HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2006-O0039 - Amending Art. 1, Chapt. 6; Adjustment Of Permit Fees;Building Inspect/Fire Prev. - 03/23/2006First Reading
Karch 23, 2006
Item No. 6.11
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-o0039
Second Reading
April 13, 2006
Item Bo. 5.1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS WITH REGARD TO PERMIT
FEES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the best interests of the citizens of
the City of Lubbock would be served by the adjustment of permit fees to assist in the cost
recovery of expanded public safety programs within the Building Inspection and Fire
Prevention Departments ; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Chapter 6, Article I, Sections 6-74 and 6-75 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock are hereby deleted in their entirety and the following
substituted therefore:
Sec. 6-74. New Construction permit fees.
a) One and two family dwellings: Building permit fees shall be ten cents ($0.1 0) per
square foot of gross building area under roof, inclusive of all stories but excluding
unheated attached garages and covered porch or balcony areas. Building permit
fees for detached accessory buildings associated with one and two family
dwellings shall be ten cents ($0.10) per square foot of gross building area under
roof, including unheated areas. Building permit fees for additions to existing floor
area shall be as for new construction except that the gross floor area of the
addition alone shall be used to determine appropriate fees. The minimum fee shall
be $30.00; however, where more than one inspection is required an additional fee
of$15.00 shall be assessed for each such additional inspection.
b) New construction other than one and two family dwellings: Building permit fees
shall be twenty cents ($0.20) per square foot of gross building area under roof,
inclusive of all stories and covered unenclosed areas. Building permit fees for
additions to existing floor area shall be as for new construction except that the
gross floor area of the addition alone shall be used to determine appropriate fees.
The minimum fee shall be $30.00; however, where more than one inspection is
required an additional fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for each such additional
inspection.
c) Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Permit fees for plumbing,
mechanical, electrical and other systems associated with new construction shall be
as set forth in the applicable Article III-IX.
Sec. 6-75. Renovation and Remodeling permit fees.
a) One and two family dwellings: Building permit fees for renovation and
remodeling of one and two family dwellings, as well as buildings accessory
thereto, shall be set at $1.50 per $1,000.00 construction valuation or fraction
thereof. The minimum fee shall be $30.00; however, where more than one
inspection is required an additional fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for each such
additional inspection.
b) Other than one and two family dwellings: Building permit fees for renovation or
remodeling of buildings other than one and two family dwellings shall be set at
$2.25 per $1,000.00 construction valuation or fraction thereof. The minimum fee
shall be $30.00; however, where more than one inspection is required an
additional fee of$15.00 shall be assessed for each such additional inspection.
c) Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Permit fees for plumbing,
mechanical, electrical and other systems proposed for alteration, rehabilitation or
remodel shall be as set forth in the applicable Article lli-IX.
d) Stated construction valuations for purposes of determining applicable permit fees
are subject to verification by the Building Official. Toward that end, the Building
Official may require contracts, invoices, or other proof as necessary in order to
determine the appropriate valuation. Where such proof cannot be readily obtained,
the Building Official may assign a reasonable valuation for the proposed work, or
may refuse to issue permits pending receipt of acceptable proof.
SECTION 2. THAT violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed a
misdemeanor punishable as provided herein.
I SECTION 3. THAT should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this
Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 4. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of the
descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading this 2'kd day of_~~!L..--' 2006.
Passed by the City Council on second reading this 13th day of , 2006.
ATTEST:
.Q~~ R~ecca Garza, cTt)TSeCret
APPROVED AS T9 CONTENT:
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Steve o·Neal, ChiefBuilding Official
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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