[R.O. 2008 §500.020; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992]
The provisions of this Code shall delete the administrative
organization and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical
codes and demolition code and substitute in lieu thereof, those codes
which regulate the site preparation and construction, alteration,
moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures
and building service equipment within this jurisdiction.
[R.O. 2008 §500.030; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992; Ord. No. 5098 §1, 11-9-1992; Ord. No. 6024 §1, 1-26-1998; Ord. No. 6692 §§1 —
2, 9-27-2004]
A.
Electrician License Required. No person shall install,
repair or remove any electrical wiring or equipment or otherwise engage
in the practice or business of electrical work without first securing
a license therefor from the City Clerk.
B.
Mechanical Installer's License Required. No person shall
install, repair or remove any mechanical equipment or an integral
part thereof or otherwise engage in the practice or business of mechanical
work without first securing a license from the City Clerk.
C.
Plumbing License Required. No person shall engage in the
practice of plumbing or otherwise engage in the practice of business
of plumbing without first securing a license from the City Clerk.
D.
Contractor's License Required. No person or firm shall engage
in the practice of building, roofing, siding or concrete work without
first securing a license from the City Clerk. A contractor's license
shall also be required for any person or firm engaging in any land
disturbing activity, including, but not limited to, bulldozing, grading
or any land-disturbing activity where the area of land actually disturbed
by the activity is in excess of three thousand (3,000) square feet.
E.
Exception Single-Family Dwelling Owner. No license shall
be required for a bona fide owner/ occupant of a single-family dwelling
which is to be occupied exclusively for living purposes, to do any
work regulated by the Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code
or Building Code of the said dwelling and any of its accessory buildings
and quarters on the condition that the said owner personally occupies
the structure for one (1) year and purchases all material and permits,
call for proper inspection, and perform all labor in connection therewith.
No more than one (1) permit will be issued within a five (5) year
period unless the owner/occupant has occupied the structure at least
one (1) year after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
F.
Responsibility Of Licensed Professional. All electrical,
plumbing, building and mechanical work performed by any partnership,
firm or corporation engaged in the business of performing such work
shall be supervised by one (1) or more licensed professionals who
shall be responsible for all work performed, and said licensed professional
shall be a partner, member or officer of such partnership, firm or
corporation.
[R.O. 2008 §500.040; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992; Ord. No. 6956 §1, 11-26-2007]
A.
Application For License. Any person, firm or corporation
desiring to secure an electrician's, plumber's, mechanical or contractor's
license shall make written application to the City Clerk on forms
provided therefore stating the name and address of said person or
employee in whose name said license is to be issued, together with
such additional information concerning his/her qualifications that
may be reasonably required. Any person, firm or corporation holding
an electrician, plumber, mechanical or contractor's license from the
City upon the effective date of this Chapter (November 26, 2007),
those holding a valid trade or business license are "grandfathered"
in.
B.
Term Of License. All licenses issued during any year, unless
sooner revoked, shall expire on December thirty-first (31st) of that
year and may be renewed during the month of January of the year following
its issuance upon payment of the renewal fee herein specified. No
electrician, plumber or mechanical license shall be renewed more than
six (6) months after its expiration, but may be reissued by examination.
Such license shall not be transferable.
C.
Code Updates. At such time the City accepts the Code updates,
the City shall conduct seminars one (1) day a week for one (1) month
on alternate days. All contractors shall be required to attend their
respective trade seminar. Failure to attend will result in the mandatory
retesting for their respective license.
[R.O. 2008 §500.050; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992; Ord. No. 5081 §1, 8-10-1992; Ord. No. 6956 §1, 11-26-2007]
A.
Annual License. The annual license fee shall be paid to
the City Clerk before any license or renewal thereof is issued. Every
license holder must maintain a place of business known to the City
Clerk.
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License
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Annual Fee
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Electrical
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$ 175.00
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Plumbing
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$175.00
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Mechanical
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$175.00
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Contractors
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$175.00
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B.
Examination. The applicant shall be examined by a written
objective examination in compliance with State Statutes and approved
by the City Manager to determine that the applicant is knowledgeable
of the practice of electrical, plumbing or mechanical work and the
provisions of the applicable building codes of the City. If the applicant
correctly answers at least seventy percent (70%) of the questions,
he/she shall be promptly certified as passing.
1.
Before any first (1st) time license is issued, the applicant shall
possess the appropriate, code book and make payment for examination
as follows:
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Trade
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Fee
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Electrical
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$50.00
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Plumbing
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$50.00
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Mechanical
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$50.00
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2.
Any person who fails to pass a written examination may be re-examined
twice at intervals of at least thirty (30) days. If an applicant fails
after three (3) attempts to obtain a passing score on the written
examination, no further examination shall be made except upon payment
of a new examination fee.
3.
The City Clerk shall not issue a license without examination passage
for the electrical, plumbing and mechanical licenses.
[R.O. 2008 §500.070; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992; Ord. No. 5081 §1, 8-10-1992; Ord. No. 6956 §1, 11-26-2007]
A.
All
contractors shall show proof of general liability insurance of no
less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) prior to issuance
of license.
B.
Such
insurance coverage shall indemnify the City and save it harmless against
any and all claims, demands or causes of action whatsoever which might
arise or accrue against it by reason of the granting of such permit
or the exercise of any privilege thereby conferred and to repay all
damages which may be suffered by the City or by any other person by
reason of the exercise of the permit.
[R.O. 2008 §500.080; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992]
A.
The
City Manager or his/her appointed representative shall have the power
and authority to suspend or revoke any license issued pursuant to
this Chapter for any violation, upon written notice containing grounds
therefor, which notice shall be by certified mail to the licensee.
Licenses may be removed if the license was obtained through error
or fraud; or the licensee shall have been found by the Code Enforcement
Officer to have willfully violated any provisions of the Electrical,
Mechanical, Plumbing or Building Codes of this Chapter; or shall have
forfeited the bond required herein; or shall refuse or neglect, within
a reasonable time, after notification to make such corrections to
electrical, mechanical, plumbing or construction work as ordered by
the inspector; or shall have permitted the use of his/her name by
another person to obtaining permits for doing electrical, mechanical,
plumbing or construction work under the license; or for any other
good or sufficient cause. A person or firm whose license has been
revoked shall not be permitted to apply for a new license within one
(1) year from the date of revocation. A person whose license has been
revoked and who is reapplying for a new license shall be re-examined
and pay such fees as required for a new license.
B.
Appeal. Any individual aggrieved by the actions of the City Manager or his/her appointed representative pursuant to the authority set forth in Section 500.060 of the Municipal ordinances of the City of Maryville shall be entitled to appeal said determination in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section. Said appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of service of the suspension or revocation of license pursuant to this Chapter.
1.
Form of appeal. The appeal filed pursuant to this
Section shall be instituted by filing at the office of the City Clerk
a written appeal containing the following:
a.
A heading in the words: "Appeal of ........of......... "
b.
A caption reading: "Appeal of ........." giving the names of all
appellants participating in the appeal.
c.
A brief statement setting forth the legal interests of each of the
appellants as it relates to the determination of the City Manager
or his/her appointed representative in suspending or revoking the
license.
d.
A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific
order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed
to support the contentions of the appellant.
e.
A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief
sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action
should be reversed, modified or otherwise set aside.
f.
The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official
mailing addresses.
g.
The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at
least one (1) appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the
appeal.
2.
Processing of appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal
filed pursuant to this Section, the City Clerk shall present it at
the next regular or special meeting of the Board of Appeals.
3.
Scheduling and noticing appeal for hearing. As
soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the Board
of Appeals shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the
appeal by the Board. Such date shall not be less than ten (10) days
nor more than sixty (60) days from the date the appeal was filed with
the City Clerk. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing
shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing
to each appellant by the Secretary of the Board either by causing
a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally
or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant
at the address shown on the appeal.
4.
Effect of failure to appeal. Failure of any person
to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of this Section
shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing
and adjudication of the notice and order or any portion thereof.
5.
Scope. Only those matters or issues specifically
raised by the appellant shall be considered in the hearing of the
appeal.
6.
Enforcement. Enforcement of any order of revocation
or suspension pursuant to this Section shall be stayed during the
pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed.
[R.O. 2008 §500.090; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992]
Whether individually or as a member or employee of a partnership
or as an officer, agent or employee of a corporation who directs or
knowingly permits any violation of any of the provisions of the Electrical,
Plumbing, Mechanical or Building Code of this Chapter, or who aids
or assists therein or so violates any prohibition or mandate of this
Chapter, shall upon conviction thereof in Municipal Court, be guilty
of a ordinance violation punishable as provided in this Municipal
Code. The practice of said work on each separate job or at separate
premises in violation of this Code shall constitute a separate offense.
[R.O. 2008 §500.100; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992]
New construction work requiring a permit shall not be commenced
until the permit holder or his/her authorized agent shall have posted
or otherwise made available a weatherproof depository adjacent to
the public right-of-way with the proper street addresses thereon in
which inspection record cards (inspection work orders) will be deposited
with the required entries thereon regarding the inspection work. This
depository shall be maintained by the permit holder until the final
approval has been granted by the Code Enforcement Officer.
[R.O. 2008 §500.110; Ord. No. 5073 §1, 7-13-1992; Ord. No. 5167 §1, 9-13-1993; Ord. No. 6590 §1, 9-29-2003; Ord. No. 6617 §1, 2-9-2004]
A.
Building Permit Fees.
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Minimum fee
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$15.00
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All areas for new construction or addition
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$0.05/sq. ft.
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(includes garage, unfinished basements and commercial buildings)
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Alterations to existing (remodeling, etc.)
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$15.00
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All siding
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$15.00
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Repair or shingling existing structure
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$0.75 per 100 sq. ft.
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Swimming pools 1.00/1,000 gallons or fraction thereof.
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Minimum pool fee
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$20.00
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B.
Electrical Permit Fees.
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New residential construction or addition
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$0.03/sq. ft.
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(including unfinished basements)
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Minimum fee
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$15.00
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New commercial construction or addition
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$0.01/sq. ft.
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Service disconnecting equipment
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$25.00
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all amps
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Additions to existing wiring and service
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$15.00
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Temporary service
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$15.00
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Signs and outline lighting
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$15.00
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C.
Mechanical Permit Fees.
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Electric, gas or oil-fired heating furnace
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$20.00
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(floor mounted air handler — all fuels)
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A/C or heat pump
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$15.00
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Ceiling suspended furnace (all fuels)
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$15.00
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Boiler unit
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$15.00
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Roof-mounted heating or A/C unit
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$15.00
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Cooling tower unit
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$50.00
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Air or fluid circulating solar panel
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$15.00
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Water heater
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(see Plumbing)
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Refrigeration unit
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$15.00
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D.
Plumbing Permit Fees.
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Sewer tap inspection
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$20.00
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Water meter inspection
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$20.00
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Dig permit
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$25.00
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Installation or replacement
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$5.00
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Each plumbing fixture
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Alteration of DWV/potable water system
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$5.00
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Water heater
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$5.00
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Installation, repair or replacement
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$5.00
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Water treatment equipment
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Lawn sprinkler system
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$25.00
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Backflow prevention devices
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$15.00
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Double-check and reduced pressure
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Waste pretreatment interceptor
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$12.00
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Private sewage disposal system
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$45.00
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Sewer tap/potable water main taps — See Section 705.730
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E.
Miscellaneous Fees.
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Building moving over 120 square feet
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$50.00
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Building demolition:
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Minimum
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$25.00
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First floor
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$0.01/sq. ft.
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All additional floors
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$0.015/sq. ft.
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Water/sewer disconnect deposit:
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Water
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$400.00
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Sewer
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$300.00
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Driveway permits:
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Residential
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$15.00
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Other
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$20.00
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Sidewalk repair and/or construction
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$15.00
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Fence
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$10.00
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Excavation/street cuts:
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Subgrade fill
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$0.46/cu. ft.
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Surface repair (asphalt permanent street)
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$4.50/sq. ft.
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Non-permanent street
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$3.00/sq. ft.
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If the City performs street cleanup and materials removal, charge
is
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$88.00 per hour
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Minimum charge
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$50.00
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Investigation fee
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$50.00
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(Added to permit application for work performed without proper
permit)
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F.
An
electrical, plumbing, mechanical or building installation or repair
that involves total labor and materials less than one hundred fifty
dollars ($150.00) shall not require a permit. However, use of this
exception to the permit requirement shall be limited to only one (1)
such use at any one (1) address within any thirty (30) day time period.
In the event a second (2nd) electrical, plumbing, mechanical or building
installation or repair shall occur at said address within a thirty
(30) day time period, a permit shall be required even if said second
(2nd) repair involves less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)
in total labor and material.
[R.O. 2008 §500.120; Ord. No. 5374 §1, 1-15-1996]
A.
Any
individual, business, company, corporation or organization which files
for permits under the ordinances of the City of Maryville, Missouri,
shall be responsible for satisfying the applicable costs of said use
as established by the City of Maryville, Missouri. Unless the entity
using said facility has complied with the further provisions of this
Section and has been granted periodic billing status, the costs incurred
shall be satisfied at the time the permit is requested.
B.
A user
may apply for periodic billing status by filing an application for
periodic billing status with the City Treasurer of the City of Maryville,
Missouri.
C.
Within
seven (7) days of the receipt of said application, the City Treasurer
or his/her designated assistant shall notify applicant of the granting
or denial of period billing status.
D.
Periodic
billing status shall be granted only to applicants who meet at least
one (1) of the following:
1.
The applicant has incurred charges at the City of Maryville, Missouri,
in a cumulative amount of at least two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00)
during the eighteen (18) months immediately preceding the filing of
the application, provided that said applicant has satisfied the charges
when incurred and does not have any financial balance with the City
of Maryville, Missouri, which is past due; or
2.
The applicant deposits with the City Treasurer an irrevocable cash
deposit, payable to the City of Maryville, Missouri, in the amount
set forth by this Section, or files an irrevocable letter of credit
in favor of the City of Maryville, Missouri, as approved by the City
Attorney, in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
E.
In
the event an applicant is granted periodic billing status, the debts
incurred shall be billed to the applicant by the City Treasurer or
his/her designated agent on not less than a monthly basis and shall
be satisfied by the applicant within thirty (30) days of the date
of the billing statement.
F.
The
periodic billing status granted to an applicant may be revoked, withdrawn
or terminated by the City Manager of the City of Maryville, Missouri,
upon occurrence of any of the following:
1.
Failure to satisfy any billing statement for debts incurred at the
City of Maryville, Missouri, within thirty (30) days of the date of
the billing statement.
2.
Incurring charges equal to or in excess of the irrevocable cash deposit
or irrevocable letter of credit.
3.
Good cause as documented by the Director of Public Works, City Treasurer
or City Manager.
G.
Any
entity whose periodic billing status is revoked, withdrawn or terminated
shall be notified of said act by certified mail to the entity at their
last known address or the address on their application for periodic
billing status, whichever is more recent. Said notice shall be mailed
within five (5) days of the revocation, withdrawal or termination
of said status.
H.
Any
entity, including any individual, business, company, corporation or
organization which has been denied periodic billing status or has
had its periodic billing status revoked, withdrawn or terminated pursuant
to this Section may appeal said decision to the Council of the City
of Maryville, Missouri, by filing a Notice of Appeal with the City
Clerk within thirty (30) days of said denial, revocation, withdrawal
or termination. The Council of the City of Maryville, Missouri, shall
then hold a hearing, receive evidence under oath, and render a decision
either affirming or reversing the decision to deny, revoke, withdraw
or terminate periodic billing status. Said hearing shall be rendered
within thirty (30) days thereafter, unless said times are extended
by mutual agreement or for good cause shown.
