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P.H. 2020-53: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 152, "BUILDINGS," BY AMENDING SECTION 152.10, "DOUBLE FEES; REINSPECTION FEES; CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY," TO MODIFY REINSPECTION FEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 152.12, "BUILDING PERMIT FEES," TO MODIFY THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A TECHNOLOGY FEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
FIRST READING: MARCH 10, 2020
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(Staff Contact: Jennifer Gomez/David Recor)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The Development Services Department contracted PMG Associates, Inc. to evaluate the City's permit fees. The enclosed study entitled "Analysis of Building Permit Fee Schedule," was finalized in February 2020. The resulting text amendments amend the building permit fees found in Chapter 152 in order to be consistent with the study.
The text amendments are designed to simplify the permit fee schedule, insure that the fees are based on sound research and industry standards, provide resources to meet the operational demands of the Pompano Beach community and meet the operational expenditure needs of the Building Inspection Division. The recommended fees were determined through examination of the effort required by the Division.
The text amendments reduce the base permit fee from 2.6% of project value to 2.5% of project value. Consistent with the recommendations of the study, the percentage rate is further reduced for larger projects based on a scale. This change was recommended since the additional effort is not directly proportionate to the value of the project. In addition, the study recommends minor and/or new fees for the following: Minimum Fee, Re-Inspection Fee, A/C Change outs, Expedited Fees, Minimum Plan Review Fee, and an Education/ Technology Fee. Finally, the text amendments create a reduced submittal fee of 25% of the estimated Permit Fee f...
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