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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 14, 2019
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald"Ron"Burton, Interim City Manager
From: Philip Vilardi, Building Official
Cc: Pamela D. Langford, Acting Director of Development Services
RE: P. 0. No. 6805—An ordinance amending Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-33,
Appendix B (Permit Fee Schedule) of the Building Code
Nature of Request:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. O. No. 6805, amending Chapter 18, Article II
Section 18-33, Appendix B (Schedule of Permit Fees) of the Code of Ordinances, thereby
adopting revisions to section 18-33 mandated by HB-852 and signed into law by Governor
Abbott; and providing for a penalty, for publication and an effective date. This will achieve
compliance with the State of Texas' law for calculating residential permit fees and present
reasonable fees to the citizens and developers in Port Arthur.
Staff Analysis/Considerations:
The City of Port Arthur's current fee structure requires some flat rate fees and square footage
based fees in compliance with HB-852. Those fees required more detailed defining. This
amendment will increase consistency in the fee structure and keep our fees reasonable.
Budget Impact:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt P. O. No. 6805, amending Chapter 18, Article II
Section 18-33, Appendix B (Schedule of Permit Fees) of the Code of Ordinances, thereby
adopting revisions to section 18-33 mandated by HB-852 and signed into law by Governor
Abbott.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II, SECTION 18-33,
APPENDIX B PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE OF THE BUILDING CODE, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, THEREBY
REVISING THE FEES STATE MANDATED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF HB-
852; PROVIDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000), AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18-43 OF THE
CODE OR AS OTHERWISE IMPOSED BY STATE LAW;AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER
PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-33, Appendix B (Schedule of Permit Fees), of
the City of Port Arthur's Code of Ordinances sets forth requirements for residential permit fees; and,
WHEREAS,the State of Texas has passed HB-852; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council deems it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Port Arthur
to comply with the mandate in HB-852 concerning calculating fees for residential building permits and
keep those fees reasonable;and,
WHEREAS,the City Council of Port Arthur deems it in the best interest of the citizens of the city
to adopt the changes to Article II section 18-33 Appendix B Building Permit Fee Schedule with the
exceptions thereto;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. The facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. The City of Port Arthur hereby amends Chapter 18,Article II, Section 18-33,Appendix
B (Schedule of Permit Fees), as delineated in Exhibit A.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are herein repealed, but only
to the extent of said conflict.
Section 4. That any person who violates any provisions of this Ordinance or who shall neglect to
comply with the terms hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall on conviction thereof be fined in
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any sum not less than one dollar($1.00)nor more than two thousand dollars($2,000.00)Dollars as provided
in the Code of Ordinances,and each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 5.That this Ordinance or its caption and penalty shall be published one(1)time within ten
(10) days after final passage hereof in the official newspaper of the City of Port Arthur. This Ordinance
shall take effect immediately after date of publication.
Section 6. That a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this the day of October,A.D.,2019,at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC,City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia"Val"7zeno,City Attorney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Ronald
"Ron"Burton, Interim City Manager Pamela D. Langford,Acting Director of
Development Services
EXHIBIT A
(WITH REDLINES)
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE -APPENDIX B
Commercial fee Table
Total Valuation
Fee
$1,000 to$50,000 $35.00 for the first$1,000.00 plus$6.25 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001 to $100,000 $293.00 for the first$50,000.00 plus$5.20 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to
and including $100,000.00
$100,001 to$500,000 $500.00 for the first$100,000.00 plus$4.15 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to
and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up $2,000.00 for the first$500,000.00 plus$3.10 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
MOVING FEE
For the moving of any building or structure,the fee shall be $200.00
DEMOLITION FEE
For the demolition of any building or structures,the fee shall be
RESIDENTIAL$75.00
COMMERCIAL$200.00 with $150.00 refundable on completion
PENALTIES
Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or preceded prior to obtaining said
permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve
any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor
from any other penalties prescribed in the Code of Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur.
PLAN CHECKING FEES (Commercial construction)
When plans are required to be submitted, a plan-checking fee shall be paid to the building official at the
time plans and specifications are submitted for plan review. Said plan-checking fee shall be 65%of the
building permit. Plan check fees are in addition to the building permit fee.
Plan Review Fee—residential
Residential plan check fees are part of the per square foot price. Those fees are collected when the
Permit is approved and ready for pick up.
Revision Fee-Commercial Plans$50.00
FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description Fee
Minimum Permit Fee $35.00
Certificate of Occupancy $75.00
-Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $45.00
Re-inspection Fee $35.00
Overtime Inspections (minimum 4 hrs at$35.00 per hour) $140.00
New Address or Address Changes:
Single Address $35.00
Two or more per address $10.00 (each additional address)
I Building Permit Fee Residential-$35,00-p441sfees and as listed below
New Construction $0.70 per square Foot
Major Remodels and additions $0.x.50 per square foot
Minor remodels (interior only)Proiects $0.50-.25 per square foot
Residential Roofing $75.00 Flat rate
Residential Fences(Standard lot= 5000sf) $55.00FIat Rate
Small projects (flat rate) include the following;
Roofing $0.20 per square foot
fences(Standard lot- 5000sf) $0.15 per linear foote
Accessory buildings (small) $0.40 per square foot$85.00 Flat rate
Doors $2.00 per door$35.00 Flat Rate
Windows $2.00 per window$35.00 Flat Rate
Siding $0.50 per linear foot$85.00 Flat rate
(Costs includes the plan check fee)
Parking Lots/Paving
First 1,000 sq.ft. $40.00
Each additional 1000sq.ft. $2.00
Driveways
Residential $35.00
Commercial $75.00
Grading(storm water plan) $45.00 per Acre
EXHIBIT A
(CLEAN COPY)
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE-APPENDIX B
Commercial fee Table
Total Valuation
Fee
$1,000 to $50,000 $35.00 for the first$1,000.00 plus$6.25 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to and
including$50,000.00.
$50,001 to $100,000 $293.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus$5.20 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to
and including$100,000.00
$100,001 to $500,000 $500.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus$4.15 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof, up to
and including$500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up $2,000.00 for the first$500,000.00 plus$3.10 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
MOVING FEE
For the moving of any building or structure,the fee shall be $200.00
DEMOLITION FEE
For the demolition of any building or structures, the fee shall be
RESIDENTIAL$75.00
COMMERCIAL$200.00 with $150.00 refundable on completion
PENALTIES
Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or preceded prior to obtaining said
permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve
any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor
from any other penalties prescribed in the Code of Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur.
PLAN CHECKING FEES (Commercial construction)
When plans are required to be submitted, a plan-checking fee shall be paid to the building official at the
time plans and specifications are submitted for plan review. Said plan-checking fee shall be 65%of the
building permit. Plan check fees are in addition to the building permit fee.
Plan Review Fee—residential
Residential plan check fees are part of the per square foot price. Those fees are collected when the
Permit is approved and ready for pick up.
Revision Fee-Commercial Plans$50.00
FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Description Fee
Minimum Permit Fee $35.00
Certificate of Occupancy $75.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $45.00
Re-inspection Fee $35.00
Overtime Inspections(minimum 4 hrs at$35.00 per hour) $140.00
New Address or Address Changes:
Single Address $35.00
Two or more per address $10.00 (each additional address)
Building Permit Fee Residential -fees and as listed below
New Construction $0.70 per square Foot
Major Remodels and additions $0.50 per square foot
Minor remodels (interior only) $0.25 per square foot
Flat Rate Fees
Residential Roofing $75.00 Flat rate
Residential Fences(Standard lot= 5000sf) $55.00FIat Rate
Small projects (flat rate) include the following;
Accessory buildings (small) $85.00 Flat rate
Doors $35.00 Flat Rate
Windows $35.00 Flat Rate
Siding $85.00 Flat rate
(Costs includes the plan check fee)
Parking Lots/Paving
First 1,000 sq. ft. $40.00
Each additional 1000 sq. ft. $2.00
Driveways
Residential $35.00
Commercial $75.00
Grading (storm water plan) $45.00 per Acre