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Home My WebLink AboutFS 2014-10-21 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Finance and Safety Committee O Verna Seal, Chair O Joe Duffie O Kathy Hougardy AGENDA Distribution: V. Seal J. Duffie K. Hougardy D. Quinn D. Robertson Mayor Haggerton D. Cline P. McCarthy C. O'Flaherty R. Turpin L. Humphrey N. Gierloff J. Hight TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 — 5:30 PM HAZELNUT CONFERENCE ROOM (formerly known as CR #3) at east entrance of City Hall Item Recommended Action Page 1. PRESENTATION(S) 2. BUSINESS AGENDA a. A resolution adopting a consolidated permit fee schedule. a. Forward to 10/27 C.O.W. Pg.1 Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director and 11/3 Regular Mtg. b. An ordinance relating to residential remodel permits. b. Forward to 10/27 C.O.W. Pg.13 Jerry Hight, Building Official and 11/3 Regular Mtg. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. MISCELLANEOUS Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 16. The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206 - 433 -1800 ( TukwilaCitvClerk (aTukwilaWA.gov) for assistance. TO: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Finance and Safety Committee FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director BY: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director DATE: October 15, 2014 SUBJECT: Updated DCD and PW Permit Fees ISSUE Should Tukwila increase its land use permit fees and hourly inspection rates to reflect increased costs to provide this service? BACKGROUND Salaries for represented employees will increase in 2015 by 90% of the increase in CPI_W (June) 2013-14. The CPI-W for that period is 2.2% so 90% of that is an increase of 2%. ANALYSIS Staff is suggesting that the flat land use fees and hourly inspection rates increase at the rate of the City's labor costs. Most other permit fees are based on the valuation of the work which itself reflects inflation so no adjustment is needed for Public Works or the majority of Building Department fees at this time. We are proposing to increase the structural plan review fee from 33% to 35% of the non-structural fee to account for rising costs for this service that the City contracts out to a consultant and passes through to the applicant. New fees have been added for permits related to the new TUC zoning district. A reduced fee is proposed for sensitive area buffer modifications on single family parcels. We hope that this will encourage greater compliance with environmental regulations, especially when part of a code enforcement action. See the separate staff report and ordinance amending Title 16 for a discussion of the proposed new fees for minor residential remodels and final inspections for expired permits. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Committee forward the resolution to the October 27th Committee of the Whole and November 3rd Regular meeting for action. ATTACHMENTS Draft Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Fee Resolution 2 R FT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A CONSOLIDATED PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1803. WHEREAS, the City intends to update permit fees on an annual basis, with any increases tied to growth in City expenses for providing permit services; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recover a portion of the City's costs for review and processing of permit applications; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a biennial budget process; and WHEREAS, salaries for represented City employees are adjusted by 90% of the Seattle CPI-W, which was 22% for the June 2013-2014 period; and WHEREAS, greater compliance with environmental regulations can be encouraged by offering reduced permit fees for residential homeowners on specific sensitive area permits; and WHEREAS, greater permitting compliance and streamlined disaster recovery can be encouraged by offering a flat permit fee for small residential remodels; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. For 2015 and 2016, the Technology Fee shall be set at 5% of the applicable permit fee. W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Consolidated permit fee schedule-2015-2016 10-2-14 NG:bjs Page 1 of 10 3 Section 2. Public Works fees will be charged according to the following schedule: PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE PERMIT DESCRIPTION FEE Type A (Short-Term Non-profit) $ 50.00 + Technology Fee Type B (Short-Term Profit) 810O.00+ Technology Fee Type C (Infrastructure and Grading on Private Property and City Right-of-Way and Disturbance of City Right-of-Way) $25000 application base fee, Technology Fee, plus four components based on construction value: 1) Plan Review 2) Construction Inspection 3) Pavement Mitigation 4) Grading Plan Review $100.00 + Technology Fee Type D (Long-Term) Type E (Potential Disturbance of CityRi0h�of4Nay) $1OO� OO+ Technology Fee ' $250.00 plus � fee, ' � deposit, withdraw $100.00 per instance for inspection Franchise — Telecommunications $5.000.00 administrative fee Franchise — Cable $5.000.00 plus 5% of total revenue Street Vacation $1.200.08 Latecomer's Agreements $500.00 processing fee, plus 1796odministnativefee, _plus $500.00 segregation fee $50.00 + Technology Fee Flood Zone Control Permit Section 3. Land use permit and processing fees will be charged according to the following schedule: LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE All peer review fees will be passed through to the applicant per TMC Section 18.50.200. Decision Type (Current Fee) 2015 Fee 2010 Fee Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF) Appeal Type 1, 2 and 4 Decisions $579 $591 $602 +-�� SEPAyWDNSAppeal $579 $591 $602 +7lF Appeal of Sign Code Decision $579 $591 $602 +lF Impact Fee Appeals: Fire $5-79 $591 $802 Parks $579 $591 $602 Transportation $579 $591 $602 W:\Word Processi smmateupr^nit fee schodvw-2n1n-2o1o1oa'1* 4 Page 2 of 10 Decision Type (Current Fee) 2015 Fee 2016 Fee Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF) Sign Permit (TMC Chapter 19) Permanent $243 S248 + TF Temporary 4 $106 $108 + TF Pole/Banner Initial Application $238 $243 $248 + TF Special Event 1-04 $106 $108 + TF Pole/Banner Annual Renewal $52 $53 $54 + TF New Billboard $579 $591 $602 + TF Master Sign Program—Admin 2,130 $2,173 $2,216 + TF Master Sign Program—BAR $341-1 $3,479 $3,549 + TF TUC Zone Modifications Modification to TUC Corridor Standards ,$_591 $602 + TF (TMC Section 18.28.130.C) Modification to TUC Open Space Regulations 5.591 8602 + TF UMC Section 18.28.250 D.4.d) Transit Reduction to Parking Requirements Si .S_QQ? _IF (TMC Section 18.28.260.8.5.b) Design Review (TMC Section 18.60.030) Administrative S2.192 $2,236 $2,281 + TF Public Hearing S3.927 $4,006 $4,086 + TF Major Modification $1-, 43 $1,370 $1,397 + TF Minor Modification $61-0 $622 $635 + TF Parking Variances and Special Permissions Administrative Parking Variance (Type 2—TMC Section 18.56.140) $579 $591 $602 + TF Parking Variance (Type 3—TMC Section 18.56.140) $950 $969 $988 + HE + TF Parking Standard for use not specified (TMC 18.28.250 D.4.d.1 and TMC 18.56.100) $48-9 $579 $591 + TF Residential Parking Reduction (TMC Section 18.56.065) $579 $591 $602 + TF Shared, covenant, Complementary Parking Reduction (TMC Section 18.56.070) $579 $591 $602 + TF Parking Lot Restriping (TMC Section 18.56.120) $579 $591 $602 + TF VV:\VVord Processing\Resolutions\Consolidated permit fee schedule-2015-2016 10-2-14 NG:bjs Page 3 of 10 5 Decision Type (Current Fee) 2015 Fee 2016 Fee Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF) Variances, al Permissions and Si e Plan Review Variances (T7WCSecb �i Section $2�� $2,825 $2,882 + HE + TF Environmentally Sensitive Areas Deviation ' Buffer Reduction (77NCChapber18.45) Reduced fee for LDR homeowners no . $1-466 $1' 4Q5 Q591 $1,525 $802 + TF associated short pj. Reasonable Use Exception (77NCSec�on18.45.Y80) $27{�2- $2,991 $3,050 + HE + TF .S, .,,,....~.~. ^~ ~~`~~''~''` ~^~''~~'~ $57-9 -+-TF Exception from Single Family Design Standard (TMC Section 18.50.050) $57.9 $591 $602 + TF Special Permission Cargo Container (TMC Section 18.50.060) $57Q $591 $602 + TF Landscape Perimeter Averaging (TMC Section 18.52.060) $5-79 $591 $602 + TF Tree and Landscape Modification Permit and $1-0-3 $105 $107 + TF Exceptions (TMC Cha bery8.54) Lot Cm*atkon and Cmnsodidaton Boundary Line Adustmen� ^v /TMC Chapter 17.08) �'f��4 $1' S77 1' 710 +TF Lot Consolidation (77NC Chapter Y70f) $61-0 $622 Q635 +TF Short P|at(2-4 lots) (T7N(� Chaph*r/�Y2) $37742 $3,817 ' $3,893 ' + TF Short Plat (5-9 lots) (T7N(� Chapter Y712) $47259 $4,344 ' $4,431 ' + TF Subdivision: Preliminary Plat (10+ lots) (T7WC Section Y7.Y4.02() $4;$88 �4' 986 5' 085 +HE +TF Final Plat (10+ lots) (TMC3aobmnY7f2D30 $2.;--932 �2 SS1 ' 3OSO - ' +TF Binding Site Improvement Plan (77NCCheph*r Y7.16) $877-42 �3' 817 3' 893 + TF Planned Residential Development: Adminiatrotive/77NC Section 18.46.110) 2430 $2,173 $2.216 + TF Pub|icHnaring(TMC Section 18.46.110) T 88@ $4.986 $5.085 + TF Minor Modification (TMC Section 18.46.130) $-57A $591 $602 + TF W1ajorKAodification/77NCSection 18.40.130V $-27877 $2,425 2.473 + TF W:\Word PProcessing\Resolutions\Consolidated permit fee schedule-2015-2016 10-214 NG:bjs 6 Page 4 of 10 Decision Type (Current Fee) 2015 Fee 2016 Fee Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF) Wireless Communication Facility (TMC Chapter 18 .58.050) Minor (Type 1) 579 $591 $602 + TF Administrative (Type 2) $1,644 $1,677 1,710 + TF Major or Height Waiver (Type 3) 286 $3,352 $3,419 + HE + TF SEPA and Environmental Checklist 1-T6-75 $1,709 $1,743 + TF SEPA EIS 2932 $2,991 $3,050 + TF SEPA Planned Action $579 $602 + TF SEPA Addendum 7 $591 $602 + TF SEPA Exemption Letter $348 355 + TF Sensitive Area Master Plan Overlay (TMC 18.45.160) 6 $4,986 $5,085 + TF Shoreline Permits Substantial Development Permit: (TMC Chapter 18.44) Project value: $5,000 - $10,000 $11158 $1,181 $1,205 + TF $10,001 - $50,000 $2-7-09 $2,763 $2,818 + TF $50,001 - $500,000 $4,320 $4,406 $4,495 + TF More than $500,000 $57478 $5,588 $5,699 + TF Permit Exemption Letter, Shoreline $238 $243 $248 + TF Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline (TMC 18.44.050) $3,803 $3,879 $3,957 + HE + TF Shoreline Tree Permit (TMC Cha er 18.44) $1-0-3 279-32 $105 $2,991 $107 $3,050 + TF + TF Shoreline Environment Redesignation Noise Variance (TMC Section 8.22.120) Type I $485 $494 + TF Type II $654 $667 + TF Type III $1,425 $1,454 $1,483 + HE + TF Use Permits Conditional Use Permit (TMC Section 18.64.020) - $3,879 $3,957 + HE + TF Unclassified Use Permit (TMC Chapter 18.66) $4,986 $5,085 + TF TSO Special Permission Use (TMC Section 18.41.060) $950 $969 $988 + HE + TF W:\Word Process ng\Resolu ons\Consolidated permit fee schedule-2015-2016 10-2-14 NG:bjs Page 5 of 10 7 Decision Type (Current Fee) 2015 Fee 2016 Fee Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF) Comprehensive Plan Changes (TMC Chapter 18.84) Rezone (Map Change) $3424 $3,489 $3,559 + TF Comprehensive Plan Amendment $3,910 $3,988 $4,068 + TF Zoning Code Text Amendment $1,114 $4,533 $4,624 + TF Miscellaneous Services and Charges Development Agreement S1.955 $1,994 $2,034 + TF Code Interpretation (TMC Section 18.90.010) 1 $348 $355 + TF Zoning Verification Letter $341- $348 $355 + TF Legal Lot Verification $559 $570 + TF Preapplication Meeting $485 $494 + TF Mailing Fee to Generate Labels, per project $449 $458 $467 Public Notice Mailing Fee per address for each mailing $1- $1 $1 Section 4. Building permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: Total Valuation $1 to $500 $501 to $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Building Permit Fees $65.00 + Technology Fee $65.00 for the first $500, plus $4.30 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 + Technology Fee $129.50 for the first $2,000, plus $19.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 + Technology Fee $600.40 for the first $25,000, plus $15.30 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 + Technology Fee $983.25 for the first $50,000, plus $10.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 + Technology Fee $1,511.60 for the first $100,000, plus $8.50 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 + Technology Fee $500,001 to $1,000,000 $4,906.30 for the first $500,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 + Technology Fee $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 $8,443.25 for the first $1,000,000, plus $4.70 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 + Technology Fee $5,000,001 and up $27,243.25 for the first $5,000.000, plus $4.50 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof + Technology Fee W:\Word Processing \Resolutions \Consolidated permit fee schedule-2015-2016 10-2-14 NG:bjs 8 Page 6 of 10 1. Non-Structural Plan Review Fee. A non-structural plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The non-structural plan review fee shall be 65% of the calculated permit fee as set forth in the permit fee schedule. The non-structural plan review fee specified herein is a separate fee from the permit fee and is in addition to the permit fee. 2. Structural Plan Review Fee. Where a structural plan review is deemed necessary, a structural plan review fee shall be charged. The structural plan review fee shall be 33%-35Y6 of the calculated non-structural plan review fee. Section 5. Mechanical permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Valuation of Work (Total Amount) Contract $250 or less $251 to $500 Mechanical Permit Fee $32.50 for issuance of each permit (base fee) � Technology Fee $65.00 + Technology Fee $65.00 for first $250, plus $7.83 for each $100 or fraction thereof to and including $500 + Technology Fee $501 to $1,000 $84.60 for the first $500, plus $8.70 for each $100 or fraction thereof to and including $1,000 + Technology Fee $1,001 to $5,000 $128.10 for the first $1,000, plus $9.65 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 + Technology Fee $5,001 to $50,000 $50,001 to $250,000 $250,001 to $1,000,000 $1.000.001 and up $166.70 for the first $5,000, plus $10.05 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 + Technology Fee $639.20 for the first $50,000, plus $8.40 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 + Technology Fee $2,319.20 for the first $250,000, plus $7.40 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 + Technology Fee $7,869.20 for the first $1.U0O.OUO. plus $8JO for each $1.0OOor fraction thereof + Technology Fee Section 6. Plumbing permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Permit Issuance—Issuance of each permit (base fee) $32.50 + Technology Fee Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to base fee above: For one plumbing fixture (a fixture is a nink, toi|et, bathtub, etc.) For each additional fixture For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer Rain water system – per drain (inside building) For each water heater and/or vent $65.00 + Technology Fee $14.00 + Technology Fee $24.80 + Technology Fee W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Consolidated permit fee schedule-2015-2016 10-2-14 $14.00 + Technology Fee $14.00 + Technology Fee Page 7 of 10 PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (continued) For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap d vent, except for kitchen interceptors For each grease interceptor for commercial kitchens For each repair or alteration of water piping and/or water treating eq_uipment, each occurrence For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlets/outlets for a specific gas $28.00 + Technology Fee $29.10 + Technology Fee $14.00 + Technology Fee $14.00 + Technology Fee $82.00 + Technology Fee For each additional medical gas inlets/outlets $16 20 + Technology Fee For each lawn sprinkler system on any one (1) meter including baokflow protection devices therefor. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in lawn sprinkler backflow protection: 1 to5.... $14.00 + Technology Fee Over 5... $14.00 for first 5 plus $3.25 for each additional + Technol Fee $29 10 + Technology Fee For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers: 2-inch diameter and smaller... $29.10 + Technology Fee Section 7. Fuel Gas Piping permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: FUEL GAS PIPING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE 1. Permit Issuance: For issuing each permit (base fee): ($0 if permit is in conjunction with a plumbing permit for an appliance with both plumbing and gas connection.) $32.50 + Technology Fee 2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to item in subparagraph 71j: For each gas piping system of one to five outlets For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet $65.00 + Technology Fee $14.00 + Technology Fee Section 8. Electrical permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE 1. NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS New single-family dwellings (including a garage) Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings Low voltage systems W:\Word Processing muteu permit fee achaume-2o10-2o/o10-214 NG:bjs 10 $152 85 + Technology Fee $81.90 + Technology Fee 858 85 + Technology Fee Page 8 of 10 ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (continued) 2. SINGLE-FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES Service change or alteration-no added/altered circuits Service change $81.90 with added/altered circuits, plus $11.55 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $152.85)_ Circuits added/altered without service change (includes up to 5 circuits) Circuits $54.60 added/altered without service change (more than 5 circuits); $7.65 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $98.70 Technology Fee) Meter/mast repair Low voltage systems $81.90 + Technology Fee $81.90 + Technology Fee $54.60 + Technology Fee $54.60 + Technology Fee $68.25 + Technology Fee $59.85 + Technology Fee 3. MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (including low voltage) Valuation of Work (Total Contract Amount) Permit Fee $250 or less $65.00 + Technology Fee $251 - $1,000 $65.00 for the first $250 plus $4.30 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 + Technology Fee $1,001 - $5,000 $97.00 for the first $1,000 plus $21.60 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 + Technology Fee $5.001-$50.000 $183.30 for the first $5,000 plus $17.70 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 + Technology Fee $50,001 - $250,000 $979.15 for the first $50,000 plus $12.90 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25O.00O+ Technology Fee $250,001 - $1,000,000 $3,567.20 for the first $250,000 plus $9.15 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 + Technology Fee Over $1,000,000 $10,440.70 plus 0.5% of cost over $1,000,000 + Technology Fee 4 MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Temporary service (residential) Temporary service/generators $65.00 + Technology Fee $80.90 + Technology Fee Manufactured/mobile home parks and RV park sites, each service and feeder Carnivals: • Base fee • Each concession fee • Each ride and generator truck Inspections or plan review not specified elsewhere (one-half hour minimum). S i ons, plan revisions. Adult family home inspection (paid at the time of scheduling the /nsPfcIion)L_- Disaster recovery emergency repair permit (residential structures only) W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Gonsolidated permit fee schedule-2015-2016 10-2-14 NG:bjs $86.25 + Technology Fee $80.60 + Technology Fee Fee $10.80 + Technology Fee $6G]}Q65.50/hour $65-0066.50 $20.00 Page 9 of 10 Section 9. Other inspections and fees will be charged according to the following schedule: OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES Inspections outside of normal business hours (three hour minimum charge) $97.50100.00/hour Re-inspection fee $6-5,0066.50/hour Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated—investigations or safety $6-5,0066.50/hour inspections Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved $65-0066.50/hour plans (minimum charge one-half hour) Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee 100% of the permit equal to 100% of the permit fee. fee Plan review fee—Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas Piping and Electrical: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total calculated permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the permit fee and is required when plans are required in order to document compliance with the code. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a re-inspection fee of $65,0-066.50. Administrative fee for permit extension request longer than one year $65,00 Expired permit final – includes two inspections $133.00 Expired permit final – each additional inspection $66.50 Minor residential remodel plan review and permit (projects up to $20,000) $20.00 Section 10. Repealer. Resolution No. 1803 is hereby repealed effective December 31, 2014. Section 11. Effective Date. The permit fee schedules contained in this resolution shall be effective as of January 1, 2015. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk De'Sean Quinn, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Rachel Turpin, City Attorney W:\Word Processing \Resolutions\Consolidated permit fee schedule-2015-2016 10-2-14 NG:bjs 12 Page 10 of 10 TO: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton, David Cline Finance & Safety Committee FROM: Jack Pace, Director of the Department of Community Development BY: Jerry E Hight, Building Official DATE: October 21, 2014 SUBJECT: A. Flat fee for residential remodels AND B. Expired permit finals ISSUE A. Should a flat permit fee for minor residential remodels be adopted in order to encourage homeowners to obtain permits for small projects and therefore receive needed safety inspections? B. Should a procedure be adopted that allows applicants to close out expired construction projects with a final inspection? BACKGROUND A. On occasion homeowners have not been financially motivated to apply for and receive a permit for their smaller projects. In doing so they miss out on the benefits of safety inspections for their water heater or furnace replacement, deck installation, and bathroom remodels. Not receiving proper inspections allows safety issues to go uncorrected. Example: An owner builds a small second floor deck and nails the deck ledger to the house, not using the code required lag bolts. The deck ledger could separate from the house the first time the owner has a party to show off their handiwork. B. The contact listed on the application receives several written notifications from the City that their permit is due to expire. If the applicant fails to request an extension while the permit is still active the permit expires. An expired permit cannot be "reactivated" and the applicant must start over to obtain a new permit. This requires the submittal of new project documents: plans, completed application, energy calculations, geotechnical reports, structural engineering, et cetera. The printing cost alone for new submittal documents can be extensive, not to mention redesign cost if the state codes have changed. The proposed procedure will allow the applicant to call for and receive a final inspection up to 180 days after their permit has expired. The absence of a final inspection can allow unsafe conditions to continue that would normally warrant corrections and so without this final check public safety may be jeopardized. DISCUSSION Adopting a modest, predetermined fee for minor residential remodels could help to encourage compliance with building codes and therefore improve public safety. Creating a streamlined process for closeout of expired permits could encourage applicants to get a final inspection, ensuring compliance with building codes and therefore improving public safety. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to approve the ordinance and consider these items at the October 27, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent November 3, 2014 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS Ordinance in draft form 13 14 DRIFT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2418 §1, 2402 §4, 2171 §1 (PART), AND 2121 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.04.250, TO CREATE A FLAT FEE FOR PLAN REVIEW AND PERMIT FOR SIMPLE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council seeks the safety of the citizens first and foremost; and WHEREAS, permits are required for certain home improvement projects; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to lessen the financial impact for homeowners undertaking this work by creating a flat permit fee for simple residential projects that still ensures code compliance and required inspections; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. TMC 16.04.250 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2418 §1, 2402 §4, 2171 §1 (part), and 2121 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.04.250, "Procedures applicable to all construction permits," are hereby amended to read as follows: 16.04.250 Procedures applicable to all construction permits A. Permit and plan review fees applicable to all construction permits are listed in the most current permit fee resolution. B. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a re- inspection fee at the hourly rate listed in the most current permit fee resolution. C. Work without a permit. Any person who commences work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the established permit fee as set forth in the most current permit fee W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Flat permit fee for residential projects 10 -13 -14 JH:bjs Page 1 of 3 15 resolution. This fee, which shall constitute an investigation fee, shall be imposed and collected in all cases, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. D. Fee refunds. The Building Official may refund any permit fee paid by the original permit applicant that was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may also authorize the refund of not more than 80% of the permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with the code. Where a plan review fee has been collected, no refund will be authorized once it has been determined that the application is complete and the plan review process has commenced. Refund of any permit fee paid shall be requested by the original permit applicant in writing and not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. E. Expiration of Permits. All building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas piping and electrical permits shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after issuance or the work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official may grant one or more extensions for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. F. Expired Permit Final. A permit within 180 days of expiration may receive a final inspection provided a new permit application is completed and a fee is paid per the most current permit fee resolution. G. Residential remodel permits. Owner - occupied residential remodel permits for projects not exceeding $20,000.00 in valuation are eligible for a flat fee for the plan review and permit per the most current permit fee resolution. The valuation will be cumulative during a rolling one year period and projects that exceed the $20,000.00 limit will be subject to the standard permit fee schedule. All requirements for submittal documents and inspections are as required for a new house under this section; only the fee is reduced. H. Appeals. All references to Board of Appeals is amended as follows: Any person, firm or corporation may register an appeal of a decision or determination of the Building Official provided that such appeal is made in writing within 14 calendar days after such person, firm or corporation shall have been notified of the Building Official's decision. Any person, firm or corporation shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the Building Official to the Tukwila Hearing Examiner when it is claimed that any one of the following conditions exists. 1. The true intent of the code or ordinance has been incorrectly interpreted. 2. The provisions of the code or ordinance do not fully apply. 3. The decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials. 4. Notice of Appeal procedures shall be in accordance with TMC Section 18.116.030. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Flat permit fee for residential projects 10 -13 -14 JH:bjs 16 Page 2 of 3 1G. Violations. Whenever the authority having jurisdiction determines that there are violations of this code, a written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings. Any Notice of Violation issued pursuant to this code shall be served upon the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service or mail, or by delivering the same to and leaving it with some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such Notice of Violation shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place, at or near the entrance to such premises, and the Notice of Violation shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner, occupant or both. JAI. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who shall willfully violate or fails to comply with a Notice of Violation is liable for the monetary penalties prescribed in TMC Section 8.45.100.A.2. Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section /subsection numbering. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Rachel Turpin, City Attorney Jim Haggerton, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Flat permit fee for residential projects 10 -13 -14 JH:bjs Page 3 of 3 17 18