Fees
All fees associated with each Division under the Development Services Department are listed below. Several of our fees vary, which may be explained in the corresponding application. Access the Development Services Department applications or contact us if you need further assistance. Link to view the City's Fees Ordinance.
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Building Safety Permit Fees
Administrative/Maintenance |
$25 | |
Building Permit Renewal |
$50 | Building permits must be renewed every 6 months, if project is not completed. |
Certificate of Occupancy |
$15 | |
Commercial Building Permit |
Fees are based on the use of the building and the cost of construction. Contact the Commercial Permit Coordinator at 479-575-8238 for more information. |
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Fee Schedule |
Varies | For fee schedule click here. |
Outside City Limits Plumbing Permit per inspection |
$20 | In addition to the initial permit fee, each inspection required shall incur a $20 inspection fee. |
Permit Processing Fee |
$200 | A non-refundable permit processing/review fee will be required for all triplexes or larger and all commercial projects. This fee shall be applied as a credit to the total fees due once the building permit is obtained. |
Plan Review Fee |
Varies | Equal to one half (1/2) of the total permit fees. |
Re-Inspection Fee |
$25 | Is required for a re-inspection to correct a violation(s) and/or if installation is not ready for requested inspection. All re-inspect fees must be paid prior to the inspection taking place. |
Subsequent Re-Inspections |
$50+ | The fee shall be double the amount of the previous fee, with a maximum of $200. |
Temp Certificate of Occupancy |
$25 | May be issued for a period of up to 30 days. |
Subsequent Temporary Certificate of Occupancy |
$50+ | A fee shall be imposed that is double the amount of the previous fee, with a maximum of $200, until a final COO is granted. |
Business License Fees
New Business Permit application required within 60 days of operation
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Submitted Jan 1 - Feb 28 | Non-Home Based |
$52 |
Submitted Jan 1 - Feb 28 | Home Based |
$30 |
Submitted Mar 1 - Aug 31 | Non-Home Based |
$15 |
Submitted Mar 1 - Aug 31 | Home Based |
$15 |
Submitted Sep 1 - Oct 31 | Non-Home Based |
$32 |
Submitted Sep 1 - Oct 31 | Home Based |
$20 |
Submitted Nov 1 - Nov 30 | Non-Home Based | $38 |
Submitted Nov 1 - Nov 30 | Home Based | $24 |
Submitted Dec 1 - Dec 31 | Non-Home Based |
$41 |
Submitted Dec 1 - Dec 31 | Home Based | $26 |
Annual Renewal | ||
All permits expire on October 31 each year | ||
Renewed between Sept 1 - Oct 31 | Non-Home Based/Home Based | $15 |
Renewal Late Fee Schedule | ||
Renewed between Nov 1 - Nov 30 | Non-Home Based |
$38 |
Renewed between Nov 1 - Nov 30 | Home Based | $24 |
Renewed between Dec 1 - Dec 31 | Non-Home Based | $41 |
Renewed between Dec 1 - Dec 31 | Home Based | $26 |
Renewed after January 1 | Non-Home Based | $52 |
Renewed after January 1 | Home Based | $30 |
City Planning Fees
Accessory Dwelling Unit |
$100 |
Administrative Appeal |
Up to$30* |
Administrative Item |
up to $30* |
Annexation | $325* |
BOA Variance Prior to a violation After a violation |
$25* $100* |
Certificate of Appropriateness |
No Cost |
Conceptual Plat |
$50 per meeting |
Concurrent Plat Nonresidential 10 or less residential units 25 or less residential units 26 or more residential units |
$800* $200* $400* $800* |
Conditional Use |
$100* |
Door to Door Solicitation Principal Permit Individual Solicitor |
$40 $5 |
Final Plat Nonresidential 10 or less residential units 25 or less residential units 26 or more residential units |
$800* $200* $400* $800* |
Fireworks Permit |
$500 |
Impact Fee Exemption |
No Cost |
Large Scale Development Nonresidential </= 5,000 sq. ft. Nonresidential > 5,000 sq. ft. 10 or less residential units 25 or less residential units 26 or more residential units |
$400* $800* $200* $400* $800* |
Large Site Improvement Plan Nonresidential </= 5,000 sq. ft. Nonresidential > 5,000 sq. ft. 10 or less residential units 25 or less residential units 26 or more residential units |
$400* $800* $200* $400* $800* |
Lot Split |
$200 |
Mobile Home |
No Cost |
Mobile Vendor |
$100 |
Parking Lot Permit |
No Cost |
Planned Zoning District Nonresidential </= 5,000 sq. ft. Nonresidential > 5,000 sq. ft. 10 or less residential units 25 or less residential units 26 or more residential units |
$800* $1,125* $525* $725* $1,125* |
Planning Commission Variance Prior to a violation After a violation |
$25* $100* |
Preliminary Plat Nonresidential 10 or less residential units 25 or less residential units 26 or more residential units |
$800* $200* $400* $800* |
Property Line Adjustment |
$200 |
Rezoning | $325* |
Shared Parking |
No Cost |
Sidewalk Vendor If applied for between Jan 1 - Jun 30 If applied for between Jul 1 - Dec 31 |
$100 $50 |
Sign Permit |
$25 per sign |
Sign Variance Filling Fee |
$25 |
Small Site Improvement Plan |
No Fee |
Technical Plat Review First Review Subsequent review for tabled items |
See application fee $200 |
Engineering Fees
Drainage Report < 0.5 acres 0.51 to 1.0 acres Over 1.0 acres |
$75 $100 $200 |
Driveway, curb cut, and sidewalk cut Permit |
$25 each |
Floodplain Development Permit |
No Charge |
Grading Appeals |
$100 |
Grading Permit < 0.5 acres 0.51 to 1.0 acres Over 1.0 acres |
$75 $100 $200 |
Grading Resubmittal Fees < 0.5 acres 0.51 to 1.0 acres Over 1.0 acres |
$75 $100 $200 |
Street/Row Excavations in Public Right-of-Way A cash deposit is required for all Street Excavations before permit is issued, equal to the entire cost of the street repairs related to work performed. |
$25 |
Water and Sewer Tap Fees
Fee Description |
Inside City Limits |
Outside City Limits |
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5/8" Water |
$425 | $475 |
5/8" Double Water |
$475 | $525 |
1" Water |
$525 | $575 |
2" Water |
$1,200 | $1,250 |
4" Sewer |
$425 | N/A |
6" Sewer |
$625 | N/A |
City Street Cut |
$575 | $575 |
City Street Bore |
$225 | $225 |
State Highway Permit |
$125 | $125 |
State Highway Bore (includes Permit) |
$425 | $425 |
State Highway Cut (includes Permit) |
$1,225 | $1,225 |
Impact Fees
Type of Building |
Fire Protection |
Police & Public Safety |
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Commercial or Office |
$293 per 1,000 sq. feet |
$388 per 1,000 sq. feet |
Hotel or Motel |
$207 per room |
$274 per room |
Industrial Warehouse |
$11 per 1,000 sq. feet |
$155 per 1,000 sq. feet |
Manufactured Home Park |
$222 per pad |
$239 per pad |
Mini-Warehouse | $22 per 1,000 sq. feet |
$29 per 1,000 sq. feet |
Nursing Home |
$126 per 1,000 sq. feet |
$167 per 1,000 sq. feet |
Residential | $150 per dwelling |
$162 per dwelling |
Water and Waste Water Impact Fees
Land Use |
Unit | Water | Waste Water |
Total |
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Single Family (average) |
Dwelling | $971 | $872 | $1,843 |
Multi-Family | Dwelling | $691 | $620 | $1,311 |
Nonresidential (5/8 x 3/4 inch meter) |
Meter | $971 | $872 | $1,843 |
Nonresidential (1 inch meter) |
Meter | $2,428 | $2,180 | $4,608 |
Nonresidential (1-1/2 inch meter) |
Meter | $4,855 | $4,360 | $9,215 |
Nonresidential (2 inch meter) |
Meter | $7,768 | $6,976 | $14,744 |
Nonresidential (3 inch meter) |
Meter | $15,536 | $13,952 | $29,488 |
Nonresidential (4 inch meter) |
Meter | $24,275 | $21,800 | $46,075 |
Nonresidential (6 inch meter) |
Meter | $48,550 | $43,600 | $92,150 |
Nonresidential (8 inch meter) |
Meter | $77,680 | $69,760 | $147,440 |
Nonresidential (10 inch meter) |
Meter | $111,665 | $100,280 | $211,945 |
For any additional information on water and waste water impact fees, please contact the Assistant City Engineer / Water and Waste water Impact Fee Administrator, Matt Casey, at 575-8206 or by email.