HomeMy Public PortalAbout2010_11_30_O025 Development Fees and Misc Utility FeesThe Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE:
PRESENTED: November 30, 2010
2010 -0 -025 ADOPTED: November 30, 2010
TO REVISE THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
(EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007) REFERENCED IN THE
SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(EFFECTIVE AUGUST 12, 2008) AND THE ZONING ORDINANCE
(EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 28, 2010) TO REVISE, INITIATE, AND
DELETE CERTAIN FEES CHARGED FOR TOWN SERVICES;
REVISE CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES FEES
REFERENCED IN TOWN OF LEESBURG RESOLUTION 95 -96
(AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO CHARGE FOR
MISCELLANEOUSE FEES AND CHANGES OF THE WATER AND
SEWER SYSTEM) ADOPTED MAY 9, 1995 AND 99 -131
(AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
HYDRANT METER RENTAL) ADOPTED MAY 11, 1999, A
NOVEMBER 1, 2002 MEMORANDUM APPROVED BY THE TOWN
MANAGER CHARGING FEES FOR TUSCARORA LANDSCAPER'S
CHOICE (TLC), AND REVISING AND CODIFYING OTHER
UTILITIES FEES TO BE INCORPORATED INTO SECTION 34 OF
THE TOWN CODE; AND AMEND APPENDIX B (FEE SCHEDULE)
TO THE TOWN CODE FOR RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS (SECTION
30.2)
The Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia hereby ordains:
SECTION 1. At the request of the Town Council, the Department of Finance conducted
a study of Town fees that included an inventory of fees charged by the Town; a survey of
comparable fees charged by other jurisdictions; and a cost model that identified the full cost
recovery of each fee.
SECTION 2. As a result of the fee study, the Town Manager recommended changes to
the Review and Inspection Fee schedule referenced in the Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations and Zoning Ordinance; revisions to certain miscellaneous utilities fees; and amend
Appendix B (Fee Schedule) to the Town Code for right of way use permits based upon full cost
recovery, fees charged by other local jurisdictions for comparable services in the current market,
and the benefit certain fee supported services provide the general public.
FEE
CURRENT FEE
PROPOSED FEE
Subdivision and Land Development Applications
Preliminary Subdivision Plat Non Residential/First
Submission
$4,000 plus $120 per lot or
division of land (no limit on
number of reviews)
$7,500 plus $200 per lot or
division of land (up to 2
submissions)
Preliminary Subdivision Plat Non Residential/
Subsequent Submissions (NEW FEE)
$1,500 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Preliminary Subdivision Plat Residential/First
Submission
$2,500 plus $110 per lot or
division of land (no limit on
number of submissions)
$7,500 plus $200 per lot or
division of land (up to 2
submissions)
Preliminary Subdivision Plat Residential /Subsequent
Submissions (NEW FEE)
$1,500 per additional
submission (after second
submission)
Construction Drawings/First Submission (includes front-
loaded inspection fees for Public Works and Utilities)*
$2,000 plus $115 per lot plus
percentage of proposed public
improvements*
$8,000 plus $125 per lot plus
percentage of proposed public
improvements and site
improvements* (up to 2
submissions)
Construction Drawings /Subsequent Submissions
$1,000 per submission
$5,000 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Construction Drawings /Signature Set
$500
$2,500
Correction Plat
$500 plus $50 per lot
$1,500 plus $50 per lot (up to
2 submissions)
Correction Plat/Subsequent Submissions (NEW FEE)
$315 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Easement Plat
$500
$2,500 (up to 2 submissions)
Easement Plat/Subsequent Submissions (NEW FEE)
$500 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Right of Way Dedication Plat
$500
$2,500 (up to 2 submissions)
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AN ORDINANCE: TO REVISE THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
REFERENCED IN THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007) AND ZONING ORDINANCE (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
28, 2010) TO REVISE, INITIATE, AND DELETE CERTAIN FEES CHARFGED FOR TOWN
SERVICES; REVISE AND CODIFY CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES FEES; AND
AMEND APPENDIX B (FEE SCHEDULE) TO THE TOWN CODE FOR RIGHT OF WAY
PERMITS (SECTION30.2)
SECTION 3. A public hearing was held by the Town Council on November 30, 2010 to
receive oral and written comment on the proposed fee revisions, additional, and deletions.
SECTION 4. The Review and Inspection Fee Schedule (effective March 13, 2007) as
referenced in the Subdivision and Land Development regulations (effective August 12, 2008),
and the Zoning Ordinance (effective January 26, 2010) is revised as listed below to revise,
initiate, and delete certain fees.
FEE
CURRENT FEE
PROPOSED FEE
Right of Way Dedication Plat/Subsequent Submissions
(NEW FEE)
$500 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Boundary Line Adjustment Plat (single owner)
$500
$1,250 (up to 2 submissions)
Boundary Line Adjustment Plat/Subsequent Plat
Submissions (single owner) (NEW FEE)
$275 for each additional
review (after second
submission)
Boundary Line Adjustment Plat (multiple owners)
$1,000
$1,750 (up to 2 submissions)
Boundary Line Adjustment Plat/Subsequent Submissions
(multiple owners) (NEW FEE)
$275 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Boundary Line Vacation Plat
$200
$1,000 (up to 2 submissions)
Boundary Line Vacation Plat/Subsequent Submissions
(NEW FEE)
$275 each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Final Plat Non Residential
$2,000 plus $120 per lot or
division of land
$3,500 plus $240 per lot or
division of land (up to 2
submissions)
Final Plat Non Residential/Subsequent Submissions
(NEW FEE)
$750 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Final Plat Residential
$1,000 plus $110 per lot or
division of land
$3,500 plus $120 per lot or
division of land (up to 2
submissions)
Final Plat Residential /Subsequent Submissions
(NEW FEE)
$1,500 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Site Plan/First Submission (includes front loaded
inspection fees for both Public Works and Utilities)*
$5,000 plus $120 per acre plus
percentage of proposed public
improvements*
$10,000 plus $200 per acre
plus percentage of proposed
public improvements*
Site Plan/Subsequent Submissions
$1,000
$5,000 for each additional
submission (after second
submission)
Site Plan/Signature Set
$500
$2,500
Minor Modification to Approved Site Plan/CD
$250 per revised sheet per
submission
$350 per revised sheet per
submission
Minor Site Plan/First Submission (includes front loaded
inspection fees for Public Works and Utilities)*
$2,500 plus $120 per acre plus
percentage of proposed public
improvements*
$5,500 plus $200 per acre plus
percentage of proposed public
and site improvements* (up to
2 submissions)
Minor Site Plan/Subsequent Submissions
$500
$3,500 per subsequent
submission (after second
submission)
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AN ORDINANCE: TO REVISE THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
REFERENCED IN THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007) AND ZONING ORDINANCE (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
28, 2010) TO REVISE, INITIATE, AND DELETE CERTAIN FEES CHARMED FOR TOWN
SERVICES; REVISE AND CODIFY CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES FEES; AND
AMEND APPENDIX B (FEE SCHEDULE) TO THE TOWN CODE FOR RIGHT OF WAY
PERMITS (SECTION30.2)
FEE
CURRENT FEE
PROPOSED FEE
Minor Site Plan/Signature Set (NEW FEE)
$2,500
Revised Lot Grading Plan, Per Lot
$200
$500
Site Plan Waiver, Per Submission
$100
$500
Public Improvements Not Part of Subdivision Plat or
Development Plan (includes front loaded inspection fees
for Public Works and Utilities)*
1% of construction costs
$7,500 plus 1.5% of
construction costs plus
percentage of proposed public
improvements* (up to 2
submissions)
Public Improvements Not Part of Subdivision Plat or
Development Plan/Subsequent Submissions (NEW FEE)
$5,000 per subsequent
submission after second
submission)
Public Improvements Not Part of Subdivision Plat or
Development Plan/Signature Set (NEW FEE)
$2,500
Rough Grading Plan
$500 plus $100 per disturbed
acre
$1,500 plus $250 per disturbed
acre
Floodplain Study
$1,500 plus $100 per cross
section over 8
$3,500 plus $200 per cross
section over 8 (up to 2
submissions)
Floodplain Study /Subsequent Submissions (NEW FEE)
$1,500
Floodplain/Signature Sets (NEW FEE)
$500
Floodplain Alteration Study
$2,500 plus$100 per cross
section over 8
$3,500 plus $200 per cross
section over 8 (up to 2
submissions)
Floodplain Alteration Study /Subsequent Submissions
(NEW FEE)
$1,500
Floodplain Alteration Study /Signature Set (NEW FEE)
$500
Traffic Study
$1,000
$1,700
Subdivision and Land Development Regulation Variation
Request per Code Section
$300 per code section plus cost
of advertisements
$1,500 per code section plus
cost of advertisements
DCSM Modification per Code Section Modified
$250
$1,250
Performance Bond Extension
$300
$500
Performance Bond Reduction
$600
$900
Performance Bond Release
$600
$1,800
Parking Lot Re- striping Plan (NEW FEE)
$750
*Use the following to calculate amount to be added to
determine the total submission fee based upon the
amount of the project's proposed Public Improvements
Inspection Fees.
Storm Sewer
$3.75 per linear foot
$4.00 per linear foot
Water Main
$1.75 per linear foot
$1.90 per linear foot
Curb Gutter
$0.75 per linear foot
$1.25 per linear foot
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AN ORDINANCE: TO REVISE THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
REFERENCED IN THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007) AND ZONING ORDINANCE (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
28, 2010) TO REVISE, INITIATE, AND DELETE CERTAIN FEES CHARFGED FOR TOWN
SERVICES; REVISE AND CODIFY CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES FEES; AND
AMEND APPENDIX B (FEE SCHEDULE) TO THE TOWN CODE FOR RIGHT OF WAY
PERMITS (SECTION30.2)
FEE
CURRENT FEE
PROPOSED FEE
Sidewalk
$1.35 per linear foot
$1.50 per linear foot
Sanitary Sewer
$2.00 per linear foot
$2.15 per linear foot
Street
$1.20 per linear foot
$2.00 per linear foot
Overlot Grading
$125.00 per lot
$130.00 per lot
Other Major Utility Facilities
I% of construction cost
1.5% of construction cost
Land Use and Zoning Applications
Rezoning
(NEW FEE)
$5,000 plus $100 per acre
$32,000 for more than 10
acres (first through third
submissions)
$16,000 for up to 10 acres
(first through third
submissions)
$1,200 for each submission
over three submissions
Concept Plan and/or Proffer Amendment (NEW FEE)
$10,000
Special Exception
(NEW FEE)
$3,000
or
$1,000 per non profit
or
$500 for accessory to a
dwelling
$10,000 for buildings over
10,000 square feet (first
through third submissions)
$7,500 for buildings up to
9,999 square feet (first through
third submissions)
$1,200 for each submission
over three submissions
or
$1,000 for non profits
or
$500 for accessory structures
to dwellings
Town Plan Amendment
$2,000 plus the cost of
advertising
$5,600
Commission Permit Fee
$500
$1,000
Zoning Ordinance Modifications or Waivers per Code
section modified (NEW FEE)
$1,250
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (DELETE FEE)
$5,000 plus cost of advertising
$0
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AN ORDINANCE: TO REVISE THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
REFERENCED IN THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007) AND ZONING ORDINANCE (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
28, 2010) TO REVISE, INITIATE, AND DELETE CERTAIN FEES CHARFGED FOR TOWN
SERVICES; REVISE AND CODIFY CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES FEES; AND
AMEND APPENDIX B (FEE SCHEDULE) TO THE TOWN CODE FOR RIGHT OF WAY
PERMITS (SECTION30.2)
FEE
CURRENT FEE
PROPOSED FEE
Private Pumpers (septage per 1,000 gallons)
$40
$50
Private Pump and Haul Contractors (per 1,000 gallons)
$5
$10
Imported Waste Activity Sludge (per 1,000 gallons)
$30
$50
Tanker Truck with Operator (per hour)
$50
$100
*TLC (25 pound bag)
$3
$4 plus $10 for delivery
*TLC 50 pound bag
$5
$6 plus $10 for delivery
*TLC (bulk by the ton)
$50
$70 plus $20 for delivery
**Water or Sewer Model
$175
$250
*Late Hydrant Meter Report Charge First Quarter
$25
$100
*Late Hydrant Meter Report Charge Second Quarter
$50
$100
***Late Hydrant Meter Report Charge Third Quarter
$75
$100
November 1, 2002 Memorandum to Charge for TLC
Town of Leesburg Resolution 95 -96
Town of Leesburg Resolution 99 -131
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AN ORDINANCE: TO REVISE THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
REFERENCED IN THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007) AND ZONING ORDINANCE (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
28, 2010) TO REVISE, INITIATE, AND DELETE CERTAIN FEES CHARFGED FOR TOWN
SERVICES; REVISE AND CODIFY CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES FEES; AND
AMEND APPENDIX B (FEE SCHEDULE) TO THE TOWN CODE FOR RIGHT OF WAY
PERMITS (SECTION30.2)
SECTION 5. Certain miscellaneous Utility fees referenced in Town of Leesburg
Resolutions 95 -96 (Authorizing the Town Manager to Charge for Miscellaneous Fees and
Changes of the Water and Sewer and Sewer System) adopted May 9, 1995 and 99 -131
(Authorizing an Agreement for Construction Hydrant Meter Rental) adopted May 11, 1999, a
November 1, 2002 memorandum approved by the Town Manager charging a fee for Tuscarora
Landscaper's Choice (TLC), and revision and codifying other Utility fees to be incorporated into
Section 34 of the Town Code.
SECTION 6. Appendix B (Fee Schedule) to the Town Code is amended to change the
Right of Way permits fee (Section 30.2) from $30 to $100.
SECTION 7. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision of
this ordinance invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
remaining provisions of the Leesburg Town Code.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be effective February 1, 2011.
AN ORDINANCE: TO REVISE THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
REFERENCED IN THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(EFFECTIVE MARCH 13, 2007) AND ZONING ORDINANCE (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER
28, 2010) TO REVISE, INITIATE, AND DELETE CERTAIN FEES CHARFGED FOR TOWN
SERVICES; REVISE AND CODIFY CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES FEES; AND
AMEND APPENDIX B (FEE SCHEDULE) TO THE TOWN CODE FOR RIGHT OF WAY
PERMITS (SECTION30.2)
SECTION 9. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
PASSED this 30 day of November, 2010.
Clerk of Council
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C. mstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg