HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1763ORDINANCE NO. 1763
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1269
USER FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department charges users fees for services provided
regarding planning, zoning, and adjustment cases; and,
WHEREAS, these fees have not been amended since 2005 while advertising and postage
increased significantly; and,
WHEREAS , the City of Fairhope, Alabama wishes to be competitive in the fees charged;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE
ALABAMA, THAT;
1. THAT, user fees charged by the Planning and Building Department are hereby
adjusted to the following rates:
Informal Review
Subdivisions less than 5 Lots/Units
(with no public infrastructure)
All other subdivision cases
Rezoning
Site Plan Review
Comprehensive plan amendment
Zoning verification letter
BOA Request
No fee
$1,000.00 base fee plus $75.00 per
Lot/Unit, plus the actual U.S.
Postal Services rate for certified
letters.
$2,000.00 base fee plus $150.00
per Lot/Unit, plus the actual U.S.
Postal Services rate for certified
letters
$1,000 fee, plus the actual U.S.
Postal Services rate for mailings .
The applicant is also responsible
for the full cost of the
advertisement fee when the case is
presented to the Planning
Commission and/or the City
Council.
$500.00
$1,000.00
$50.00
$500.00 Commercial fee, plus the
actual U.S. Postal Services rate for
mailings. The applicant is also
responsible for the full cost of the
advertisement fee when the case is
presented to the Board of
Adjustment.
$100.00 Residential fee, plus the
actual U.S. Postal Services rate for
mailings. The applicant is also .
responsible for the full cost of the
advertisement fee when the case is
presented to the Board of
Adjustment.
Ordinance No . 1763
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2. That, all fees are non-refundable.
Severability Clause -if any part, section or subdivision of this ordinance shall
be held unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be
construed to invalidate or impair the remainder of this ordinance, which shall
continue in full force and effect notwithstanding such holding.
Effective Date -This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its due adoption and
publication as required by law.
Adopted and approved this 14th day of November, 2022
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