OR 91-529 Reprints schedule of fees for building code matters AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 91529
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPFELL, TEXAS, REPRINTING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES
FOUND 1N ORDINANCE 91-520, HERETOFORE ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF COPPELL AND
AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING CODE MATI'ERS; SUCH FEES TO BE
COLLECTED FOR PERMITS, SERVICE, ETC; ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT PERMITS; SUCH FEES TO BE COLLECTED FOR PERMITS FOR COMBUSTIBLE
OR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL STORAGE, EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL STORAGE, HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL STORAGE, BURN PERMITS, AND FUEL STORAGE TANK PERMITS; AMENDING
THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS FOUND IN ORDINANCE NUMBER 308;
SUCH FEES TO BE COLLECTED FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW FEES,
AND REINSPECTION FEES; AMENDING THE ANIMAL CONTROL FEE SCHEDULE FOUND IN
ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-471; SUCH FEES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE REGISTRATION OF
DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY OF COPPELL; SPECIFICALLY REPEALING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 91-520; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPFELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. FEE SCHEDULE - BUll.PING CODE
WHEREAS, by City of Coppell Ordinance Number 91-S19, 91-S20, and 91-S18, the City
adopted a plumbing code known as The City of Coppell Plumbing Code, a building code known
as The City of Coppell Building Code, and a mechanical code known as The City of Coppell
Mechanical Code, respectively; and
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WttEREAS, Section 3 (B) of ordinance 91-519, section 3 (f) of ordLnance 91-520 and
section 3 A. of ordinance 91-518 states that Chapter 18 of the City of Coppell Code of
Ordinances shall contain the schedule of fees for each respective code, NOW, THEREFORE,
The schedule of fees for buildLug, plumbing, electrical and mechanical code permits is
as follows:
BUILDING INSPECTION FEE REQUIREMENTS
NEW CONSTRUL'HON
OCCUPANCY BUILDING AREA BUILDING FEE
CLASSIFICATION SQUARE FEET
SINGLE FAMILY 1,500 or less 580.00
1,501 to 2,000 655.00
2,001 to 3,000 730.00
2,501 to 3,000 775.00
3,001 to 3,500 860.00
3,501 to 4,000 925.00
4,001 to 4,500 990.00
4,501 or more 1055.00
MISCF. I .I .ANEOUS
BANNER SIGN 15.00
ALL OTHER SIGNS 100.00
SIGN REPAIR 50.00
SWIMMING POOL (IN-GROUND) 250.00
SPA, OR ABOVE GROUND POOL 60.00
LAWN SPRINKLERS 35.00
FENCE 25.00
RETAINING WALLS 25.00 every 100 feet
or portion
thereof
F.I.F. CTRICAL HCF..I~ISES
CONTRACTOR 75.00
MASTER 10.00
JOURNEYMAN 5.00
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SPRINRI.F.R LICENSES
CONTRACTOR 75.00
MECHANICAL LICENSES
CONTRACTOR 75.00
PLUMBING LICFaNSES
CONTRACTOR 75.00
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
ALL GROUPS 50.00
EXCEPT R 3
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
1. Inspections outside of 50.O0/hr
normal business hours (minimum charge
- two hours)
2. Reinspection fees assessed 25.00
under provisions of Section 305 (g)
3. Inspection for which 30.00/hr
no fee is specifically
indicated (min. charge -
one-half hour)
4. Additional plan review required 50.00/hr.
by changes, additions or revisions
to approved plans (minimum charge -
one-half hour)
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NEW' CONSTRUCTION
OCCUPANCY BUILDING AREA B U I L D I N G F E E
CLASSIFICATION SQUARE FEET
GROUP A,B,E,H,I 0 To 500 100.00
S01 to 100,000 250.00 + .07/sqXt.
100,001 to 500,000 1250.00 + .06/sqXt.
500,001 or more 6500.00 + .05/sq/ft.
BUILDING AREA MECHANICAL
SQUARE FEET PLBG & ELECT
GROUP A,B,E,H,I 0 to 500 30.00
501 to 100,000 20.00 + .045/sq.ff.
100,001 or more 1050.00 + .035/sqdL
SItEI.L BUILDINGS
OCCUPANCY BUILDING AREA BUILDING FEES
CLASSIFICATION SQUARE FEET
GROUP A,B,E,H,I 0 to 500 75.00
SHELL BUILDINGS 501 to 100,000 250.00 + .06/sqXt.
100,001 or more 1250.00 + .05/sqXt.
FINISH OUT OF SHELL - 0 to 500 50.00
SPACE 501 to 100,000 150.00 + .03/sqXt.
100,001 or more 1250.00 + .02/sqfft.
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OCCUPANCY BUILDING AREA MECHANICAL
CLASSIFICATION SQUARE FEET PLBG & ELEC
GROUP A,B,E,H,I 0 to 500 50.00
501 to 100,000 100.00 + .02S/sq~L
100,001 or more 625.00 + .02/sq.ft.
FINISH OUT OF SHELL 0 to 500 1S.00
SPACE 501 to 100,000 10.00 + .016/sq~t
100,001 or more 450.00 + .012/sq~L
NEW CONSTRUt.'HON
OCCUPANCY BUILDING AREA MECHANICAL
CLASSIFICATION SQUARE FEET PIBG. & El FCT
GROUP R-1 0 to 20,000 250.00 + 25/sq~.
20,001 to 50,000 750.00 + 23/sq/ft.
50,001 to 100,000 3,000.00 + .19/sqXt.
100,001 to 200,000 5,000.00 + .17/sq.ft.
200,001 or more 9,000.00 + .15/sqXt.
ADDrrlONS, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
ALL GROUPS 0 to 500 20.00
501 to 1,000 25.00
1,001 to 1,500 30.00
1,501 to 2,000 35.00
2,501 to 3,000 40.00
3,001 to 5,000 45.00
5,001 to 10,000 55.00
10,001 to 1S,000 75.00
10,001 to 15,000 100.00
15,001 to 20,000 125.00
20,001 to 30,000 150.00
30,001 to 40,000 175.00
40,001 to 50,000 200.00
50,001 to 75,000 250.00
75,001 to 100,00 300.00
100,001 and more 300.00 for the first
$100,000 plus
$100.00 for each
additional $100,000
or fraction thereof.
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SECTION 2. EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE FEES
WHEREAS, by City of Copped Ordinance Number 87-382, the City Council adopted an
Emergency Ambulance Service Policy; and
WHERFAS, Section 15-5-5 (C) of said Ordinance 87-382 listed the fees to be collected
by the City, NOW, THEREFORE,
City of Coppell residems who are transported by the City of Copped Fire Department
ambulance service shall be charged a $60.00 fee for such service. The fee for nonresidents
shall be $150.00
SECTION 3. PEDDLER AND SOLICITOR PERMIT FEES
WHEREAS, by City of Coppelf Ordinance Number 143, the City Courteft adopted a
Peddler and Solicitor Policy; and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of said Ordinance 143 listed the fees to be collected by the City,
NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Coppelf will collect a fee of $50.00 per year for the first permit issued to a
company and $10.00 per year for each additional permit issued to the same company shall be
charged which shall not be prorated and shall not be returned ff application is denied.
SECTION 4. ZONING APPLICATION AND FII.mlG FEES
WHEREAS, by City of Coppelf Ordinance Number 297, the City Council adopted a
Zonlng Policy; and
WHEREAS, Section 44 of said Ordinance 297 listed the fees to be collected by the City,
NOW, THEREFORE,
All owners, lessees or any other persons, finns or corporations making an application
with the City of Copped requesting a change, amendment or variance to the zoning ordinance
applicable to his property shall be charged a mandatory fee for processing such request as
follows:
1. Standard Filing Fee - $500.00 minimum plus $10.00 per acre or portion thereof.
2. Specific Use Permit - $200.00 minimum plus $5.00 per acre of portion thereof.
3. Conceptual Plan - No charge when submitted with zoning request; $100.00
when submitted separately.
4. Development Plan (Detail Site Plan) - $100.00"
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SECTION 5. SUBDIVISION CONSFRUCTION PERMIT FEE
WHEREAS, by City of Coppell Ordinance Number 341, the City Council adopted a
Subdivision Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Section XVI (E) listed a fee to be collected by the City for construction
permits, NOW, THEREFORE,
Prior to obtaining a construction permit, the developer shall escrow an additional 2%
of the cost of the items to be constructed for dedication to the City.
SECTION 6. LIBRARY FEES
The City of Coppeil will collect a fee of $25.00 per year from non-Dallas County
residents for use of the Library.
SECTION 7. FIRE FEES
Permits shall be required for the following activities. The fees for such permits is as
follows:
Combustible/Flammable Materials Storage $100.00
Explosive Materials Storage $250.00
Hazardous Materials Storage $150.00
Burn Permit (each site, each day) $50.00
Fuel Storage (per tank installation) $250.00
SECTION 8. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
WHEREAS, by City of Coppell Ordinance Number 308, the City Counc~ adopted an
ordinance regulating food service establishments; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-8-2 C. 2. listed a fee to be collected by the City for food
establishment permits, NOW, THEREFORE,
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Prior to obtaining a food establishment permit, the operator of the establishment shall
pay the appropriate annual fee as follows:
Permanent establishment $100.00
Temporary establishment $200.00
Temporary Permit $50.00 plus $5.00 for each
concession with food and/or drink
sales.
Plan review fee $50.00
Relnspection fee 50% of annual permit fee.
SECTION 9. ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
WHEREAS, by City of Coppell Ordinance Number 90-471, the City Council adopted an
ordinance regulating animal control fees; and
WHEREAS, Sections 9-1-2 G, 9-14 B, 9-1-9 F, 9-1-7 G, and 9-1-15 E listed fees to be
collected by the City for animal control activities, NOW, THEREFORE,
Animal control fees shall be as follows:
A deposit of $25.00 shall be made when requesting a small animal trap from the
City. A $75.00 deposit shall be required on large size traps.
REGISTRATION FEES
DogCat altered $5.00
DogCat unaltered $10.00
Replacement of lost or $2.00
stolen registration.
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IMPOUNDMENT FEES AND HANDIjNG CIIARGES
1. lmpoundment fees shall be:
a. Class A: Dogs and cats (each cat or dog spayed or neutered)
First Second Third Fourth
Imp. In Imp. in Imp. in Imp. in
12 Mths 12 Mths 12 Mths 12 Mths
$10.00 $20.00 $40.00 $80.00
Unspayed and urmeutered:
First Second Third Fourth
Imp. in Imp. in Imp. in Imp. in
12 Mths 12 Mths 12 Mths 12 Mths
$15.00 $30.00 $60.00 $120.00
(If proof of surgical sterilization is provided within fifteen (15) days from
the date an animal is registered, the difference in impoundment and
other fees between sterilization and unsterilization will be refunded.)
Dogs and cats under the age of six (6) months shall be charged the
sterilization fee. Animals may be exempted from sterilization upon
written recommendation from a licensed veterinarian that such
alternatives would be harmful or dangerous to the animal. Owners of
these animals are to be subject to the lower impoundmerit fee.
b. Class B: Small livestock, such as: goats, sheep, lambs, calves, foals, and
animals of the same approximate size and wright, eact animal:
First Second TMrd Fourth
Imp. in Imp. in Imp. in Imp. in
12 Mths 12 Mths 12 Mths 12 Mts
$30.00 $40.00 $50.00 $60.00
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c. Class C: Large livestock, such as: cattle, horses, polnies, mules, and
animals of the same approximate size and weight, each animal:
First Second Third Fourth
Imp. in Imp. in Imp. in Imp. in
12 Mths 12 Mths 12 Mths .12 Mths
$50.00 $60.00 $70.00 $80.00
d. Class D: Wild Animals: For wild animals requiring capture by division
personnel:
SAME AS CLASS C
IF ANIMAL ALREADY CONTAINED: SAME AS CLASS A
(NEUTERED)
NOTE: The Animal Comrol Officer shall determine the "class" of any
animal not listed above.
2. Daily Handling Fees
A daily handling fee shall be charged for every day, or fraction thereof, that an
animal is at the animal sheker or confined by City personnel. Said fee shall be
based upon the class of animal enumerated above:
Class A ................................$9.00
Class B ................................$9.00
Class C ...............................$10.00
Class D ...............................$10.00
3. Observation Fees for Animals in Quarantine
The owner of any animal held in quarantine for observation purposes shall be
charged five dollars ($5.00) for every day or fraction of a day an animal is at the
animal shelter. This is in addition to any impoundment or daily handling fee.
4. Other Fees
Any other costs that have been incurred by the City may be charged to the
owner or adopting party.
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EUTHANIZATION FEE
An owner who no longer wishes responsibility for an animal, or believes the
animal to be in an ill or injured condition, may sign a written waiver supplied
by the Animal Control Officer allowing the animal to be immediately euthanized,
in a humane manner. provided that no warm blooded animal that has bitten a
human being shall be euthanized until the Local Health Authority or the
veterinarian supervising the quarantine has released the animal from such
quarantine status. The quarantine shall be for a period of not less than ten (10)
days. Pets released to the Animal Control Officer by their owner for euthanasia
or disposal shah be charged a fee for this service.
a. Cats $20.00
b. Dogs (less than 25 pounds) $25.00
c. Dogs (Over 25 pounds) $30.00
With financial hardship cases, these fees may be waived in whole or in part by
the City.
PERMIT FEES
The following fees shall be charge for:
1. Show or exhibition $25.00
2. Grooming $25.00
3. Commercial Dealer (Retail and/or Wholesale
Distributor) $50.00
4. Commercial Stables $100.00
Persons requiring more than one (1) such permit shall be charged one (1) fee
for all of the permits. Such fee shall be equal to the amount of the highest
individual permit fee which would have been charged if the permits had been
separately issued.
SECTION 10. REPEALING CLAUSE
Specifically, this ordinance provides a new fee schedule for building code matters as
heretofore set out in ordinance 91-520. This ordinance also brings forward the fees provided
for in sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of ordinance 91-520 which remain unchanged. Therefore
ordinance 90-485 is hereby specifically repealed.
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SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
If any article, paragraph or subdivision, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be
adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of this
ordinance as a whole or any part of provision thereof, other than the part so decided to be
invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect October 1, 1991.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the 24th day of
September , 1991.
APPROVED
Mark Wolfe
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Linda Grau
CITY SECRETARY, ASST.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lawrence W. Jackson
CITY ATTORNEY