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File #:
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2007-0548
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Type:
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Ordinance
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Status:
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Passed
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On agenda:
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11/5/2007
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Final action:
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11/13/2007
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Enactment date:
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11/26/2007
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Enactment #:
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15957
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Title:
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AN ORDINANCE relating to permit fees; amending Ordinance 10662, Section 44, and K.C.C. 27.02.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 59, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.080, Ordinance 13332, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.160, Ordinance 13332, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.190, Ordinance 13332, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.04.050, Ordinance 13332, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.020, Ordinance 13332, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 16, and K.C.C. 27.10.010, Ordinance 13332, Section 18, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.040, Ordinance 13332, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.050, Ordinance 13332, Section 21, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.060, Ordinance 13332, Section 22, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.070, Ordinance 13332, Section 23, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.080, Ordinance 13332, Section 25, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.090, Ordinance 13332, Section 27, as amen...
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Indexes:
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Budget, Fees, Permits
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Code sections:
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27.02.030 - , 27.02.067 - , 27.02.080 - , 27.02.160 - , 27.02.190 - , 27.02.200 - , 27.04.050 - , 27.06.020 - , 27.06.030 - , 27.10.010 - , 27.10.030 - , 27.10.040 - , 27.10.050 - , 27.10.060 - , 27.10.070 - , 27.10.080 - , 27.10.090 - , 27.10.120 - , 27.10.130 - , 27.10.210 - , 27.10.220 - , 27.10.230 - , 27.10.330 - , 27.10.350 - , 27.10.390 - , 27.10.420 - , 27.10.430 - , 27.10.450 - , 27.10.460 - , 27.10.500 - , 27.10.510 -
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Drafter
Clerk 11/14/2007
Title
AN ORDINANCE relating to permit fees; amending Ordinance 10662, Section 44, and K.C.C. 27.02.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 59, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.080, Ordinance 13332, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.160, Ordinance 13332, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.190, Ordinance 13332, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.04.050, Ordinance 13332, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.020, Ordinance 13332, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 16, and K.C.C. 27.10.010, Ordinance 13332, Section 18, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.040, Ordinance 13332, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.050, Ordinance 13332, Section 21, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.060, Ordinance 13332, Section 22, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.070, Ordinance 13332, Section 23, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.080, Ordinance 13332, Section 25, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.090, Ordinance 13332, Section 27, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.120, Ordinance 13332, Section 28, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.130, Ordinance 13332, Section 36, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.210, Ordinance 13332, Section 37, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.220, Ordinance 13332, Section 38, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.230, Ordinance 13332, Section 41, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.330, Ordinance 13332, Section 42, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.350, Ordinance 13332, Section 45, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.390, Ordinance 13332, Section 48, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.420, Ordinance 13332, Section 49, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.430, Ordinance 13332, Section 50, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.450, Ordinance 13332, Section 51, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.460, Ordinance 13332, Section 52, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.500 and Ordinance 13332, Section 53, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.510 and repealing Ordinance 14683, Section 3, and K.C.C. 27.02.067 and Ordinance 13332, Section 11 , and K.C.C. 27.02.200.
Body
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Ordinance 10662, Section 44, and K.C.C. 27.02.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
((All invoiced f)) A. Fees ((shall be)) are due and payable ((on or before the thirtieth day after receipt of an invoice)) at the time of application for service or the due date stated on the department's invoice.
B. A late penalty payment equal to one ((and one-half)) percent of the delinquent unpaid balance, compounded monthly, shall be assessed on ((the)) any delinquent unpaid balance.
C. The department shall charge an insufficient funds charge of twenty-five dollars.
SECTION 2. Ordinance 13332, Section 59, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.080 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A. A flat fee ((assessed at the department's current hourly rate)) of two hundred five dollars shall be charged for department staff time associated with all work done in conjunction with the setting, intake((, monitoring, inspection,)) and release ((and enforcement)) of financial guarantees for development permits. ((A minimum of one hour's fee shall be charged for intake or release of any guarantee.))
B. A fee assessed at the department's current hourly rate shall be charged for department staff time associated with all work done in conjunction with the monitoring, inspection and enforcement of financial guarantees for development permits.
SECTION 3. Ordinance 13332, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.160 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The department may collect nonpermit-related fees for services including, but not limited to, making copies, providing letters of zoning certification, notarizing documents, gathering, preparing, and publishing special request reports, and providing publications. The fees shall be at actual cost to the department and shall be collected at the time services are requested. The department shall publish an annual schedule of these fees.
B. ((Late penalties for unpaid balances shall be one and one-half percent of the delinquent unpaid balance, compounded monthly.
C. Insufficient funds charge: twenty-five dollars.
D.)) Special requests concerning addressing issues that require staff time for research or site visits shall be charged at the department's current hourly rate.
SECTION 4. Ordinance 13332, Section 9, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.190 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Except as otherwise provided in subsections B and C of this section, the department's current hourly rate shall be assessed under this title at a rate of one hundred ((thirty-eight)) forty dollars per hour.
B. Land use permits for agricultural activities on RA-zoned property for which the property owner has a current farm plan developed in conjunction with the King Conservation District or on lands within the agricultural production district shall be subject to an hourly rate of ((fifty-seven dollars fifty cents)) seventy dollars to a maximum of four hundred twenty-two dollars ((fifty cents)).
C. ((Nonresidential b))Building permits for agricultural ((activities on lands within the agricultural production district)) buildings shall be subject to an hourly rate of ((fifty-seven dollars fifty cents)) seventy dollars.
D. For purposes of this section, "agricultural building" means a structure, other than a dwelling, that is:
1. Located on RA-zoned property for which the property owner has a current farm plan developed in conjunction with the King Conservation District or on lands within the agricultural production district; and
2. Used in the operation of the farm for:
a. Storage, maintenance or repair of farm machinery and equipment;
b. The raising, harvesting and selling of crops;
c. The feeding, breeding, management and sale of, or the produce of, livestock, poultry, fur-bearing animals or honeybees;
d. Dairying and the sale of dairy products;
e. Any other agricultural or horticultural use or animal husbandry, or any combination thereof, including the preparation, storage, processing, or sale of agricultural products raised on the farm for human use and animal use;
f. Processing, treatment, packaging, and sale of agricultural products;
g. Stabling or training equines; or
h. Equine riding lessons and training clinics.
SECTION 5. Ordinance 13332, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.04.050 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
"Valuation" means the determination of value made by the building official or the building official's designee. In determining the applicable fee based on valuation, ((total)) the valuation shall be determined based on current nationally recognized valuation tables, such as R.S. Means cost data publications, Dodge cost data publications or the current valuation data published by the International Conference of Building Officials. In determining the valuation for permit and plan review fees, the valuation includes the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, including all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, elevators, fire systems and any other permanent fixtures.
SECTION 6. Ordinance 13332, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.020 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A. |
Group 1: small, simple, easy-to-administer applications including residential mechanical, registered plans, special inspections, fire tank, extensions, basics and basic accessories and residential revisions: |
$((97.75)) 103.00 |
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Group 2: applications more complex than group 1, including already built construction, fire system permits, accessories to residence, signs, shell modifications, commercial mechanical, additions, mobile homes and other applications not included in groups 1 and 3: |
$((195.50)) 205.00 |
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Group 3: applications more complex than groups 1 and 2, including new residences, small nonbuilding permits, commercial tenant improvements and revisions, permits issued "subject to field inspection" and agricultural buildings: |
$((270.25)) 284.00 |
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Group 4: applications more complex and difficult than other groups, including small and large new commercial buildings, multifamily buildings, large nonbuilding structures or other permits with complex processing such as commercial site plans: |
$((828.00)) 869.00 plus, per hour after six hours |
SECTION 7. Ordinance 13332, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Counter service fees - land use services division.
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Group 1: small, simple applications, affidavits including short plats, revisions, shoreline exemptions, right-of-way use, lot line adjustments, all extensions, road and drainage variances and other miscellaneous servics: |
$((97.75)) 103.00 |
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Group 2: applications more complex than group 1, including clearing and grading, final plats and final public utility district applications, alterations to final plats, or public utility districts and engineering plans: |
$((195.50)) 205.00 |
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Group 3: applications more complex than groups 1 and 2, including variances, shoreline, preliminary short plats, and SAO utility exceptions: |
$((270.25)) 284.00 |
D. |
Group 4: the most complex applications, including preliminary plats, variances, conditional use permits, special use permits and zone and shoreline reclassifications: |
$((460.00)) 483.00 |
SECTION 8. Ordinance 13332, Section 16, and K.C.C. 27.10.010 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Plan review fees shall compensate the department for the plan review necessary to determine compliance with approved plans, adopted uniform codes and other county regulations. The fees may be based on valuation and may be fixed, hourly or a combination thereof. The fees shall be collected to compensate the building services and land use services divisions for the review of:
A. Commercial and residential building permit applications under K.C.C. chapters 16.04, 16.70, 16.74, 16.78 and 17.04 and K.C.C. Titles 20 and 21A;
B. Grading and clearing permit applications under K.C.C. chapter 16.82 or its successor;
C. Shoreline permit applications and exemptions under K.C.C. Title 25 or its successor;
D. State Environmental Policy Act compliance under K.C.C. chapter ((20.48)) 20.44 or its successor;
E. ((Sensitive)) Critical areas under K.C.C. chapter 21A.24 or its successor;
F. Preliminary and final subdivisions and short subdivisions under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor;
G. Binding site plan review under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor;
H. Boundary line adjustments under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor; and
I. Variance requests, conditional use permits, zone reclassification requests, special use permits and temporary use permits under K.C.C. Title 21A or its successor.
SECTION 9. Ordinance 13332, Section 18, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Mechanical review fees are distinguished by residential mechanical systems and commercial mechanical systems. Residential mechanical system fees shall be charged a flat fee of one hundred ((twenty-six)) thirty-three dollars ((fifty cents)) if the review is necessary. Commercial mechanical system fees shall be calculated based on the current valuation and fee rate tables published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
SECTION 10. Ordinance 13332, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.040 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A flat fee shall be charged for uniform fire code review as follows:
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Commercial buildings (excluding large) |
$((299.00)) 314.00 |
B. |
Commercial revisions/multifamily |
$((316.25)) 332.00 |
C. |
Large commercial |
$((517.50)) 543.00 |
D. |
Single-family residential |
$((172.50)) 181.00 |
E. |
Short subdivisions |
$((132.25)) 139.00 |
F. |
Subdivisions |
$((201.25)) 211.00 |
G. |
Boundary line adjustments |
$((74.75)) 78.00 |
H. |
Other applications |
$((69.00)) 72.00 |
SECTION 11. Ordinance 13332, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.050 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A fee shall be charged to cover the costs of the department to review fire systems and tank systems as follows:
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Fire alarm systems |
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One to four zones |
$((184.00)) 193.00 |
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2. |
Each additional zone |
$((34.50)) 36.00 |
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3. |
Each addressable panel |
$((655.50)) 688.00 |
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4. |
Plus for each device |
$((2.53)) 2.75 |
B. |
Fire extinguishing systems |
$((368.00)) 386.00 |
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plus for each nozzle) |
$((19.55)) 21.00 |
C. |
Automatic sprinkler systems |
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1. |
Commercial - each riser |
$((350.75)) 368.00 |
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(plus for each head or plug) |
$((3.45)) 3.75 |
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2. |
Residential - each riser |
$((281.75)) 296.00 |
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(plus for each head or plug) |
$((2.30)) 2.50 |
D. |
Standpipe systems |
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1. |
Class I |
$((368.00)) 386.00 |
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2. |
Class II |
$((368.00)) 386.00 |
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3. |
Class III |
$((1,013.15)) 1,064.00 |
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4. |
Each outlet for Class I or II |
$((69.00)) 72.00 |
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5. |
Fire pump |
$((327.75)) 344.00 |
E. |
Flammable or combustible liquids storage tanks: |
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1. |
Underground, first tank |
$((184.00)) 193.00 |
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(plus each additional tank) |
$((98.90)) 104.00 |
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2. |
Above ground, each tank |
$((184.00)) 193.00 |
F. |
Hazardous materials storage tanks: |
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1. |
Less than 500 gallons - each |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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2. |
500 to 1,199 gallons - each |
$((502.55)) 528.00 |
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3. |
1,200 gallons or more - each |
$((749.00)) 786.00 |
G. |
Liquefied petroleum tanks |
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1. |
Less than 500 gallons |
$((184.00)) 193.00 |
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2. |
500 - 9,999 gallons |
$((368.00)) 386.00 |
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3. |
10,000 gallons or more |
$((724.50)) 761.00 |
H. |
Gaseous oxygen systems |
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1. |
Less than 6,000 cubic feet |
$((111.55)) 117.00 |
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2. |
6,000 - 11,999 cubic feet |
$((204.70)) 215.00 |
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3. |
12,000 cubic feet or more |
$((368.00)) 386.00 |
I. |
Nitrous oxide systems |
$((195.50)) 205.00 |
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(plus each outlet) |
$((14.95)) 16.00 |
J. |
Medical gas systems |
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1. |
Gaseous system |
$((391.00)) 411.00 |
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(plus each outlet) |
$((14.95)) 16.00 |
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2. |
Liquefied system |
$((841.80)) 884.00 |
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(plus each outlet) |
$((14.95)) 16.00 |
K. |
Hazardous material recycling systems: |
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1. |
110 gallons or less per day capacity |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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2. |
More than 110 gallons per day capacity |
$((749.80)) 787.00 |
L. |
Vapor recovery systems: (per tank) |
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1. |
Phase I - tank truck and tank |
$((200.10)) 210.00 |
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2. |
Phase II - vehicle fueled and tank |
$((248.40)) 261.00 |
M. |
Cryogenic tanks (each) |
$((200.10)) 210.00 |
N. |
Flammable liquids devices: |
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1. |
Spray booths-updraft (each) |
$((200.10)) 210.00 |
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2. |
Dip tank (each) |
$((179.40)) 188.00 |
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3. |
Spray booths-downdraft (each) |
$((333.50)) 350.00 |
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4. |
Flow coaters (each) |
$((379.50)) 398.00 |
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Mixing/handling room |
$((494.50)) 519.00 |
O. |
Fiberglass work systems: |
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1. |
Spray or chopper booth |
$((333.50)) 350.00 |
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2. |
Lay-up areas |
$((388.70)) 408.00 |
P. |
Organic peroxide storage facility |
$((388.70)) 408.00 |
Q. |
Explosives storage magazines: |
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1. |
Class I |
$((388.70)) 408.00 |
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2. |
Class II |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
R. |
Compressed natural gas systems (each) |
$((379.50)) 398.00 |
S. |
Liquefied natural gas systems |
$((722.20)) 758.00 |
T. |
High piled storage racks |
$((379.50)) 398.00 |
U. |
Smoke removal systems |
$((388.70)) 408.00 |
V. |
High rise emergency evacuation plans |
$((388.70)) 408.00 |
W. |
Commercial candle holding devices |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
X. |
Computer rooms |
$((388.70)) 408.00 |
Y. |
Floor or layout plans required by the fire code for public assembly, special sales, outdoor storage of flammable liquids in drums or indoor storage of combustibles |
$((379.50)) 398.00 |
Z. |
Fire clearances when requested of the fire marshal including but not limited to the following: |
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1. |
State funding of school projects |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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2. |
State or federal school, hospital, nursing home, rehabilitative facilities or custodial facilities accreditation |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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3. |
State licensing of mini-day care, day care, foster home, boarding home |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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4. |
State liquor license |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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5. |
State gambling license |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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6. |
Special out-of-occupancy uses |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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7. |
County house moving permits |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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8. |
Fire clearance for King County business license |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
AA. |
Approval of carpet samples or decorative materials |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
BB. |
Special inspections for occupancy determinations or change of use requirements |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
CC. |
Requested preliminary inspections |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
DD. |
Each retest or reinspection of a fire protection or hazardous materials system prior to acceptance of the system, issuance of a permit or issuance of a certificate of occupancy (the first test or inspection will be made without charge) |
$((502.55)) 528.00 |
EE. |
Witnessing tests of used underground flammable liquids storage tanks before installation |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
FF. |
Investigating and processing leaking underground storage tanks or hazardous materials spills and the subsequent containment and recovery of lost product |
- current hourly rate |
GG. |
Underground piping to flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
HH. |
Installation, removal or abandonment, or any combination thereof, of flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks: |
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1. |
First tank (commercial) |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
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2. |
Each additional tank (commercial) |
$((128.80)) 135.00 |
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3. |
Contractor's permit for removal or abandonment of residential underground fuel tanks (annual) |
$((172.50)) 181.00 |
II. |
Witnessing tests of underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks for tank tightness |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
JJ. |
Conducting fire flow tests or analysis |
$((884.35)) 929.00 |
KK. |
Fuel tanks for oil burning equipment: |
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1. |
Commercial |
$((184.00)) 193.00 |
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2. |
Residential |
$((88.55)) 93.00 |
LL. |
Monitoring transmitters |
$((248.40)) 261.00 |
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(plus each device) |
$((2.53)) 2.75 |
MM. |
Sprinkler system supply mains (public main to sprinkler riser) (each) |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
NN. |
Emergency or standby power systems |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
OO. |
Plan review of construction fire safety plans |
$((247.25)) 260.00 |
PP. |
Confidence testing of fire protection systems |
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QQ. |
High rise fire system review |
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1Drafter Clerk 11/14/2007 Title AN ORDINANCE relating to permit fees; amending Ordinance 10662, Section 44, and K.C.C. 27.02.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 59, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.080, Ordinance 13332, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.160, Ordinance 13332, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.190, Ordinance 13332, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.04.050, Ordinance 13332, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.020, Ordinance 13332, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 16, and K.C.C. 27.10.010, Ordinance 13332, Section 18, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.040, Ordinance 13332, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.050, Ordinance 13332, Section 21, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.060, Ordinance 13332, Section 22, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.070, Ordinance 13332, Section 23, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.080, Ordinance 13332, Section 25, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.090, Ordinance 13332, Section 27, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.120, Ordinance 13332, Section 28, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.130, Ordinance 13332, Section 36, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.210, Ordinance 13332, Section 37, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.220, Ordinance 13332, Section 38, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.230, Ordinance 13332, Section 41, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.330, Ordinance 13332, Section 42, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.350, Ordinance 13332, Section 45, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.390, Ordinance 13332, Section 48, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.420, Ordinance 13332, Section 49, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.430, Ordinance 13332, Section 50, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.450, Ordinance 13332, Section 51, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.460, Ordinance 13332, Section 52, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.500 and Ordinance 13332, Section 53, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.510 and repealing Ordinance 14683, Section 3, and K.C.C. 27.02.067 and Ordinance 13332, Section 11 , and K.C.C. 27.02.200. Body BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY: SECTION 1. Ordinance 10662, Section 44, and K.C.C. 27.02.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows: ((All invoiced f)) A. Fees ((shall be)) are due and payable ((on or before the thirtieth day after receipt of an invoice)) at the time of application for service or the due date stated on the department's invoice. B. A late penalty payment equal to one ((and one-half)) percent of the delinquent unpaid balance, compounded monthly, shall be assessed on ((the)) any delinquent unpaid balance. C. The department shall charge an insufficient funds charge of twenty-five dollars. SECTION 2. Ordinance 13332, Section 59, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.080 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A. A flat fee ((assessed at the department's current hourly rate)) of two hundred five dollars shall be charged for department staff time associated with all work done in conjunction with the setting, intake((, monitoring, inspection,)) and release ((and enforcement)) of financial guarantees for development permits. ((A minimum of one hour's fee shall be charged for intake or release of any guarantee.)) B. A fee assessed at the department's current hourly rate shall be charged for department staff time associated with all work done in conjunction with the monitoring, inspection and enforcement of financial guarantees for development permits. SECTION 3. Ordinance 13332, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.160 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A. The department may collect nonpermit-related fees for services including, but not limited to, making copies, providing letters of zoning certification, notarizing documents, gathering, preparing, and publishing special request reports, and providing publications. The fees shall be at actual cost to the department and shall be collected at the time services are requested. The department shall publish an annual schedule of these fees. B. ((Late penalties for unpaid balances shall be one and one-half percent of the delinquent unpaid balance, compounded monthly. C. Insufficient funds charge: twenty-five dollars.
D.)) Special requests concerning addressing issues that require staff time for research or site visits shall be charged at the department's current hourly rate. SECTION 4. Ordinance 13332, Section 9, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.190 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A. Except as otherwise provided in subsections B and C of this section, the department's current hourly rate shall be assessed under this title at a rate of one hundred ((thirty-eight)) forty dollars per hour. B. Land use permits for agricultural activities on RA-zoned property for which the property owner has a current farm plan developed in conjunction with the King Conservation District or on lands within the agricultural production district shall be subject to an hourly rate of ((fifty-seven dollars fifty cents)) seventy dollars to a maximum of four hundred twenty-two dollars ((fifty cents)). C. ((Nonresidential b))Building permits for agricultural ((activities on lands within the agricultural production district)) buildings shall be subject to an hourly rate of ((fifty-seven dollars fifty cents)) seventy dollars. D. For purposes of this section, "agricultural building" means a structure, other than a dwelling, that is: 1. Located on RA-zoned property for which the property owner has a current farm plan developed in conjunction with the King Conservation District or on lands within the agricultural production district; and 2. Used in the operation of the farm for: a. Storage, maintenance or repair of farm machinery and equipment; b. The raising, harvesting and selling of crops; c. The feeding, breeding, management and sale of, or the produce of, livestock, poultry, fur-bearing animals or honeybees; d. Dairying and the sale of dairy products; e. Any other agricultural or horticultural use or animal husbandry, or any combination thereof, including the preparation, storage, processing, or sale of agricultural products raised on the farm for human use and animal use; f. Processing, treatment, packaging, and sale of agricultural products; g. Stabling or training equines; or h. Equine riding lessons and training clinics. SECTION 5. Ordinance 13332, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.04.050 are each hereby amended to read as follows: "Valuation" means the determination of value made by the building official or the building official's designee. In determining the applicable fee based on valuation, ((total)) the valuation shall be determined based on current nationally recognized valuation tables, such as R.S. Means cost data publications, Dodge cost data publications or the current valuation data published by the International Conference of Building Officials. In determining the valuation for permit and plan review fees, the valuation includes the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, including all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, elevators, fire systems and any other permanent fixtures. SECTION 6. Ordinance 13332, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.020 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A.Group 1: small, simple, easy-to-administer applications including residential mechanical, registered plans, special inspections, fire tank, extensions, basics and basic accessories and residential revisions: $((97.75)) 103.00B.Group 2: applications more complex than group 1, including already built construction, fire system permits, accessories to residence, signs, shell modifications, commercial mechanical, additions, mobile homes and other applications not included in groups 1 and 3: $((195.50)) 205.00C.Group 3: applications more complex than groups 1 and 2, including new residences, small nonbuilding permits, commercial tenant improvements and revisions, permits issued "subject to field inspection" and agricultural buildings: $((270.25)) 284.00D.Group 4: applications more complex and difficult than other groups, including small and large new commercial buildings, multifamily buildings, large nonbuilding structures or other permits with complex processing such as commercial site plans: $((828.00)) 869.00 plus, per hour after six hours SECTION 7. Ordinance 13332, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows: Counter service fees - land use services division. A.Group 1: small, simple applications, affidavits including short plats, revisions, shoreline exemptions, right-of-way use, lot line adjustments, all extensions, road and drainage variances and other miscellaneous servics: $((97.75)) 103.00B.Group 2: applications more complex than group 1, including clearing and grading, final plats and final public utility district applications, alterations to final plats, or public utility districts and engineering plans: $((195.50)) 205.00C.Group 3: applications more complex than groups 1 and 2, including variances, shoreline, preliminary short plats, and SAO utility exceptions: $((270.25)) 284.00D.Group 4: the most complex applications, including preliminary plats, variances, conditional use permits, special use permits and zone and shoreline reclassifications: $((460.00)) 483.00 SECTION 8. Ordinance 13332, Section 16, and K.C.C. 27.10.010 are each hereby amended to read as follows: Plan review fees shall compensate the department for the plan review necessary to determine compliance with approved plans, adopted uniform codes and other county regulations. The fees may be based on valuation and may be fixed, hourly or a combination thereof. The fees shall be collected to compensate the building services and land use services divisions for the review of: A. Commercial and residential building permit applications under K.C.C. chapters 16.04, 16.70, 16.74, 16.78 and 17.04 and K.C.C. Titles 20 and 21A; B. Grading and clearing permit applications under K.C.C. chapter 16.82 or its successor; C. Shoreline permit applications and exemptions under K.C.C. Title 25 or its successor; D. State Environmental Policy Act compliance under K.C.C. chapter ((20.48)) 20.44 or its successor; E. ((Sensitive)) Critical areas under K.C.C. chapter 21A.24 or its successor; F. Preliminary and final subdivisions and short subdivisions under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor; G. Binding site plan review under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor; H. Boundary line adjustments under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor; and I. Variance requests, conditional use permits, zone reclassification requests, special use permits and temporary use permits under K.C.C. Title 21A or its successor. SECTION 9. Ordinance 13332, Section 18, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows: Mechanical review fees are distinguished by residential mechanical systems and commercial mechanical systems. Residential mechanical system fees shall be charged a flat fee of one hundred ((twenty-six)) thirty-three dollars ((fifty cents)) if the review is necessary. Commercial mechanical system fees shall be calculated based on the current valuation and fee rate tables published by the International Conference of Building Officials. SECTION 10. Ordinance 13332, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.040 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A flat fee shall be charged for uniform fire code review as follows: A.Commercial buildings (excluding large)$((299.00)) 314.00B.Commercial revisions/multifamily$((316.25)) 332.00C.Large commercial$((517.50)) 543.00D.Single-family residential$((172.50)) 181.00E.Short subdivisions$((132.25)) 139.00F.Subdivisions$((201.25)) 211.00G.Boundary line adjustments$((74.75)) 78.00H.Other applications$((69.00)) 72.00 SECTION 11. Ordinance 13332, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.050 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A fee shall be charged to cover the costs of the department to review fire systems and tank systems as follows: SystemFeeA.Fire alarm systems1.One to four zones$((184.00)) 193.002.Each additional zone$((34.50)) 36.003.Each addressable panel$((655.50)) 688.004.Plus for each device$((2.53)) 2.75B.Fire extinguishing systems$((368.00)) 386.00plus for each nozzle)$((19.55)) 21.00C.Automatic sprinkler systems1.Commercial - each riser$((350.75)) 368.00(plus for each head or plug)$((3.45)) 3.752.Residential - each riser$((281.75)) 296.00(plus for each head or plug)$((2.30)) 2.50D. Standpipe systems1.Class I$((368.00)) 386.002.Class II$((368.00)) 386.003.Class III$((1,013.15)) 1,064.004.Each outlet for Class I or II $((69.00)) 72.005.Fire pump$((327.75)) 344.00E.Flammable or combustible liquids storage tanks:1.Underground, first tank$((184.00)) 193.00(plus each additional tank)$((98.90)) 104.002.Above ground, each tank$((184.00)) 193.00F.Hazardous materials storage tanks:1.Less than 500 gallons - each$((247.25)) 260.002.500 to 1,199 gallons - each$((502.55)) 528.003.1,200 gallons or more - each$((749.00)) 786.00G.Liquefied petroleum tanks1.Less than 500 gallons$((184.00)) 193.002.500 - 9,999 gallons$((368.00)) 386.003.10,000 gallons or more$((724.50)) 761.00H.Gaseous oxygen systems1.Less than 6,000 cubic feet$((111.55)) 117.002.6,000 - 11,999 cubic feet$((204.70)) 215.003.12,000 cubic feet or more$((368.00)) 386.00I.Nitrous oxide systems$((195.50)) 205.00(plus each outlet)$((14.95)) 16.00J.Medical gas systems 1.Gaseous system$((391.00)) 411.00(plus each outlet)$((14.95)) 16.002.Liquefied system$((841.80)) 884.00(plus each outlet)$((14.95)) 16.00K.Hazardous material recycling systems:1.110 gallons or less per day capacity$((247.25)) 260.002.More than 110 gallons per day capacity$((749.80)) 787.00L.Vapor recovery systems: (per tank)1.Phase I - tank truck and tank$((200.10)) 210.002.Phase II - vehicle fueled and tank$((248.40)) 261.00M.Cryogenic tanks (each)$((200.10)) 210.00N.Flammable liquids devices:1.Spray booths-updraft (each)$((200.10)) 210.002.Dip tank (each)$((179.40)) 188.003.Spray booths-downdraft (each)$((333.50)) 350.004.Flow coaters (each)$((379.50)) 398.005Mixing/handling room$((494.50)) 519.00O.Fiberglass work systems:1.Spray or chopper booth$((333.50)) 350.00 2.Lay-up areas$((388.70)) 408.00P.Organic peroxide storage facility$((388.70)) 408.00Q.Explosives storage magazines:1.Class I$((388.70)) 408.002.Class II$((247.25)) 260.00R.Compressed natural gas systems (each)$((379.50)) 398.00S.Liquefied natural gas systems$((722.20)) 758.00T.High piled storage racks$((379.50)) 398.00U.Smoke removal systems$((388.70)) 408.00V.High rise emergency evacuation plans$((388.70)) 408.00W.Commercial candle holding devices$((247.25)) 260.00X.Computer rooms$((388.70)) 408.00Y.Floor or layout plans required by the fire code for public assembly, special sales, outdoor storage of flammable liquids in drums or indoor storage of combustibles $((379.50)) 398.00Z.Fire clearances when requested of the fire marshal including but not limited to the following:1.State funding of school projects$((247.25)) 260.002.State or federal school, hospital, nursing home, rehabilitative facilities or custodial facilities accreditation $((247.25)) 260.003.State licensing of mini-day care, day care, foster home, boarding home $((247.25)) 260.004.State liquor license$((247.25)) 260.005.State gambling license$((247.25)) 260.006.Special out-of-occupancy uses$((247.25)) 260.007.County house moving permits$((247.25)) 260.008.Fire clearance for King County business license$((247.25)) 260.00AA.Approval of carpet samples or decorative materials$((247.25)) 260.00BB.Special inspections for occupancy determinations or change of use requirements $((247.25)) 260.00CC.Requested preliminary inspections$((247.25)) 260.00DD.Each retest or reinspection of a fire protection or hazardous materials system prior to acceptance of the system, issuance of a permit or issuance of a certificate of occupancy (the first test or inspection will be made without charge) $((502.55)) 528.00EE.Witnessing tests of used underground flammable liquids storage tanks before installation $((247.25)) 260.00FF.Investigating and processing leaking underground storage tanks or hazardous materials spills and the subsequent containment and recovery of lost product - current hourly rateGG.Underground piping to flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks $((247.25)) 260.00HH.Installation, removal or abandonment, or any combination thereof, of flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks:1.First tank (commercial)$((247.25)) 260.002.Each additional tank (commercial)$((128.80)) 135.003.Contractor's permit for removal or abandonment of residential underground fuel tanks (annual) $((172.50)) 181.00II.Witnessing tests of underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks for tank tightness $((247.25)) 260.00JJ.Conducting fire flow tests or analysis$((884.35)) 929.00KK.Fuel tanks for oil burning equipment:1.Commercial$((184.00)) 193.002.Residential$((88.55)) 93.00LL.Monitoring transmitters$((248.40)) 261.00(plus each device)$((2.53)) 2.75MM.Sprinkler system supply mains (public main to sprinkler riser) (each)$((247.25)) 260.00NN.Emergency or standby power systems$((247.25)) 260.00OO.Plan review of construction fire safety plans$((247.25)) 260.00PP.Confidence testing of fire protection systemsQQ.High rise fire system review$((247.25)) 260.00cell RR. |
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1Drafter Clerk 11/14/2007 Title AN ORDINANCE relating to permit fees; amending Ordinance 10662, Section 44, and K.C.C. 27.02.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 59, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.080, Ordinance 13332, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.160, Ordinance 13332, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.02.190, Ordinance 13332, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.04.050, Ordinance 13332, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.020, Ordinance 13332, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 16, and K.C.C. 27.10.010, Ordinance 13332, Section 18, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.030, Ordinance 13332, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.040, Ordinance 13332, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.050, Ordinance 13332, Section 21, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.060, Ordinance 13332, Section 22, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.070, Ordinance 13332, Section 23, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.080, Ordinance 13332, Section 25, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.090, Ordinance 13332, Section 27, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.120, Ordinance 13332, Section 28, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.130, Ordinance 13332, Section 36, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.210, Ordinance 13332, Section 37, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.220, Ordinance 13332, Section 38, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.230, Ordinance 13332, Section 41, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.330, Ordinance 13332, Section 42, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.350, Ordinance 13332, Section 45, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.390, Ordinance 13332, Section 48, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.420, Ordinance 13332, Section 49, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.430, Ordinance 13332, Section 50, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.450, Ordinance 13332, Section 51, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.460, Ordinance 13332, Section 52, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.500 and Ordinance 13332, Section 53, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.510 and repealing Ordinance 14683, Section 3, and K.C.C. 27.02.067 and Ordinance 13332, Section 11 , and K.C.C. 27.02.200. Body BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY: SECTION 1. Ordinance 10662, Section 44, and K.C.C. 27.02.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows: ((All invoiced f)) A. Fees ((shall be)) are due and payable ((on or before the thirtieth day after receipt of an invoice)) at the time of application for service or the due date stated on the department's invoice. B. A late penalty payment equal to one ((and one-half)) percent of the delinquent unpaid balance, compounded monthly, shall be assessed on ((the)) any delinquent unpaid balance. C. The department shall charge an insufficient funds charge of twenty-five dollars. SECTION 2. Ordinance 13332, Section 59, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.080 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A. A flat fee ((assessed at the department's current hourly rate)) of two hundred five dollars shall be charged for department staff time associated with all work done in conjunction with the setting, intake((, monitoring, inspection,)) and release ((and enforcement)) of financial guarantees for development permits. ((A minimum of one hour's fee shall be charged for intake or release of any guarantee.)) B. A fee assessed at the department's current hourly rate shall be charged for department staff time associated with all work done in conjunction with the monitoring, inspection and enforcement of financial guarantees for development permits. SECTION 3. Ordinance 13332, Section 13, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.160 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A. The department may collect nonpermit-related fees for services including, but not limited to, making copies, providing letters of zoning certification, notarizing documents, gathering, preparing, and publishing special request reports, and providing publications. The fees shall be at actual cost to the department and shall be collected at the time services are requested. The department shall publish an annual schedule of these fees. B. ((Late penalties for unpaid balances shall be one and one-half percent of the delinquent unpaid balance, compounded monthly. C. Insufficient funds charge: twenty-five dollars.
D.)) Special requests concerning addressing issues that require staff time for research or site visits shall be charged at the department's current hourly rate. SECTION 4. Ordinance 13332, Section 9, as amended and K.C.C. 27.02.190 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A. Except as otherwise provided in subsections B and C of this section, the department's current hourly rate shall be assessed under this title at a rate of one hundred ((thirty-eight)) forty dollars per hour. B. Land use permits for agricultural activities on RA-zoned property for which the property owner has a current farm plan developed in conjunction with the King Conservation District or on lands within the agricultural production district shall be subject to an hourly rate of ((fifty-seven dollars fifty cents)) seventy dollars to a maximum of four hundred twenty-two dollars ((fifty cents)). C. ((Nonresidential b))Building permits for agricultural ((activities on lands within the agricultural production district)) buildings shall be subject to an hourly rate of ((fifty-seven dollars fifty cents)) seventy dollars. D. For purposes of this section, "agricultural building" means a structure, other than a dwelling, that is: 1. Located on RA-zoned property for which the property owner has a current farm plan developed in conjunction with the King Conservation District or on lands within the agricultural production district; and 2. Used in the operation of the farm for: a. Storage, maintenance or repair of farm machinery and equipment; b. The raising, harvesting and selling of crops; c. The feeding, breeding, management and sale of, or the produce of, livestock, poultry, fur-bearing animals or honeybees; d. Dairying and the sale of dairy products; e. Any other agricultural or horticultural use or animal husbandry, or any combination thereof, including the preparation, storage, processing, or sale of agricultural products raised on the farm for human use and animal use; f. Processing, treatment, packaging, and sale of agricultural products; g. Stabling or training equines; or h. Equine riding lessons and training clinics. SECTION 5. Ordinance 13332, Section 15, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.04.050 are each hereby amended to read as follows: "Valuation" means the determination of value made by the building official or the building official's designee. In determining the applicable fee based on valuation, ((total)) the valuation shall be determined based on current nationally recognized valuation tables, such as R.S. Means cost data publications, Dodge cost data publications or the current valuation data published by the International Conference of Building Officials. In determining the valuation for permit and plan review fees, the valuation includes the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, including all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, elevators, fire systems and any other permanent fixtures. SECTION 6. Ordinance 13332, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.020 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A.Group 1: small, simple, easy-to-administer applications including residential mechanical, registered plans, special inspections, fire tank, extensions, basics and basic accessories and residential revisions: $((97.75)) 103.00B.Group 2: applications more complex than group 1, including already built construction, fire system permits, accessories to residence, signs, shell modifications, commercial mechanical, additions, mobile homes and other applications not included in groups 1 and 3: $((195.50)) 205.00C.Group 3: applications more complex than groups 1 and 2, including new residences, small nonbuilding permits, commercial tenant improvements and revisions, permits issued "subject to field inspection" and agricultural buildings: $((270.25)) 284.00D.Group 4: applications more complex and difficult than other groups, including small and large new commercial buildings, multifamily buildings, large nonbuilding structures or other permits with complex processing such as commercial site plans: $((828.00)) 869.00 plus, per hour after six hours SECTION 7. Ordinance 13332, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.06.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows: Counter service fees - land use services division. A.Group 1: small, simple applications, affidavits including short plats, revisions, shoreline exemptions, right-of-way use, lot line adjustments, all extensions, road and drainage variances and other miscellaneous servics: $((97.75)) 103.00B.Group 2: applications more complex than group 1, including clearing and grading, final plats and final public utility district applications, alterations to final plats, or public utility districts and engineering plans: $((195.50)) 205.00C.Group 3: applications more complex than groups 1 and 2, including variances, shoreline, preliminary short plats, and SAO utility exceptions: $((270.25)) 284.00D.Group 4: the most complex applications, including preliminary plats, variances, conditional use permits, special use permits and zone and shoreline reclassifications: $((460.00)) 483.00 SECTION 8. Ordinance 13332, Section 16, and K.C.C. 27.10.010 are each hereby amended to read as follows: Plan review fees shall compensate the department for the plan review necessary to determine compliance with approved plans, adopted uniform codes and other county regulations. The fees may be based on valuation and may be fixed, hourly or a combination thereof. The fees shall be collected to compensate the building services and land use services divisions for the review of: A. Commercial and residential building permit applications under K.C.C. chapters 16.04, 16.70, 16.74, 16.78 and 17.04 and K.C.C. Titles 20 and 21A; B. Grading and clearing permit applications under K.C.C. chapter 16.82 or its successor; C. Shoreline permit applications and exemptions under K.C.C. Title 25 or its successor; D. State Environmental Policy Act compliance under K.C.C. chapter ((20.48)) 20.44 or its successor; E. ((Sensitive)) Critical areas under K.C.C. chapter 21A.24 or its successor; F. Preliminary and final subdivisions and short subdivisions under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor; G. Binding site plan review under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor; H. Boundary line adjustments under K.C.C. Title 19A or its successor; and I. Variance requests, conditional use permits, zone reclassification requests, special use permits and temporary use permits under K.C.C. Title 21A or its successor. SECTION 9. Ordinance 13332, Section 18, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.030 are each hereby amended to read as follows: Mechanical review fees are distinguished by residential mechanical systems and commercial mechanical systems. Residential mechanical system fees shall be charged a flat fee of one hundred ((twenty-six)) thirty-three dollars ((fifty cents)) if the review is necessary. Commercial mechanical system fees shall be calculated based on the current valuation and fee rate tables published by the International Conference of Building Officials. SECTION 10. Ordinance 13332, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.040 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A flat fee shall be charged for uniform fire code review as follows: A.Commercial buildings (excluding large)$((299.00)) 314.00B.Commercial revisions/multifamily$((316.25)) 332.00C.Large commercial$((517.50)) 543.00D.Single-family residential$((172.50)) 181.00E.Short subdivisions$((132.25)) 139.00F.Subdivisions$((201.25)) 211.00G.Boundary line adjustments$((74.75)) 78.00H.Other applications$((69.00)) 72.00 SECTION 11. Ordinance 13332, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.050 are each hereby amended to read as follows: A fee shall be charged to cover the costs of the department to review fire systems and tank systems as follows: SystemFeeA.Fire alarm systems1.One to four zones$((184.00)) 193.002.Each additional zone$((34.50)) 36.003.Each addressable panel$((655.50)) 688.004.Plus for each device$((2.53)) 2.75B.Fire extinguishing systems$((368.00)) 386.00plus for each nozzle)$((19.55)) 21.00C.Automatic sprinkler systems1.Commercial - each riser$((350.75)) 368.00(plus for each head or plug)$((3.45)) 3.752.Residential - each riser$((281.75)) 296.00(plus for each head or plug)$((2.30)) 2.50D. Standpipe systems1.Class I$((368.00)) 386.002.Class II$((368.00)) 386.003.Class III$((1,013.15)) 1,064.004.Each outlet for Class I or II $((69.00)) 72.005.Fire pump$((327.75)) 344.00E.Flammable or combustible liquids storage tanks:1.Underground, first tank$((184.00)) 193.00(plus each additional tank)$((98.90)) 104.002.Above ground, each tank$((184.00)) 193.00F.Hazardous materials storage tanks:1.Less than 500 gallons - each$((247.25)) 260.002.500 to 1,199 gallons - each$((502.55)) 528.003.1,200 gallons or more - each$((749.00)) 786.00G.Liquefied petroleum tanks1.Less than 500 gallons$((184.00)) 193.002.500 - 9,999 gallons$((368.00)) 386.003.10,000 gallons or more$((724.50)) 761.00H.Gaseous oxygen systems1.Less than 6,000 cubic feet$((111.55)) 117.002.6,000 - 11,999 cubic feet$((204.70)) 215.003.12,000 cubic feet or more$((368.00)) 386.00I.Nitrous oxide systems$((195.50)) 205.00(plus each outlet)$((14.95)) 16.00J.Medical gas systems 1.Gaseous system$((391.00)) 411.00(plus each outlet)$((14.95)) 16.002.Liquefied system$((841.80)) 884.00(plus each outlet)$((14.95)) 16.00K.Hazardous material recycling systems:1.110 gallons or less per day capacity$((247.25)) 260.002.More than 110 gallons per day capacity$((749.80)) 787.00L.Vapor recovery systems: (per tank)1.Phase I - tank truck and tank$((200.10)) 210.002.Phase II - vehicle fueled and tank$((248.40)) 261.00M.Cryogenic tanks (each)$((200.10)) 210.00N.Flammable liquids devices:1.Spray booths-updraft (each)$((200.10)) 210.002.Dip tank (each)$((179.40)) 188.003.Spray booths-downdraft (each)$((333.50)) 350.004.Flow coaters (each)$((379.50)) 398.005Mixing/handling room$((494.50)) 519.00O.Fiberglass work systems:1.Spray or chopper booth$((333.50)) 350.00 2.Lay-up areas$((388.70)) 408.00P.Organic peroxide storage facility$((388.70)) 408.00Q.Explosives storage magazines:1.Class I$((388.70)) 408.002.Class II$((247.25)) 260.00R.Compressed natural gas systems (each)$((379.50)) 398.00S.Liquefied natural gas systems$((722.20)) 758.00T.High piled storage racks$((379.50)) 398.00U.Smoke removal systems$((388.70)) 408.00V.High rise emergency evacuation plans$((388.70)) 408.00W.Commercial candle holding devices$((247.25)) 260.00X.Computer rooms$((388.70)) 408.00Y.Floor or layout plans required by the fire code for public assembly, special sales, outdoor storage of flammable liquids in drums or indoor storage of combustibles $((379.50)) 398.00Z.Fire clearances when requested of the fire marshal including but not limited to the following:1.State funding of school projects$((247.25)) 260.002.State or federal school, hospital, nursing home, rehabilitative facilities or custodial facilities accreditation $((247.25)) 260.003.State licensing of mini-day care, day care, foster home, boarding home $((247.25)) 260.004.State liquor license$((247.25)) 260.005.State gambling license$((247.25)) 260.006.Special out-of-occupancy uses$((247.25)) 260.007.County house moving permits$((247.25)) 260.008.Fire clearance for King County business license$((247.25)) 260.00AA.Approval of carpet samples or decorative materials$((247.25)) 260.00BB.Special inspections for occupancy determinations or change of use requirements $((247.25)) 260.00CC.Requested preliminary inspections$((247.25)) 260.00DD.Each retest or reinspection of a fire protection or hazardous materials system prior to acceptance of the system, issuance of a permit or issuance of a certificate of occupancy (the first test or inspection will be made without charge) $((502.55)) 528.00EE.Witnessing tests of used underground flammable liquids storage tanks before installation $((247.25)) 260.00FF.Investigating and processing leaking underground storage tanks or hazardous materials spills and the subsequent containment and recovery of lost product - current hourly rateGG.Underground piping to flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks $((247.25)) 260.00HH.Installation, removal or abandonment, or any combination thereof, of flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks:1.First tank (commercial)$((247.25)) 260.002.Each additional tank (commercial)$((128.80)) 135.003.Contractor's permit for removal or abandonment of residential underground fuel tanks (annual) $((172.50)) 181.00II.Witnessing tests of underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks for tank tightness $((247.25)) 260.00JJ.Conducting fire flow tests or analysis$((884.35)) 929.00KK.Fuel tanks for oil burning equipment:1.Commercial$((184.00)) 193.002.Residential$((88.55)) 93.00LL.Monitoring transmitters$((248.40)) 261.00(plus each device)$((2.53)) 2.75MM.Sprinkler system supply mains (public main to sprinkler riser) (each)$((247.25)) 260.00NN.Emergency or standby power systems$((247.25)) 260.00OO.Plan review of construction fire safety plans$((247.25)) 260.00PP.Confidence testing of fire protection systemsQQ.High rise fire system review$((247.25)) 260.00cell RR.Fire protection plan review: |
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Review of either water main extension, or replacement, or both |
$((264.50)) 278.00 |
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(plus per hydrant) |
$((74.75)) 78.00 |
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2. |
Review of hazardous material management plan |
$((517.50)) 543.00 |
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SECTION 12. Ordinance 13332, Section 21, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.060 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Review for compliance with zoning, landscape, parking and shoreline master program standards shall be charged fees as follows:
A. Each review of small projects such as residential additions, mobile homes, signs, shell modifications, tenant improvements and other small or simple applications: three hundred ((forty-five)) sixty-two dollars base fee plus department's current hourly rate after two and one half hours.
B. Review of all other projects including new residential construction, large buildings, small and large nonbuilding structures and multifamily buildings, commercial site plans and other large, complex projects, including grading permits or other development permits: department current hourly rate.
SECTION 13. Ordinance 13332, Section 22, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.070 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Roads standards variance requests requiring department of transportation review shall be charged fees as follows and others shall be charged a fee at department's current hourly rate.
A. |
Review by King County department of transportation: |
$((897.00)) 942.00 |
B. |
Review by King County department of development and environmental services: |
Hourly rate |
SECTION 14. Ordinance 13332, Section 23, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.080 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Site engineering review includes review for code compliance with road design, drainage, erosion and sedimentation control, and right-of-way improvements. Review fees shall include a base fee and an hourly charge at the department's current hourly rate. Fees for short subdivisions, subdivisions or planned unit developments, right-of-way use, clearing or grading, and drainage plans shall include a deposit and an hourly charge at the department's current hourly rate.
A. |
Commercial buildings |
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$((828.00)) 869.00 plus hourly rate after six hours |
B. |
Residential buildings |
Basic Review |
$((345.00 plus hourly charge after two and one-half hours)) 362.00 |
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Standard Review |
$((690.00)) 725.00 |
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Complex Review |
$((1,380.00)) 1,449.00 |
C. |
Subdivisions, short subdivision and planned unit developments, right-of-way use and grading and clearing permits (including alteration or vacation of final short plats and plats) |
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Current department hourly rate |
D. |
Preconstruction meetings and postpermit issuance inspections or monitoring |
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Current department hourly rate |
SECTION 15. Ordinance 13332, Section 25, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.090 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Grading or clearing site plan review includes review for compliance with King County grading and clearing code requirements, and with the surface mine interlocal agreement. Grading or clearing site plan review shall include a base fee plus the department's current hourly rate as follows:
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Disturbed Acres |
Base Fee |
Hourly Fee |
A. |
Grading or clearing permit application base review — residential development not subject to state environmental policy act review |
0.0 to .20 |
$((276.00)) 414.00 |
N/A* |
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.21 to 1.0 |
$((552.00)) 580.00 |
After 6 hours |
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Over 1.0 |
$((966.00)) 1,014.00 |
After 9 hours |
B. |
Grading or clearing permit application base review — residential development subject to state environmental policy act review |
N/A |
$((966.00)) 1,014.00 |
After 9 hours |
C. |
Grading or clearing permit application base review — non-residential |
0.0 to .20 |
$((690.00)) 725.00 |
After 7 hours |
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.21 to 1.0 |
$((2,070.00)) 2,173.00 |
After 17 hours |
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1.01 to 5.0 |
$((4,140.00)) 4,347.00 |
After 32 hours |
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5.01 to 10.0 |
$((5,520.00)) 5,796.00 |
After 42 hours |
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10.01 to 20.0 |
$((8,280.00)) 8,694.00 |
After 62 hours |
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Over 20.0 |
$((11,040.00)) 11,592.00 |
After 82 hours |
D. |
Review of other residential development permit applications or consultation with customer |
N/A |
$((276.00)) 414.00 |
No hourly |
E. |
Review of other non-residential development permit applications |
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One-half the base fee |
One-half the hourly credits |
F. |
Plan revision fee |
N/A |
$((276.00)) 290.00 |
After 4 hours |
G. |
Hazardous tree removal or other miscellaneous grading or clearing |
N/A |
None |
Hourly |
H. |
Moratorium |
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Basic relief |
N/A |
$((414.00)) 435.00 |
After 4 hours |
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Complex |
N/A |
$((1,656.00)) 1,739.00 |
After 14 hours |
I. |
Adjustment to grading or clearing base fees |
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Base fees may be doubled for work started without a permit |
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((*Hourly fees apply after two hours for applications resulting from work done without a permit.)) |
SECTION 16. Ordinance 13332, Section 27, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.120 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Right-of-way application review. Right-of-way application review including revisions shall be charged a base fee and hourly charge as follows: four hundred ((fourteen)) thirty-five dollars plus hourly after three hours at department's current hourly rate.
SECTION 17. Ordinance 13332, Section 28, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.130 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Critical areas review fees shall be charged a base fee and hourly charge as follows:
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Base fee |
Hourly fee |
A. |
Residential initial site inspection |
$((276.00)) 290.00 |
No hourly |
B. |
Residential review |
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1. |
With department as consultant |
Flat fee established following initial site inspection |
No hourly |
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2. |
With preferred consultant |
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Group 1: Simple, less complex development proposals, such as additions, improvements, grading or clearing on a single-family residential site, and shoreline exemption on a single-family residential site |
$((690.00)) 725.00 (flat fee) |
No hourly |
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Group 2: More complex development proposals, including single-family residential. |
$((1,242.00)) 1,304.00 (flat fee) |
No hourly |
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3. |
With other consultant |
Deposit based on project manager's estimate |
Hourly |
C. |
Review of a residential application for work done without a permit |
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Hourly |
D. |
Nonresidential review |
$((690.00)) 725.00 |
Hourly after five hours* |
E. |
Post-issuance inspections and monitoring |
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Hourly |
F. |
Critical areas inquiries or designations |
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Hourly |
*Hourly fee deposits based on the project manager's estimate. |
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SECTION 18. Ordinance 13332, Section 36, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.210 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Separate lot recognitions and subdivision exemptions shall be charged an hourly fee based on the department's current hourly rate. Modification of a recorded building envelope or request for name change shall be charge a fixed fee as follows:
A. |
Modification of building envelope |
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$((690.00)) 725.00 |
B. |
Name change |
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$((230.00)) 241.00 |
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SECTION 19. Ordinance 13332, Section 37, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.220 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Boundary line adjustment fees shall be five hundred ((fifty-two)) eighty dollars plus an hourly charge after four hours at the department's current hourly rate.
SECTION 20. Ordinance 13332, Section 38, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.230 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A fixed fee for the processing of current use permits shall be charged as follows:
A. |
Farm and agricultural land classification |
$((172.50)) 181.00 |
B. |
Open space and timber less than twenty acres |
$((230.00)) 241.00 |
C. |
Open space and timber greater than twenty acres |
$((460.00)) 483.00 |
SECTION 21. Ordinance 13332, Section 41, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.330 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Fees shall be collected to cover the costs to the department of performing inspections of residential and commercial structural-mechanical systems. Structural-mechanical system inspections shall be as follows:
A. All separate residential mechanical systems for which inspections are required: one hundred ((twenty-six dollars and fifty cents)) thirty-three dollars.
B. Commercial mechanical fees shall be calculated based on the valuation and fee rate tables published by the international conference of building officials or other current nationally recognized standards. For those items not covered by these valuation tables, the department shall use other nationally recognized publications, such as R.S. Means cost data and Dodge cost data, to determine the valuation and use of the international conference of building officials fee rate tables or other current nationally recognized standards to determine the amount.
SECTION 22. Ordinance 13332, Section 42, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.350 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Fees shall be charged to cover the costs of physical inspections to assure that projects are constructed in accordance with approved plans as follows.
A. Fire alarm systems |
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1. |
One to four zones |
$((184.00)) 193.00 |
2. |
Each additional zone |
$((39.40)) 41.00 |
3. |
Each addressable panel |
$((560.00)) 588.00 |
4. |
Plus each device |
$((3.27)) 3.50 |
B. Fire extinguishing systems |
$((405.00)) 425.00 |
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Plus for each nozzle |
$((21.50)) 23.00 |
C. Automatic sprinkler systems |
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Each riser |
$((372.15)) 391.00 |
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plus for each head or plug |
$((1.00)) 1.10 |
D. Standpipe systems |
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1. |
Class I |
$((405.00)) 425.00 |
2. |
Class II |
$((405.00)) 425.00 |
3. |
Class II |
$((1,114.45)) 1,170.00 |
4. |
Each outlet for Class I or II |
$((75.90)) 80.00 |
E. Liquefied Petroleum Tanks |
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1. |
1 to less than 125 gallons for residential |
No Fee |
2. |
125 to less than 500 gallons |
$((220.00)) 231.00 |
3. |
500 to less than 10,000 gallons |
$((300.00)) 315.00 |
4. |
10,000 gallons or more |
$((590.00)) 620.00 |
F. Inspection of either water main extension, or replacement, or both |
$185.15 |
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Plus per hydrant |
$52.35 |
G. Monitoring transmitters |
$((248.40)) 261.00 |
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Plus each device |
$((2.53)) 2.75 |
H. Sprinkler system supply mains (public main to sprinkler riser) (each) |
$((264.50)) 278.00 |
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Inspections for situations not listed above shall be charged two hundred ((forty-five)) fifty-seven dollars per system or apparatus, as appropriate.
SECTION 23. Ordinance 13332, Section 45, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.390 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Grading inspection includes review for compliance with King County grading code requirements, and with the surface mine interlocal agreement. Grading inspections shall be based on the department's current hourly rate with a minimum number of hours as follows:
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Minimum |
A. |
Field monitoring or Inspection of grading residential site: |
NA |
NA |
B. |
Field monitoring or Inspection of grading nonresidential site |
0.00 to 0.10 |
two hours |
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0.11 to 0.30 |
two hours |
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0.31 to 1.00 |
four hours |
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1.01 to 5.00 |
four hours |
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5.01 to 10.00 |
eight hours |
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10.01 to 20.00 |
eight hours |
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over 20.00 |
twelve hours |
C. |
Miscellaneous inspections |
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1. |
Reclamation bond release inspection: |
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$((316.25)) 332.00 |
2. |
Reinspection of nonbonded actions: |
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$((316.25)) 332.00 |
SECTION 24. Ordinance 13332, Section 48, as amended and K.C.C. 27.10.420 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Permit and approval extension fees shall be charged to cover the costs of administering permit extension applications and for final inspections. The hourly rates where applicable shall be charged at the department's current hourly rate.
A. |
Final Inspections |
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1. |
Single-family residential |
$((287.00)) 301.00 |
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2. |
All other permits |
$((402.50)) 423.00 |
B. |
All other extensions (more than final inspection): |
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1. |
Single family residential |
$((402.50)) 423.00 |
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2. |
Temporary mobile home |
$((207.00)) 217.00 |
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3. |
Temporary hardship mobile home |
$((126.50)) 133.00 |
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4. |
All other building permits |
$((828.00)) 869.00 plus hourly |
C. |
Mechanical permits: |
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1. |
Single Family residential |
$((126.50)) 133.00 |
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2. |
Other permits final only |
$((230.00)) 241.00 |
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3. |
Other permits full mechanical system inspection |
20% of original permit fee |
D. |
Fire system permits: |
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1. |
Single family residential |
$((143.75)) $151.00 |
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2. |
Final and correction inspections |
$((230.00)) 241.00 |
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3. |
Full fire inspection |
20% of original permit fee |
E. |
Sign permits |
$((143.75)) $151.00 |
F. |
Short plats |
$((166.75)) 175.00 |
G. |
Extensions of clearing permits: |
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1. |
Field monitoring or inspection of clearing residential site |
$((189.75)) 200.00 plus hourly |
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2. |
Field monitoring/inspection of clearing nonresidential site |
$((379.50)) 400.00 plus hourly |
H. |
Extensions of grading permits: |
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1. |
Field monitoring or inspection of grading residential site — two-hour minimum |
$((189.75)) 200.00 plus hourly |
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2. |
Field monitoring or inspection of grading nonresidential site: |
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a. |
commercial, multifamily, and multilot sites — four-hour minimum |
$((379.50)) 400.00 plus hourly |
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b. |
industrial or mineral extraction sites: |
$((862.50)) 905.00 plus hourly |
I. |
Right-of-way use permits |
Hourly |
J. |
Conditional use permits |
Hourly |
K. |
Variances |
Hourly |
L. |
Shoreline permits |
$((638.25)) 670.00 plus hourly |
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SECTION 25. Ordinance 13332, Section 49, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.430 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A flat fee shall be charged to cover the costs of inspection services when buildings are damaged, require code compliance and verification, are being relocated or demolished.
A. |
Damage from fire, flood, earthquake, wind or other disasters |
$((207.00)) 217.00 |
B. |
Minimum housing code |
$((207.00)) 217.00 |
C. |
Relocation of structure |
$((207.00)) 217.00 |
D. |
Demolition inspection |
$((207.00)) 217.00 |
SECTION 26. Ordinance 13332, Section 50, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.450 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A flat fee shall be charged to cover the costs associated with mobile home setup inspections.
A. |
Mobile home permit inspection |
$((362.25)) 380.00 |
B. |
Temporary mobile home |
$((287.50)) 302.00 |
C. |
Temporary mobile home/hardship |
$((287.50)) 302.00 |
D. |
Noninsignia mobile home |
$((287.50)) 302.00 |
SECTION 27. Ordinance 13332, Section 51, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.460 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Inspections of condominium conversions shall charge a fee to cover the costs of plan, code updates, monitoring of relocation assistance and other administrative requirements. The fees shall consist of a base fee of four hundred ((fourteen)) thirty-five dollars plus an hourly fee based on the department's current hourly rate.
SECTION 28. Ordinance 13332, Section 52, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.500 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Supplemental inspection and reinspection fees shall be charged if inspections are required in addition to what would normally be required. Supplemental inspection fees shall be hourly and reinspection fees shall be fixed.
A. |
Supplemental inspections: department's hourly rate with a minimum one and one-half hour charge. |
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Reinspections: |
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1. |
Residential |
$((212.75)) 223.00 |
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2. |
All other |
$((460.00)) 483.00 |
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SECTION 29. Ordinance 13332, Section 53, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.510 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
Certificates of compliance or completion shall require a fixed fee to cover the administrative and clerical costs to the department of processing and issuing the certificate.
A. |
Temporary occupancy permit per building or tenant space |
$((327.35)) 344.00 |
B. |
Occupancy permit when more than one building per permit |
$((327.35)) 344.00 |
C. |
Occupancy permit for individual condominiums or other portions of building |
$((149.50)) 157.00 |
D. |
Letter of completion for shell construction when more than one building per permit |
$((327.35)) 344.00 |
SECTION 30. A. Ordinance 14683, Section 3, and K.C.C. 27.02.067 are each hereby repealed.
B. Ordinance 13332, Section 11, and K.C.C. 27.02.200 are each hereby repealed.
SECTION 31. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid the remainder of the ordinance or the application of the
provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
SECTION 32. This ordinance takes effect January 1, 2008.
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