[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Snow Hill 6-13-2000 by Res. No. 2000-5.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alternative community service — See Ch. 6.
Amusements and entertainment — See Ch. 45.
Animals — See Ch. 48.
Brush, grass and weeds — See Ch. 53.
Building construction — See Ch. 57.
Housing standards — See Ch. 101.
Lot assessment — See Ch. 113.
Parks — See Ch. 124.
Peddling and soliciting — See Ch. 128.
Sediment control — See Ch. 144.
Skateboarding — See Ch. 149.
Solid waste — See Ch. 155.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 158.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 166.
Abandoned vehicles — See Ch. 182.
Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 186.
Water and sewers — See Ch. 193.
Zoning — See Ch. 200.
[1]
Editor's Note: This resolution superseded former Ch. 131, Penalties, Fees, Fines and Other Charges, adopted 6-13-1989 by Res. No. 114, as amended.
[Amended 11-14-2000 by Res. No. 2000-7; 3-11-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-03]
The initial parking fines and fees shall be as follows. Additional penalties shall be assessed at the rate established by ordinance.
Violation
Fine/Fee
Insufficient funds/Account closed/Stopped payment fee
$35
Stop/Stand/Park a vehicle within 5 feet of public/private driveway entrance
$60
Stop/Stand/Park vehicle on sidewalk
$60
Stop/Stand/Park vehicle in, or within 15 feet of, any intersection
$70
Stop/Stand/Park vehicle on a crosswalk
$60
Stop/Stand/Park beside highway excavation/obstruction, obstructing traffic
$60
Stop/Stand/Park vehicle on bridge/elevated structure on highway
$70
Stop/Stand/Park where prohibited by sign/painting/marking/device
$60
Stop/Stand/Park vehicle on entrance/exit ramp of highway
$70
Stand/Park vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
$60
Stand/Park vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
$60
Stand/Park vehicle within 30 feet of stop/yield sign/signal at side of roadway
$60
Park vehicle within 20 feet of driveway entrance to fire station or within 75 feet of the entrance on the opposite side, if posted
$70
Stand/Park vehicle beside vehicle parked at edge of roadway (also known as "double parking")
$60
Stand/Park vehicle on curve or hill in "No Passing Zone"
$60
Park vehicle within 50 feet of railroad grade crossing
$60
Stop/Stand/Park vehicle in disabled person parking space anywhere in Snow Hill (including parks) (also known as "handicapped parking space")
$100
Park vehicle in any other area prohibited by official sign
$60
Park vehicle in restricted parking area (i.e., "Emergency Vehicles Only" area)
$60
Person moving vehicle they do not lawfully control
$50
Park vehicle in front of curb ramp designed for use by disabled person anywhere in Snow Hill (including parks)
$100
Park vehicle in front of or on disabled person loading zone anywhere in Snow Hill (including parks)
$100
Stopped/Parked vehicle opposite direction of traffic or wheels more than 12 inches from curb/ edge of road
$50
Stopped/Parked vehicle opposite direction of traffic-one way road or wheels more than 12 inches from curb/edge of road
$50
Oversize vehicle parked in angle parking space
$50
Vehicle backed into angle parking space
$50
Stop/Stand/Park vehicle on private property without expressed/implied permission of owner/tenant/agent
$50
Park vehicle in marked parking space and protruding into another marked parking space (except oversize vehicles unable to comply)
$50
Park vehicle in fire lane or emergency vehicle lane
$50
Expired parking meter violation
Park vehicle in excess of posted time limit/restriction
$40
Park vehicle in permit only parking space
Park vehicle in loading/unloading zone not actually engaged in loading/unloading cargo or produce
$50
Park vehicle on highway/street/ alley closed by police for public event/parade/emergency
$50
Park property: park vehicle on any grass area without permission of Town
$50
Park property
Block/Restrict access to park facility/restroom/boat slip/ dock/boat ramp/parking lot/ parking space/foot trail/bicycle trail/driveway of any type
$50
Blocking access to handicapped access ramp/handicapped space
$100
Trucks
Park combination commercial motor vehicle/trailer of any type/truck cab/bus/farm tractor/ motor home/truck camper/any other vehicle 3/4-ton gross weight or larger on residential street from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (except while loading/ unloading or providing emergency services) without permit issued by Town Manager/Police/Mayor and Council
$40
Park vehicle or trailer equipped with mechanical refrigeration unit in operation over two hours in residential area or within 250 feet of the nearest residence, unless in line of vehicles to deliver perishable product and attended by the driver ("residence" includes hotel/motel rooms when occupied)
$50
[Amended 6-8-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-3; 9-12-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-6; 4-10-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-05; 3-11-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-02]
A. 
A schedule of fees for building permits, building plan reviews, certificates of occupancy, signs, demolition, Housing Review Board applications and other related fees shall be established or modified by resolution of the Mayor and Council. Such schedule shall be available at the Town office.
B. 
Plumbing permit fees.
(1) 
The Town of Snow Hill does not perform plumbing inspections. Permits may be obtained at Worcester County Development, Review and Permitting.
(2) 
Fee determined by the county.
C. 
Electric permit fees. The Town of Snow Hill does not perform electrical inspections. The owner/applicant will be required to contact an outside inspection agency for all electrical inspections. Permits may be obtained at Worcester County Development, Review and Permitting.
[Amended 7-12-2003 by Res. No. 2005-2; 6-8-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-3; 9-12-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-6; 3-11-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-02]
A. 
A schedule of fees for site plan review, subdivision review, critical area review, floodplain review, planned development district review, any other similar staff reviews, code amendments, zoning map amendments, Board of Zoning Appeals applications and other related fees shall be established or modified by resolution of the Mayor and Council. Such schedule shall be available at the Town office.
[Amended 6-8-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-3; 9-12-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-6; 5-8-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-03; 4-9-2019 by Res. No. 2019-03; 5-11-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-05; 7-13-2021 by Res. No. 2021-04; 6-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05; 6-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-09; 6-10-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-08; 8-12-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-15]
A. 
Water rates. The minimum water rate is $50 per quarter per unit from zero to 6,000 gallons and $9.65 per 1,000 gallons over 6,000 gallons. All properties within the Town limits, except vacant land (no building or structure) that has no existing water line to the property, shall pay the minimum water rate availability charge of $50 per quarter.
B. 
Out-of-Town water rates:
(1) 
Out-of-Town customers shall pay water charges two times the rate of in-Town customers; and
(2) 
Out-of-Town customers connecting after September 12, 2006, must execute a preannexation agreement for service and shall pay water charges two times the rate of in-Town customers.
C. 
Water turned on and off; meter tests.
(1) 
Cutoff and turn-on.
(a) 
During regular business hours: $50.
(b) 
During nonbusiness hours: $100.
(2) 
Same day cutoff or turn-on.
(a) 
During regular business hours: $50.
(b) 
During nonbusiness hours: $100.
(c) 
Meter reads shorter than 48 hours' notice: $50.
(3) 
Meter reading and tests.
(a) 
If the meter is found to be nondefective, the charge shall be $50. There shall be no charge for the test if the meter is found defective.
(b) 
All meters shall be read. In order to read all meters in an orderly and efficient manner, water meters may be read up to 30 days before or 30 days after the end of each billing period.
D. 
Water hookup fees.
(1) 
Single-family dwellings: $5,650 (includes cost of service to the property line and the water meter).
(2) 
Multifamily dwellings (includes condominiums, townhouses, apartments and subdivisions): $3,500 per dwelling unit plus all costs to extend the service to the property line. (This fee includes the cost of one water meter per dwelling unit.)
(3) 
Nondwelling (includes all business and commercial buildings, shopping centers, churches, schools and all nondwelling buildings except warehouses, restaurants and fast-food establishments. One meter per building is required):
(a) 
If the square footage of the building is between zero and 3,000 square feet: $3,500, plus the cost of the water meter, plus the cost of installing the water meter, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(b) 
If the square footage of the building is between 3,000 and 6,000 square feet: $6,500, plus the cost of the water meter, plus the cost of installing the water meter, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(c) 
If the square footage of the building is between 6,000 and 10,000 square feet: $12,500 plus the cost of the water meter, plus the cost of installing the water meter, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(d) 
If the square footage of the building is between 10,000 and 20,000 square feet: $15,800 plus the cost of the water meter, plus the cost of installing the water meter, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(e) 
If the square footage of the building is over 20,000 square feet: $19,100 plus the cost of the water meter, plus the cost of installing the water meter, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(4) 
Restaurants and fast-food establishments (one meter per building is required):
(a) 
For zero to 15 seats: $3,500, plus the cost of the water meter, plus the cost of installing the water meter, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(b) 
For each additional increment of 15 seats or portion thereof: $3,500.
(5) 
Laundromats (one meter per building is required): $1,750 (1/2 of the residential rate in force at the time) for each equivalent dwelling unit of water usage, to be determined by dividing 300 gallons per day equivalent dwelling rate into the total number of gallons of water per day to be used by the facility. Such usage shall be evidenced by industry standards or manufacturer's specifications for the machines to be installed, or other means of documentation satisfactory to the Town and approved by the Town's consulting engineer. The provision of such satisfactory documentary evidence shall be the responsibility of the owner, proprietor or developer of the proposed facility.
(6) 
Warehouses (one meter per building is required): $3,500 plus the cost of the water meter, plus the cost of installing the water meter, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line. However, if the structure includes office space, additional fees will be assessed based upon the square footage delineated in Subsection D(3) above.
(7) 
In the event that a dwelling, multifamily dwelling, nondwelling or restaurant and fast-food establishment as defined above is modified to a greater use, then the hookup charge will be computed as stated above with a credit given for the preexisting condition of the building.
(a) 
Example No. 1: If a single-family dwelling is converted to a multifamily dwelling with three dwelling units:
3 x $ 3,500
Credit:
Hookup charge
=
—
=
$10,500
$  5,650
$  4,350
(b) 
Example No. 2: If a nondwelling business square footage increases from 2,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet:
25,000 sq. ft.
Credit (2,000 sq. ft.)
Hookup charge
=
—
=
$19,100
$  3,500
$15,600
E. 
Late payment charges. Water bills not paid within 30 days shall be assessed a penalty of 1.5% of balance due and accrue interest at a rate of 1.5% each 30 days thereafter until paid.
F. 
Billing period shall be as follows:
(1) 
Western district: January, April, July and October.
(2) 
Central district: February, May, August and November.
(3) 
Eastern district: March, June, September and December.
G. 
Secondary meters.
(1) 
A fee of $5 will be assessed quarterly for outside water meters.
(2) 
No fee will be assessed for permanent radio read meters.
H. 
New meters.
(1) 
Any property that previously had their meter pulled and requests a new meter shall pay a fee of $350 for the cost of the new meter.
I. 
Capital improvement fee.
(1) 
All properties within the Town limits, except vacant land (no building or structure) that has no existing water line to the property, shall pay the capital improvement fee of $2.50 per quarter.
[Amended 5-8-2001 by Res. No. 2001-3; 6-8-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-3; 9-12-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-6; 5-14-2013 by Res. No. 2013-02; 5-8-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-03; 4-9-2019 by Res. No. 2019-03; 5-11-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-05; 7-13-2021 by Res. No. 2021-04; 6-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05; 5-14-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-08; 6-10-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-08; 8-12-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-15]
A. 
Wastewater use. The sewer rates will increase to reflect the following rate: The minimum sewer rate is $150 per quarter per unit from zero to 6,000 gallons and $17.10 per 1,000 gallons over 6,000 gallons. All properties within the Town limits shall pay the minimum sewer rate availability charge of $150 per quarter, except vacant land (no building or structure) that has no existing sewer line to the property.
A.1. 
Out-of-Town wastewater rates:
(1) 
Out-of-Town customers shall pay wastewater charges two times the rate of in-Town customers, and
(2) 
Out-of-Town customers connecting after September 12, 2006, must execute a preannexation agreement for service and shall pay wastewater charges at two times the rate of in-Town customers.
B. 
Sewer hookup fees.
(1) 
Single-family dwellings: $11,350.
(2) 
Multifamily dwellings (includes condominiums, townhouses, apartments and subdivisions): $7,000 per dwelling unit plus all costs to extend the service to the property line. (This fee includes the cost of one water meter per dwelling unit.)
(3) 
Nondwelling (includes all business and commercial buildings, shopping centers, churches, schools and all nondwelling buildings except warehouses, restaurants and fast-food establishments):
(a) 
If the square footage of the building is between zero and 3,000 square feet: $7,000, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(b) 
If the square footage of the building is between 3,000 and 6,000 square feet: $13,500, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(c) 
If the square footage of the building is between 6,000 and 10,000 square feet: $20,500, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(d) 
If the square footage of the building is between 10,000 and 20,000 square feet: $27,300, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(e) 
If the square footage of the building is over 20,000 square feet: $34,300 plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(4) 
Restaurants and fast-food establishments (one meter per building is required):
(a) 
For zero to 15 seats: $7,000, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line.
(b) 
For each additional increment of 15 seats or portion thereof: $7,000.
(5) 
Laundromats: $3,500 (1/2 of the residential rate in force at the time) for each equivalent dwelling unit of water usage, to be determined by dividing 300 gallons per day equivalent dwelling rate into the total number of gallons of water per day to be used by the facility. Such usage shall be evidenced by industry standards or manufacturer's specifications for the machines to be installed, or other means of documentation satisfactory to the Town and approved by the Town's consulting engineer. The provision of such satisfactory documentary evidence shall be the responsibility of the owner, proprietor or developer of the proposed facility.
(6) 
Warehouses: $7,000, plus 1/2 of the cost to connect normal service and extend same to the property line. However, if the structure includes office space, additional fees will be assessed based upon the square footage delineated in Subsection D(3) above.
(7) 
In the event that a dwelling, multifamily dwelling, nondwelling or restaurant and fast-food establishment as defined above is modified to a greater use, then the hookup charge will be computed as stated above with a credit given for the preexisting condition of the building.
(8) 
The cost for sewer hookup fees will remain at the reduced rate of 50% charge for a period not exceed one year, beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. The fee reduction shall expire on its own terms ending June 30, 2022 and the water and sewer hookup fee in effect as of the passage of this resolution will become effective.
C. 
Late payment charges. Sewer bills not paid within 30 days shall be assessed a penalty of 1.5% of balance due and 1.5% each 30 days thereafter.
D. 
Capital improvement fee.
(1) 
All properties within the Town limits, except vacant land (no building or structure) that has no existing water line to the property, shall pay the capital improvement fee of $7.50 per quarter.
[Amended 3-11-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-03]
A. 
Abandoned vehicles: $100. (See Chapter 182, Vehicles, Abandoned.)
B. 
Illegal lawn watering: $25 (first offense); $50 (second offense). (See Chapter 193, Water and Sewers.)
C. 
Dog control: $25 (first offense); $50 (second offense). (See Chapter 48, Animals, Article I.)
D. 
Tractor-trailer: $100.
E. 
Housing Code: $400. (See Chapter 101, Housing Standards.)
F. 
Cutting of grass: costs, plus $25. (See Chapter 53, Brush, Grass and Weeds.)
G. 
No-parking violations: $60.
[Amended 5-12-2020 by Res. No. 2020-02; 5-14-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-04; 5-14-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-07]
A. 
Candidate filing fee: $25.
B. 
Solicitation permit: $25.
C. 
Circus license: $50.
D. 
License for other shows and public events: $50.
E. 
Sediment control permit: $25.
F. 
Copies of official audit: $10.
G. 
Copying, per page: $0.25.
H. 
Landlord registration and rental permit fee: $125.
[Amended 9-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-17]
A. 
Each boat, vessel, yacht or ship which docks at any waterfront property owned by the Town of Snow Hill shall be subject to the following fees:
Rate Type
Over 30 feet
30 feet and under
Seasonal (April 1 to October 31)
$850 including utilities
$650 including utilities
Off-season (November 1 to March 31)
$500 including utilities
$400 including utilities
Yearly
$1,350 including utilities
$1,050 including utilities
Monthly
$250 including utilities
$200 including utilities
Weekly (7 days)
$75 including utilities
$65 including utilities
Daily
$25 per night including utilities
$20 per night including utilities
Daily use (sunrise to sunset)
No charge
No charge
A. 
Buildable lot:
(1) 
Improved/unimproved: $180.
(2) 
More than one building: $180 each building which is inhabited by human beings or is used as a commercial or industrial workplace.
B. 
Multifamily dwelling:
(1) 
One building up to 10 apartments: $180.
(2) 
Each apartment thereafter: $18.
C. 
Out-of-Town customers:
(1) 
With water and sewer: $180.
(2) 
With water only: $90.
D. 
The following lots are exempted from the lot assessment:
(1) 
Parking lot: a permanently surfaced area of one or more parking spaces designated or used for the parking of self-propelled vehicles and available to the public, whether for a fee or as an accommodation to clients or occupants, and used in conjunction with a business or industry.
[Added 11-14-2000 by Res. No. 2000-7; amended 6-8-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-3; 4-12-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-01; 4-9-2019 by Res. No. 2019-04; 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-20]
Each person or group who desires to rent a park, park facility, or Town facility shall be subject to the following fees:
A. 
Train station.
Nonprofit Organization
General Public
Deposit
$150
$150
Fee
$175 per day
$350 per day
B. 
Parks.
Nonprofit Organization
General Public
Deposit
$150
$150
Fee
$150 per day
$300 per day
C. 
Other rental fees.
Area/Amenity
Cost
Band stand
$100 per day
Bathrooms
$100 per day
Basketball court - tournament or exclusive rental
$80 per day
Concession stand
$85 per day
Street closure
$130 per day
Alcohol permit for Town property
$100 per event
D. 
If a rental qualifies as an event (open to the public), the following fees apply if said items are requested:
Trashcans
$5 per trashcan per day
Picnic tables
$15 per picnic table per day
Long or cocktail tables
$10 per table per day
Chairs
$2 per chair per day
Public works staff
$40 an hour
Police staff
$50 an hour
[Added 11-10-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-08; amended 5-8-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-03; 7-8-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-11]
A. 
Residential and light commercial properties:
(1) 
Per mandatory cart, billed quarterly: $20.
(2) 
Additional Town-owned carts: $20 per roll cart, billed quarterly.
B. 
Commercial properties.
(1) 
Any commercial property, other than a light commercial property, that uses Town trash services for any part of its waste management: $20 per roll cart, billed quarterly.