2012-3779 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 2012-3779
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION
98-94 "REFUNDS"; AND THAT PORTION OF APPENDIX A OF
THE CITY CODE BY MODIFYING INSPECTION FEES FOR
BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL
WORK, AND FOR OTHER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY,
CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2010, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2010-
3673, for Public Works review, related to the fees for the Building Development Process; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance went into effect on February 1, 2010 and provided a
complete overhaul of the fee structure; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration has worked with the new fee structure since
implementation, and has identified a series of refinements to such fee structure that will help to
clarify and bring equity to certain types of permit applications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Chapter 98 "Streets and Sidewalks", Article III "Excavations", Division
2 "Permit", Section 98-94"Refunds" is hereby amended as follows:
The fees charged pursuant to this Code may be refunded by the public works
director subject to the following:
(1) No refunds shall be made on requests involving:
a. Permit fees of$100.00 or less; or
b. Permits revoked by the fire marshal or building official; or
C. Permits cancelled by court order; or
d. Permits which have expired; or
e. Permits under which work has commenced as evidenced by any
recorded inspection having been made by the department.
(2) A full refund shall be granted to a permit holder who takes out a permit
covering work outside the jurisdictional inspection area.
(3) A full refund, less the $50.00 minimum up-front permit fee and any
outside agency fees shall be granted to a permit applicant who requests a
refund in writing, provided that no plan review has commenced.
A full refund, less $100.00 or the up-front permit fee, whichever amount is
greater, rounded down to the nearest dollar, and any outside agency fees
shall be grated to a permit applicant who.requests a refund in writing,
provided that a permit has not been issued.
A full refund, less $100.00 or the up-front fee, whichever amount is
greater, rounded down to the nearest dollar, and any outside agency fees
shall be granted to a permit holder (to whom a permit has been issued)
who requests a refund in writing, provided:.
a. That the permit holder makes a written request prior to the permit
expiration date; and
b. That a validated copy of the permit be submitted with such
request; and
C. That no work, as evidenced by any recorded inspection, has
commenced under such permit.
Section 2. That Appendix A is hereby amended as follows:
Section this Description AmetIRt DiGGGURt
Code (Eff
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through
Sept. 30
Amount
Effective
October 15,
2012)
98- (1) Street Excavation Permit:
92
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• 50 Lineal feet or less $389 $350:00
362.95
• Each additional lineal foot 2-953.05
(2) Sidewalk Repair Permit:
• 50 Lineal feet or less0
298.65
• Each additional lineal foot 2.953.05
(3) Sidewalk Construction Permit:
• 50 Lineal feet or less 334.0 288.00
298.65
• Each additional lineal foot -3.05
(4) Paving or Resurfacing of Parkway or Shoulder Area
Permit:
• 25 Lineal feet or less 334.0 398.00
298.65
• Each additional lineal foot 6.256.48
(5) Landscaping, per tree 334.0 X00.GO
103.70
(6) Landscaping, bedding 334-00 i W.Go
103.70
(7) Building Line and Grade Survey Permit:
• 50 Lineal feet or less 386.0 350-00
362.96
• Each additional lineal foot 7:007.25
(8) Driveway Construction Permit, each driveway 283.0 125.00
129.62
(9) Flume excavation permit, each excavation 334.0 288.00
298.65
(10) Utility placement permit, poles, splice pits, manholes, 334.0 288.00
hand holes, catch basins, pedestals, vaults and auger 298.65
holes
• Plus, for each additional, per block on same 17.0 X4.00-14.51
permit
(11) Underground utility service connection right-of-way 289.00
excavation permit, each water, gas, electric, 298.65
telephone, cable, television or sanitary sewer
connection from base building line to the utility located
within the public right-of-way
(12) Groundwater monitoring wells, each well 334.0 288.08
298.65
(13) Permit renewal fee: 90-day extension of permit fee 125.0 4 -00
expiration date 129.62
(14) After-the-fact permit fee. For any work described in (1)
through (12), (16) and (17) herein, performed without
proper permits and inspections, quadruple the fees.
(15) Re-inspection fees. When additional inspection is 129.0 a-18:00
required for work previously inspected and rejected by 114.07
the Department of Public Works, a re-inspection fee
will be required, for each re-inspection
(16) Dewatering permit fee 360.0 058-00
362.95
(17) Blocking of right-of-way (Cranes only) NOTE: For
arterial roadways, full day permit is defined as six
hours between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Standard review (full day permit)
• Local road 309.0 388:-00
320.43
• Collector road 41:208 412288
427.24
• Arterial road0
534.05
Priority review (same day permit review)
• Local road 370.8 370.90
384.51
• Collector road0
512.27
• Arterial road 6ig.0 6118.00
640.86
Consecutive multi-day additional fee (per day) 63.0 500-54.96
Partial day permit(4 hours or less)
• Local road 154.0 a d4-0e
159.69
• Collector road0
213.62
Blocking right-of-way (all others): The greater of$0.25
per L.F. per day or$0.03 per S.F. per day)
(18) Revocable permit
• Application fee, involving city property 4,000.08
4,148.00
• Mailing fee, per address within 375 feet 80 9-500.51
(19) Coastal review,X6:08
918.78
(20) (Sewer capacity certification letter application 154.0 40.00
155.55
98- Double fees for starting work prior to issuance of
92 permit: Any person who commences any work on a
(e) building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing systems before obtaining the city's approval
or the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty
of 100 percent of the required permit fee, in addition to
the required permit fees.
Re-inspection fee
• First re-inspection 58-80 51.85
• Second and subsequent re-inspection(s) i 00.0 a-A8:08
103.70
Revised plans processing fee 25.00 25.00 25.92
Plan review and inspection fee hourly rate. The plan
review and inspection fee hourly rate is calculated at
the beginning of each fiscal year based on the
department's approved budget, overhead and indirect
costs and the resources assigned to the inspection
program.
Up-front processing fee: Percent of estimated public ° 20%
works permit fee
Enforcement of City Code related to building permits-
Specialty and stand-alone permits
Railings 0 26.96
Landscaping (residential) 26.0 2-6-00 26.96
Landscaping (commercial) up to 250 sq. ft. 58.00 61.18
Landscaping (commercial) lot size up to 10,000 sq. ft. 66.00 68.44
Landscaping (commercial) lot size-<> than 10,000 sq. .00-74.66
ft.
Communication equipment enclosure 26.0 X00 26.96
Swimming pools
New swimming pools/spa and fountains: Residential 52.0 a-4.08 14.51
under 1,000 gallons including equipment
New swimming pools/spa and fountains: Residential 52.0 22200 22.81
1,001-25,000 gallons including equipment
New swimming pools/spa and fountains: Residential, 52.0 28.0029.03
over 25,000 total gallons including equipment
Swimming pool renovation residential (nonstructural) 52.0 15.00-15.55
including equipment
New fountains: Commercial equipment 52.0 .00 51.85
New swimming pools/spa and fountains: Commercial 5no 58.00 51.85
under 1,000 gallons each including equipment
New swimming pools/spa and fountains: Commercial 52.0 51.0052.88
1,001-25,000 gallons including equipment
New swimming pools/spa and fountains: Commercial. 52 6-1-00-52.88
over 25,000 gallons each including equipment
Swimming pool renovation commercial (nonstructural) 52.0 X0.00 51.85
including equipment
Partial and total Demolition:
Total Demolition
• Under 3 stories 26.0 26.09 26.96
• Over 3 stories 26.0 25 00 25.92
Partial Demolition
• Under 300 sq. ft. 0.00
• 300- 1,000 24.00
• 24.00
a
1,001 - 5,000 sq. ft. 26.0 24-00-24.88
• Per 1,000 over 5,000 sq. ft. 26.0 21.00-21.77
Demolition of signs, fences and/or other then above 26.0 X4.00 24.88
Temporary and special event fees
Temporary platforms for public assembly, first approval 26.0 X00 26.96
Temporary bleachers for public assembly, first 26.0 24.00-24.88
approval
Tents up to 1,000 square feet per unit(excluding -26.96
electric and plumbing)
Tents each additional 1,000 square feet over 1,000 per 26.0 17.00-17.62
unit (excluding electric and plumbing)
Construction trailer, per trailer 26.0 26.00-26.96
Office trailer, per trailer00-26.96
Temporary power for construction 26.0 26.00-26.96
Temporary toilet/outhouse 26.0 X4.00-14.51
Enforcement of City Code related to building trade
permits
Painting Permit
• Commercial 26.0 26.00
Installation or replacement of windows and exterior
doors in all buildings, shutters, fixed glass or
storefronts:
Storefront including windows and doors therein 26.0 25.0025.92
Moving buildings or other structures 26.0 X6.00-26.96
Fences and/or walls:
• Single-family and duplex buildings 26.0 42.00-12.44
• Multifamily commercial and industrial buildings 26.0 1400-14.51
Awnings, canopies and residential patio covers: New
• Single family home er unit a�-00
• All other occupancies 1-30 sq-.ft-. Units 26.0 2 -00
• Each additional 10 units over 30
Carport awning 25.9 x-00 25.92
Enforcement of City Code related to electrical permit
fees:
Charging stations (commercial) 2,32.0 232.00
240.58
Enforcement of City Code related to plumbing permit
fees:
Plumbing permits including building, electric and
mechanical components
Backflow protection devices, per device 43.0 37.99-38.36
Irrigation systems
• First zone 9.009.33
• Each additional zone9 21.77
Pool heater new 17.0 1-7.00-17.62
Plumbing permits—Stand alone
Drainage or connections:
Water meter/sub-meter connections to water supply 26.0 25.80-25.92
system or to appliances/installations not covered by
fixtures
Wells, tanks, gas, sewer:
Drywells or discharge wells 26.00 X00-25.92
Natural gas and liquefied petroleum, 1 unit per outlet00-25.92
and 1 per a liance
Water/gas mains per 1 unit per 50 feet 26.0 25.00-25.92
Sub-meter with backflow protection system up to 5 43.0 0 .00-36.29
units
Sanitary, storm, condensation drains and collector 26.0 X5-00-25.92
lines per 1 unit per 50 feet
Enforcement of City Code related to mechanical permit
fees:
AC unit new: Residential
• 1 Unit 28-90-29.03
• 2-5 Units 43.00-44.59
4
AC unit new. Commercial, per unit 47.00 8 48.73
Cooling tower with structural work 48.09-49.78
New Construction or Reconfiguration of Space
Cost per 100 square feet based on occupancy type as defined by the Florida Building Code. Samples
of occupancy types are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not inclusive of all uses within
each occupancy type. The fee is calculated based on the total square footage multiplied by the rate
per square foot, in 100 square feet intervals, as specified below
INCREMENTAL
COST PER
INCREMENTAL
OCCUPANCY TYPE 100 SQUARE
FEET Effective
October 15,
2012
A-1, Assembly- Fixed Seating (Theater, Concert Hall)
• Up to 3,000 square feet $616.23
• From 3,001 square feet to 15,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.10
• From 15,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.10
A-1 Alteration/Remodelin 6.87
A-2, Assembly- Food and Drink (Restaurant, Night Club, Bar)
• Up to 350 square feet 48.5950.38
• From 351 square feet to 17,500 square feet, above fee plus 9:540.55
• From 17,501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0-.290.29
A-2 Alteration/Remodelin g 58.90
A-3, Assembly (Worship, Amusement, Arcade, Community Hall)
• Up to 1,000 square feet 20.1020.84
• From 1,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 8-340.32
A-3 Alteration/Remodelin 20.61
B, Business
• Up to 500 square feet 46.3848.09
• From 501 square feet to 25,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.63-0.65
• From 25,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.62 0.64
B Alteration/Remodeling
• Up to 500 square feet 12.37
• From 501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 7.21
D/E, Daycare and Educational
• Up to 3,000 square feet 9-.029.35
• From 3,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 04-50.16
D/E Alteration/Remodeling
• Up to 3,000 square feet 3.30
• From 3,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.89
1-1, Institutional (ambulatory, clinic)
• Up to 1,500 square feet 18.5619.25
• From 1,501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.07
1-1 Alteration/Remodeling
• Up to 1,500 square feet 9.48
• From 1,501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 1.07
1-2, Institutional (Non-ambulatory, hospital)
• Up to 4,500 square feet 66.35
• From 4,501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 00.33
1-2 Alteration/Remodeling
• Up to 4,500 square feet 9.48
• From 4,501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 1.07
M, Mercantile (Department Store or Drug Store)
• Up to 1,000 square feet 20.1020.84
• From 1,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 9-340.32
M Mercantile (Department Store or Drug Store Alte ratio n/Remode ring 20.61
M, Mercantile (Gas Station)
•
Up to 400 square feet 57.9860.12
• From 401 square feet to 20,000 square feet, above fee plus 0,790.81
• From 20,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 00.79
M Mercantile Gas Station Alteration/Remodeling 51.54
M, Mercantile (Retail or Wholesale)
• Up to 1,500 square feet 1-6.7617.38
• From 1,501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 070.28
M Mercantile Retail or Wholesale Alteration/Remodelin 13.74
R-1, Residential -Transient (Boarding House, Hotel, Motel)
• Up to 2,000 square feet 12.3712.82
• From 2,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 00.26
R-1 Alteration/Remodeling 10.31
R-2, Residential - Permanent (Apartment, Dormitory, Timeshare)
• Up to 600 square feet 41.2342.76
• From 601 square feet 30,000 square feet, above fee plus 040.87
• From 30,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 030.75
R-2 Alteration/Remodeling 34.36
R-3, Residential - Permanent(Dwellings, Custom Homes)
• Up to 1,500 square feet 15.4716.04
• From 1,501 square feet to 10,000 square feet, above fee plus 4-371.42
• From 10,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 9780.80
R-3 Alteration/Remodelin 13.74
R-4, Residential -Assisted Living (6-16 persons)
• Up to 1,500 square feet 13.4013.90
• From 1,501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 00.23
R-4 Alte ratio n/Remodelin 13.74
S-1, Storage- Moderate Hazard (Repair Garage)
• Up to 500 square feet -29-3429.38
• From 501 square feet to 25,000 square feet, above fee plus 00.33
• From 25,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0460.17
S-1 Alteration/Remodeling
• Up to 500 square feet 16.08
• From 501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 6.29
S-2, Storage- Low Hazard (excluding Parking Garage)
• Up to 1,000 square feet 20.1020.84
• From 1,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 00.32
S-2 Storage- Low Hazard (excluding Parking Garage)Alteration/Remodeling 20.61
S-2, Storage- Parking Garage
• Up to 15,000 square feet 41.78
• From 15,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.05
S-2 Storage- Parking Garage Alte ratio n/Remode ring 1.37
Shell building < 75 feet
• Up to 7,500 square feet 3303.42
• From 7,501 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.07
Shell building > 75 feet
F U to 15,000 square feet X062.13
From 15,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet, above fee plus 0.06
For any square footage over 50,000 square feet, above fee per occupancy type
plus:
• I, Institutional clinic or hospital) 0.10
• M, Mercantile (retail or wholesale only) 80.28
• R, Residential 8:-380.31
• S, Storage, excluding parking garage 830.24
• S-2, Storage: Parking garage or shell buildings 0.06
All other occupancy types, including, but not limited to: A, Assembly; B, Business; 830.34
D, Daycare; E, Educational; and M, Mercantile (department store, drug store, gas
station)
SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, provision or phase of this ordinance is held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no
way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of
the City of Miami Beach, Florida. The sections of this. ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intention, and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to
"section", "article", or other appropriate word.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect on October 15, 2012.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 27th day of September , 2012.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that second readings and public hearings will be held
by the Mayor and City Commission_ of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,.in the-
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Ordinances.Modifying The Building,Fire,Planning And Public Works Departments Fees
Related To The Building Development Process Implemented On February 1,2010.
1. Ordinance Amending Section- 14-61 "Permit Fees", Section 1.4-62 "Building
Permits", And That Portion Of Appendix A Of The City's Code Of Ordinances By
Modifying Inspection Fees.For Building, Plumbing, Electrical,And Mechanical Work,
And For Other Building Department Activities.
2. Ordinance Amending Section 50-3 "Plans Examination, Inspections, Permits"
And That Portion Of Appendix A Of The City's Code Of.Ordinances By Modifying
Inspection Fees For Building, Plumbing, Electrical, And Mechanical Work, And For
Other Fire Department Activities. '-
3. Ordinance Amending Section 15-32 "Fees", 15-40 "Refunds",-1.5-42 "Adjusted
Rates" And That Portion Of Appendix A Of The City's Code Of Ordinances By
Modifying Zoning Fees For-Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Arid Mechanical Work,
And'Por Other Planning Department.Activities.
4. Ordinance Amending Section 98-92 "Permit Fees", Section 98-94 "Refunds", ;
And That.Portion Of Appendix A Of The City's Code Of Ordinances By Modifying
Inspection Fees For Building, Plumbing, Electrical, And Mechanical°Work, And For
Other Public Works Department Activities.
Inquiries may be directed to the Budget Office at(304)673-7510.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting,or be.represented by an
agent,or to express their views in writing addressed to the'City Commission,c/o the
City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida
33139. Copies of these ordinances are available for public inspection during normal
business hours in the City Clerk's Office,1700 Convention Center Drive,1 st Floor,City
Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting may be continued, and under such
circumstances additional legal notice will not be provided.
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
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inadmissible or irrelevant evidence,nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not
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