TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK

SCHEDULE OF FEES / CHARGES

FY 2007-2008

Effective July 1, 2007

PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS

Zoning Permit Fees

Basic Zoning Permit Fee (minimum fee - $ 35.00)

New Construction Only $.10/square foot

Conditional Use Permit

Commercial $ 500.00

Subdivision (3 acres or less) $ 50.00 per lot

Subdivision (3 to 10 acres) $ 50.00 per lot

Subdivision (more than 10 acres) $ 50.00 per lot

Single-family in C.B. District $150.00

Multi-family (20 units or less) $ 30.00 per unit

Multi-family (more than 20 units) $ 30.00 per unit

Amendment of Conditional Use Permit

Minor Amendment $100.00

Major Amendment $250.00

Extension of Conditional Use Permit $100.00

Commercial Exterior Change/Minor CUP $150.00

Minor Subdivision $ 50.00 per lot

Lot Line Revision/Combination Plat $ 35.00

Amendment to Zoning Map (Residential) $150.00

Amendment to Zoning Map (Commercial) $300.00

Amendment to Land Use Ordinance $150.00

Sign Permits

50 sq. ft. or less (non-illuminated) $ 45.00

More than 50 sq. ft. (non-illuminated) $ 55.00

50 sq. ft. or less (illuminated) $ 50.00

More than 50 sq. ft. (illuminated) $ 65.00

Master Sign Plan $ 80.00

Application for Exterior Change $ 45.00

Variance $100.00

Administrative Variance $ 50.00

Appeal to Board of Adjustment $100.00

Zoning Confirmation Letter $ 25.00

Miscellaneous Zoning Permits

Wall/Fence permit $ 35.00

Deck,Poarch, Sunroom Addition $ 35.00

Grading Permit $ 35.00

Live Tree Removal & Clearing $ 35.00

Demolition permit $ 50.00

Building Permit Fees

New Construction

Basic Building Permit Fees

$.48/square foot – RES*

$.68/square foot – COMM*

*includes all trade fees

(Note – Residential includes 1 & 2 Family dwellings and Townhouses per NC Residential Code)

Basic Inspection Fees

Rough-In Inspection $ 25.00

Final Inspection $ 25.00

Additional Inspections $ 25.00

Reinspection Fee (1^st reinspection) $ 25.00

Reinspection Fee (2^nd reinspection) $ 50.00

Reinspection Fee (3^rd reinspection) $ 75.00

Additions & Renovations

Basic Building Permit Fees

Construction value up to $500.00 $ 40.00

Construction value from $501 to $15,000 $ 50.00

Construction value over $15,000 $ 50.00 + $3.00/thousand

Basic Inspection Fees

Rough-In Inspection $ 25.00

Final Inspection $ 25.00

Additional Inspections $ 25.00

Reinspection Fee (1^st reinspection) $ 25.00

Reinspection Fee (2^nd reinspection) $ 50.00

Reinspection Fee (3^rd reinspection) $ 75.00

Home Owners Recovery Fee (State) $ 10.00

applies to both new and renovations

Changes to Existing Services

Electrical Service Change $ 75.00

HVAC Change $ 75.00

Water Heater Change Out $ 35.00

Deck up to $15,000 $ 75.00

Miscellaneous Permits $ 75.00

Other

Tent Permit $ 75.00

(per Section 3103, NC Building Code)

Availability Fee

Residential: # of Bedrooms x $750.00 each for Water and Sewer

Example: 3 bedroom house = $2,250.00 Water & $2,250.00 Sewer

Other Uses: Total Gallons x $4.50 per gallon for Water and $4.50 per gallon for Sewer

Central Business & Office-Institutional Off-Street Parking Fund Fee

In Lieu Parking Fee $ 15,000.00 per required space

PARKS AND RECREATION

Resident Taxpayer Fee Non-taxpayer Fee

Summer Day Camp $ 40.00 / $ 50.00 $ 95.00 / $110.00

Kinder Programs $ 35.00 $ 40.00

Jr. NBA $ 35.00 $ 40.00

Dog Training $100.00

Adult Art $100.00

Swimming Pool Fees

Daily Pool Pass $ 2.00 – 12 & under/55 & older

$ 3.00 – all others

Family Pool Pass – up to 4 members $ 80.00

5^th member $ 20.00

6 or more members $ 10.00 each

Family Pool Pass - Monthly $ 60.00

Individual Pool Pass $ 60.00

Individual Pool Pass - Monthly $ 40.00

Swim Lessons $ 35.00 / passholders, $ 55.00 non-passholders

- Private Lessons $100

Aquacise Class $ 2.00 – 12 & under/55 & older

$ 3.00 – all others

Pool Party $ 75.00 / 2 hours

Facility Rental Fees

Broyhill Gazebo $150.00 deposit/$25.00 fee $150.00 deposit/$250.00 fee

Annie Cannon $150.00 deposit/$25.00 fee $150.00 deposit/$250.00 fee

Rotary Pavillion $ 50.00 deposit/$25.00 fee $ 50.00 deposit/$100.00 fee

Recreation Center $ 50.00 deposit/$10.00 per hour $ 50.00 deposit/$20.00 per hour

Cancellation Policy: 6 months prior to event - 90% of fee

4 months prior to event - 60% of fee

2 months prior to event - 30% of fee

Less than 2 months from event - No refund

WATER AND SEWER

New Account Meter Deposit Fee $ 100.00 ¾” Meter

$ 150.00 1” Meter

$ 200.00 1 ¼” Meter

$ 260.00 1 ½” Meter

$ 500.00 2” Meter

$1,500.00 2” Compound Meter

$ 700.00 3” Meter

Water/Sewer Tap Fees

Water Actual Costs - Time and Materials

Sewer Actual Costs - Time and Materials

Water Fees – Bimonthly

Minimum Billing Fee $ 31.50

For Consumption Over 5,000 Gallons: $ 31.50 + $4.50 per 1000 gallons (after the initial 5,000)

NBU Fee (High Volume Users) $ 31.50*

* (in addition to minimum fee/consumption fee)

Sewer Fees – Bimonthly

Minimum Billing Fee $ 31.50

For Consumption Over 5,000 Gallons: $ 31.50 + $4.50 per 1000 gallons (after the initial 5,000)

NBU Fee (High Volume Users) $ 31.50*

* (in addition to minimum fee/consumption fee)

Minimum Late Fee $ 10%

Meter Cutoff Fee $ 50.00

Reconnection Fee $ 50.00

$300.00 after 30 days

Additional Meter Reading Fee $ 5.00

COMMERCIAL GARBAGE/RECYCLING

Commercial Garbage Fee Schedule – Monthly

Low Volume Trash Collection (1 can equivalent 3 times a week) $ 22.00

High Volume Trash Collection (3 cans equivalent 3 times a week) $ 28.00

2-Yard Dumpster $ 45.00

4-Yard Dumpster $ 90.00

6-Yard Dumpster $140.00

8-Yard Dumpster $180.00

(2) 4-Yard Dumpsters $180.00

(2) 6-Yard Dumpsters $280.00

Dumpster Split $ 25.00

Commercial Recycling Fee Schedule - Monthly

All Commercial Businesses**w/ Recycling $ 5.00

**(except Tanger/Restaurants who will contract directly with GDS for glass and cardboard recycling disposal)

CEMETERY

Woodlawn Cemetery Charges

Resident Taxpayer Fee Non Taxpayer Fee

Per Plot $ 250.00 $1,250.00

Opening/Closing $ 225.00 $ 425.00

Opening/Closing $ 275.00 $ 450.00

Weekends

EMERGENCY SERVICES

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CHARGES AND FEES

Haz-Mat Trailer and Truck $ 200 per hour

Pumper $ 200 per hour

Service Truck $ 200 per hour

Aerial Ladder Truck $ 350 per hour

MINIMUM CHARGE WILL BE FOR ONE HOUR

All fees above include manpower, insurance, gas, etc.

All Responding paid personnel (call out or overtime) 1 ½ regular hour rate.

Any equipment that is used but not listed (trucks, backhoe, etc…) at hourly rate specified by hired contractor.

Materials such as booms, suits, oil dry, etc….at current replacement costs.

NOTE: These are minimum charges. If actual costs exceed these minimums, the responsible party shall be liable for any additional cost.

MISCELLANEOUS

Returned Check Fee $ 25.00 (per NCGS 25-3-506)

Returned Check Fee (Property Taxes) $ 25.00 or 10% of check (per NCGS 105-357(b))

Books –

Village Tapestry $ 16.00

Postcards $ 20.00

Copies of Accident Reports $ 2.00 per page

Copies of Public Records $ .10 per page

Downtown Business Directory Sign Actual Cost

Zoning Map $ 5.00

Town Code Book - Chapters 1-15 $ 20.00

Town Land Use Code Book - Chapters 16-17 $ 30.00

Town Tag - Crown of the Blue Ridge $ 2.00

Town Tag - Vanity Plate $ 5.00