HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24448-09-2020 ORDINANCE NO. 24448-09-2020
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 "BUILDINGS" OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (2015) AS AMENDED,
AMENDING ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL", SECTION 7-1 "BUILDING
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"; TO AMEND THE FEES FOR VARIOUS
TABLES AND ADD TABLE 1-K; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 29
"SIGNS" TO REPEAL FEES AND ADD A REFERENCE TO THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN
PAMPHLET FORM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council deems it appropriate to amend the fee schedule as it relates
to services rendered for development to recover the costs incurred by the City to provide services;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Section 7-1 "Building Administration" of Article I, "In General"of Chapter 7, "Buildings"of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth(2015)is hereby amended by amending Section 119"Fee Tables",to revise
certain tables and fees and add Table 1-K,to read as follows:
SECTION 119—FEE TABLES
TABLE NO. 1-A
NON-RESIDENTIAL REMODEL AND ACCESSORY BUILDING PERMIT FEES
INCLUDES FEES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH NO SQUARE FOOTAGE
TOTAL VALUATION Permit Feel Z
$0 to$2,000.00 $86.08
(a) $86.08 (a) for first$2,000
>$2,000.00 to$25,000.00
(b) $17.21 (b) for each additional$1,000.00,or fraction thereof,
to and including$25,000.00
(a) $482.17 (a) for first$25,000
>$25,000.00 to$50,000.00
(b) $12.43 (b) for each additional$1,000.00,or fraction thereof,
to and including$50,000.00
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(a) $793.11 (a) for first$50,000
>$50,000.00 to$100,000.00
(b) $8.60 (b) for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including$100,000.00
(a) $1223.63 (a) for first$100,000
>$100,000.00 to$500,000.00
(b) $6.68 (b) for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including$500.000.00
(a) $3902.44 (a) for the first$500,000.00
>$500,000.00 to$1,000,000.00
(b) $5.73 (b) for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including$1,000,000.00
(a) $6772.65 (a) for the first$1,000,000,00
>$1,000,000.00
(b) $3.81 (b) for each additional$1,000.00 or fraction thereof
' Residential projects(one-and two-family dwellings,and townhouses regulated by the IRC,and their accessory structures):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%
(0.35). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inactions performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
Z Commercial projects(those not included in item labove):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 25%
(0.25). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
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TABLE 1-A-1
RESIDENTIAL REMODEL FEES
(Based upon the number of trades required for the project)
Number of Minimum Permit Fee'
Trades
1 $100.00
2 $200.00
3 $300.00
4 $400.00
5 $500.00
' Residential projects(one-and two-family dwellings,and townhouses regulated by the IRC,and their accessory structures):
i. When plan review and Feld inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%
(0.35). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.Work
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TABLE No. 1-B
Building Permit Fee Schedule
1. Permit Application Fee,Applicable to All Permit Types,Excluding $28.00
Signs:
2. Paper Filing Fee: $28.00
3. Technology Fee: $15.00
4. Simultaneous Plat and Early Plan Review Fee,per permit: $1,120.00
5.Expedited Plan Review:
Application Fee: $200
Plan Review with Meeting,per hour,two hours minimum $1,000
Plan Review without Meeting,per hour,one hour minimum $1,000
Revisions,per hour,pro-rated, 15-minute time periods $1,000
6. Change of Occupancy Permit Fee: $80.00
7. Ordinance Inspection Fee(per inspector): $50.00
8. Inspection Card Replacement: $28.00
9. Record Change Fee per record or permit,applicable to all permit $28.00
types:
10. Plan Review Deposit*
Those requiring circulation: $246.00
Those without circulation: $95.00
Third party requiring circulation: $44.00
Third Party without circulation: $22.00
*Deposit is not required for additions and remodels to existing Group R-3 Occupancies and additions,remodels or new
construction of their accessory structures.
11. Annual Contractor Registration Fee-Building,Mechanical and Sign: $120.00
12. Annual Contractor Registration Fee-Parkway and Utility Contractor $500.00
13. Vendor Certificate of Occupancy for Temporary Vendors: $60.00
14. Application for Specialized Certificate of Occupancy related to
Sexually Oriented Businesses:
a.New: $1,000.00
b.Amended,modified,renewal or transfer $1,000.00
15. CFPBOA Application Fee
1 st item per address $200.00
FEach additional item per address: $100.00
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16.Demolition and Moving Fees cost per square foot:
0 to 1000: $75.00
1001 through 2000: $152.00
2001 through 3000: $284.00
3001 through 5000: $426.00
5001 through 10000: $571.00
10001 through 20000: $763.00
20001 and Above: $1,527.00
17. Sidewalk Cafe,annually: $168.00
18. Temporary or Limited Certificate of Occupancy $336.00
Inspection and Plan Review Fees Applicable to All Permit Types:
1.Inspections outside of normal business hours(minimum of 4 hours): $100.00
2. Reinspection fee: $56.00
3.Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated,per hour,half $56.00
hour minimum:
4.Additional plan review required by changes,additions or revisions to
plans,per revision,per hour,half hour minimum:
first revision $56.00
second revision $100.00
third and fourth revision $200.00
fifth revision and up $300.00
Third Party plan revisions for Building,Mechanical,Electrical, $35.00
Plumbing,Energy,per revision,per hour,half hour minimum:
5. Inspections outside of city limits,per hour,4 hours minimum: $84.00
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TABLE 1-C-1
A,B,E,H,I,& MUSE GROUPS
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
NEW
SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Fee"
0 to 30 $86.08
(a) $86.08 (a) for first 30 square feet
>30 to 400
(b) $1.06 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
400
(a) $482.17 (a) for first 400 square feet
>400 to 790
(b) $0.796 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
790
(a) $793.11 (a) for first 790 square feet
>790 to 1365
(b) $0.748 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
1365
(a) $1223.63 (a) for first 1365 square feet
>1365 to 5850
(b) $0.596 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
5850
(a) $3902.44 (a) for the first 5850 square feet
>5850 to 18,000
(b) $0.235 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
18,000
(a) $6772.65 (a) for the first 18,000 square feet
>18,000
(b) $0.213 (b) for each additional square foot
' Residential projects(one-and two-family dwellings,and townhouses regulated by the IRC,and their accessory structures):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%
(0.35). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
2 Commercial projects(those not included in item labove):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 25%
(0.25). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
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TABLE 1-C-2
F& S USE GROUPS
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
NEW
SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Fee l°2
0 to 75 $86.08
(a) $86.08 (a) for first 75 square feet
>75 to 1080
(b) $0.393 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
1080
(a) $482.17 (a) for first 1080 square feet
>1080 to 1980
(b) $0.344 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
1980
(a) $793.11 (a) for first 1980 square feet
>1980 to 3365
(b) $0.310 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
3365
(a) $1223.63 (a) for first 3365 square feet
>3365 to 24,675 (b) $0.125 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
24,675
(a) $3902.44 (a) for the first 24,675 square feet
>24,675 to 50,050
(b) $0.112 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
50,050
(a) $6772.65 (a) for the first 50,050 square feet
>50,050
(b) $0.107 (b) for each additional square foot
' Residential projects(one-and two-family dwellings,and townhouses regulated by the IRC,and their accessory structures):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%
(0.35). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70°/u(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
a Commercial projects(those not included in item labove):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 25%
(0.25). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
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TABLE 1-C-3
R USE GROUPS
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
NEW
SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Feet,Z
0 to 65 $86.08($51.64)*
(a) $86.08($51.64)* (a) for first 65 square feet
>65 to 700
(b) $0.622(0.372)* (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
700
(a) $482.17 (a) for first 700 square feet
>700 to 1400
(b) $0.443 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
1400
(a) $793.11 (a) for first 1400 square feet
>1400 to 2700
(b) $0.330 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
2700
(a) $1223.63 (a) for first 2700 square feet
>2700 to 11,800
(b) $0.293 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
11,800
(a) $3902.44 (a) for the first 11,800 square feet
>11,800 to 24,500
(b) $0.225 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
24,500
(a) $6772.65 (a) for the first 24,500 square feet
>24,500
(b) $0.165 (b) for each additional square foot
*New square footage for Group R-3,up to and including 500 sq.ft.,shall be charged the fee in().
' Residential projects(one-and two-family dwellings,and townhouses regulated by the IRC,and their accessory structures):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%
(0.35). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 701/o(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth ofa penny
figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
x Commercial projects(those not included in item Iabove):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 25%
(0.25). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
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TABLE 1-C-4
U USE GROUP
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
NEW
SQUARE FOOTAGE Permit Fee' 2
0 to 175 $86.08($51.64)*
(a) $86.08 (a) for first 175 square feet
>175 to 2500
(b) $0.170 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
2500
(a) $482.17 (a) for first 2500 square feet
>2500 to 5200
(b) $0.114 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
5200
(a) $793.11 (a) for first 5200 square feet
>5200 to 10,200
(b) $0.085 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
10,200
(a) $1223.63 (a) for first 10,200 square feet
>10,200 to 46,500
(b) $0.072 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
46,500
(a) $1359.74 (a) for the first 46,500 square feet
>46,500 to 96,500
(b) $0.057 (b) for each additional square foot,to and including
96,500
(a) $6772.65 (a) for the first 96,500 square feet
>96,500
(b) $0.045 (b) for each additional square foot
*New square footage for accessory Group U uses associated with existing R-3's shall be charged the fee in().
Residential projects(one-and two-family dwellings,and townhouses regulated by the IRC,and their accessory structures):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%
(0.35). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny
figure.
Z Commercial projects(those not included in item Iabove):
i. When plan review and field inspections are performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 25%
(0.25). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
ii. When plan review is performed by Third Party with field inspections performed by City Staff,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 70%(0.70). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
iii. When plan review is performed by City Staff with field inspections performed by Third Party,the permit fee shall be reduced by
multiplying the sum by 55%(0.55). The resulting amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
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Table 1-D
Contractor Registration Fee
First year or portion thereof $120.00
Yearly renewal $120.00
Table 1-E
Temporary Encroachment Fees
Time Fee
If the time does not exceed three (3) days,
3 or less the fee will be $42.80 per day up to and
days including the third day.
If the time exceeds three (3) days, the fee per
More than day will be one and one-half cents ($.015)
3 days per square foot of sidewalk or alley space
and three cents ($.03) per square foot of
street space used with a minimum fee of
$128.40 per permit.
Table 1-F
Permanent Encroachments
Fee
Applications,
Amendments, $700.00
Assignments and
Terminations
$2 per linear or square
Annual Fee foot of encroachment,
as applicable
Table 1-G
Minimum amount retained by City for permit fee refunds
The building official shall retain the application fee plus
the largest of the following:
(a) 5%of the permit fee; or,
(b) the plan review deposit; or,
c 50 dollars $50.00 .
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Table 1-H
Schedule of Mechanical Fees*
Forced Air Heating-Furnaces Including
Ducts and/or Vents Attached Thereto:
Capacity to and including 100,000 BTU input or 20 KW: $5.17
Over 100,000 BTU input or 20 KW and Including 400,000 BTU or 40 KW: $8.76
Heating Appliances Non-Ducted Air
Gas Unit or Room Heater, including vent: $5.17
Gas Wall Heater, including vent: $5.17
Gas Floor Furnace, including vent: $5.17
Gas Infra-red Heating Unit: $5.17
Electric Heater, Wall, Space, Unit,etc.. $5.17
Energy-Using Heat Appliance Other Than Above
Per 1,000 BTU Input: $0.10
Minimum: $5.57
Per 1 KW: $0.26
Minimum: $5.57
Each Low or High Pressure Steam or Hot Water Boiler Rated in either BTU's
Input Boiler Horsepower Output or KW
Per 1,000 BTU's Input: $0.10
Minimum: $5.57
Per Boiler HP Output: $2.30
Minimum: $5.57
Per KW: $0.26
Minimum: $5.57
Each Absorber Unit,Electrical Reciprocating,Centrifugal,or Rotary
Compressor, Condensing Unit,or Chiller Unit, Each on its Normal Capacity
Rating
Up to and including 2 tons: $5.17
Over 2 and including 3 tons: $8.76
Over 3 and including 5 tons: $13.94
Over 5 and including 7-1/2 tons: $19.12
Over 7-1/2 and including 10 tons: $24.70
Over 10 and including 30 tons, per ton: $2.22
Over 30 and including 100 tons, per ton: $2.04
Over 100 and including 320 tons,per ton $1.75
Over 320 and including 520 tons, per ton: $1.33
Over 520 tons $1.01
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Each Roof-Top or Combination Including Ducts and Drains
Cooling Only Heating and
Cooling
Up to and including 3 tons:
$8.76 $17.53
Over 3 and including 5 tons:
$13.94 $24.70
Over 5 and including 7-1/2 tons:
$19.12 $32.67
Over 7-1/2 and including 10 tons:
$24.70 $39.05
Over 10 tons per ton:
$3.58 $4.37
Roof-Top Heating Only
Unit per 1,000 BTU: $0.10
Minimum: $5.57
Through-the-Wall A/C Units
All Sizes,Each: $7.17
Cooling Tower, Evaporative or Air-Cooled Condenser, Tonnage Based on
Local Design Conditions
All size units per ton refrigeration capacity: $0.86
Minimum: $5.57
Cooling-Heating Coils
D.E. or Chill Water per ton: $0.86
Minimum: $5.57
Steam or Hot Water,per 1,000 BTU: $0.10
Minimum: $5.57
Fan and Coil Units including Drains and Ducts
Cool and Heat,per ton: $1.75
Minimum: $5.57
Cool only,per ton: $0.86
Minimum: $5.57
Heating Unit only, per 1,000 BTU $0.10
Minimum: $5.57
Electrical Heat Strips for Units or Duct Installations
Per KW: $0.26
Minimum: $5.57
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Mixing Box-Conditioned Air: $1.75
Mixing Box- Forced Air: $3.58
Duct Addition or System not included elsewhere
Per outlet: $0.86
Minimum: $5.57
Miscellaneous
Commercial food preparation hood-Grease Type 1: $13.94
Commercial food preparation hood- Heat or Moisture Type 11: $10.36
Commercial hood exhaust fan-Grease: $8.76
Commercial hood exhaust fan -Heat or Moisture: $7.19
Commercial hood exhaust duct-Grease: $8.76
Commercial hood exhaust duct-Heat or Moisture: $7.19
Commercial kitchen make-up air unit: $8.76
Commercial hood automatic electronic smoke extractor: $27.89
Automatic fire-extinguishing equipment system: $27.89
Range hood exhaust duct,for R Occupancy: $1.75
Toilet exhaust fan and/or duct(per inlet): $1.75
Ventilation fan and duct system: $7.19
Industrial hood: $10.36
Mechanical ventilator: $7.19
Flue replacement- U.L. labeled: $7.19
Flue or stack for commercial and industrial appliances: $8.76
Humidifier: $3.58
Vented decorative appliance: $7.19
Commercial clothes dryer exhaust duct: $8.76
Domestic clothes dryer exhaust duct: $1.75
Incinerator, per 1,000 BTU: $0.10
Minimum: $5.57
Incinerator modification: $87.67
Condensate drain-French sump: $5.57
Fire or smoke damper: $1.75
Circulating water pump: $1.75
Evaporative cooler: $7.19
Automatic shutoff-products of combustion: $8.76
Solar energy system: $52.61
Heat recovery devices per 1,000 BTU: $0.10
Minimum: $16.92
Gas Extension-Test: $8.76
For each appliance or piece of equipment by this ordinance for which no other fee is $8.76
listed:
*When inspections are performed by third parry the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%(0.35).The resulting
amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth ofa penny figure.
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Table 1-I
Schedule of Plumbing Fees*
First Fixture or Appliance: $8.76
Additional Fixtures or Appliances(each): $3.58
Sewer- First 120 feet: $8.76
Each additional 100 feet or portion thereof: $8.34
Gas Service: $8.76
Each Lawn Sprinkler System: $100.80
Water Service—First 120 feet: $8.76
Each additional 100 feet or portion thereof: $8.34
Water Submeter: $3.58
Grease Trap or Interceptor: $8.76
Sand Trap: $16.72
Each Roof Drain: $8.34
Temporary Gas Service: $8.76
Backflow Preventer: $8.76
Floor Drain: $3.58
Mobile Homes/Mobile Units: Each mobile unit/space: $3I.88
Each sewer vent: $19.12
Manhole: $27.89
Test Well: $8.76
Medical gasses and vacuum system: $36.96
*For the purpose of this table a sanitary plumbing outlet on or to which a plumbing fixture or appliance may be set or attached or any
plumbing fixture or appliance to which a water connection may be made shall be construed to be a fixture.Fees for reconnection and
retesting of existing plumbing systems in relocated buildings shall be based on the number ofplumbing fixtures,gas systems,water
heaters,etc. involved.
When inspections are performed by third party the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%(0.35).The resulting
amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
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Table 14
Schedule of Electrical Fees*
Temporary Power Letters,per bank of six meters $36.96
Light Fixtures,Outlets, Switches, and Receptacles-per item
Up to 100,each: $0.46
Over 100, each: $0.38
Fixed Appliances
Ceiling Fan: $1.27
Vent Fan: $1.27
Smoke Detectors: $1.27
Bath Heater: $1.27
Disposal: $1.27
Compactor: $1.27
Dishwasher: $1.27
Washing Machine: $1.27
Water Heater: $2.54
Dryer: $2.54
Range: $2.54
Air Conditioner- 3 to 5 ton: $5.17
Air Conditioner- over 5 ton to 7 1/2 ton: $8.34
Air Conditioner-over 7 1/2 ton: $16.72
Heating Unit, Gas: $2.54
Heating Unit, Electric,per KW: $0.86
Motors
1 to 3 hp: $2.54
Over 3 to 5 hp: $5.17
Over 5 to 7 1/2 hp: $8.34
Over 7 1/2 hp: $16.72
Transformers,Generators and Welders
0 to 10 KW: $5.17
Over 10 KW to 20 KW: $8.34
Over 20 KW: $16.72
Welders: $5.17
Services and Subpanels
60 amps to 100 amps: $16.72
Over 100 amps to 150 amps: $24.70
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Over 150 amps: $33.47
Miscellaneous
Swimming pools: $47.81
Construction pole: $24.70
Sign connections,each: $7.95
New mobile home hookups" : $36.90
Submeters-buildings, leases,apartments,etc.: $17.53
*When inspections are performed by third party the permit fee shall be reduced by multiplying the sum by 35%(0.35).The resulting
amount will be calculated to the penny with no rounding for the tenth of a penny figure.
**A Building Code Ordinance Inspection shall be required to inspect and approve power to existing mobile homes in mobile home parks
where the name changes on the electric utility account except when the account is being transferred from an individual to the park's name.
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Table 1-K
Schedule of Sign Fees
Application fee: $33.00
Permit Fee for New signs=
Application Fee+Display Area Fee+Height Above Grade Fee+Electrical Amperage Fee
Display Area Fee: $23.90 or$0.22 per square
foot for each display
surface,whichever is
greater
Height Above Grade Fee,in Feet:
1-20: $23.90
21-30: $47.81
31-40: $71.75
41-50: $95.65
51-60: $119.58
Over 60: $167.40
Electrical Amps Fee:
1-40: $33.49
41-60: $47.81
61-80: $71.75
81-100: $95.65
Over 100: $143.49
Banners and Temporary Signs=
Application Fee+Display Area+ Height Above Grade
Display Area: $23.90
Height above grade at: $23.90
*When permits are required for allowable repairs or sign removal the non-refundable application fee shall coverthe required permit fee.
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SECTION 2.
Chapter 29 "Signs," Article I "Administrative," Chapter C: "Permits and Inspections,"
Section C05: "Fees" is hereby amended to amend C05.2(a) to revise the language to add a
reference to Table 1-K in the Administrative Code and to repeal and delete Table C05.2: Sign Fees
in its entirety and leave the remaining language in C05.2 unchanged,to read as follows:
SECTION C05: FEES
(a) The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table 1-K in the Administrative Code.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are
in direct conflict with the provision of such ordinances and such Code, in which event conflicting
provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4.
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect,construct,enlarge,alter,repair,move, improve,
remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City or
cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. Any
person,firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for all violations involving fire safety, or public health and
sanitation and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for all other violations
of this ordinance. Each day or any portion thereof which any violation of this ordinance occurs or
continues shall be deemed a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as
herein provided.
SECTION 5.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs,
sentences,clauses,and phrases of this ordinance are severable,and, if any phrase,clause,sentence,
paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared void, ineffective, or unconstitutional by
the valid judgment or final decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such voidness,
ineffectiveness, or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by
the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such void, ineffective, or
unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
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SECTION 6.
This ordinance constitutes a digest and revision of the Building Code of the City of Fort
Worth, as provided in Section 2, Chapter XXV and Section 9, Chapter XXVII, of the Charter of
the City of Fort Worth. The Planning and Development Department of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in pamphlet form for general distribution
among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance, as so published, shall be
admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof, as provided
in Chapter XXV, Section 3, of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
SECTION 7.
This ordinance shall take effect on April 1,2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Mell)aa lvewof for Ronald P. Gonzalos
for Ronald P.Gonzales(Oct 13,202013:59 COT)
Assistant City Attorney Mary Kayser,City Secretary
Adopted: September 22,2020
Effective:April 1,2021
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/22/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0682
LOG NAME: 06FY21 DEVELOPMENT FEES
SUBJECT
(ALL)Adopt Fiscal Year 2021 Fee Adjustments for Development Services Department and Adopt Ordinance Revising Fees
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached ordinance revising fees in Chapter 7,Article I of the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances relating to certain fees in the
Administrative, Building, Residential, Plumbing,Mechanical,Electrical,Sign, and Existing Building codes;and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance revising fees in Chapter 2,Article XII: Fee Schedules, Section 2-231 Development Application Fees of the
City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances related to construction inspection service fee, engineering plan review fees, urban forestry and
zoning.
DISCUSSION:
The Development Services Department provides application, permit and inspection services for land development and building development in
Fort Worth. Biennially,the staff reviews development fees to determine if they adequately cover the cost of the associated services.The purpose
of this Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)is to take action in connection with adjusting development fees that will apply during Fiscal Year
2021 (FY2021).
Staff has conducted an internal review and met with impacted stakeholder groups, including the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth,
representatives of the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association and the Development Advisory Committee to discuss and reached a consensus on
the proposed fee adjustments. The proposed fee adjustments are within median of Texas peer cities.
The attached ordinances will revise certain development fees in the Building Administrative Code and related construction codes and Section 2-
231 related to construction inspection for CFAs,engineering plan review, urban forestry,and zoning. All other fees would remain in effect at their
last-adopted rate as set by state law,City ordinance,or prior City Council action,as applicable.
Staff recommends the adoption of the attached ordinances to enable Development Services to continue to improve development processes and
enhance customer service.The fees will become effective on April 1,2021.
ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the ordinances adjusting fee revenues,
earned fee revenues will be deposited into the appropriate fund.The participating departments(and Financial Management Services)are
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: D.J. Harrell 8032
William M Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: