[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of Georgetown 5-8-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-4.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance superseded former
Ch. 98, Fees, adopted as follows: Art. I, Records, 4-8-1987; Art.
II, Annexation Requests, 2-27-1991 by Ord. No. 806; Art. III, Planning
Commission, 4-13-1994 by Ord. No. 807; Art. IV, Town Services, 4-13-1994
by Ord. No. 808.)
[Amended 10-27-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-5]
A fee for the reproduction of certain documents
and records within the Town of Georgetown office for the public is
hereby established as follows:
|
Type
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Copy fee (per page)
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$0.30
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Copy of Comprehensive Plan
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$15.00
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Town of Georgetown Specifications
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$15.00
|
All unpaid taxes and utilities are subject to
a penalty of 5% per month for each month or fraction thereof made
pursuant to Section 28 of the Charter of the Town of Georgetown.
[Added 5-25-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
All unpaid monies due to the Town are subject to a penalty of
5% per month for each month or fraction thereof.
[Amended 9-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-3; 10-27-2004 by Ord. No.
2004-5; 7-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-8]
A.
The following fee schedule is hereby adopted for applications
to the Boards and Commissions of the Town of Georgetown:
(1)
Site plans.
(a)
Schedule.
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Site Plans
(by square footage of new building space)
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Base Application Fee
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Concept
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Preliminary
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Final
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Under 2,300 square feet
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$250
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$0
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$1,500
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$1,500
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Between 2,300 and 10,000 square feet
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$250
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$1,200
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$2,000
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$1,500
|
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Between 10,000 and 49,9000 square feet
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$250
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$1,500
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$2,600
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$2,000
|
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Between 50,000 and 100,00 square feet
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$500
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$2,500
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$3,200
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$2,000
|
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Over 100,000 square feet
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$500
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$2,500
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$4,000
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$2,000
|
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Multifamily, townhouse: 20 or fewer units
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$500
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$2,500
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$3,200
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$2,000
|
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Multifamily residential: over 20 units
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$500
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$2,500
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$4,000
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$2,000
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(b)
The base application fee shall be payable each time
a plan is resubmitted to correct for submittal deficiencies. Fees
for review of major revisions to approved site plans shall be determined
by the Director of Planning and Zoning. Site plan review fees shall
be in addition to any professional fees, i.e., Town Engineer, Town
Solicitor, etc.
(2)
Administrative plan review fees.
(a)
Category 2 site plan: $500 plus professional fees.
(b)
Exterior alterations, additions: to be determined
by Director of Planning and Zoning.
(c)
Change of use: $500, plus professional fees.
(d)
Lot line adjustments: $500, plus professional fees.
(e)
Conversions of deeded lots to parcels: $500, plus
professional fees.
(f)
Revisions to approved plans: to be determined by Director
of Planning and Zoning.
(3)
Minor subdivisions: $500, plus $120 per lot in plat,
plus professional fees.
[Amended 8-26-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-13]
(4)
Major subdivisions.
(5)
RPC
(a)
Base fee of $250, plus applicable concept, preliminary
and final review fees as provided for herein:
[1]
For commercial components of the RPC, the fee
shall be based on the square footage of new development using the
fee categories provided in the "Site Plan" schedule above.
[2]
For multiple-family residential components of
the RPC, the fee shall be based on the number of new units using the
categories provided in the "Site Plan" schedule above.
[3]
For single-family residential components of
the RPC, the fee shall be based on the number of new units or lots
using the categories for new lots provided in the "Major Subdivision"
schedule above.
(b)
RPC fees shall be in addition to any professional
fees, i.e., Town Engineer, Town Solicitor, etc.
(6)
Other fees.
(a)
Board of Adjustments: $750, plus professional fees.
[Amended 4-22-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-8]
(b)
Annexation: $1,500, plus professional fees.
[Amended 4-22-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-8]
(c)
Zoning Map amendment: $1,200, plus professional fees.
(d)
Zoning text amendment: $600, plus professional fees.
(e)
Utility review fee: $75, plus professional fees.
(f)
Historic District review: $25, plus professional fees.
[Added 8-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-9;
amended 4-22-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-8]
(g)
Conditional use application: $600 plus professional fees, and site plan fees as outlined in § 98-3, Application fee schedule.
[Added 9-10-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-18; amended 12-10-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-20]
(h)
Demolition
application: $100 plus professional fees.
[Added 1-26-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-3]
B.
Professional fees will be billed as encumbered throughout
the process and must be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit.
All unpaid professional fees are subject to a penalty of 5% per month
for each month or fraction thereof.
[Amended 4-22-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-8]
[Amended 10-27-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-5; 7-12-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-6; 1-10-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-1; 11-14-2007 by Ord. No.
2007-18; 4-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1; 2-25-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-6; 10-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-08; 5-9-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
The following fee schedule is hereby adopted
for application for Town services of the Town of Georgetown:
|
Application Type
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Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
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Meter flow test
|
$50
| |
|
Meter flow test
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One-inch line
|
As billed by outside provider
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Over two-inch line
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As billed by outside provider
| |
|
Fire hydrant flow test
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$200
| |
|
Water reconnection fee
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First occurrence
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$100
| |
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Each occurrence
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$150
| |
|
Water administration reconnection fee
|
$20
| |
|
Utility valve shutoff (after hours)
|
$50 per man-hour (1 hour minimum)
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|
Inspection fee, public works
|
$100 per man-hour (1 hour minimum)
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Reinspection fee, public works
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$125 per man-hour
| |
|
Town services
|
$100 per man-hour (1 hour minimum)
| |
|
Return check service
|
$30
| |
|
Code enforcement reinspection
|
$50
| |
|
Code enforcement reinspection (habitual offender)
|
$300 per inspection
| |
|
Police officer service
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$90 per man-hour (1 hour minimum)
| |
|
Police reports
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$25 plus postage or SASE
| |
|
Background checks
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$20
| |
|
Subdivision/site plan inspection fee
|
7.5% of construction cost for water, sewer,
streets and storm drain installations within the public right-of-way
or easement ($75,000 maximum)
| |
[Amended 9-24-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-11; 10-27-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-6; 1-12-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-1; 5-25-2005 by Ord. No.
2005-4; 4-12-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-4; 3-14-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-5; 4-23-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-7; 4-23-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-8; 4-27-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-7; 4-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1; 11-12-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-12; 4-8-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-7; 5-11-2016 by Ord. No.
2016-7]
The following fee schedule is hereby adopted
for utility services provided by the Town of Georgetown:
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Type
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Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Trash fee (per quarter)
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$68 per unit
| |
|
Water availability (per quarter)
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$35 per 30,000 gallons' usage
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|
Water usage rate
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In Town
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$3.88 per 1,000 gallons' usage
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Out of Town
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$5.82 per 1,000 gallons' usage
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Fire sprinkler line (per quarter)
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$150
| |
|
Water impact fee (per EDU)
|
$1,599 (effective May 1, 2014)
| |
|
Water connection fee
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$600 minimum + any additional costs
| |
|
Temp. hydrant connection
|
$100
| |
|
Temp. hydrant usage rate
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$5.64 per 1,000 gallons' usage
| |
|
Fire sprinkler impact fee
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Two-inch line
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$2,500
| |
|
Four-inch line
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$3,000
| |
|
Six-inch line
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$3,500
| |
|
Eight-inch line
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$4,000
| |
|
Ten-inch line
|
$6,000
| |
|
Sewer availability (per quarter)
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$27 per 30,000 gallons' usage
| |
|
Sewer debt service fee
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$2.35 per quarter, per sewer account
| |
|
Sewer usage rate
| ||
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In Town
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$6.04 per 1,000 gallons' usage
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Out of Town
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$9.06 per 1,000 gallons' usage
| |
|
Sewer impact fee (per EDU)
|
$7,400 (effective May 1, 2014)
| |
|
Sewer connection fee
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$600 minimum + any additional costs
| |
[Amended 6-25-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-9; 10-27-2004 by Ord. No.
2004-5; 12-14-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-11; 11-14-2007 by Ord. No.
2007-18; 12-9-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-16; 6-23-2010 by Ord. No.
2010-5; 4-24-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-9; 8-10-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-9; 5-9-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05; 6-26-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-04]
The following fee schedule is hereby adopted
for licensing and permits for the Town of Georgetown:
|
Type
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Fee
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Building permits
|
The greater of $25 or 1% of labor and materials
| |||
|
Georgetown Emergency Services Enhancement Program
|
Surcharge based on the building permit application "cost of
project/labor and materials" for new construction to fund the Georgetown
Emergency Services Enhancement Program, based on the schedule below:
| |||
|
Building Permit Application Cost of Project/Labor and
Materials
|
Emergency Services Fee
| |||
|
Less than $99,999
|
$0.001
| |||
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$100,000 to $499,999
|
$0.003
| |||
|
Over $500,000
|
$0.005
| |||
|
Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Funding
Program
|
Surcharge based on the building permit application "cost of
project/labor and materials" for new construction to fund the Georgetown
Recreation, Education, Arts Trust Funding Program, based on the schedule
below:
| |||
|
Building Permit Application Cost of Project/Labor and
Materials
|
GREAT Fund Fee
| |||
|
Less than $99,999
|
$0.001
| |||
|
$100,000 to $499,999
|
$0.003
| |||
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Over $500,000
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$0.005
| |||
|
Street opening permits
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10% of project cost
| |||
|
Business license
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General business
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1 to 10 employees
|
$78
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11 to 50 employees
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$180
| |||
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51 and greater employees
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$270
| |||
|
Rental inspection fee
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$175 for initial inspection, plus any additional charges
| |||
|
Rental units
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$65 per unit
| |||
|
Rental units (habitual offender)
|
$240 per unit
| |||
|
Rental rooms
|
$12 per unit (total $60 minimum)
| |||
|
Storage units
|
$2.40 per unit ($270 maximum)
| |||
|
Out-of-town business
|
$120
| |||
|
Food vendor
|
$30
| |||
[Added 6-26-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-04]
A.
The Town
Council has previously established and currently maintains an Emergency
Services Enhancement Program, funded by means of the surcharge set
forth in this chapter, to allow for funding to providers of public
emergency services. This program is known as the "Georgetown Emergency
Services Enhancement Funding Program."
B.
Within
90 days of the end of the Town's prior fiscal year, all funds collected
under this program for the prior fiscal year shall be distributed
as follows: 50% to the Georgetown American Legion Ambulance Post No.
8 and 50% to the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
[Added 8-28-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-07]
A.
The Town Council has previously established and currently maintains
a Recreation, Education, and Arts Trust Fund, funded by means of the
surcharge set forth in this chapter, to allow for funding to nonprofit
organizations providing recreational, educational, and cultural programs
for the general benefit of the citizens of the Town. This program
is known as the "Georgetown Recreation, Education, and Arts Trust
(GREAT) Funding Program."
B.
Funding.
(1)
Eligible funding under this program shall include specific programs,
program materials, or activities related to recreation, education
and the arts, which will benefit the citizens of the Town.
(2)
Ineligible funding under this program includes, but is not limited
to, capital improvements, salaries or fundraising.
C.
Application process and key dates.
(1)
Applications for GREAT funding will be accepted between May 1 and
April 30 of each fiscal year. Information to be included in any submittals
should, at a minimum, include the following information: appropriate
category the requestor falls under (recreation, education, arts);
a description of the event/activity; detailed description of the proposed
use of the funding (if awarded); the other funding sources available
or being considered; and the actual amount requested for the program/activity.
(2)
Prior to April 30, the Mayor shall appoint a GREAT Fund Committee
as set forth in this chapter. The Committee shall meet as necessary
to review the applications received and prepare a recommendation as
to awards, which shall be submitted to Town Council no later than
June 30.
(3)
Formal notices of award will be issued, and distribution of funds
shall take place prior to July 31.
(4)
All recipient organizations shall submit and provide a presentation
on the use of funds awarded at the December Town Council Meeting.
(5)
Reimbursement of qualifying expenses previously incurred, but not
applied for, during an eligible application period may be considered
during a subsequent application period, but only under special or
unanticipated circumstances where an advance request could not have
been made in accordance with the time frames set forth in this chapter.
D.
Great fund committee formation, review, and recommendation. All requests
timely received shall be reviewed by a five-member committee, consisting
of no more than two representatives from the Town Council, the Town
Manager or his/her designee, and members of the public who represent
interests covered by GREAT funding. The Committee shall make recommendations
to the Town Council as to the distribution of funds. The distribution
of all funds shall be subject to final approval by the Town Council.
The Committee may recommend, and/or Council may approve, grant awards
up to the amount requested by each organization, but requested amounts
are not guaranteed.
E.
Excess and reverted funds. Excess (unallocated) funding balances
in the fund and any returned or reverted grant monies may be spent
on Town-owned properties and improvements, available for public use,
and one-time expenditures, but only to the extent such expenditures
are for the general benefit of the public, with preference given to
projects related to the areas of recreation, education and the arts.
Funds may also be used to meet the Town matching requirement for grants
requiring such matches. All such expenditures shall be reviewed and
approved by Town Council.
[Added 6-26-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-04]
A.
Exemption
request for Emergency Services Enhancement and/or GREAT fee. Applicants
may submit to the Town Manager a written request for reduction and/or
exemption from the Georgetown Emergency Services Enhancement and/or
the Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust Funding Programs
with appropriate justification of services or facilities provided
for public use.
[Amended 10-27-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-6; 4-12-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-4; 4-22-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-8; 5-13-2009 by Ord. No.
2009-9; 4-27-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-7; 4-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1; 5-9-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
The following fee schedule is hereby adopted
for taxes for the Town of Georgetown:
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Property tax
|
$3.49 per $100 assessed
|
|
Pole/Wire tax rate
|
$3.69 per $100 assessed
|
|
Real estate transfer tax rate
|
1.5%
|
[Added 2-8-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-1;
amended 3-14-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-4; 4-22-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-8]
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Parking overtime
|
$20
|
|
Blocking street, driveway, alley, sidewalk,
etc.
|
$40
|
|
Parking too close to fire plug
|
$40
|
|
Parking in space reserved
|
$40
|
|
Parking on left
|
$40
|
|
Parking in no-parking zone
|
$40
|
|
Parking in handicapped parking
|
$75
|
[Added 2-8-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-1]
[Added 3-14-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-4]
Any police officer of the Town of Georgetown,
while in the performance of his duty, may immobilize, or remove and
tow away, or have removed and towed away, by a commercial towing service,
from any public highway, highway right-of-way, street or alley with
the Town, any vehicle:
A.
Parked in violation of any provision of the Town Code
which prohibits parking in a designated area or which restricts the
length of time a vehicle may be parked therein;
B.
Parked in violation of any provision of the Town Code
which prohibits parking in a metered area for a longer period that
that covered by the amount paid; or
C.
If any such vehicle is found parked on the streets
of the Town of Georgetown, which has unpaid parking summons $100 or
more and has remained unpaid 60 days or more.
[Added 3-14-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-4]
A.
No vehicle shall be immobilized by means other than
the use of a device or other mechanism (commonly known as a "boot")
which will cause no damage to such vehicle unless it is moved while
such device or mechanism in place.
B.
In the event a vehicle is immobilized, in addition
to any other fine or cost imposed by this chapter, an additional cost
of $45 shall be levied against the owner of the vehicle for the costs
of immobilizing said vehicle. The Town shall have the right to waive
this charge.
C.
In the event a vehicle is immobilized pursuant to
this article, the police officer shall cause to be placed on such
vehicle, in a conspicuous manner, notice sufficient to warn an individual
that such vehicle has been immobilized and that any attempt to move
such vehicle may result in damage to the vehicle.
D.
Any vehicle remaining immobilized for three days may
be towed and impounded.
E.
Any vehicle immobilized shall not be released to its
lawful owners until all municipal parking citations issued on said
vehicle, together with the costs of immobilization, have been discharged
by payment of all fines and costs assessed thereon.
F.
If the fines and costs of immobilization are paid
under protest, the owner of the vehicle shall be entitled to a hearing
before the Town Council. The request for a hearing shall be set for
the next regular meeting of the Town Council and shall, in addition
to placing it upon the meeting agenda, give notice to the person requesting
the hearing and the Georgetown Police Department. No other notices
are required. At such hearing, the Georgetown Police Department shall
produce evidence relevant to the issue of whether or not the vehicle
is in violation. The person requesting such hearing shall then be
permitted to introduce such witnesses and evidence as he or she desires
relevant to that issue. All witnesses shall be placed under oath.
Strict rules of evidence shall not be required by the Town Council
may accept any relevant evidence of a probative nature which, in its
opinion, is such as could reasonably be relied upon by persons of
common sense and procedure. At the conclusion of such hearing, the
Council shall determine, by majority vote, whether or not they find
that the owner's vehicle was in violation of this chapter. Such determination,
with a brief statement of the findings upon which that decision was
made, shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting.
G.
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove an immobilization
device and, having unlawfully removed such immobilization device,
not to return it to the Town Office, In any instance in which an immobilization
device has been removed other than by or at the direction of a municipal
officer, there shall be a arguable presumption that the registered
owner of the motor vehicle is responsible for the removed, missing
or stolen device. Any violation of this section shall be punishable
upon conviction by a fine of not less that $500. In addition, the
Town shall have the right to recover the total of all unpaid municipal
parking violation issued on said vehicle and the costs of immobilization.
[Added 11-14-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-18]
In cases where remedial action by an owner is
required and appropriate, should the owner fail to correct the noticed
violation(s), the owner shall be subject to the following:
