(a) 
New Construction.
Building permits shall be issued by the city secretary upon application therefor upon the payment by the applicant of the following fees:
(1) 
One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
Building permit fees shall be five cents ($0.05) per square foot of gross building area under roof, inclusive of all stories but excluding unheated attached garages and covered porch or balcony areas. Building permit fees for detached accessory buildings associated with one- and two-family dwellings shall be five cents ($0.05) per square foot of gross building area under roof, including unheated areas. Building permit fees for additions to existing floor area shall be as for new construction except that the gross floor area of the addition alone shall be used to determine appropriate fees. The minimum fee shall be $30.00; however, where more than one inspection is required an additional fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for each such additional inspection.
(2) 
New Construction Other Than One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
Building permit fees shall be ten cents ($0.10) per square foot of gross building area under roof, inclusive of all stories and covered unenclosed areas. Building permit fees for additions to existing floor area shall be as for new construction except that the gross floor area of the addition alone shall be used to determine appropriate fees. The minimum fee shall be $30.00; however, where more than one inspection is required an additional fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for each such additional inspection.
(3) 
Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Systems.
Permit fees for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and other systems associated with new construction shall be as set forth in this Appendix A.
(b) 
Renovation and Remodeling Permit Fees.
(1) 
One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
Building permit fees for renovation and remodeling of one- and two-family dwellings, as well as buildings accessory thereto, shall be set at $1.50 per $1,000.00 construction valuation or fraction thereof. The minimum fee shall be $30.00; however, where more than one inspection is required an additional fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for each such additional inspection.
(2) 
Other than One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
Building permit fees for renovation or remodeling of buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be set at $2.25 per $1,000.00 construction valuation or fraction thereof. The minimum fee shall be $30.00; however, where more than one inspection is required an additional fee of $15.00 shall be assessed for each such additional inspection.
(3) 
Stated construction valuations for purposes of determining applicable permit fees are subject to verification by the building official. Toward that end, the building official may require contracts, invoices, or other proof as necessary in order to determine the appropriate valuation. Where such proof cannot be readily obtained, the building official may assign a reasonable valuation for the proposed work, or may refuse to issue permits pending receipt of acceptable proof.
(c) 
Building Permit Valuations.
The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
(Ordinance 1955 adopted 5/3/07)
(a) 
The mechanical permit fee for renovation and new construction shall be the greater of thirty dollars ($30.00) or $0.03 per square foot of structure, whichever is greater.
(b) 
All other mechanical permit fees shall be thirty dollars ($30.00).
(c) 
If work performed pursuant to a permit fails the initial inspection, a reinspection fee of $30.00 shall be paid prior to a reinspection being performed. If the work fails inspection a second time, a fee of $45.00 shall be paid prior to any reinspection. All subsequent inspections in excess of two shall be made only after the additional fee of $45.00 is paid.
(Ordinance 1983 adopted 11/6/08)
(a) 
The permit fee for renovations and new construction shall be the greater of thirty dollars ($30.00) or three cents ($.03) per square foot of building or structure as calculated by the building official from the plans submitted. In all other cases the permit fee shall be thirty dollars $30.00.
(b) 
If by reason of faulty work, negligence or omission or for any other reason a subsequent inspection must be made in excess of the rough-in and final inspection, a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be made for each inspection.
(c) 
In every case in which a permit is required to undertake electrical work in, on or about any new construction or building renovation within the city, the permit fee charged shall be at a rate of three cents ($.03) per square foot of building or structure as calculated by the building official from the plans for such building or structure. However, in no event may the permit fee charged be less than thirty dollars $30.00.
(d) 
If by reason of faulty work, negligence or omission or for any other reason a subsequent inspection must be made in excess of the rough-in and final inspection, a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be made for each inspection.
(e) 
All structures moved into the city shall meet the provisions of this article and shall be subject to inspection. The structure owner shall remove adequate portions of the walls and ceilings to allow any required inspection. Structure owners may request inspection prior to placement within the city service area provided at least 48 hours advanced notice is given. In addition to all other applicable fees, there shall be charged for out-of-city inspections the following fees: Time: $10.00 per hour; mileage: $0.31 per mile; and meals: $10.00 each.
(Ordinance 1823 adopted 1/7/99; Ordinance 1831 adopted 5/20/99; Ordinance 1834 adopted 8/5/99)
Electric meters shall be installed by the City of Brownfield only upon payment of prescribed deposits. The amount of the meter deposit shall be determined by the city manager and shall be based on the estimated monthly bill or other pertinent factors. The minimum deposit for a residence is $25.00 per meter and for a commercial or industrial customer, $75.00 per meter. When a customer terminates electric service, the deposit shall be refunded after any unpaid utility bills including water, sewer, garbage and electric bills have been deducted. No deposit shall be refunded to anyone other than the person making the deposit or that person's legal heirs. No interest shall be paid by the City of Brownfield on the deposits.
(Ordinance 1823 adopted 1/7/99)
All permits and reinspection fees for which no fee schedule has been approved or for each permit or reinspection not so listed in the approved fee schedules hereunder shall be issued upon the payment of a fee of five dollars ($5.00).
(1965 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article V, Section 17-113)
(a) 
Backflow Prevention Assembly Registration Fees:
There is an annual nonrefundable registration fee for each non-residential backflow prevention assembly device of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per each separate device.
(b) 
Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Registration Fee:
Annual registration fee for approved testers shall be a non-refundable fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
(c) 
Deposit Fee for Fire Hydrant Water Meter With Backflow Prevention:
There shall be, refundable upon return, a rental deposit fee for fire hydrant water meters with backflow prevention devices of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
(d) 
Private Contractors Testing Fees:
There shall be no additional charges by the city for testing conducted by "private contractors."
(Ordinance 1852 adopted 12/7/00)
(a) 
The plumbing permit fee for renovation and new construction shall be the greater of thirty dollars ($30.00) or $0.03 per square foot of structure, whichever is greater.
(b) 
All other plumbing permit fees shall be thirty dollars ($30.00).
(c) 
If work performed pursuant to a permit fails the initial inspection, a reinspection fee of $30.00 shall be paid prior to a reinspection being performed. If the work fails inspection a second time, a fee of $45.00 shall be paid prior to any reinspection. All subsequent inspections in excess of two shall be made only after the additional fee of $45.00 is paid.
(Ordinance 1983 adopted 11/6/08)