City of Lake Lotawana, MO Fees And Charges

[Ord. No. 17-02, 3-7-2017; Ord. No. 22-21, 11-15-2022]

The Schedule is hereby adopted to read as follows as set forth in the following Exhibit A:

Exhibit A Comprehensive Schedule of Fees and Charges
Records[1]
Type		Fee/Charge
Copies of public records		$0.10 per page
Search and retrieval of public records		$4.00 per 15 minutes
Penalty for disclosure of closed records		Up to $500.00
Court Costs[2]
Costs of court [Ord. No. 19-10, 9-17-2019]		$15.00
Police Officer training fee		$3.00
Crime victims compensation fund		$7.50
Battered persons shelter costs		$2.00
Court automation fund		$7.00
Judicial education fund		$1.00
Failure to comply with search warrant		Not less than $250.00
Annual Animal License Fees[3]
Male or spayed female animal		$3.00
Unspayed female animal		$5.00
Replacement license tag		$3.00
Animal Regulation Fines[4]
Dog running at large (1st offense)		$25.00
Dog running at large (2nd offense)		$50.00
Dog running at large (3rd offense)		$100.00
Maximum dog running at large fine		$500.00
Animal neglect		Up to $500.00
Animal trespass (1st offense)		Up to $200.00
Animal trespass (subsequent offenses)		Up to $500.00
Dangerous Animal Fines[5]
Violation of dangerous animal ordinance (1st offense)		$200.00
Violation of dangerous animal ordinance (2nd offense)		$300.00
Violation of dangerous animal ordinance (3rd offense)		$500.00
Animal nuisance (1st offense)		$5.00 to $50.00
Animal nuisance (subsequent offenses)		$15.00 to $150.00
Public Safety Offenses[6]
Littering via carcasses		$25.00 to $500.00
Corrupting or diverting water supply		$50.00 to $500.00
Weapons and Firearms Offenses[7]
Carrying a concealed firearm, with a concealed carry permit, but in violation of City ordinance (1st offense)		$100.00
2nd offense within 6 months		$200.00
3rd offense in 1 year of 1st offense		$500.00
Failure to carry concealed carry permit while carrying concealed weapon		$35.00
Offenses Concerning Minors[8]
Parental responsibility (1st offense)		$100.00
Parental responsibility (2nd offense)		$200.00
Parental responsibility (3rd and subsequent offenses)		$500.00
Restitution		Up to $2,000.00
Sale or distribution of tobacco products to minors (1st offense)		$25.00
Sale or distribution of tobacco products to minors (2nd offense)		$100.00
Sale or distribution of tobacco products to minors (3rd and subsequent offenses)		$250.00
Handbill Distribution[9]
Unlawful distribution of handbills		Up to $500.00
Traffic Violations — General Provisions[10]
Speeding in a school zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Traffic Violations — Speed Regulations[11]
Speeding in a construction zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Following too closely in a construction zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Improper lane usage in a construction zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Careless and imprudent driving in a construction zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Speeding in a travel safe zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Following too closely in a travel safe zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Improper lane usage in a travel safe zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Careless and imprudent driving in a travel safe zone		Double the fine, up to $500.00
Traffic Violations — Miscellaneous Driving Rules[12]
Failure to yield to a funeral procession		Up to $100.00
Special permit for use of utility vehicles on highways		$15.00
Special license for special uses of recreational off-highway vehicles on highways		$15.00
Moving violation in an emergency zone (1st offense)		$35.00 (in addition to other fines authorized by law)
Moving violation in an emergency zone (2nd and subsequent offenses)		$75.00 (in addition to other fines authorized by law)
Speeding violation in an emergency zone (1st offense)		$250.00 (in addition to other fines authorized by law)
Speeding violation in an emergency zone (2nd offense)		$300.00 (in addition to other fines authorized by law)
Traffic Violations — Stopping, Standing Or Parking[13]
Parking in a physically disabled parking space		Up to $225.00
Violation of Section 355.100, Physically Disabled Parking, generally		Not less than $50.00 nor more than $300.00
Violation of Table III-A, Emergency And Snow Routes		$10.00 to $500.00
Traffic Violations — Vehicle Equipment[14]
Driving without headlights when required		$10.00
Permit for curb loading zone		$10.00 per year or fraction thereof
Violation of transporting children under 16 [see Section 370.170(B)(1), (2), and (3)]		Up to $50 and court costs
Failure to wear a seat belt		$10.00
Failure to wear protective headgear on a motorcycle		Up to $25.00
Traffic Violations — Bicycles And Motorized Bicycles[15]
Violation of bicycle operation ordinance (by an individual over 17 years of age)		$5.00-$25.00
Traffic Violations — Licensing Requirements[16]
Deposit for temporary dealer sale vehicle plates		$10.50
Traffic Violations — Abandoned Vehicles[17]
Obstructing the flow of traffic		$10.00 to $50.00
Land Development — General Provisions[18]
Use of unapproved plat in sale of land		Up to $300.00 per lot sold
Violation of land development regulations (1st offense)		Up to $200.00
Violation of land development regulations (2nd within a 12-month period beginning with the 1st violation)		Up to $275
Violation of land development regulations (3rd within a 12-month period beginning with the 1st violation)		Up to $350
Violation of land development regulations (4th within a 12-month period beginning with the 1st violation)		Up to $450
Failure to comply with order to remove violation of land use regulation		$250.00
Land Development — Floodplain Management[19]
Floodplain management violation		Up to $500.00
Land Development — Infrastructure Standards[20]
Electrical and communication line utility permit		Pursuant to City's Fee Schedule
Building Permit Fees[21]
New Buildings, Building Additions, Garages (attached or detached), Freestanding Structures, Structural Decks and Porches[22]
Finished areas		$1.45 per square foot
Unfinished areas		$1.00 per square foot
Decks		$0.50 per square foot
Interior Remodel[23]
Work performed within existing footings (building footprint) of the structure to be remodeled		$1.00 per square foot
Miscellaneous Building Permits[24]
Dock and boat lift electrical inspection (new or relocate)		$100.00
Fence (with survey and property pins marked)		$75.00
Retaining wall — under 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall and non-load-bearing		Exempt
Retaining wall — under 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall — subject to inspection; footing and drainage inspection		$150.00
Retaining wall — over 4 feet in height, measured from the bottom of footing to top of the wall — administrative fee		$100.00
Third-party inspection for all retaining walls used for structural support (supporting a surcharge) to be completed and on file with the City		At owners' expense
Signs		$150.00 (plus $1.00 per square foot)
Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs greater than 24" in depth from the flood rim:
	Prefabricated hot tubs and above ground pools (electrical and enclosure inspection)	$200.00
	In ground hot tubs and swimming pools	$200.00 minimum (plus $20.00 per 1,000 gallons)
Roof — administrative fee		$75.00
Exterior steps of 4 or more consecutive risers with required hand railings		$150.00
Sewer line repairs and inspection, coordinated with Director of Public Works		$100.00
Driveways and flatwork and steps with less than 4 consecutive risers — administrative fee		$100.00
Mechanical trams, rail lifts and elevators — electrical inspection		$150.00
Mechanical trams, rail lifts and elevators — third-party inspection must be completed and on file		At owners' expense
Decks — 100 square feet or less, attached or unattached to the dwelling, under 30 inches in height at the tallest point and do not interfere with doors of egress		No permit required
Decks — greater than 30 inches in height at the tallest point above the ground, attached or unattached to the dwelling and do not interfere with doors of egress		$75.00 minimum permit fee $0.50 per square foot
Plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical fee; includes but not limited to the following installations and services:		$50.00
	Water heater replacement and installation; natural gas, liquid propane or electric
	Furnace boiler installation; natural gas, liquid propane or electric
	Electrical connections, service upgrades, rewiring and relocations for permanently installed equipment and appliances, including but not limited to emergency generators, ovens and kitchen ranges, air-conditioning system components
	Service-related work in the above trades is excluded
Certificate of Occupancy[25]
Nonresidential certification of occupancy		$100.00
Demolition Permits
Demolition permit: 0 to 500 square feet		$50.00
Demolition permit: 501 to 1,000 square feet		$200.00
Demolition permit: 1,001 to 5,000 square feet		$400.00
Demolition permit: over 5,000 square feet		$600.00
Excavation Permit
Excavation permit		$50.00
Floodplain Certificates/Permits
Floodplain certificate letter fee (includes engineer fee)		$200.00
Floodplain development permit fee (includes engineering fee)		$300.00
Grading Permits
Grading permit fee — residential site		$100.00
Grading permit fee — multi-family site		$200.00
Grading permit fee — nonresidential		$300.00 per unit
Re-Inspection Fees[26]
Re-inspection fee (inspections that have been scheduled, then cancelled, postponed or found to be not ready for inspection after the Code Official has arrived at the inspection site)		$75.00
Permit Expiration and Extension
Permit expiration and extension fee		$250.00
On-Site Wastewater (Septic) System Fees[27]
Residential single family		$150.00
Residential multi-family		$150.00 administrative fee, $75.00 per unit
Non-residential		$300.00
Sewer Permit Fees
Sewer permit — residential site		$50.00 administration fee, $75.00 lot fee
Sewer permit — multi-family residential		$75.00 administration fee, $200.00 per unit
Sewer permit — nonresidential		$100.00 administration fee, $200.00 per connection
Sewer tap fee		$5,000.00
Fee for property outside the benefited district to buy back into the district		$0.20 per square foot per lot
Plan Review Fees[28]
Plan review — new home		$150.00
Plan review — home remodel and decks		$75.00
Development Approval Fees
All required certified notices to be paid by the applicant		$6.00
Administrative appeal fee		$300.00
Annexation fee (includes engineer fee)
	0 to 5 acres	$500.00
	5 to 10 acres	$1,000.00
	10 to 15 acres	$1,500.00
	15 to 20 acres	$2,000.00
	Over 20 acres	$3,000.00
Comprehensive plan amendment fee — all text amendments		$500.00
Concept plan review fees for concept plan (includes engineer fee)
	1 to 50 lots	$200.00 base fee; $6.00 lot fee; $206.00 minimum; $500.00 maximum
	51 to 150 lots	$200.00 base fee; $6.50 lot fee; $531.50 minimum; $1,175.00 maximum
	151 to 500 lots	$200.00 base fee; $7.00 lot fee; $1,257.00 minimum; $3,700.00 maximum
	Over 500 lots	$200.00 base fee; $7.50 lot fee; $3,950.00 minimum; TBD — maximum
Conditional use permit
	0 to 5 acres	$500.00*
	5 to 10 acres	$1,000.00*
	10 to 15 acres	$1,500.00*
	15 to 20 acres	$2,000.00*
	Over 20 acres	$3,000.00*
* Should any extraordinary circumstances be involved which require special (or) additional outside consulting services, the fees shown will be adjusted to include such additional cost to the City. The applicant will be advised of these requirements before the City accepts the application.
Public improvements plan review (includes engineering fee) — 1 to 50 lots		3% of the estimated public improvement construction cost
Public improvements plan review (includes engineering fee) — over 50 lots		2% of the estimated public improvement construction cost
Construction plan review
	1 to 10 lots	$50.00 base; $1.00 lot fees; $51.00 minimum; $60.00 maximum
	11 to 50 lots	$50.00 base; $1.50 lot fees; $66.50 minimum; $125.00 maximum
	51 to 150 lots	$50.00 base; $2.00 lot fees; $152.00 minimum; $350.00 maximum
	151 to 500 lots	$50.00 base; $2.50 lot fees; $427.50 minimum; $1,300.00 maximum
	Over 500 lots	$50.00 base; $2.50 lot fees; $1,300.00 minimum; $1,300.00 maximum
Development Code amendments — final plat (all text amendments)		$500.00
Final plat (includes engineer fee)
	1 to 50 lots	$300.00 base; $14.50 lot fees; $314.50 minimum; $445.00 maximum
	51 to 150 lots	$300.00 base; $15.50 lot fees; $1,090.50 minimum; $2,625.00 maximum
	151 to 500 lots	$300.00 base; $16.00 lot fees; $2,716.00 minimum; $8,300.00 maximum
	Over 500 lots	$300.00 base; $16.00 lot fees; $8,300.00 minimum; TBD — maximum
Lot split fees		$250.00
Non-conforming use		$250.00
Planned development fees (includes engineer fee)
	1 to 50 lots	$300.00 base; $14.50 lot fees; $314.50 minimum; $1,025.00 maximum
	51 to 150 lots	$300.00 base; $15.50 lot fees; $1,090.50 minimum; $2,625.00 maximum
	151 to 500 lots	$300.00 base; $16.00 lot fees; $2,716.00 minimum; $8,300.00 maximum
	Over 500 lots	$300.00 base; $16.00 lot fees; $8,300.00 minimum; TBD — maximum
Preliminary plats and preliminary plat amendments (includes engineer fee)
	1 to 50 lots	$300.00 base; $9.50 lot fees; $309.50 minimum; $775.00 maximum
	51 to 150 lots	$300.00 base; $10.50 lot fees; $3,835.50 minimum; $1,875.00 maximum
	150 to 500 lots	$300.00 base; $11.00 lot fees; $1,961.00 minimum; $5,800.00 maximum
	Over 500 lots	$300.00 base; $11.00 lot fees; $5,800.00 minimum; TBD — maximum
Re-plat plat fees for re-plats and final plat amendment (includes engineering fee)
	1 to 50 lots	$300.00 base; $14.50 lot fees; $314.50 minimum; $1,025.00 maximum
	51 to 150 lots	$300.00 base; $15.50 lot fees; $1,090.50 minimum; $2,625.00 maximum
	151 to 500 lots	$300.00 base; $16.00 lot fees; $2,716.00 minimum; $8,300.00 maximum
	Over 500 lots	$300.00 base; $16.00 lot fees; $8,300.00 minimum; TBD — maximum
Rezoning (zoning amendments)
	0 to 5 acres	$250.00*
	5 to 10 acres	$500.00*
	10 to 15 acres	$750.00*
	15 to 20 acres	$1,000.00*
	Over 20 acres	$1,500.00*
* Should extraordinary circumstances be involved which require special (or) additional outside consulting services, the fees shown will be adjusted to include such additional cost to the City. The applicant will be advised of these requirements before the City accepts the application.
Site plan review fee (includes engineer fee)
	0 to 1 acres	$1,250.00
	1 to 5 acres	$2,000.00
	Over 5 acres	1% of land improvement construction cost (excluding buildings)
Vacation (ROW/easement) fee		$250.00
Variance fee		$300.00
Administrative fee plus an appropriate construction permit fee		$50.00; Based on $5.00/$1,000.00 construction cost or; $50.00 per inspection trip, whichever is greater
Public improvement construction inspection fee		5% of estimated public improvement construction cost
Blasting Permit[29]
Permit for blasting and the use and possession of explosives		$10.00
Bond to accompany a permit for blasting and the use and possession of explosives		$1,000.00 to $50,000.00 to be set by the City Engineer
Building Move Permit[30]
Permit for used building moved into or within the City limits — performance bond		20% of the cost of remodeling
Alcoholic Beverages[31]
Bond amount requirement — required of each applicant for a license		$10,000.00
Manufacturers of malt liquor		$250.00
Manufacturers or distillers of intoxicating liquors containing alcohol in excess of 5% by weight		$300.00
Distributors or wholesalers of malt liquor		$75.00
Retailers selling malt liquor, in the original package direct to the consumer, and not for consumption on the licensed premises where sold		$22.50
Retailers selling intoxicating liquor containing alcohol in excess of 5% by weight, in the original package, not to be opened or consumed on the licensed premises where sold		$150.00
Retailers selling malt liquor and/or light wines in the original package or for consumption on the licensed premises		$52.50
Retailers selling intoxicating liquor with an alcoholic content of more than 5% by weight, for consumption on the premises where sold		$450.00
Sunday license fees		$300.00
Special permit for festivals		$37.50
Lost or destroyed license — replacement fee		$5.00
Violation of Chapter 600, Alcoholic Beverages		$25.00 to $500.00
Business Licenses[32]
Type A and C businesses [Ord. No. 21-20, 11-2-2021]		$75.00 flat fee; $5.00 per employee; $100.00 minimum license fee
Type B business		$0.075 per ton of rock, gravel or other aggregate sold, up to 1.5 million tons annually; $0.04 for each ton of rock, gravel or other aggregate sold on all sales over 1.5 million tons annually; $50.00 base license fee
Peddlers and Solicitors[33]
License for a peddler acting on behalf of a merchant otherwise licensed to do business in the City		No fee
License for a peddler acting on behalf of a merchant not otherwise licensed to do business within the City		$10.00 per day
License for a solicitor, including a commercial solicitor advertising an event, activity, good or service, for a purchase at a location away from the residence		No fee
License for a canvasser requesting a permit		No fee
Sewer and Sewage Disposal[34]
Individually metered units designed and intended for residential occupancy [Ord. No. 23-19, 12-5-2023]		$91.56 per month base charge (2024); $100.00 per month base charge (2025) $7.00 per 1,000 gallons (2024), $7.50 per 1,000 gallons (2025 and beyond); to monthly maximum of 6,000 gallons
Commercial and industrial users, all person, companies, and corporations other than the occupants of individually metered residential units [Ord. No. 23-19, 12-5-2023]		$91.56 per month base charge (2024); $100.00 per month base charge (2025) $7.00 per 1,000 gallons (2024), $7.50 per 1,000 gallons (2025 and beyond); to monthly maximum of 6,000 gallons
Sewer customers whose water usage is less than 500 gallons any given month		$11.25 monthly hydration charge
Infiltration and inflow (I&I) charge — for each sewer user determined by the Director of Public Works to have a sewer service line which is in a condition that permits rainwater, surface water or groundwater to enter the sewer service system		$50.00 per month
Processing fee for water disconnects for past due sewer billings		$25.00
Advance deposit, business		Estimated 2-month bill for that business, in that location, over the next 12-month period
Advance deposit, residential		Estimated 2-month bill for that residence in that location, over the next 12-month period
Private sewer permit, residential		$50.00
Private sewer permit, commercial		$100.00
Failure to allow the Director of Public Works onto property for inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing as permitted by Section 700.390		$100.00 per day of denied inspection
Violation of Chapter 700 beyond time limit in notice		Not to exceed $100.00
Application to extend sewer lines		$150.00
Connection to City sewerage system — land not in the sewer benefit district as of July 18, 1995		$0.20 per square foot of land in the development project
Connection to City sewerage system		$5,000.00 per residential connection; $700.00 per commercial or industrial building
Utility Company Taxation[35]
Telephone company tax		5% of local service revenues, quarterly
Gas company tax		5% of gross sales receipts, February 1 and August 1, annually
Electric company tax		5% of the gross receipts, monthly
Working Without a Permit or in Violation of a Stop Order[36]
1st offense		$500.00 fine
2nd offense		$1,000.00 fine
3rd and subsequent offenses		$3,000.00 fine