[HISTORY: Adopted by the Harford County Council
by Bill No. 76-5.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Animals — See Ch. 64.
Mass public assemblies — See Ch. 68.
Auctioneers' licenses — See Ch. 72.
Building construction — See Ch. 82.
Electricity — See Ch. 105.
Environmental control — See Ch. 109.
Massage establishments — See Ch. 166.
Permits for use of parks — See Ch. 185.
Pawnbrokers — See Ch. 188.
Licenses for peddlers and solicitors — See Ch. 197.
Personal-care boarding homes — See
Ch. 199.
Plumbing — See Ch. 202.
Closing-out sales — See Ch. 211, Art. I.
Permits for land-disturbing activities — See Ch. 214.
Sanitary construction permits — See Ch. 216.
Signs — See Ch. 219.
Taxicabs — See Ch. 232.
Parking permits — See Ch. 244.
Water and sewers — See Ch. 256.
Zoning — See Ch. 267.
The Department of Inspections, Licenses and
Permits shall be responsible for the administration and issuance of
all county licenses or permits, except:
[Amended by Bill No. 11-46[1]]
A.
No person
shall conduct, engage in, operate, maintain, carry on or manage any
business, occupation, thing or device for which a license or permit
is required by any provision of this Code without first having obtained
the license or permit from the Department of Inspections, Licenses
and Permits or other issuing agency, as provided in this Code or other
applicable laws, and paying the prescribed fee, which may be waived
or refunded as provided herein.
B.
In the
event the State of Maryland or the County has declared a state of
the County emergency for Harford County pursuant to state law due
to any number of outside factors, including but not limited to flood,
water, wind, snow, ice, hurricanes, tidal storms, tornadoes or earthquakes,
the County Executive or his/her designee is hereby vested with the
discretion to waive or refund initial permitting fees that a property
owner is subject to due to damage caused by disasters, including those
named herein. The fee waiver or refund provided for herein applies
only to single-family homes or townhouses and any associated accessory
structures.
C.
In order
to receive either the waiver or refund provided for herein, an affidavit,
as prepared by the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits,
must be executed by the property owner and received by the Department
of Inspections, Licenses and Permits within 30 days of the declared
state of the emergency.
[1]
Editor's Note: This bill provided that it is to be construed to apply retroactively for all permits applied for in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 157 after 8-25-2011. In addition, it provided that those persons applying retroactively for a refund due to the emergency of 8-25-2011 have 30 days from the effective date of Bill No. 11-46 (10-18-2011) to submit their written affidavit.
[Amended by Bill No. 13-49]
A.
Every application for a license or permit required under this chapter,
except for those licenses or permits specifically excepted, shall
be made to the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits or
other issuing agency, which shall provide forms for that purpose.
B.
Every application for a license or permit shall contain the name
of the applicant and the place of business of such applicant. If the
applicant is a partnership or firm, the application shall contain
the names and residence addresses of all its members; if a limited
partnership, the names and residence addresses of the general partners;
and if a corporation, the names and residence addresses of its principal
officers. In addition to such statements, there shall be set forth
such other material information as the Department of Inspections,
Licenses and Permits or other issuing agency prescribes.
C.
Whenever a license is not approved or is refused, any fee paid in
advance shall be refunded to the applicant.
Upon reviewing the duly filed application, the
Director of the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits shall
refer such application, if required, to the:
The schedule of license and permit fees for licenses and permits is set out in Article II of this chapter.
Where applicable, an applicant for a license
under this Code must furnish proper certificates of workmen's compensation.
A.
After referral as provided in § 157-4 and approval thereof, the investigating agency or its designee shall refer the application with any recommendations to the issuing agency for action.
B.
If the issuing agency approves the application, the license or permit shall be issued upon payment of the prescribed fees under Article II of this chapter to the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits, and such fees shall be turned over to the County Treasurer, who shall dispose of them as required by law.
C.
No refunds will be given on application fees where
approvals have been granted.
All licenses or permits shall be issued for
a period of one (1) year, commencing on July 1 and ending on June
30 the following year, unless otherwise specified in this Code or
specified on the license or permit.
A license or permit issued by the Department
of Inspections, Licenses and Permits shall expire on the date specified
by law.
A.
Every license issued under the provisions of this
Code shall bear the name and address of the licensee, the nature or
kind of business, occupation, thing or device licensed, the amount
of the fee paid, the period for which such license is issued, the
street address where such business, occupation, thing or device is
located and such other material information as the Department of Inspections,
Licenses and Permits prescribes.
B.
The Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits
or other issuing agency may also issue a decal or other emblem as
part of the license, and when so issued, it shall be affixed as provided
in this chapter.
A.
No person to whom a license has been issued under
any provision of this chapter shall fail to display such license prominently
at the street address shown thereon or, if no street address is shown
thereon, at the address where such business, occupation, thing or
device is located. If the license pertains to a vehicle of any type,
such license shall be affixed to the vehicle in a prominent location.
B.
No person to whom a license has been issued under
any provision of this chapter and for which license the Department
of Inspections, Licenses and Permits or other issuing agency supplies
a decal or other emblem shall fail to affix such decal or other emblem
to such thing or device for which the license was issued.
An application for renewal of a license or permit
shall be filed with the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits
at least one (1) month prior to its expiration date, unless otherwise
specified in this Code.
Unless otherwise provided in this Code, all
licenses or permits issued by the Department of Inspections, Licenses
and Permits or other issuing agency are nontransferable.
Whenever a license or permit is lost or destroyed,
a duplicate license or permit may be issued by the Department of Inspections,
Licenses and Permits if the applicant:
The suspension or revocation of any license or permit or the refusal to issue any license or permit under this Code shall be for just cause, after notice and hearing thereof pursuant to the provisions § 1-22.
[Amended by Bill Nos. 81-37; 81-45; 82-25;
82-30; 84-59; 85-33; 85-44; 85-48; 87-31; 88-69; 90-49; 90-78; 92-23;
92-43; 92-56; 92-71; 92-77; 93-7; 93-44; 93-70; 95-41; 96-57; 97-49;
00-15]
[Amended by Bill No. 13-49]
A.
Prior to the issuance of any permit or license, the applicant shall
pay to the county a fee in accordance with the schedule of fees set
forth in the Harford County Code. Fees shall be reasonably calculated
to provide, insofar as practicable, sufficient funds to provide for
the cost of administering and enforcing the codes and laws of the
county.
B.
Where no work has been done under a permit issued under this chapter,
the holder of the permit may deliver the permit to the Department,
and upon cancellation thereof shall be refunded 50% of the fee paid
therefor, provided that application of the refund is made within 6
months of the issuance of the permit.
C.
When a permit is disapproved or withdrawn, the applicant shall be
refunded 50% of the fee paid.
D.
The following fees shall be charged for building permits. All fees
apply to each unit. However, square foot costs include those usable
portions of a structure that are enclosed, including basement or cellars.
Attics and top-half storage, where the ceiling is less than 7 1/3
feet (88 inches), are excluded.
Type of Building
|
New Construction, Additions, Alterations
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SINGLE OCCUPANCY BUILDING – NEW CONSTRUCTION
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GROUP A -- ASSEMBLY BUILDING
| |||
(Church, school, theater, lecture hall, restaurant, nightclub,
exhibition hall, terminal, recreation center, gymnasium, physical
fitness center, library)
|
$0.09 per sq. ft., minimum $150, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
GROUP B -- BUSINESS
|
$0.09 per sq.ft., minimum $150, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
GROUP E – EDUCATIONAL
|
$0.09 per sq. ft., minimum $150, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
GROUP F -- FACTORY AND INDUSTRIAL
|
$0.09 per sq. ft., minimum $150, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
GROUP H -- HIGH HAZARD USES
|
$0.12 per sq. ft., minimum $225, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
GROUP I -- INSTITUTIONAL
|
$0.09 per sq. ft., minimum $150, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
GROUP M -- MERCANTILE
|
$0.09 per sq. ft., minimum $150, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
GROUP R -- RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
| |||
1- and 2-family dwelling (and Group R-3, R-4)
|
$0.06 per sq. ft., minimum $75, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
Hotel building (Group R-1)
|
$0.09 per sq. ft., minimum $150, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
Dormitory building and assisted living facility (Group R-2)
|
$0.09 per sq. ft., minimum $150, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
Multi-family (apartment and condominiums) (Group R-2)
|
$0.08 per sq. ft., plus $10 for shell certificate of occupancy,
$10 certificate of occupancy for each dwelling unit if required
| ||
Mobile home
| |||
Without basement
|
$50 single wide on private lot, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
$70 double wide on private lot, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| |||
$45 single wide in park, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| |||
$65 double wide in park, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| |||
With basement
|
$80 single wide, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
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$135 double wide, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
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Additions, alterations, renovations to 1- and 2-family dwellings
constructed to the provisions of the International Residential Code
|
$0.05 per sq. ft., minimum $65, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
1- and 2-family dwelling accessory structure
| |||
200 sq. ft. and greater
|
$0.05 per sq. ft., minimum $25, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
Under 200 sq. ft.
|
$20 (no certificate of occupancy or inspections required)
| ||
1- and 2-family dwelling accessory structure (deck, porch or
balcony, attached or detached) constructed to the provisions of the
International Residential Code
|
$0.05 per sq. ft., minimum $30, plus $10 certificate of occupancy
| ||
Retaining wall accessory to 1- and 2-family dwelling
|
$1 l/f, minimum $90 - maximum $180, plus $10 certificate of
occupancy
| ||
Exterior facade to include replacement of exterior finishes
building permit required 1- and 2-family dwelling constructed to the
provisions of the International Residential Code
|
$75, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| ||
GROUP S -- STORAGE BUILDINGS
| |||
Shell building with no declared occupancy (separate permit required
for occupancy)
|
$0.05 per sq. ft., minimum $150
| ||
Shell tenant space to create a tenant or multiple tenant space
(addresses must be created for each space; separate permit required
for occupancy of each space)
|
$0.05 per sq. ft., minimum $150
| ||
Tenant permit for first occupancy
|
Base occupancy fee - $0.05 per sq. ft., minimum $75, plus $10
for certificate of occupancy
| ||
Tenant occupancy with modification (space must be legally existing)
|
Fee per sq. ft. price same as occupancy group classification
for new, minimum $75, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| ||
GROUP U -- MISCELLANEOUS
| |||
Boat pier
|
$35
| ||
Bulkhead
|
$35, per 100 ft.
| ||
Fence
|
$20 plus $0.04 per foot over 250 ft.
| ||
Marina
|
$20 per slip, $0.09 per sq. ft., minimum $150
| ||
Retaining wall
|
$30
| ||
Retaining wall (building permit required)
|
$1 l/f, minimum $240 - maximum $480, plus $10 for certificate
of occupancy
| ||
Tank, above-ground or underground
|
$40
| ||
Tank, above ground or underground (permit required)
|
$240, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| ||
Replacement of certificate of occupancy
|
$10
| ||
Re-roofing of a structure when a building permit is required
1- and 2-family dwelling
|
$75, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| ||
Re-roofing of a structure when a building permit is required
|
$0.01 per sq. ft., minimum $240 - maximum $480, plus $10 for
certificate of occupancy
| ||
Exterior facade to include replacement of exterior finishes
building permit is required
|
$0.01 l/f, minimum $240 - maximum $480, plus $10 for certificate
of occupancy
| ||
Playground equipment (not associated with a 1- or 2-family dwelling,
permit required)
|
$75, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| ||
Demolition without a separate permit, except that no fee shall
be required; demolition is performed as a training exercise by a fire
company located in Harford County
|
$75
| ||
Relocation
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Without alterations
|
$50
| ||
With alterations
|
$0.04 per sq. ft., minimum $50
| ||
Mobile home park
| |||
To establish a park
|
$500
| ||
Each space
|
$50
| ||
Each permanent service building
|
Fee same as required for use group in new construction
| ||
Signs
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Billboard
|
$65 over 300 sq. ft.
| ||
Marquee sign
|
$25
| ||
Roof sign
|
$45
| ||
Freestanding sign
|
$40
| ||
Face sign
|
$30 on structure
| ||
Temporary portable sign
|
$40
| ||
Swimming pool
| |||
Residential
|
$40 above-ground
$75 in-ground
| ||
Swimming pool (club, public or private)
|
$125
| ||
Utilities, public or private, each structure (tower, transformer,
pole, etc.)
|
$20
| ||
Utility or communication tower
|
$150, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| ||
Utility or communication tower, replacement or addition of equipment
(tower must be legally existing)
|
$75, plus $10 for certificate of occupancy
| ||
Occupiable structure
|
$0.05 per sq. ft., minimum $65, plus $10 for certificate of
occupancy
| ||
Reissue expired permit, with Department approval
|
$60 or cost of original permit, whichever is less
| ||
Preliminary plan review except 1- and 2-family construction
|
$60 per hour
| ||
Reinspection or unnecessary trip
|
$50
| ||
Reinspection fee, upon receipt of temporary certificate of occupancy
|
$50
| ||
Investigation fee (in addition to regular permit and license
fees)
|
$100
| ||
Written notice of violation, working without a valid license
or permit, issuance of a stop work order, in addition to regular fee
|
$250 first occurrence
$300 second occurrence
$350 subsequent occurrence (with administrative hearing)
| ||
Penalty charged for proceeding without the prior inspection
|
$50
| ||
Hourly rate
|
$60 per hour
| ||
Replacement of U&O
|
$10
|
[Amended by Bill No. 13-49]
The following fees shall be charged for plumbing permits:
D.
Backflow preventor (each): $100
E.
Sand trap, filter or water conditioner: $50
F.
Interceptor, oil or grease: $50
G.
Sewer ejector only: $50
I.
Sump pump: $15
L.
Water-cooled air conditioner: $15
M.
Solar installation: $30
N.
Private water system (wells): $30
O.
Reinspection or unnecessary trips: $50
P.
Investigation fee (in addition to regular permit and license fees):
$100
S.
Plan review -- to be added to permit fee: $60 per hour
T.
Hourly rate: $60
A.
The following fees shall be charged for sanitation
construction permits:
[Amended by Bill No. 13-49]
The following fees shall be charged for electrical inspections:
A.
C.
Service entrance and feeders only:
(1)
200 amp and under: $40
(2)
Over 200 amp and up to 400 amp: $55
(3)
Over 400 amp and up to 600 amp: $65
(4)
Over 600 amp and up to 800 amp: $75
(5)
Over 800 amp and up to 1,000 amp: $80
(6)
Over 1,000 amp and up to 1,200 amp: $100
(7)
Over 1,200 amp and up to 2,000 amp: $175
(8)
Over 2,000 amp and up to 3,000 amp: $300
D.
Service for temporary wiring (for not more than 90 calendar days).
(1)
100 amp service with up to 30 outlets: $50, additional outlets charged
as fixture outlets
(2)
100 amp up to 200 amp service with up to 50 outlets: $60, additional
outlets charged as fixture outlets
(3)
Over 200 amp service or over 50 outlets: service plus outlet fees
for new installations apply.
I.
Transformers and generators: $30
J.
Motors and heaters: $20
K.
Transformers, vaults or substations: $70
L.
Air conditioners and heat pumps: $40
N.
Plan review – to be added to permit fee (except for 1- and
2-family dwellings): $60 per hour
O.
Assumption agreement: original fee.
P.
Hourly rate: $60
Q.
Minimum fee, wiring systems over 60 volts: $25
R.
Reinspection, each: $50
S.
Investigation fee (in addition to regular permit and license fees):
$100
U.
Ditches, each inspection: $20
A.
Except as provided for in Subsection C herein a per-hour charge shall be applied for the Department of Public Works staff time spent on the technical and engineering review of plats, concept plans, preliminary plans, site plans and sediment control plans, for review for extensions of erosion and sediment permits, for inspections of sediment and control practices, and the time spent for the enforcement of rules and regulations. The rate shall be $35.00 per hour for inspections and enforcement and $35.00 per hour for all hours beyond 40 hours per week. The rate shall be $38.00 per hour for engineering and technical review and an additional $8.00 per hour charge will be charged for all hours beyond forty 40 hours per week for the engineering and technical review. Charges shall be made at no less than 15 minute intervals. Grading and erosion control permits shall be issued, as long as accounts are not in arrears for more than 45 calendar days. The owner/applicant shall be billed monthly with the invoice reflecting a break-down between engineering and inspection hours charged.
B.
Forest harvest permit.
Acres of Harvest Area
|
Fees for Permit
|
---|---|
0 to 5
|
$25
|
6 and above
|
$50
|
C.
Exemption of grading permits and standard plan permits. A flat fee of $100 shall be charged for plan review and for all necessary inspections related to the exemption of grading permit and standard plan permit as provided in Chapter 214 of the Harford County Code, as amended. The fee shall accompany the application and request. If the proposed construction activity does not qualify for the exemption of grading permit and standard plan permit, the $100.00 fee provided for herein shall be applied to the fee charged in Subsection A. In the event that no disturbance occurs pursuant to the permit, upon the written request of the applicant a refund of 50% shall be provided.
A per-hour charge shall be applied for the Department
of Public Works staff time spent on the technical and engineering
review of plats, concept plans, preliminary plans, site plans and
stormwater management plans, for review of stormwater management computations
associated with application for a waiver of stormwater management
requirements, for inspection of stormwater management facilities,
and the time spent for the enforcement of rules and regulations. The
rate shall be $35.00 per hour for inspections and enforcement and
$35.00 per hour for all hours beyond 40 hours per week. The rate shall
be $38.00 per hour for engineering and technical review and an additional
$8.00 per hour charge will be charged for all hours beyond 40 hours
per week for the engineering and technical review. Charges shall be
made at no less than 15 minute intervals. Stormwater management permits
shall be issued, as long as accounts are not in arrears for more than
45 calendar days. The owner/applicant shall be billed monthly with
the invoice reflecting a break-down between engineering and inspection
hours charged.
[Amended by Bill No. 12-12[1]]
As authorized by Chapter 256, Article VIII, of this Code, the following charges and fees are charged by the county for the purposes delineated:
B.
Annual septage hauler fee: $325
C.
Industrial user/commercial user fee for treatment
of BOD (TA): $73.00 per 1,000 pounds.
D.
Industrial user/commercial user fee for treatment
of suspended solids (TB): $86.00 per 1,000
pounds.
E.
Industrial user/commercial user fee for treatment
of phosphorus (TC): $810.00 per 1,000 pounds.
F.
Industrial user/commercial user fee for treatment
of nitrogen (TE): $427.00 per 1,000 pounds.
G.
Septage and commercial waste user charge:
(1)
Thirty
dollar per 1,000 gallons for septage and commercial waste discharged
during fiscal year 2013; and
(2)
Thirty
five dollar per 1,000 gallons for septage and commercial waste discharged
during fiscal year 2014; and
(3)
Forty
dollar per 1,000 gallons for septage and commercial waste discharged
during fiscal year 2015; and
(4)
$45.00
per 1,000 gallons for septage and commercial waste discharged on and
after July 1, 2015.
[1]
Editor's Note: This bill provided that "the rates enacted
under Harford County Bill No. 95-41 shall remain in effect until July
1, 2012, and the special sewer use fees set by this Act shall be applied
to sewer and septage usage during and after the first full billing
period after July 1, 2012, unless otherwise changed by law."
[Amended by Bill Nos. 09-41; 13-49]
The following annual fees shall be charged for the specified
licenses and certificates of registration:
A.
Electrician.
[Amended by Bill No. 21-018]
(1)
(Reserved)
(2)
Registration fees and renewals:
(a)
Master electrician: $45
(b)
Limited journeyperson electrician: $15
(c)
Limited electrician: $35
(d)
Restricted electrician: $35
(e)
Examination for any license: $30
(f)
Special examination (conducted at other than regularly specified
times), in addition to regular fee: $50
(g)
Restoration fee: $20
(h)
Inactive master or limited: $30
(i)
Change of license information: $20
C.
D.
Licenses.
(1)
(Note: Fees for Subsections A, B and C below
shall not exceed $5,000 in combination, if applied as 1 case, or in
any 1 category, if applied separately. For a multiple request, the
publication and posting fee shall be paid, plus the filing fee for
each individual request.)
A.
Appeal cases:
(1)
Publication and posting fee (all applications, including
amended applications, except minor area variance): $200
(2)
Filing fee:
(a)
Variance from design requirements $250
(b)
Minor variances from design requirements (less
than 20% of area affected): $50
(c)
Interpretation or appeal of a decision of the
Zoning Administrator: $200
(d)
Expansion of nonconforming use and variance:
$250
(e)
Variances from other requirements of the Zoning
Code and modification of previous approvals by the Board of Appeals:
$250
B.
Special review cases (developments or projects requiring
Board approval, i.e., special exception or special development):
(1)
Publication and posting fee: $200
(2)
Filing fee, residential projects: per application
$550 plus $5 per dwelling unit
(3)
Integrated community shopping center: $600 plus $50
per acre
(4)
Miscellaneous special exceptions or special developments
(not otherwise defined): $200
(5)
Cottage housing and day care centers: $100
E.
Forest stand delineation review: $100 plus $10 per
acre.
F.
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program amendments to
management area boundaries: $500 plus $15 per acre.
G.
Concept plan review (under special development regulation)
$1,000 plus $20 per gross acre.
H.
Forest Conservation Plan review $200 for all plans
plus $20 per gross acre for plans greater than 5 lots.
I.
Comprehensive rezoning review fee: $700 per application. This is in addition to the posting fee of $100 set forth in Harford County Code § 267-13D(2).
[Added by Bill No. 08-17]
Type of Subdivision
|
Subdivision Fee
|
Revision Fee
| |
---|---|---|---|
Residential lots (including mobile homes)
|
$100.00 filing fee, plus $50.00 per lot
|
$30.00 filing fee, plus $10.00 per lot
| |
Multifamily and mobile home park
|
$100.00 filing fee, plus $30.00 per unit
|
$30.00 filing fee, plus $10.00 per unit
| |
Commercial (subdivision or individual site plan)
|
$200.00 filing fee, plus $50.00 per acre
|
$75.00 filing fee, plus $10.00 per acre
| |
Industrial (subdivision or individual site plan)
|
$200.00 filing fee, plus $50.00 per acre
|
$75.00 filing fee, plus $10.00 per acre
| |
Extensions of preliminary plans for developments
of:
| |||
More than 5 lots
|
$100.00
| ||
1 to 5 lots
|
$25.00
| ||
Final plats
|
$150.00 per plat, plus $10.00 per lot
|
A.
The following food service facility categories are
established for the purpose of annual license fees. Facilities which
meet the criteria for more than one group designation will be assessed
the higher of the fees.
(2)
Group II:
(a)
Facilities which seat less than 60 individuals;
(b)
Facilities which serve carry-out food only;
(c)
Grocery and convenience stores not in group
I;
(d)
Other facilities which serve less than 2 meals
per day;
(e)
Mobile facilities that operate more than 180
calendar days in a calendar year; and
(f)
Facilities which maintain vending machines that
vend open or hazardous foods/beverages at more than one site within
the facility.
(6)
Group VI: facilities which seat 60 or more individuals
and engage in off-premise catering.
(7)
Group VII: facilities which seat less than 60 individuals
and engage in off-premise catering.
[Amended by Bill Nos. 04-13; 10-38; 12-09; 13-41]
A.
CARGO VAN
COUNTY DISPOSAL FACILITY
OUT-OF-COUNTY WASTE
PASSENGER VAN
SOLID WASTE
Definitions.
Any van normally intended to haul cargo, materials, supplies
and equipment with no side windows behind the driver and front passenger
area.
Any disposal facility, as that term is defined in § 109-1 of the Harford County Code, operated by or under contract for or on behalf of the County, including any facility constructed at the cost of the County by another governmental entity.
Solid waste generated outside of the County to be disposed
of at a County disposal facility when authorized by the Director of
Public Works.
Any van normally intended for passenger use, containing side
windows behind the driver and front passenger area, with an overall
chassis length not exceeding 20 feet.
Solid waste shall be defined as that term is defined in § 109-1 of the Harford County Code.
B.
Solid waste disposal fee. The following vehicles shall be charged
the specified solid waste disposal fee and shall not be required to
be weighed in at the weigh scales:
[Amended by Bill No. 23-009]
(1)
Automobiles and sports utility vehicles - $8.
(2)
Pickup truck with a bed up to 8 feet in length and a bed height no
greater than 3 feet or passenger van - $11.
(3)
Single axle trailers with a bed up to 8 feet in length and a bed
height no greater than 3 feet pulled behind private vehicles - $11.
All other types of trailers and commercial trailers will be weighed
on the scales.
C.
Fees for all other vehicles. All vehicles which cross the weigh scales
shall pay the following per ton tipping fee for all solid waste deposited
at the County disposal facility, including out-of-County waste authorized
pursuant to § 109-7.1.I, with a minimum tipping fee of $11:
$117 per ton commencing in FY2024. Additionally, vehicles hauling
contaminated materials or rejected recycled materials will be charged
the tipping fee in effect at the time of delivery plus an additional
unauthorized load fee equivalent to the tipping fee times the amount
of contaminated materials or rejected recycled materials. In the event
that the weigh scales at a County disposal facility are inoperable
or because of a power loss cannot be utilized, vehicles shall pay
the following fees:
[Amended by Bill No. 23-009]
(1)
Cargo van - $80.
(2)
Two-axle dump truck - $240.
(3)
Three-axle dump truck - $480.
(4)
Two-axle stake/open body/trailer dump - $240.
(5)
Three-axle stake/open body/trailer dump - $650.
(6)
Under 16 cubic yard front/rear/side compactor - $620.
(7)
Sixteen to 24 cubic yard front/rear/side compactor - $770
(8)
Over 24 cubic yard front/rear/side compactor - $900.
(9)
Semi-trailer - $2,040.
(10)
Roll-off bed under 25 cubic yards - $540.
(11)
Roll-off bed 25 to 35 cubic yards - $620.
(12)
Roll-off bed 35 cubic yards or larger - $690.
(13)
Reloading rejected waste - $260.
D.
E.
Fees for tire disposal. The following fees will be charged for the
disposal of tires (private vehicles):
[Amended by Bill No. 23-009]
The Health Department may charge an annual fee
of $200 for the inspection and permit of a public swimming pool or
spa.
[Added by Bill No. 09-41]
The following fees shall be charged for mechanical permits:
A.
Application fee: $25 non-refundable
B.
Residential uses to include one- and two-family dwelling units, multi-family
dwelling units and apartments. Fees are to be charged per system installed
per dwelling unit:
C.
Nonresidential installations. The permit fee shall be based upon
the estimated cost of the work which shall include the cost of the
equipment, labor and materials. (Equipment cost shall also include
the cost of any owner or third party mechanical equipment that will
not be supplied by the mechanical contractor.)
D.
Reinspection or unnecessary trips: $50
E.
Investigation fee (in addition to regular permit and license fees):
$100
G.
Plan review – to be added to permit fee: $60 per hour, charged
in 1/2-hour increments
H.
Hourly rate: $60 per hour, charged in 1/2-hour increments
I.
Fee for amendment of permit: $25