month.
		c.	Each additional 1,000 gallons used by a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule
			1. For the next additional 8,000 gallons exceeding 2,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		2.98
			2. For the next additional 15,000 gallons exceeding 10,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		3.28
			3. Each additional 1,000 gallons consumed exceeding 25,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		3.77
		d.	The volume charge to commercial and industrial shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c.
		e.	The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c after the usage of the amount of water exceeds the number of units billed, times 2,000 gallons each month.
(b)	Certain water services:					74-249
	(1)	New service fee .....			10.00
	(2)	Transfer of service fee .....			15.00
	(3)	Meter replacement fee .....			25.00
	(4)	Pressure testing of service lines .....			25.00
	(5)	Rereading of meter .....			5.00
	(6)	Fire hydrant meter:				74-249
		a.	Rental deposit fee .....		1,500.00
		b.	Daily rental usage fee .....		15.00
		c.	Initial attachment fee .....		25.00
		d.	Relocation fee .....		25.00
(c)	Service restoration fee:					74-251(c)
	(1)	Regular hours .....			25.00
	(2)	After regular hours .....			35.00
(d)	Discontinuance of service:					74-251(e)
	(1)	With locking mechanism .....			25.00
	(2)	Additional fee for removal of or tampering with locking mechanism .....			25.00
(e)	Administrative penalty for unauthorized tap or hookup .....				200.00	74-251(f)
(f)	Deposits for service:					74-252(c)
	(1)	Owner-occupied, single-family residence consumers .....			90.00
	(2)	Other single-family residence consumers .....			125.00
Division 3. Sewer Service Rates and Charges
(a)	Rates for sewer service .....					74-276
The following rates shall be applicable for sewage treatment by the city computed on a monthly basis:
	(1)	Residential use: A minimum charge (per month) .....			9.75
	(2)	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit .....			5.75
	(3)	Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules
		a.	¾-inch meter or smaller meter .....		16.95
		b.	1-inch meter .....		25.95
		c.	1½-inch meter .....		50.95
		d.	2-inch meter .....		85.95
		e.	3-inch meter .....		186.95
		f.	4-inch meter or larger .....		326.95
	(4)	Volume charges:
		a.	Since sewer discharge is not metered, all volume charges shall be based on the total water volume charged to the customer.
		b.	Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated each month.
		c.	Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated per unit, each month per unit.
		d.	Each additional 1,000 gallons treated for a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule:
			1.	Residential, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
			2.	Commercial and industrial, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
			3.	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
		e.	Computation of volume based on water purchased
			1.	Residential: The volume of sewage treated shall be based on 85 percent of the resident's water volume billed each month. However, the maximum residential charge will be limited to .....	35.00
			2.	Commercial and industrial: The volume of sewage treated will be based upon 85 percent of the monthly water consumption.
			3.	Multiunits: The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be based on 85 percent of the amount of water billed each month.
		f.	Senior citizen discount: Residential customers 60 years of age or older shall be entitled to a $2.00 monthly discount on their primary account.
Division 4. Utility Development Fees
(a)	Water Development fee (equal to or under 2.5 acres):
	Rates per 100 square feet of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which water connections may be made, plus a water tapping fee listed below:
	(1)	Residential .....			None
	(2)	Commercial/Industrial .....			None
	Water Tap Fee .....				388.00
(b)	Sewer Development Fee (equal to or under 2.5 acres):
	Rates per 100 square feet of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which sanitary sewer connections may be made, plus a sewer tap and inspection fees listed below:
	(1)	Residential .....			None
	(2)	Commercial/Industrial .....			None
	Stack Fee for 4-inch sewer tap .....				290.00
	Stack Fee for a 6-inch sewer tap .....				315.00
	Inspection Fee .....				25.00
	The charge for larger sewer service connections shall be at the city's actual cost.
(c)	Water Development Fee (over 2.5 acres):
	Rates per linear front footage of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which water connections may be made, plus a water tapping fee listed below:
	Commercial/industrial .....				None
	Water tap fee .....				388.00
(d)	Sewer Development Fee (over 2.5 acres):
	Rates per linear front footage of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which sanitary sewer connections may be made, plus a sewer tap and inspection fees listed below:
	Commercial/industrial				None
	Stack Fee for 4-inch sewer tap				290.00
	Stack Fee for a 6-inch sewer tap				315.00
	Inspection Fee				25.00
	The charge for larger sewer service connections shall be at the city's actual cost.
Chapter 78. Vehicles for Hire
Article II. Taxicabs
Division 2. Owner's Permit
(a)	Owner's permit application fee .....				50.00	78-68(c)
(b)	Annual permit fee .....				100.00	78-70(a)
Division 3. Driver's License
(a)	Taxicab driver's license fee .....				10.00	78-99
Division 5. Regulation of Fees and Charges
(a)	Taxicab rates and fares:					78-160
	(1)	Initial fare .....			1.50
	(2)	Each additional one-fifth mile .....			0.30
	(3)	Waiting time (hourly) .....			14.00
Article III. Automobile Wreckers and Towing Vehicles
Division 3. Permits
Subdivision II. Towing Vehicle Permit
(a)	Towing vehicle annual permit fee .....				50.00	78-272(5)
(b)	Towing vehicle permit transfer fee .....				25.00	78-274(d)
Subdivision III. Auto Wrecker Permit
(a)	Auto wrecker, permit application deposit fee .....				150.00	78-297(3)
(b)	Auto wrecker operation permit fee .....				75.00	78-300
(c)	Auto wrecker permit transfer fee .....				25.00	78-302
Division 4. Regulations
(a)	Maximum charge for non-consent tow				185.00	78-329(a)
(b)	Additional per mile charge for out of town tow, not to exceed 50 miles				3.50/mile	78-329(b)
(c)	Vehicle storage charge (daily)					78-329(c)
	(1)	Vehicles less than 25 feet in length			20.00
	(2)	Vehicles 25 feet in length or more			35.00

Chapter 82. Buildings and Building Regulations
Penalties. Where work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties.
Article II. Building Code
(1)	Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Permit Fee - Structure greater than 250 sq. feet	R-1 Zone
	Existing structure - $15.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	New structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	R-2 and R-3 Zone
	Existing structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	New structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot

Building Permit Fee - Structure equal to or less than 250 sq. feet	R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones
	New and existing structure - $10.00

All other building permits for residential use (R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones): $10.00 each
(includes but is not limited to repair, addition, expansion, replacement or new projects less than or equal to 250 sq. ft.; fence; roof;siding/window; foundation; irrigation; swimming pool; sidewalk; carport; garage; patio; shed; driveway; and culvert.)

(2)	Commercial (Non-Residential) Building Permit Fee Schedule
Total Valuation of Project	Fee
$1,000.00 and less	$20.00
$1,001.00 to $50,000.00	$20.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $7.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00	$387.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $6.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00	$687.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up	$2,487.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
Plan Review Fee Reinspection fee	50% of Permit Fee $35.00

Description				Amount	Section this Code
Moving Fees
(1)	Fee for the moving of any building or structure			$150.00
(2)	House/building pre-relocation inspection fee			100.00
Article III. Plumbing Code
(1) Residential Plumbing Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Plumbing Permits
(a)	Fixtures/drains/traps, each .....			3.75
(b)	Sewer (New, repair or replacement), each .....			7.50
(c)	Septic tank/seepage pit or drain field, each .....			15.00
(d)	Water heater, each .....			3.75
(e)	Gap piping system (One to four outlets, flat fee) .....			7.50
(f)	Gap piping system (Over four outlets, per outlet basis) .....			1.50
(g)	Water piping and/or water treating equipment (Installation, alteration or repair), each .....			7.50
(h)	Drain or vent (Repair or alteration), each .....			7.50
(i)	Backflow protection device/vacuum breaker
	(One to five, each one) .....			3.75
	(Over five, each one) .....			2.25
(j)	Reinspection fees .....			35.00
(k)	Permit issue fee .....			15.00
(l)	Minimum permit fee .....			20.00
Article IV. Electrical Code
(1) Residential Electrical Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Electrical Permits
Division 4. Inspections
(a)	Inspection fees:				82-311
	(1)	Outlets (first five) .....		3.00
		(including fixtures, lights and switches)
	(2)	Outlets (all other), each .....		0.60
	(3)	Clothes washer/dryer .....		2.00
	(4)	Range receptacle .....		3.00
	(5)	Cook top or oven .....		1.50
	(6)	Garbage disposal .....		1.50
	(7)	Dishwasher .....		1.50
	(8)	Water heater .....		3.75
	(9)	A/C, window unit receptacle .....		3.00
	(14)	Temporary saw pole (T-pole) .....		15.00
	(15)	Meter loop and service (includes temporary cut-in) .....		15.00
	(16)	Issue fee (permit) .....		7.50
	(17)	Reinspection fee .....		35.00
	(18)	Minimum charge on permits .....		20.00
	(19)	Reconnection fee .....		15.00
	(24)	Motors:
		a.	Up to one-half hp .....	1.50
		b.	One-half hp and up to ten hp .....	2.50
		c.	Ten hp and up to 50 hp .....	3.50
		d.	50 hp and over, per hp .....	4.50
Article VII. Mechanical Permits
(Heating, ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.)
(1) Residential Mechanical Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Mechanical Permits
(a)	First $1,000.00 valuation, or fraction thereof .....			15.00
	Each additional $1,000.00 valuation or fraction thereof .....			3.00
(b)	Reinspection fees .....			35.00
(c)	Permit issue fee .....			15.00
(d)	Minimum permit fee .....			30.00
Article IX. Demolition of Buildings and Other Structures
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Fee for permit, nonrefundable .....			75.00	82-537
	Plus: Property owner, refundable cash bond .....			250.00
	Contractor, refundable cash bond .....			500.00
Article X. Earth Removal
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Fee for permit .....			2,500.00	82-595
Article XI. Swimming Pools
(a)	Fee for public pools' operating license (annual and renewal) .....			25.00	82-634(d)
(b)	Fee for proration of fees (after May 1), per elapsed month .....			1.00

Description				Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 86. Development Regulations
Article I. In General
(a)	General Plan .....			250.00	86-6
(b)	Site Plan:				86-7
	(1)	Major (Greater than 10 acres) .....		300.00 up to 10 acres; each additional acre 5.00
	(2)	Minor (Less than 10 acres) .....		200.00 up to 1 acre; each additional acre 5.00
(c)	Plat:				86-8
	(1)	Preliminary Plat
		a.	Residential .....	200.00 for 0-50 lots; each additional lot 5.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00 for up to 10 acres; each additional acre 10.00
	(2)	Final Plat
		a.	Residential .....	200.00 for 0-50 lots; each additional lot 5.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00 for up to 10 acres; each additional acre 10.00
	(3)	Administrative Plat
		a.	Residential .....	250.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00
	(4)	Amending Plat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
	(5)	Replat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
	(6)	Vacating Plat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
(d)	Waiver:				86-26
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
(e)	Fill Dirt:				86-17
		a.	1 to 5 loads .....	No Fee
		b.	6 to 49 loads .....	25.00
		c.	50+ loads .....	2.00 per load (Maximum Fee = 5,000.00)
Chapter 98. Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
(a)	Fee for permit .....			2,500.00	82-595
Article II. Mobile Home Parks
Division 3. License and Other Fees
(a)	Annual license fees:				98-71
	Authorized Park Lots
	1—25, annual fee .....			25.00
	26—50, annual fee .....			35.00
	51—75, annual fee .....			45.00
	76 and over, annual fee .....			55.00
(b)	Resident service fee, per month			3.00	98-73
Chapter 102. Natural Resources
Article II. Geophysical Mineral Exploration and Testing
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Permit application fee .....			250.00	102-52
Article III. Oil and Gas
Division 3. Permit
(a)	Permit application fee .....			1,000.00	102-157
(b)	Application withdrawal processing fee .....			100.00	102-159(c)
Division 4. Drilling and Operating Regulations
(a)	Well deepening permit fee .....			1,000.00	102-183
Article IV. Pipeline Transportation
Division 2. Trunk Line Permit
(a)	Trunk line permit fees:				102-264
	(1)	Initial fees .....		300.00
	(2)	Annual fees thereafter .....		200.00
Chapter 106. Zoning
Article II. Administration
(a)	Zoning permits .....			50.00	106-149
(b)	Application fees:
	(1)	Zone change request .....		400.00	106-149
	(2)	Special conditional use permit .....		400.00	106-149
	(3)	Variance request .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
	(4)	Special exception request .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
	(5)	Appeal of enforcement officer's decision .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
Article III. Districts
Division 2. Residential District Regulations
(a)	Group care facility registration fee			25.00	106-334
	Fee shall not be pro-rated
Article V. Supplementary District Regulations
Division 4. Fencing and Landscaping Requirements
(a)	Permit Fee for Electric Fence			50.00	106-799
Article VII. Signs
(a)	Charge for removal and storage of portable signs .....			50.00	106-872
(b)	Permit fee .....			See below	106-877

	Fee	Total Valuation
	No fee, unless inspection required, in which case a $15.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged .....	$1,000.00 and less
	$15.00 for the first $1,000.00, plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 .....	$1,001.00 to $50,000.00
	$260.00 for the first $50,000.00, plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 .....	$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
	$460.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 .....	$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
	$1,660.00 for the first $500,000.00, plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof .....	500,001.00 and up

(Ord. No. 2019-3747, § 1(Exh. A), 9-9-19; Ord. No. 2021-3818, § 1, 2-8-21; Ord. No. 2023-3947, § 1, 8-28-23; Ord. No. 2023-3944, § 2, 9-11-23; Ord. No. 2023-3923, § 4, 2-12-24; Ord. No. 2025-4069, § 1, 6-9-25; Ord. No. 2025-4065, § 7, 11-10-25)

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Cross reference— Finance, § 2-61 et seq.

La Porte City Zoning Code

APPENDIX A

FEES1

Description					Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 2. Administration
Article III. Finance
(a)	Credit Card payments
	(1)	Processing Fee .....			$ 3% of payment	2-62
	(2)	Service Charge .....			25.00	2-63
Chapter 6. Alcoholic Beverages
Article I. In General
(a)	Daily permit fee for certain noncommercial events .....				$ 5.00	6-3(b)
	(1)	Rec. centers and outdoor facilities .....			25.00
	(2)	Sylvan Beach Pavilion .....			225.00
Article II. License or Permit
(a)	Certification fee				15.00
Chapter 10. Amusements
Article II. Coin-Operated Machines
Division 2. Occupation Tax
(a)	Occupational tax: .....					10-51
	(1)	Machine displayed before April 1			15.00
	(2)	Machine displayed after March 31			11.25
	(3)	Machine displayed after June 30			7.50
	(4)	Machine displayed after September 30			3.75
(b)	Registration fees .....				25.00	10-51
(c)	Sealed machine release fee .....				5.00	10-55(a)
Chapter 14. Animals
Article II. Administration
(a)	Fees for impoundment of animals other than cats or dogs					14-45
	(1)	Impoundment fee .....			35.00
	(2)	Daily maintenance fee .....			5.00
	(3)	Fee for sale of animals .....			10.00
	(4)	Impoundment fee for animals other than cats or dogs capable of breeding .....			50.00
Article III. Dogs and Cats
Division 1. Generally
(a)	Registration fees					14-81
	(1)	Per dog .....			5.00
	(2)	Per cat .....			5.00
(b)	Reclamation fees					14-83
	(1)	Pound fee .....			35.00
	(2)	Daily maintenance fee .....			5.00
(c)	Spaying/neutering fees .....					14-84
	(1)	Per dog .....			$75.00
	(2)	Per cat .....			$75.00
Division 2. Dogs
(a)	Reclamation fee for dogs					14-106
	(1)	Vaccinated dogs .....			35.00
	(2)	Unvaccinated dogs .....			45.00
	(3)	Female dogs in heat
		a.	Vaccinated .....		70.00
		b.	Unvaccinated .....		90.00
(b)	Permit fee for guard dog .....					14-110(b)(5)
Chapter 18. Aviation
Article IV. Airport Leases
(a)	Lease preparation fees					18-178(4)
	(1)	New lease with survey .....			1,000.00
	(2)	Renewal of existing lease (no survey) .....			500.00
Chapter 22. Businesses
Article III. Kennels and Pet Establishments
Division 2. License
(a)	License fees for kennels					22-178
	(1)	Less than five animals .....			25.00
	(2)	Five to ten animals, inclusive .....			30.00
	(3)	11 to 15 animals, inclusive .....			35.00
	(4)	16 to 20 animals, inclusive .....			40.00
	(5)	Over 20 animals .....			50.00
Article IV. Labor Agents
Division 2. License
(a)	Labor agency annual license fee .....				100.00	22-251(c)
Article V. Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers
Division 2. Direct Sellers License
(a)	Transient or itinerant business license fee .....				75.00	22-314(a)
(b)	Badge fee .....				2.00	22-314(a)
(c)	Solicitor registration				15.00
Article VI. Secondhand Metal Dealers, Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors
Division 2. License
(a)	Annual license fees .....				50.00	22-388
(b)	Show license fees (per day) .....				2.00	22-388
Chapter 30. Emergency Services
Article II. Alarms
(a)	Permit fee .....				35.00	30-36(a)
(b)	Renewal fee .....				10.00
(c)	Assessment for false alarm of an alarm system after five previous false alarms				50.00	30-44
	Fee per response thereafter				50.00
Article III. Emergency Medical Services
(a)	Billing rates for residents of the City of LaPorte
Advanced Life Support 1 .....					900.00	30-78
Advanced Life Support 2 .....					1,000.00
Basic Life Support .....					800.00
Mileage rate .....					20.00 per mile
Treat no transport .....					250.00
Oxygen .....					100.00
ALS Disposables .....					400.00
BLS Disposables .....					200.00
Standby service fee (per hour) (2-hour minimum) .....					75.00
No treatment/no transport .....					No charge
Non-member fee (per event) .....					$5,000.00
(b)	Billing rates for non-residents of the City of La Porte
Advanced Life Support 1 .....					1,100.00
Advanced Life Support 2 .....					1,200.00
Basic Life Support .....					1,000.00
Mileage rate .....					20.00 per mile
Treat no transport .....					250.00
Oxygen .....					100.00
ALS Disposables .....					400.00
BLS Disposables .....					200.00
Standby service fee (per hour) (2-hour minimum) .....					75.00
No treatment/no transport .....					No charge
Non-member fee (per event) .....					$5,000.00
Chapter 34. Environment
Article III. Noise
(a)	Daily loudspeaker use permit fee .....				1.00	34-94
Article IV. Unsanitary, Unsightly Conditions on Private Premises
(a)	Abatement Charges per Lot and/or Acre and also the Minimum Bill on Property shall be:					34-132(a)
	Contractor Charge plus
	+ 1 ^st Violation Administrative Charge of				$100.00
	+ 2 ^nd Violation Administrative Charge of				$150.00
	+ 3 ^rd Violation Administrative Charge of				$200.00
	+ 4 ^th Violation & Additional Violations Administrative Charge of $200.00 + a $200.00 Recurring Offenses Charge
(b)	Removal of Lien filed on Property $75.00 + Attorney Costs					34-133
(c)	Owner Contracting Abatement with City Abatement Charges per Lot and/or Acre and the Minimum Bill on Property shall be:					34-135
	Contractor Charge plus
	+ 1 ^st Violation Administrative Charge of				$100.00
	+ 2 ^nd Violation Administrative Charge of				$150.00
	+ 3 ^rd Violation Administrative Charge of				$200.00
	+ 4 ^th Violation & Additional Violations Administrative Charge of $200.00 + a $200.00 Recurring Offenses Charge
Article VI. Stormwater discharge
(a)	SWQ permit inspection fee .....				200.00	34-227
Chapter 38. Fire Prevention and Protection
Fire Prevention Fees
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor/open burning .....					20.00
Fire extinguisher training—Open burning .....					20.00
Trench/commercial burning .....					100.00
Tent, canopies, temp structures (permitted site) .....					20.00
Outdoor carnivals and fairs .....					100.00
Fire works—Display .....					250.00
Flammable/combustible liquid storage
Installation or change of service .....					100.00
First tank .....					100.00
Each additional tank .....					50.00
Tanks with fixed fire protection
Additional .....					100.00
Tanks inside of a vault
Additional .....					100.00

Miscellaneous
Incident report (flat rate for report) .....					5.00
Other misc. activities requiring fire marshal approval .....					10.00
Article II. Fire Department
Division 1. Generally
	(1)	Station calls, fee per hour .....			500.00
	(2)	General alarms, fee per hour .....			2,000.00
Chapter 50. Parks and Recreation
Article II. Golf Course
(a)	Nonresident user fees for golf carts (regular rate)					50-31(a)
	(1)	18 holes, double .....			30.00
	(2)	Nine holes, double .....			18.00
	(3)	Nine holes, single .....			12.00
	(4)	18 holes, single .....			25.00
(b)	Resident senior user fees for golf carts					50-31(a)
	(1)	18 holes, single or double .....			24.00
	(2)	Nine holes, single or double .....			16.00
(c)	Green user fees					50-31(b)
	(1)	Weekday fees (Monday through Thursday, and before 11:00 a.m. Friday)
		a.	Resident .....		18.00
		b.	Nonresident .....		25.00
		c.	Twilight .....		17.50
	(2)	Weekend fees (in effect 11:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday, and holidays)
		a.	Resident .....		26.00
		b.	Nonresident .....		37.00
		c.	Twilight .....		20.00
	(3)	Senior fees 60 years of age or older (Monday through Thursday and before 11:00 a.m. Friday, excluding holidays)
		a.	Resident senior citizens .....		11.50
		b.	Nonresident senior citizens .....		16.00
	(4)	Junior fees, 17 years of age or younger
		a.	Monday through Friday .....		13.00
		b.	Saturday, Sunday, and holidays .....		18.00
(d)	User fees for annual membership holders					50-32
	(1)	Residents
		a.	Cash .....		1,250.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $71.59 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $1,287.49 for the year
	(2)	Resident senior citizens
		a.	Cash .....		950.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $42.98 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $972.78 for the year.
	(3)	Nonresidents
		a.	Cash .....		1,600.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $105.00 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $1,655.00 for the year.
	(4)	City of La Porte employees (full time and part time)
		a.	Cash		950.00
		b.	Payment plan, the sum of $37.00 will be deducted from each employee paycheck, based on 26 paychecks per year.
	(5)	Family membership (resident):
		a.	Cash-lump sum .....		800.00
		b.	User fee per player (each time they play) .....		5.00
	(6)	Family membership (nonresident):
		a.	Cash-lump sum .....		1,000.00
		b.	User fee per player (each time they play) .....		5.00
	(7)	The golf course manager shall have the authority to market the golf course by using various promotions, such as daily, hourly, and/or price specials, and other promotions which he may deem desirable to enhance revenue at the Bay Forest Golf Course.
Article III. Swimming Pools
(a)	Daily admission rates					50-71(e)
	(1)	*Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
		a.	Two years and under		Free
		b.	Three to 59 years old		3.00
		c.	Senior citizens (60 and over)		1.00
		d.	Military discount admission fee		1.00
		e.	Nonresident		5.00
	(2)	San Jacinto Pool and Northwest Municipal Pools
		a.	Two years and under		Free
		b.	Three years and over		1.00
		c.	Senior citizens (60 and over)		0.75
	(3)	Fairmont Municipal Pool:
		a.	All ages		Free
(b)	Facility rentals:					50-71(f)
	(1)	Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
		a.	Base rental (maximum of 200 people), minimum two-hour		125.00
		b.	Available for rental Monday through Sunday upon availability to any individual or organizations engaged in for profit activity at $100.00 per hour plus five percent of gross revenues or flat rate of $30.00 per hour, whichever is greater. This class shall also apply to any commercial event organized for the purpose of profiting from the public at this facility.
			The commercial group/individual must furnish a comprehensive general liability policy, with the city named as an additional named insured, with limits of liability of not less than $500,000.00 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The organization shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage.
	(2)	Northwest Park Swimming Pool:
		a.	*Base rental (maximum of 100 people), two-hour rentals only		100.00/hr
	(3)	It shall be the responsibility of the director of parks and recreation, or his designee, to determine the number of security officers required for each event and to arrange for such security service. The security charge will be the actual cost and will be in addition to the rental rate.
	(4)	Reservations for rentals of the Wave Pool and Northwest Pool may be made either by phone or in person at the parks and recreation administration office. Reservations must be accompanied by a reservation and damage deposit of $100.00 within 48 hours after booking. The reservation and damage deposit will reserve the facility for the lessee until rental payments are due and will provide protection to the lessor for any damage to the pools caused by lessee. Rental payment and security fee shall be paid in full no later than 14 days prior to the event. The reservation and damage deposit will be refunded to the lessee within 15 days after the event, less any deductions for damages incurred.
	(5)	Rental dates that are canceled shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the city at least two weeks prior to reservation date in order to receive a full refund.
	(6)	Rental of Wave Pool and Northwest Pool will be subject to reasonable rules and regulations, which shall be promulgated by the director of parks and recreation or his designee, with the approval of the city manager. The City of La Porte reserves the right to refuse rental to any person, firm, or group for lewd or immoral purposes, or where the activities of such group may reasonably be expected to result in a breach of the peace or cause a threat to public health or safety.
	(7)	The parks and recreation director or his designee shall promulgate liability insurance requirements for lessees.
	(8)	Neither the City of La Porte nor its lessees, shall make any charge for parking at the pools.
	(9)	The parks and recreation director, with approval from the city manager, will retain the privilege to work with city administration to discount admission prices and/or offer special events/programs.
Article IV. Softball Fields
(a)	Fees for field rentals:					50-112
	(1)	Little Cedar Bayou Softball Fields 1 and 2, Northside Park Softball/Baseball Field, Pecan Parks Fields 1 through 10, and Fairmont Park Ballfields and Practice Fields
		a.	Resident - Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		60.00
			Resident - If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
			Non-Resident - Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		120.00
			Non-Resident - If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
		b.	Resident - Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with lights		10.00
			Resident - Per hour, per field, without lights		7.50
			Non-Resident - Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with lights		30.00
			Non-Resident - Per hour, per field, without lights		20.00
	(2)	Little Cedar Bayou Soccer Fields:
		a.	Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		60.00
			If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
		b.	Hourly rentals, per hour, per field with lights		10.00
			Per hour, per field, without lights		7.50
Article V. Fitness Center
(a)	One-time signup fee for all plans				10.00	50-152(d)
(b)	Fees for facility use membership, basic plan					50-153(b)
				Resident	Non-resident
	(1)	Daily		$ 10.00	$ 20.00
	(2)	Individual annual		84.00	168.00
	(3)	Individual quarterly		34.00	68.00
	(4)	*Annual family		168.00	336.00
	(5)	*Quarterly family		54.00	108.00
	(6)	Senior citizens (60 and over)		½ price
		*Two adults and children 18 and under or full-time college students living at home to the age of 24.
(c)	Fees for commercial, industrial and non-La Porte commercial/industrial membership plan					50-153(c)

		La Porte Commercial	La Porte Industrial (New)	*Non-La Porte Commercial/Industrial
(1)	Individual annual deluxe plan (10—100)	$132.00	$144.00	$288.00
(2)	Individual annual deluxe plan over 100 participants)	120.00	132.00	276.00
* Resident employees of a non-La Porte commercial entity may purchase a deluxe resident membership independently, and be counted as one of that entity's enrollment.

Description			Amount	Section this Code
(d)	Guest fees, plan G			50-153(f)
	(1)	There will be a per day, per guest facility use fee	5.00
	(2)	There will be a per guest charge for the swimming pool	3.00
	(3)	Senior citizens (60 and over)	½ price
(e)	Hotel/motel guest fee			50-153(g)
	(1)	Registered guests of hotels or motels located within the City of La Porte city limits are eligible for facility use of all amenities of the recreation and fitness center, daily	5.00	50-153(g)
Division 3. Fishing Pier:				50.207
	(1)	Adults	5.00
	(2)	Senior citizen (over 60)	2.00
	(3)	Youth (under 12)	2.00
	(4)	Certified disabled person	2.00
Article VII. Civic, Recreation Centers and Seabreeze Pavilion
(a)	Users and hourly rates:			50-272
	(1)	Civic/nonprofit groups per hour	15.00
	(2)	Private individuals or groups per hour	25.00
	(3)	Commercial organizations engaged in for-profit activity per hour	25.00
(b)	Reservation and damage deposit			50-273
	(1)	Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center, Jenny Riley Recreation Center, Charles Walker Annex	200.00
	(2)	Seabreeze Pavilion Damage Deposit	100.00
(c)	Cancellation (forfeiture)		100.00	50-274
(d)	Alcohol permit fee		4.00	50-276
Article VIII. Livestock/Rodeo Arena
(a)	Rental hours and rates:			50-302(a)
	(1)	Monday—Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. .....	150.00
	(2)	Friday—Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight .....	200.00
	(3)	Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. .....	200.00
(b)	Reservation and damage deposit .....		200.00	50-304
(c)	Electric usage fee for each overnight stay, per connection box .....		20.00	50-302

Description					Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 58. Solid Waste
Article III. Rates and Charges
(a)	Residential dwelling unit collection, per unit, per month (minimum charge)				18.00	58-106
(b)	Business and commercial establishment collection, twice-weekly, per month (minimum charge)				16.00	58-107
(c)	Users of solid waste container service, as provided by the city's authorized contractor, shall pay the initial rates as provided in the city's contract with its authorized contractor, as shown on exhibit "A" attached hereto, which rates shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 13.03, et seq., of said contract
Chapter 62. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
Article II. Vacating, Abandoning and Closing Streets and Alleys
(a)	Application fee to vacate, abandon or close (minimum) .....				300.00	62-32(a)
Chapter 74. Utilities
Article II. Industrial Waste
Division 3. Public Sewer Use
Subdivision I. In General
(a)	Application fee for wet industry classification permit .....				25.00
Article III. Water and Sewer Service Charges
Division 1. Generally
(a)	Collection cost of lien for delinquent utility bill .....				50.00	74-224(c)
Division 2. Water Service Rates and Charges
(a)	Water service rates:					74-246
	(1)	Residential use: A minimum charge, per month .....			7.95
	(2)	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit .....			5.35
	(3)	Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules
		a.	¾-inch meter, or smaller meter .....		9.35
		b.	1-inch meter .....		12.85
		c.	1½-inch meter .....		22.75
		d.	2-inch meter .....		36.65
		e.	3-inch meter, (including fire hydrant meters leased from city) .....		76.35
		f.	4-inch meter .....		131.85
		g.	6-inch meter .....		290.60
		h.	8-inch meter or larger .....		512.80
	(4)	Volume charges:
		a.	Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of water per month.
		b.	Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of water per unit per month.
		c.	Each additional 1,000 gallons used by a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule
			1. For the next additional 8,000 gallons exceeding 2,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		2.98
			2. For the next additional 15,000 gallons exceeding 10,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		3.28
			3. Each additional 1,000 gallons consumed exceeding 25,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		3.77
		d.	The volume charge to commercial and industrial shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c.
		e.	The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c after the usage of the amount of water exceeds the number of units billed, times 2,000 gallons each month.
(b)	Certain water services:					74-249
	(1)	New service fee .....			10.00
	(2)	Transfer of service fee .....			15.00
	(3)	Meter replacement fee .....			25.00
	(4)	Pressure testing of service lines .....			25.00
	(5)	Rereading of meter .....			5.00
	(6)	Fire hydrant meter:				74-249
		a.	Rental deposit fee .....		1,500.00
		b.	Daily rental usage fee .....		15.00
		c.	Initial attachment fee .....		25.00
		d.	Relocation fee .....		25.00
(c)	Service restoration fee:					74-251(c)
	(1)	Regular hours .....			25.00
	(2)	After regular hours .....			35.00
(d)	Discontinuance of service:					74-251(e)
	(1)	With locking mechanism .....			25.00
	(2)	Additional fee for removal of or tampering with locking mechanism .....			25.00
(e)	Administrative penalty for unauthorized tap or hookup .....				200.00	74-251(f)
(f)	Deposits for service:					74-252(c)
	(1)	Owner-occupied, single-family residence consumers .....			90.00
	(2)	Other single-family residence consumers .....			125.00
Division 3. Sewer Service Rates and Charges
(a)	Rates for sewer service .....					74-276
The following rates shall be applicable for sewage treatment by the city computed on a monthly basis:
	(1)	Residential use: A minimum charge (per month) .....			9.75
	(2)	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit .....			5.75
	(3)	Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules
		a.	¾-inch meter or smaller meter .....		16.95
		b.	1-inch meter .....		25.95
		c.	1½-inch meter .....		50.95
		d.	2-inch meter .....		85.95
		e.	3-inch meter .....		186.95
		f.	4-inch meter or larger .....		326.95
	(4)	Volume charges:
		a.	Since sewer discharge is not metered, all volume charges shall be based on the total water volume charged to the customer.
		b.	Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated each month.
		c.	Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated per unit, each month per unit.
		d.	Each additional 1,000 gallons treated for a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule:
			1.	Residential, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
			2.	Commercial and industrial, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
			3.	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
		e.	Computation of volume based on water purchased
			1.	Residential: The volume of sewage treated shall be based on 85 percent of the resident's water volume billed each month. However, the maximum residential charge will be limited to .....	35.00
			2.	Commercial and industrial: The volume of sewage treated will be based upon 85 percent of the monthly water consumption.
			3.	Multiunits: The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be based on 85 percent of the amount of water billed each month.
		f.	Senior citizen discount: Residential customers 60 years of age or older shall be entitled to a $2.00 monthly discount on their primary account.
Division 4. Utility Development Fees
(a)	Water Development fee (equal to or under 2.5 acres):
	Rates per 100 square feet of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which water connections may be made, plus a water tapping fee listed below:
	(1)	Residential .....			None
	(2)	Commercial/Industrial .....			None
	Water Tap Fee .....				388.00
(b)	Sewer Development Fee (equal to or under 2.5 acres):
	Rates per 100 square feet of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which sanitary sewer connections may be made, plus a sewer tap and inspection fees listed below:
	(1)	Residential .....			None
	(2)	Commercial/Industrial .....			None
	Stack Fee for 4-inch sewer tap .....				290.00
	Stack Fee for a 6-inch sewer tap .....				315.00
	Inspection Fee .....				25.00
	The charge for larger sewer service connections shall be at the city's actual cost.
(c)	Water Development Fee (over 2.5 acres):
	Rates per linear front footage of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which water connections may be made, plus a water tapping fee listed below:
	Commercial/industrial .....				None
	Water tap fee .....				388.00
(d)	Sewer Development Fee (over 2.5 acres):
	Rates per linear front footage of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which sanitary sewer connections may be made, plus a sewer tap and inspection fees listed below:
	Commercial/industrial				None
	Stack Fee for 4-inch sewer tap				290.00
	Stack Fee for a 6-inch sewer tap				315.00
	Inspection Fee				25.00
	The charge for larger sewer service connections shall be at the city's actual cost.
Chapter 78. Vehicles for Hire
Article II. Taxicabs
Division 2. Owner's Permit
(a)	Owner's permit application fee .....				50.00	78-68(c)
(b)	Annual permit fee .....				100.00	78-70(a)
Division 3. Driver's License
(a)	Taxicab driver's license fee .....				10.00	78-99
Division 5. Regulation of Fees and Charges
(a)	Taxicab rates and fares:					78-160
	(1)	Initial fare .....			1.50
	(2)	Each additional one-fifth mile .....			0.30
	(3)	Waiting time (hourly) .....			14.00
Article III. Automobile Wreckers and Towing Vehicles
Division 3. Permits
Subdivision II. Towing Vehicle Permit
(a)	Towing vehicle annual permit fee .....				50.00	78-272(5)
(b)	Towing vehicle permit transfer fee .....				25.00	78-274(d)
Subdivision III. Auto Wrecker Permit
(a)	Auto wrecker, permit application deposit fee .....				150.00	78-297(3)
(b)	Auto wrecker operation permit fee .....				75.00	78-300
(c)	Auto wrecker permit transfer fee .....				25.00	78-302
Division 4. Regulations
(a)	Maximum charge for non-consent tow				185.00	78-329(a)
(b)	Additional per mile charge for out of town tow, not to exceed 50 miles				3.50/mile	78-329(b)
(c)	Vehicle storage charge (daily)					78-329(c)
	(1)	Vehicles less than 25 feet in length			20.00
	(2)	Vehicles 25 feet in length or more			35.00

Chapter 82. Buildings and Building Regulations
Penalties. Where work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties.
Article II. Building Code
(1)	Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Permit Fee - Structure greater than 250 sq. feet	R-1 Zone
	Existing structure - $15.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	New structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	R-2 and R-3 Zone
	Existing structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	New structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot

Building Permit Fee - Structure equal to or less than 250 sq. feet	R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones
	New and existing structure - $10.00

All other building permits for residential use (R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones): $10.00 each
(includes but is not limited to repair, addition, expansion, replacement or new projects less than or equal to 250 sq. ft.; fence; roof;siding/window; foundation; irrigation; swimming pool; sidewalk; carport; garage; patio; shed; driveway; and culvert.)

(2)	Commercial (Non-Residential) Building Permit Fee Schedule
Total Valuation of Project	Fee
$1,000.00 and less	$20.00
$1,001.00 to $50,000.00	$20.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $7.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00	$387.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $6.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00	$687.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up	$2,487.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
Plan Review Fee Reinspection fee	50% of Permit Fee $35.00

Description				Amount	Section this Code
Moving Fees
(1)	Fee for the moving of any building or structure			$150.00
(2)	House/building pre-relocation inspection fee			100.00
Article III. Plumbing Code
(1) Residential Plumbing Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Plumbing Permits
(a)	Fixtures/drains/traps, each .....			3.75
(b)	Sewer (New, repair or replacement), each .....			7.50
(c)	Septic tank/seepage pit or drain field, each .....			15.00
(d)	Water heater, each .....			3.75
(e)	Gap piping system (One to four outlets, flat fee) .....			7.50
(f)	Gap piping system (Over four outlets, per outlet basis) .....			1.50
(g)	Water piping and/or water treating equipment (Installation, alteration or repair), each .....			7.50
(h)	Drain or vent (Repair or alteration), each .....			7.50
(i)	Backflow protection device/vacuum breaker
	(One to five, each one) .....			3.75
	(Over five, each one) .....			2.25
(j)	Reinspection fees .....			35.00
(k)	Permit issue fee .....			15.00
(l)	Minimum permit fee .....			20.00
Article IV. Electrical Code
(1) Residential Electrical Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Electrical Permits
Division 4. Inspections
(a)	Inspection fees:				82-311
	(1)	Outlets (first five) .....		3.00
		(including fixtures, lights and switches)
	(2)	Outlets (all other), each .....		0.60
	(3)	Clothes washer/dryer .....		2.00
	(4)	Range receptacle .....		3.00
	(5)	Cook top or oven .....		1.50
	(6)	Garbage disposal .....		1.50
	(7)	Dishwasher .....		1.50
	(8)	Water heater .....		3.75
	(9)	A/C, window unit receptacle .....		3.00
	(14)	Temporary saw pole (T-pole) .....		15.00
	(15)	Meter loop and service (includes temporary cut-in) .....		15.00
	(16)	Issue fee (permit) .....		7.50
	(17)	Reinspection fee .....		35.00
	(18)	Minimum charge on permits .....		20.00
	(19)	Reconnection fee .....		15.00
	(24)	Motors:
		a.	Up to one-half hp .....	1.50
		b.	One-half hp and up to ten hp .....	2.50
		c.	Ten hp and up to 50 hp .....	3.50
		d.	50 hp and over, per hp .....	4.50
Article VII. Mechanical Permits
(Heating, ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.)
(1) Residential Mechanical Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Mechanical Permits
(a)	First $1,000.00 valuation, or fraction thereof .....			15.00
	Each additional $1,000.00 valuation or fraction thereof .....			3.00
(b)	Reinspection fees .....			35.00
(c)	Permit issue fee .....			15.00
(d)	Minimum permit fee .....			30.00
Article IX. Demolition of Buildings and Other Structures
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Fee for permit, nonrefundable .....			75.00	82-537
	Plus: Property owner, refundable cash bond .....			250.00
	Contractor, refundable cash bond .....			500.00
Article X. Earth Removal
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Fee for permit .....			2,500.00	82-595
Article XI. Swimming Pools
(a)	Fee for public pools' operating license (annual and renewal) .....			25.00	82-634(d)
(b)	Fee for proration of fees (after May 1), per elapsed month .....			1.00

Description				Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 86. Development Regulations
Article I. In General
(a)	General Plan .....			250.00	86-6
(b)	Site Plan:				86-7
	(1)	Major (Greater than 10 acres) .....		300.00 up to 10 acres; each additional acre 5.00
	(2)	Minor (Less than 10 acres) .....		200.00 up to 1 acre; each additional acre 5.00
(c)	Plat:				86-8
	(1)	Preliminary Plat
		a.	Residential .....	200.00 for 0-50 lots; each additional lot 5.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00 for up to 10 acres; each additional acre 10.00
	(2)	Final Plat
		a.	Residential .....	200.00 for 0-50 lots; each additional lot 5.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00 for up to 10 acres; each additional acre 10.00
	(3)	Administrative Plat
		a.	Residential .....	250.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00
	(4)	Amending Plat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
	(5)	Replat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
	(6)	Vacating Plat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
(d)	Waiver:				86-26
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
(e)	Fill Dirt:				86-17
		a.	1 to 5 loads .....	No Fee
		b.	6 to 49 loads .....	25.00
		c.	50+ loads .....	2.00 per load (Maximum Fee = 5,000.00)
Chapter 98. Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
(a)	Fee for permit .....			2,500.00	82-595
Article II. Mobile Home Parks
Division 3. License and Other Fees
(a)	Annual license fees:				98-71
	Authorized Park Lots
	1—25, annual fee .....			25.00
	26—50, annual fee .....			35.00
	51—75, annual fee .....			45.00
	76 and over, annual fee .....			55.00
(b)	Resident service fee, per month			3.00	98-73
Chapter 102. Natural Resources
Article II. Geophysical Mineral Exploration and Testing
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Permit application fee .....			250.00	102-52
Article III. Oil and Gas
Division 3. Permit
(a)	Permit application fee .....			1,000.00	102-157
(b)	Application withdrawal processing fee .....			100.00	102-159(c)
Division 4. Drilling and Operating Regulations
(a)	Well deepening permit fee .....			1,000.00	102-183
Article IV. Pipeline Transportation
Division 2. Trunk Line Permit
(a)	Trunk line permit fees:				102-264
	(1)	Initial fees .....		300.00
	(2)	Annual fees thereafter .....		200.00
Chapter 106. Zoning
Article II. Administration
(a)	Zoning permits .....			50.00	106-149
(b)	Application fees:
	(1)	Zone change request .....		400.00	106-149
	(2)	Special conditional use permit .....		400.00	106-149
	(3)	Variance request .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
	(4)	Special exception request .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
	(5)	Appeal of enforcement officer's decision .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
Article III. Districts
Division 2. Residential District Regulations
(a)	Group care facility registration fee			25.00	106-334
	Fee shall not be pro-rated
Article V. Supplementary District Regulations
Division 4. Fencing and Landscaping Requirements
(a)	Permit Fee for Electric Fence			50.00	106-799
Article VII. Signs
(a)	Charge for removal and storage of portable signs .....			50.00	106-872
(b)	Permit fee .....			See below	106-877

	Fee	Total Valuation
	No fee, unless inspection required, in which case a $15.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged .....	$1,000.00 and less
	$15.00 for the first $1,000.00, plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 .....	$1,001.00 to $50,000.00
	$260.00 for the first $50,000.00, plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 .....	$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
	$460.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 .....	$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
	$1,660.00 for the first $500,000.00, plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof .....	500,001.00 and up

Footnotes:

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Cross reference— Finance, § 2-61 et seq.

La Porte City Zoning Code

APPENDIX A

FEES1

Description					Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 2. Administration
Article III. Finance
(a)	Credit Card payments
	(1)	Processing Fee .....			$ 3% of payment	2-62
	(2)	Service Charge .....			25.00	2-63
Chapter 6. Alcoholic Beverages
Article I. In General
(a)	Daily permit fee for certain noncommercial events .....				$ 5.00	6-3(b)
	(1)	Rec. centers and outdoor facilities .....			25.00
	(2)	Sylvan Beach Pavilion .....			225.00
Article II. License or Permit
(a)	Certification fee				15.00
Chapter 10. Amusements
Article II. Coin-Operated Machines
Division 2. Occupation Tax
(a)	Occupational tax: .....					10-51
	(1)	Machine displayed before April 1			15.00
	(2)	Machine displayed after March 31			11.25
	(3)	Machine displayed after June 30			7.50
	(4)	Machine displayed after September 30			3.75
(b)	Registration fees .....				25.00	10-51
(c)	Sealed machine release fee .....				5.00	10-55(a)
Chapter 14. Animals
Article II. Administration
(a)	Fees for impoundment of animals other than cats or dogs					14-45
	(1)	Impoundment fee .....			35.00
	(2)	Daily maintenance fee .....			5.00
	(3)	Fee for sale of animals .....			10.00
	(4)	Impoundment fee for animals other than cats or dogs capable of breeding .....			50.00
Article III. Dogs and Cats
Division 1. Generally
(a)	Registration fees					14-81
	(1)	Per dog .....			5.00
	(2)	Per cat .....			5.00
(b)	Reclamation fees					14-83
	(1)	Pound fee .....			35.00
	(2)	Daily maintenance fee .....			5.00
(c)	Spaying/neutering fees .....					14-84
	(1)	Per dog .....			$75.00
	(2)	Per cat .....			$75.00
Division 2. Dogs
(a)	Reclamation fee for dogs					14-106
	(1)	Vaccinated dogs .....			35.00
	(2)	Unvaccinated dogs .....			45.00
	(3)	Female dogs in heat
		a.	Vaccinated .....		70.00
		b.	Unvaccinated .....		90.00
(b)	Permit fee for guard dog .....					14-110(b)(5)
Chapter 18. Aviation
Article IV. Airport Leases
(a)	Lease preparation fees					18-178(4)
	(1)	New lease with survey .....			1,000.00
	(2)	Renewal of existing lease (no survey) .....			500.00
Chapter 22. Businesses
Article III. Kennels and Pet Establishments
Division 2. License
(a)	License fees for kennels					22-178
	(1)	Less than five animals .....			25.00
	(2)	Five to ten animals, inclusive .....			30.00
	(3)	11 to 15 animals, inclusive .....			35.00
	(4)	16 to 20 animals, inclusive .....			40.00
	(5)	Over 20 animals .....			50.00
Article IV. Labor Agents
Division 2. License
(a)	Labor agency annual license fee .....				100.00	22-251(c)
Article V. Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers
Division 2. Direct Sellers License
(a)	Transient or itinerant business license fee .....				75.00	22-314(a)
(b)	Badge fee .....				2.00	22-314(a)
(c)	Solicitor registration				15.00
Article VI. Secondhand Metal Dealers, Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors
Division 2. License
(a)	Annual license fees .....				50.00	22-388
(b)	Show license fees (per day) .....				2.00	22-388
Chapter 30. Emergency Services
Article II. Alarms
(a)	Permit fee .....				35.00	30-36(a)
(b)	Renewal fee .....				10.00
(c)	Assessment for false alarm of an alarm system after five previous false alarms				50.00	30-44
	Fee per response thereafter				50.00
Article III. Emergency Medical Services
(a)	Billing rates for residents of the City of LaPorte
Advanced Life Support 1 .....					900.00	30-78
Advanced Life Support 2 .....					1,000.00
Basic Life Support .....					800.00
Mileage rate .....					20.00 per mile
Treat no transport .....					250.00
Oxygen .....					100.00
ALS Disposables .....					400.00
BLS Disposables .....					200.00
Standby service fee (per hour) (2-hour minimum) .....					75.00
No treatment/no transport .....					No charge
Non-member fee (per event) .....					$5,000.00
(b)	Billing rates for non-residents of the City of La Porte
Advanced Life Support 1 .....					1,100.00
Advanced Life Support 2 .....					1,200.00
Basic Life Support .....					1,000.00
Mileage rate .....					20.00 per mile
Treat no transport .....					250.00
Oxygen .....					100.00
ALS Disposables .....					400.00
BLS Disposables .....					200.00
Standby service fee (per hour) (2-hour minimum) .....					75.00
No treatment/no transport .....					No charge
Non-member fee (per event) .....					$5,000.00
Chapter 34. Environment
Article III. Noise
(a)	Daily loudspeaker use permit fee .....				1.00	34-94
Article IV. Unsanitary, Unsightly Conditions on Private Premises
(a)	Abatement Charges per Lot and/or Acre and also the Minimum Bill on Property shall be:					34-132(a)
	Contractor Charge plus
	+ 1 ^st Violation Administrative Charge of				$100.00
	+ 2 ^nd Violation Administrative Charge of				$150.00
	+ 3 ^rd Violation Administrative Charge of				$200.00
	+ 4 ^th Violation & Additional Violations Administrative Charge of $200.00 + a $200.00 Recurring Offenses Charge
(b)	Removal of Lien filed on Property $75.00 + Attorney Costs					34-133
(c)	Owner Contracting Abatement with City Abatement Charges per Lot and/or Acre and the Minimum Bill on Property shall be:					34-135
	Contractor Charge plus
	+ 1 ^st Violation Administrative Charge of				$100.00
	+ 2 ^nd Violation Administrative Charge of				$150.00
	+ 3 ^rd Violation Administrative Charge of				$200.00
	+ 4 ^th Violation & Additional Violations Administrative Charge of $200.00 + a $200.00 Recurring Offenses Charge
Article VI. Stormwater discharge
(a)	SWQ permit inspection fee .....				200.00	34-227
Chapter 38. Fire Prevention and Protection
Fire Prevention Fees
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor/open burning .....					20.00
Fire extinguisher training—Open burning .....					20.00
Trench/commercial burning .....					100.00
Tent, canopies, temp structures (permitted site) .....					20.00
Outdoor carnivals and fairs .....					100.00
Fire works—Display .....					250.00
Flammable/combustible liquid storage
Installation or change of service .....					100.00
First tank .....					100.00
Each additional tank .....					50.00
Tanks with fixed fire protection
Additional .....					100.00
Tanks inside of a vault
Additional .....					100.00

Miscellaneous
Incident report (flat rate for report) .....					5.00
Other misc. activities requiring fire marshal approval .....					10.00
Article II. Fire Department
Division 1. Generally
	(1)	Station calls, fee per hour .....			500.00
	(2)	General alarms, fee per hour .....			2,000.00
Chapter 50. Parks and Recreation
Article II. Golf Course
(a)	Nonresident user fees for golf carts (regular rate)					50-31(a)
	(1)	18 holes, double .....			30.00
	(2)	Nine holes, double .....			18.00
	(3)	Nine holes, single .....			12.00
	(4)	18 holes, single .....			25.00
(b)	Resident senior user fees for golf carts					50-31(a)
	(1)	18 holes, single or double .....			24.00
	(2)	Nine holes, single or double .....			16.00
(c)	Green user fees					50-31(b)
	(1)	Weekday fees (Monday through Thursday, and before 11:00 a.m. Friday)
		a.	Resident .....		18.00
		b.	Nonresident .....		25.00
		c.	Twilight .....		17.50
	(2)	Weekend fees (in effect 11:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday, and holidays)
		a.	Resident .....		26.00
		b.	Nonresident .....		37.00
		c.	Twilight .....		20.00
	(3)	Senior fees 60 years of age or older (Monday through Thursday and before 11:00 a.m. Friday, excluding holidays)
		a.	Resident senior citizens .....		11.50
		b.	Nonresident senior citizens .....		16.00
	(4)	Junior fees, 17 years of age or younger
		a.	Monday through Friday .....		13.00
		b.	Saturday, Sunday, and holidays .....		18.00
(d)	User fees for annual membership holders					50-32
	(1)	Residents
		a.	Cash .....		1,250.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $71.59 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $1,287.49 for the year
	(2)	Resident senior citizens
		a.	Cash .....		950.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $42.98 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $972.78 for the year.
	(3)	Nonresidents
		a.	Cash .....		1,600.00
		b.	Payment plan, $500.00 down, and 11 monthly payments of $105.00 each, including interest at the rate of ten percent per annum, for a total of $1,655.00 for the year.
	(4)	City of La Porte employees (full time and part time)
		a.	Cash		950.00
		b.	Payment plan, the sum of $37.00 will be deducted from each employee paycheck, based on 26 paychecks per year.
	(5)	Family membership (resident):
		a.	Cash-lump sum .....		800.00
		b.	User fee per player (each time they play) .....		5.00
	(6)	Family membership (nonresident):
		a.	Cash-lump sum .....		1,000.00
		b.	User fee per player (each time they play) .....		5.00
	(7)	The golf course manager shall have the authority to market the golf course by using various promotions, such as daily, hourly, and/or price specials, and other promotions which he may deem desirable to enhance revenue at the Bay Forest Golf Course.
Article III. Swimming Pools
(a)	Daily admission rates					50-71(e)
	(1)	*Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
		a.	Two years and under		Free
		b.	Three to 59 years old		3.00
		c.	Senior citizens (60 and over)		1.00
		d.	Military discount admission fee		1.00
		e.	Nonresident		5.00
	(2)	San Jacinto Pool and Northwest Municipal Pools
		a.	Two years and under		Free
		b.	Three years and over		1.00
		c.	Senior citizens (60 and over)		0.75
	(3)	Fairmont Municipal Pool:
		a.	All ages		Free
(b)	Facility rentals:					50-71(f)
	(1)	Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool:
		a.	Base rental (maximum of 200 people), minimum two-hour		125.00
		b.	Available for rental Monday through Sunday upon availability to any individual or organizations engaged in for profit activity at $100.00 per hour plus five percent of gross revenues or flat rate of $30.00 per hour, whichever is greater. This class shall also apply to any commercial event organized for the purpose of profiting from the public at this facility.
			The commercial group/individual must furnish a comprehensive general liability policy, with the city named as an additional named insured, with limits of liability of not less than $500,000.00 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The organization shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage.
	(2)	Northwest Park Swimming Pool:
		a.	*Base rental (maximum of 100 people), two-hour rentals only		100.00/hr
	(3)	It shall be the responsibility of the director of parks and recreation, or his designee, to determine the number of security officers required for each event and to arrange for such security service. The security charge will be the actual cost and will be in addition to the rental rate.
	(4)	Reservations for rentals of the Wave Pool and Northwest Pool may be made either by phone or in person at the parks and recreation administration office. Reservations must be accompanied by a reservation and damage deposit of $100.00 within 48 hours after booking. The reservation and damage deposit will reserve the facility for the lessee until rental payments are due and will provide protection to the lessor for any damage to the pools caused by lessee. Rental payment and security fee shall be paid in full no later than 14 days prior to the event. The reservation and damage deposit will be refunded to the lessee within 15 days after the event, less any deductions for damages incurred.
	(5)	Rental dates that are canceled shall provide written notice of the cancellation to the city at least two weeks prior to reservation date in order to receive a full refund.
	(6)	Rental of Wave Pool and Northwest Pool will be subject to reasonable rules and regulations, which shall be promulgated by the director of parks and recreation or his designee, with the approval of the city manager. The City of La Porte reserves the right to refuse rental to any person, firm, or group for lewd or immoral purposes, or where the activities of such group may reasonably be expected to result in a breach of the peace or cause a threat to public health or safety.
	(7)	The parks and recreation director or his designee shall promulgate liability insurance requirements for lessees.
	(8)	Neither the City of La Porte nor its lessees, shall make any charge for parking at the pools.
	(9)	The parks and recreation director, with approval from the city manager, will retain the privilege to work with city administration to discount admission prices and/or offer special events/programs.
Article IV. Softball Fields
(a)	Fees for field rentals:					50-112
	(1)	Little Cedar Bayou Softball Fields 1 and 2, Northside Park Softball/Baseball Field, Pecan Parks Fields 1 through 10, and Fairmont Park Ballfields and Practice Fields
		a.	Resident - Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		60.00
			Resident - If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
			Non-Resident - Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		120.00
			Non-Resident - If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
		b.	Resident - Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with lights		10.00
			Resident - Per hour, per field, without lights		7.50
			Non-Resident - Hourly rentals, per hour, per field, with lights		30.00
			Non-Resident - Per hour, per field, without lights		20.00
	(2)	Little Cedar Bayou Soccer Fields:
		a.	Tournaments/leagues, per field, per day, day use only		60.00
			If lights are needed, additional per hour, per field		10.00
		b.	Hourly rentals, per hour, per field with lights		10.00
			Per hour, per field, without lights		7.50
Article V. Fitness Center
(a)	One-time signup fee for all plans				10.00	50-152(d)
(b)	Fees for facility use membership, basic plan					50-153(b)
				Resident	Non-resident
	(1)	Daily		$ 10.00	$ 20.00
	(2)	Individual annual		84.00	168.00
	(3)	Individual quarterly		34.00	68.00
	(4)	*Annual family		168.00	336.00
	(5)	*Quarterly family		54.00	108.00
	(6)	Senior citizens (60 and over)		½ price
		*Two adults and children 18 and under or full-time college students living at home to the age of 24.
(c)	Fees for commercial, industrial and non-La Porte commercial/industrial membership plan					50-153(c)

		La Porte Commercial	La Porte Industrial (New)	*Non-La Porte Commercial/Industrial
(1)	Individual annual deluxe plan (10—100)	$132.00	$144.00	$288.00
(2)	Individual annual deluxe plan over 100 participants)	120.00	132.00	276.00
* Resident employees of a non-La Porte commercial entity may purchase a deluxe resident membership independently, and be counted as one of that entity's enrollment.

Description			Amount	Section this Code
(d)	Guest fees, plan G			50-153(f)
	(1)	There will be a per day, per guest facility use fee	5.00
	(2)	There will be a per guest charge for the swimming pool	3.00
	(3)	Senior citizens (60 and over)	½ price
(e)	Hotel/motel guest fee			50-153(g)
	(1)	Registered guests of hotels or motels located within the City of La Porte city limits are eligible for facility use of all amenities of the recreation and fitness center, daily	5.00	50-153(g)
Division 3. Fishing Pier:				50.207
	(1)	Adults	5.00
	(2)	Senior citizen (over 60)	2.00
	(3)	Youth (under 12)	2.00
	(4)	Certified disabled person	2.00
Article VII. Civic, Recreation Centers and Seabreeze Pavilion
(a)	Users and hourly rates:			50-272
	(1)	Civic/nonprofit groups per hour	15.00
	(2)	Private individuals or groups per hour	25.00
	(3)	Commercial organizations engaged in for-profit activity per hour	25.00
(b)	Reservation and damage deposit			50-273
	(1)	Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center, Jenny Riley Recreation Center, Charles Walker Annex	200.00
	(2)	Seabreeze Pavilion Damage Deposit	100.00
(c)	Cancellation (forfeiture)		100.00	50-274
(d)	Alcohol permit fee		4.00	50-276
Article VIII. Livestock/Rodeo Arena
(a)	Rental hours and rates:			50-302(a)
	(1)	Monday—Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. .....	150.00
	(2)	Friday—Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight .....	200.00
	(3)	Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. .....	200.00
(b)	Reservation and damage deposit .....		200.00	50-304
(c)	Electric usage fee for each overnight stay, per connection box .....		20.00	50-302

Description					Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 58. Solid Waste
Article III. Rates and Charges
(a)	Residential dwelling unit collection, per unit, per month (minimum charge)				18.00	58-106
(b)	Business and commercial establishment collection, twice-weekly, per month (minimum charge)				16.00	58-107
(c)	Users of solid waste container service, as provided by the city's authorized contractor, shall pay the initial rates as provided in the city's contract with its authorized contractor, as shown on exhibit "A" attached hereto, which rates shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 13.03, et seq., of said contract
Chapter 62. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
Article II. Vacating, Abandoning and Closing Streets and Alleys
(a)	Application fee to vacate, abandon or close (minimum) .....				300.00	62-32(a)
Chapter 74. Utilities
Article II. Industrial Waste
Division 3. Public Sewer Use
Subdivision I. In General
(a)	Application fee for wet industry classification permit .....				25.00
Article III. Water and Sewer Service Charges
Division 1. Generally
(a)	Collection cost of lien for delinquent utility bill .....				50.00	74-224(c)
Division 2. Water Service Rates and Charges
(a)	Water service rates:					74-246
	(1)	Residential use: A minimum charge, per month .....			7.95
	(2)	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit .....			5.35
	(3)	Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules
		a.	¾-inch meter, or smaller meter .....		9.35
		b.	1-inch meter .....		12.85
		c.	1½-inch meter .....		22.75
		d.	2-inch meter .....		36.65
		e.	3-inch meter, (including fire hydrant meters leased from city) .....		76.35
		f.	4-inch meter .....		131.85
		g.	6-inch meter .....		290.60
		h.	8-inch meter or larger .....		512.80
	(4)	Volume charges:
		a.	Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of water per month.
		b.	Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of water per unit per month.
		c.	Each additional 1,000 gallons used by a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule
			1. For the next additional 8,000 gallons exceeding 2,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		2.98
			2. For the next additional 15,000 gallons exceeding 10,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		3.28
			3. Each additional 1,000 gallons consumed exceeding 25,000 gallons (per 1,000 gallons) .....		3.77
		d.	The volume charge to commercial and industrial shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c.
		e.	The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be in accordance with the schedule in volume charges, (4)c after the usage of the amount of water exceeds the number of units billed, times 2,000 gallons each month.
(b)	Certain water services:					74-249
	(1)	New service fee .....			10.00
	(2)	Transfer of service fee .....			15.00
	(3)	Meter replacement fee .....			25.00
	(4)	Pressure testing of service lines .....			25.00
	(5)	Rereading of meter .....			5.00
	(6)	Fire hydrant meter:				74-249
		a.	Rental deposit fee .....		1,500.00
		b.	Daily rental usage fee .....		15.00
		c.	Initial attachment fee .....		25.00
		d.	Relocation fee .....		25.00
(c)	Service restoration fee:					74-251(c)
	(1)	Regular hours .....			25.00
	(2)	After regular hours .....			35.00
(d)	Discontinuance of service:					74-251(e)
	(1)	With locking mechanism .....			25.00
	(2)	Additional fee for removal of or tampering with locking mechanism .....			25.00
(e)	Administrative penalty for unauthorized tap or hookup .....				200.00	74-251(f)
(f)	Deposits for service:					74-252(c)
	(1)	Owner-occupied, single-family residence consumers .....			90.00
	(2)	Other single-family residence consumers .....			125.00
Division 3. Sewer Service Rates and Charges
(a)	Rates for sewer service .....					74-276
The following rates shall be applicable for sewage treatment by the city computed on a monthly basis:
	(1)	Residential use: A minimum charge (per month) .....			9.75
	(2)	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water: A minimum charge per month, per living unit .....			5.75
	(3)	Commercial and industrial use: A minimum charge per month shall be made in accordance with the size of the meter utilized to measure service to the customer in accordance with the following schedules
		a.	¾-inch meter or smaller meter .....		16.95
		b.	1-inch meter .....		25.95
		c.	1½-inch meter .....		50.95
		d.	2-inch meter .....		85.95
		e.	3-inch meter .....		186.95
		f.	4-inch meter or larger .....		326.95
	(4)	Volume charges:
		a.	Since sewer discharge is not metered, all volume charges shall be based on the total water volume charged to the customer.
		b.	Each minimum bill of residential, commercial and industrial shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated each month.
		c.	Each minimum bill of apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall include 2,000 gallons of sewage discharge treated per unit, each month per unit.
		d.	Each additional 1,000 gallons treated for a customer each month shall be charged in accordance with the following schedule:
			1.	Residential, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
			2.	Commercial and industrial, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
			3.	Apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, per 1,000 gallons .....	3.00
		e.	Computation of volume based on water purchased
			1.	Residential: The volume of sewage treated shall be based on 85 percent of the resident's water volume billed each month. However, the maximum residential charge will be limited to .....	35.00
			2.	Commercial and industrial: The volume of sewage treated will be based upon 85 percent of the monthly water consumption.
			3.	Multiunits: The volume charge to apartment units, duplex units, individual mobile homes in mobile home parks, with units not individually metered for water, shall be based on 85 percent of the amount of water billed each month.
		f.	Senior citizen discount: Residential customers 60 years of age or older shall be entitled to a $2.00 monthly discount on their primary account.
Division 4. Utility Development Fees
(a)	Water Development fee (equal to or under 2.5 acres):
	Rates per 100 square feet of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which water connections may be made, plus a water tapping fee listed below:
	(1)	Residential .....			None
	(2)	Commercial/Industrial .....			None
	Water Tap Fee .....				388.00
(b)	Sewer Development Fee (equal to or under 2.5 acres):
	Rates per 100 square feet of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which sanitary sewer connections may be made, plus a sewer tap and inspection fees listed below:
	(1)	Residential .....			None
	(2)	Commercial/Industrial .....			None
	Stack Fee for 4-inch sewer tap .....				290.00
	Stack Fee for a 6-inch sewer tap .....				315.00
	Inspection Fee .....				25.00
	The charge for larger sewer service connections shall be at the city's actual cost.
(c)	Water Development Fee (over 2.5 acres):
	Rates per linear front footage of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which water connections may be made, plus a water tapping fee listed below:
	Commercial/industrial .....				None
	Water tap fee .....				388.00
(d)	Sewer Development Fee (over 2.5 acres):
	Rates per linear front footage of the lot, tract or parcel of land to which sanitary sewer connections may be made, plus a sewer tap and inspection fees listed below:
	Commercial/industrial				None
	Stack Fee for 4-inch sewer tap				290.00
	Stack Fee for a 6-inch sewer tap				315.00
	Inspection Fee				25.00
	The charge for larger sewer service connections shall be at the city's actual cost.
Chapter 78. Vehicles for Hire
Article II. Taxicabs
Division 2. Owner's Permit
(a)	Owner's permit application fee .....				50.00	78-68(c)
(b)	Annual permit fee .....				100.00	78-70(a)
Division 3. Driver's License
(a)	Taxicab driver's license fee .....				10.00	78-99
Division 5. Regulation of Fees and Charges
(a)	Taxicab rates and fares:					78-160
	(1)	Initial fare .....			1.50
	(2)	Each additional one-fifth mile .....			0.30
	(3)	Waiting time (hourly) .....			14.00
Article III. Automobile Wreckers and Towing Vehicles
Division 3. Permits
Subdivision II. Towing Vehicle Permit
(a)	Towing vehicle annual permit fee .....				50.00	78-272(5)
(b)	Towing vehicle permit transfer fee .....				25.00	78-274(d)
Subdivision III. Auto Wrecker Permit
(a)	Auto wrecker, permit application deposit fee .....				150.00	78-297(3)
(b)	Auto wrecker operation permit fee .....				75.00	78-300
(c)	Auto wrecker permit transfer fee .....				25.00	78-302
Division 4. Regulations
(a)	Maximum charge for non-consent tow				185.00	78-329(a)
(b)	Additional per mile charge for out of town tow, not to exceed 50 miles				3.50/mile	78-329(b)
(c)	Vehicle storage charge (daily)					78-329(c)
	(1)	Vehicles less than 25 feet in length			20.00
	(2)	Vehicles 25 feet in length or more			35.00

Chapter 82. Buildings and Building Regulations
Penalties. Where work is started without the required permit, the fee herein specified shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other applicable penalties.
Article II. Building Code
(1)	Residential Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Permit Fee - Structure greater than 250 sq. feet	R-1 Zone
	Existing structure - $15.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	New structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	R-2 and R-3 Zone
	Existing structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot
	New structure - $25.00 + $0.39/sq. foot

Building Permit Fee - Structure equal to or less than 250 sq. feet	R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones
	New and existing structure - $10.00

All other building permits for residential use (R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zones): $10.00 each
(includes but is not limited to repair, addition, expansion, replacement or new projects less than or equal to 250 sq. ft.; fence; roof;siding/window; foundation; irrigation; swimming pool; sidewalk; carport; garage; patio; shed; driveway; and culvert.)

(2)	Commercial (Non-Residential) Building Permit Fee Schedule
Total Valuation of Project	Fee
$1,000.00 and less	$20.00
$1,001.00 to $50,000.00	$20.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $7.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00	$387.50 for the first $50,000.00 plus $6.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00	$687.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up	$2,487.50 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
Plan Review Fee Reinspection fee	50% of Permit Fee $35.00

Description				Amount	Section this Code
Moving Fees
(1)	Fee for the moving of any building or structure			$150.00
(2)	House/building pre-relocation inspection fee			100.00
Article III. Plumbing Code
(1) Residential Plumbing Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Plumbing Permits
(a)	Fixtures/drains/traps, each .....			3.75
(b)	Sewer (New, repair or replacement), each .....			7.50
(c)	Septic tank/seepage pit or drain field, each .....			15.00
(d)	Water heater, each .....			3.75
(e)	Gap piping system (One to four outlets, flat fee) .....			7.50
(f)	Gap piping system (Over four outlets, per outlet basis) .....			1.50
(g)	Water piping and/or water treating equipment (Installation, alteration or repair), each .....			7.50
(h)	Drain or vent (Repair or alteration), each .....			7.50
(i)	Backflow protection device/vacuum breaker
	(One to five, each one) .....			3.75
	(Over five, each one) .....			2.25
(j)	Reinspection fees .....			35.00
(k)	Permit issue fee .....			15.00
(l)	Minimum permit fee .....			20.00
Article IV. Electrical Code
(1) Residential Electrical Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Electrical Permits
Division 4. Inspections
(a)	Inspection fees:				82-311
	(1)	Outlets (first five) .....		3.00
		(including fixtures, lights and switches)
	(2)	Outlets (all other), each .....		0.60
	(3)	Clothes washer/dryer .....		2.00
	(4)	Range receptacle .....		3.00
	(5)	Cook top or oven .....		1.50
	(6)	Garbage disposal .....		1.50
	(7)	Dishwasher .....		1.50
	(8)	Water heater .....		3.75
	(9)	A/C, window unit receptacle .....		3.00
	(14)	Temporary saw pole (T-pole) .....		15.00
	(15)	Meter loop and service (includes temporary cut-in) .....		15.00
	(16)	Issue fee (permit) .....		7.50
	(17)	Reinspection fee .....		35.00
	(18)	Minimum charge on permits .....		20.00
	(19)	Reconnection fee .....		15.00
	(24)	Motors:
		a.	Up to one-half hp .....	1.50
		b.	One-half hp and up to ten hp .....	2.50
		c.	Ten hp and up to 50 hp .....	3.50
		d.	50 hp and over, per hp .....	4.50
Article VII. Mechanical Permits
(Heating, ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.)
(1) Residential Mechanical Permits
(a) Permit Fee - all structures				10.00
(b) Reinspection Fee - all structures				10.00
(2) Commercial Mechanical Permits
(a)	First $1,000.00 valuation, or fraction thereof .....			15.00
	Each additional $1,000.00 valuation or fraction thereof .....			3.00
(b)	Reinspection fees .....			35.00
(c)	Permit issue fee .....			15.00
(d)	Minimum permit fee .....			30.00
Article IX. Demolition of Buildings and Other Structures
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Fee for permit, nonrefundable .....			75.00	82-537
	Plus: Property owner, refundable cash bond .....			250.00
	Contractor, refundable cash bond .....			500.00
Article X. Earth Removal
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Fee for permit .....			2,500.00	82-595
Article XI. Swimming Pools
(a)	Fee for public pools' operating license (annual and renewal) .....			25.00	82-634(d)
(b)	Fee for proration of fees (after May 1), per elapsed month .....			1.00

Description				Amount	Section this Code
Chapter 86. Development Regulations
Article I. In General
(a)	General Plan .....			250.00	86-6
(b)	Site Plan:				86-7
	(1)	Major (Greater than 10 acres) .....		300.00 up to 10 acres; each additional acre 5.00
	(2)	Minor (Less than 10 acres) .....		200.00 up to 1 acre; each additional acre 5.00
(c)	Plat:				86-8
	(1)	Preliminary Plat
		a.	Residential .....	200.00 for 0-50 lots; each additional lot 5.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00 for up to 10 acres; each additional acre 10.00
	(2)	Final Plat
		a.	Residential .....	200.00 for 0-50 lots; each additional lot 5.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00 for up to 10 acres; each additional acre 10.00
	(3)	Administrative Plat
		a.	Residential .....	250.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	350.00
	(4)	Amending Plat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
	(5)	Replat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
	(6)	Vacating Plat
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
(d)	Waiver:				86-26
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Non-Residential .....	250.00
(e)	Fill Dirt:				86-17
		a.	1 to 5 loads .....	No Fee
		b.	6 to 49 loads .....	25.00
		c.	50+ loads .....	2.00 per load (Maximum Fee = 5,000.00)
Chapter 98. Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
(a)	Fee for permit .....			2,500.00	82-595
Article II. Mobile Home Parks
Division 3. License and Other Fees
(a)	Annual license fees:				98-71
	Authorized Park Lots
	1—25, annual fee .....			25.00
	26—50, annual fee .....			35.00
	51—75, annual fee .....			45.00
	76 and over, annual fee .....			55.00
(b)	Resident service fee, per month			3.00	98-73
Chapter 102. Natural Resources
Article II. Geophysical Mineral Exploration and Testing
Division 2. Permit
(a)	Permit application fee .....			250.00	102-52
Article III. Oil and Gas
Division 3. Permit
(a)	Permit application fee .....			1,000.00	102-157
(b)	Application withdrawal processing fee .....			100.00	102-159(c)
Division 4. Drilling and Operating Regulations
(a)	Well deepening permit fee .....			1,000.00	102-183
Article IV. Pipeline Transportation
Division 2. Trunk Line Permit
(a)	Trunk line permit fees:				102-264
	(1)	Initial fees .....		300.00
	(2)	Annual fees thereafter .....		200.00
Chapter 106. Zoning
Article II. Administration
(a)	Zoning permits .....			50.00	106-149
(b)	Application fees:
	(1)	Zone change request .....		400.00	106-149
	(2)	Special conditional use permit .....		400.00	106-149
	(3)	Variance request .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
	(4)	Special exception request .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
	(5)	Appeal of enforcement officer's decision .....			106-149
		a.	Residential .....	150.00
		b.	Commercial .....	250.00
Article III. Districts
Division 2. Residential District Regulations
(a)	Group care facility registration fee			25.00	106-334
	Fee shall not be pro-rated
Article V. Supplementary District Regulations
Division 4. Fencing and Landscaping Requirements
(a)	Permit Fee for Electric Fence			50.00	106-799
Article VII. Signs
(a)	Charge for removal and storage of portable signs .....			50.00	106-872
(b)	Permit fee .....			See below	106-877

	Fee	Total Valuation
	No fee, unless inspection required, in which case a $15.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged .....	$1,000.00 and less
	$15.00 for the first $1,000.00, plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 .....	$1,001.00 to $50,000.00
	$260.00 for the first $50,000.00, plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 .....	$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
	$460.00 for the first $100,000.00, plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 .....	$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
	$1,660.00 for the first $500,000.00, plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof .....	500,001.00 and up

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Cross reference— Finance, § 2-61 et seq.