Subject:
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Set a Public Hearing for May 23, 2016 to Consider Amending Planning and Zoning Development Review Fees
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
For the next fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2016, the Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) proposes increasing fees for variances, conditional use permits, occupancy permits, sign permits, driveways, Board of Architectural Review submissions, site plans, subdivisions, and rezoning cases. The proposed fees better reflect the time required by Staff to review permits and zoning cases and are more comparable with fees of surrounding jurisdictions.
Vienna’s fees have not been adjusted since 2011. The department established recommended changes based on the goal of covering a portion of the Town’s cost to review development applications. The attached comparison from nearby jurisdictions illustrates that in no instance is Vienna the highest for any given fee, even considering proposed increases. The only significant increase was for rezoning applications, which previously was the lowest among other jurisdictions. The cost increase for rezonings reflects the substantial effort needed to process MAC projects. Unlike other jurisdictions, the proposed Vienna rezoning fee includes site plan review so that the cost of both reviews is still significantly below the combined fees of other jurisdictions. DPZ also will change the way that fees are calculated for residential and commercial building permits. Below is a table showing all proposed changes.
|
Type |
Current Fee |
Proposed Fee |
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Variance |
$300 |
$500 |
|
Conditional Use Permit |
$400 |
$500 (Res), $1,000 (Comm) |
|
Occupancy Permits |
$50 |
$75 |
|
Sign Permits |
$75 (+BAR $100 exist/$200 new) |
$95 (+BAR $200 exist/$300 new) |
|
Driveway |
$40 |
$75 |
|
Res. Building Permit |
$40 base + $0.05/sf |
$550 NSFD, $225(lg adds.), $75 (all else) |
|
Com. Building Permit |
$80 base + $0.10/sf |
$100 base + $0.15/sf |
|
Site Plan |
$1,800 + $30/1,000 sf of new con. |
$2,000 + $250/ac(major), $200/sheet (minor) |
|
Rezoning |
$2,000 |
$12,000 |
|
Subdivision |
$700 + $30/lot |
$3,000 + $150/lot |
Note: Estimated additional revenues from the amended fee schedule is $40,000
Departmental Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Department recommends approval.
Finance Recommendation: Presented and discussed during budget work session on March 19. Recommend approval.
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: Town Council may set a public hearing or advertise an intent to adopt in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council set a public hearing for May 23, 2016 to consider amending planning and zoning development review fees as presented.
Cost and Financing: $40,000 estimated revenue impact
Account Number: multiple revenue accounts
Decision Needed by This Date: 6/30/16
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move that Town Council set a public hearing for May 23, 2016 to consider amending planning and zoning development review fees.”
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.